Sonam Raithatha

My Story

My career has taken me through fast-paced organisations including Kuoni, Debenhams, Ocado Retail and Compass Group and now to Mercurae. Along the way, I have learned how to support founders and senior leaders through the everyday legal and commercial challenges that come with growing a business. I enjoy working where legal advice meets commercial strategy and I am at my best when helping teams find practical, balanced solutions that really move their business forward.

Key Expertise

I believe in being a genuinely commercial lawyer, someone who keeps things clear, practical and tailored to each client’s risk appetite. I enjoy taking the time to understand how a business works and building relationships that make my advice more meaningful and effective.

Most of my work centres around drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, from MSAs and SOWs to SaaS, technology, media, marketing, IP and procurement agreements.  I also help busineses strengthen their governance and compliance frameworks across GDPR, data protection, supplier due diligence, finance and HR, making sure they have the right foundations in place as they grow.

How I Help Clients

I take an integrated, business-first approach to legal support, working as an extension of clients’ internal teams, embedding myself in their operations and tailoring my advice to their commercial priorities and risk appetite.  Whether supporting day-to-day operations or advising on strategic projects, I bring a calm, solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality work at pace.

Why Mercurae

Mercurae’s flexible, modern model perfectly aligns with my approach to legal work.  I value its emphasis on partnership and commercial pragmatism, and how it allows me to support ambitious businesses with the agility they need to scale.

Outside Work

I live in Hertfordshire with my husband and two boys. We love going for bike rides, enjoying the garden and taking long family walks. When I have some spare time, I enjoy discovering new restaurants and travelling as much as I can.