Our people
Meet the partners
Every matter at Meridian is partner-led. Our team brings decades of combined experience across six specialist practice areas.
James Mercer
Founding Partner — Commercial & Litigation
25 years in commercial law. James founded the firm in 1999 and leads our litigation and commercial practice.
LLB (Hons), University of Melbourne
Accredited Specialist – Commercial Litigation
Law Institute of Victoria member
Helen Diaz
Founding Partner — Property & Conveyancing
Specialist in property law and conveyancing. Helen has overseen over 500 property transactions across residential and commercial.
LLB, Monash University
Certified Practising Conveyancer
Property Law Specialist (LIV)
Marcus Webb
Partner — Employment Law
Employment law specialist with 15 years advising employers and employees on workplace matters and Fair Work compliance.
LLB, University of Sydney
Fair Work Act specialist
Workplace Relations Section member
Priya Sharma
Partner — Family Law & Estates
Accredited family law specialist. Priya leads our family law and wills & estates divisions with compassion and precision.
LLB (Hons), ANU
Accredited Family Law Specialist
STEP member (Trusts & Estates)