Mercy Hadfield
About Mercy Hadfield
Mercy Hadfield is an Associate at A&O Shearman in Greater London, specializing in Financial Services Regulatory. She holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and has experience as a Trainee Solicitor at Allen & Overy.
Work at A&O Shearman
Mercy Hadfield currently holds the position of Associate at A&O Shearman, having started in March 2023. She is part of the Financial Services Regulatory team, where she applies her legal expertise to various regulatory matters within the financial sector. Her role involves assisting clients with compliance issues and navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Mercy Hadfield has a strong academic background in Philosophy and German. She studied at the University of Oxford from 2013 to 2017, earning a degree in Philosophy and German. She furthered her education at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where she completed a Master of Arts in Philosophy from 2017 to 2019. This educational foundation supports her analytical skills and critical thinking in her legal career.
Background
Before her current role, Mercy Hadfield gained practical experience as a Trainee Solicitor at Allen & Overy from 2021 to 2023. She also worked as a Sales Assistant at Nur Hier GmbH for six months in 2015, and served as a Studentische Hilfskraft at Humboldt University of Berlin from 2018 to 2019. These positions contributed to her professional development and understanding of various sectors.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining A&O Shearman, Mercy Hadfield completed a two-year traineeship at Allen & Overy, where she gained valuable insights into the legal profession. Her role at Humboldt University of Berlin involved supporting the Chair of Ancient Philosophy and History of Knowledge, which enhanced her research and academic skills. These experiences have shaped her approach to her current responsibilities.