Dentons US LLP

02/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 14:42

Dentons welcomes lateral hire Vanessa Fennell as a Partner in St. Lucia

February 3, 2026

Dentons is delighted to welcome Vanessa Fennell, as she returns to the Firm bringing deep multi-jurisdictional experience, established as a Partner across key Caribbean markets. Her appointment underscores Dentons' continued focus on deepening its regional bench strength and expanding its ability to deliver seamless, multi-jurisdictional corporate and finance support to clients across the Caribbean.

Vanessa has advised on a broad range of onshore, offshore and cross-border corporate finance transactions. Her practice covers corporate and commercial transactions, including corporate finance, banking, securities, and real estate, supporting clients on complex, cross-border legal and regulatory issues, advising on matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, with particular experience in St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica, and Saint Kitts & Nevis.

"We are delighted to welcome Vanessa back contributing to our continued growth and success across the Caribbean", commented Chair and Chief Managing Partner, Dustin Delany. "Vanessa brings a unique background and skillset to our team having begun her career in Jamaica before practicing in several different Eastern Caribbean jurisdictions which brings added value to our Firm."

In addition to her legal practice, Vanessa is passionate about outreach and charity, as well as being highly engaged in professional service and community leadership.

Commenting on her return to the Firm, Vanessa added, "I am proud to once again be a part of Dentons' Pan-Caribbean excellence and people-centered culture, delivering seamless, market-leading client service across the Caribbean".

Vanessa's appointment reinforces the Firm's ability to provide responsive, commercially focused advice to clients operating throughout Caribbean.

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