Senior executives in the technology, financial services, and consumer sectors rely on Vanessa for strategic advice on navigating Europe’s evolving regulatory landscape. Her practice is informed by a unique blend of public, private, and in-house experience. She previously served as a senior advisor at BEUC (the European Consumer Organization), a member of the Cabinet of the European Commission for Competition, and Special Advisor for EU Affairs to the US Federal Trade Commission.

Vanessa’s in-house experience as General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Company Secretary at Visa Europe, along with her prior roles, enhances her ability to deliver practical, business-focused solutions to clients operating in highly regulated environments.

Vanessa is an editor of the ABA Antitrust Magazine and serves as an ICN Non-Governmental Advisor to the European Commission. A frequent and sought-after speaker, Vanessa has spoken at more than 120 conferences over the past 5 years. She is qualified in both the United Kingdom and Germany. Vanessa is fluent in English, German, and French, and is also well-versed in Dutch. She holds degrees from the University of Surrey, the College of Law (UK), the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and the University of Sussex.