Vanessa Hamiane

Vanessa Hamiane is a M&A associate and a member of the Private Capital Team in Paris.

She provides strategic legal counsel to leading private companies and investment funds on a broad range of transaction matters, including LBO, M&A and build-up operations.

Vanessa has particular expertise in sectors such as technology, the food industry and personal care. Her practice spans a wide array of domestic and cross-border transactions, with a focus on the negotiations and drafting of complex transactional documentation. She also regularly advises clients on the legal due diligence process (both buy-side and sell-side) and has extensive experience in the structuring and execution of carve-out and restructuring operations.

Vanessa is actively involved in Proskauer's diversity and inclusion initiatives, serving on the Steering Committee of the Proskauer Women’s Alliance. She was also selected as a Protégée in the prestigious Proskauer Women’s Sponsorship Program 2024, a testament to her high potential and strong leadership abilities within the legal profession.

Before joining Proskauer, Vanessa gained valuable experience as an associate in the M&A and Private Equity department of other leading international law firms in Paris.