Sameena Hanif
About Sameena Hanif
Sameena Hanif serves as the Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel for Leasing (EMEA) at Vantage Data Centers, where she specializes in complex real estate transactions and strategic initiatives. With a Master of Laws from the University of Nottingham and extensive experience in various real estate asset classes, she has a thorough understanding of the property life cycle.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Sameena Hanif serves as the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Leasing (EMEA) at Vantage Data Centers. She has held this position since 2022, operating from London, England. In her role, she leads and structures complex real estate transactions and strategic initiatives that support the company's international growth portfolios. Her expertise in the leasing sector is pivotal to Vantage Data Centers' operations in the EMEA region.
Education and Expertise
Sameena Hanif has a strong educational background in law. She studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on Public International Law. Additionally, she completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University. Her academic achievements complement her extensive expertise in real estate transactions and commercial market practices across various asset classes.
Background
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, Sameena Hanif worked at GXO Logistics, Inc. as Senior Counsel, Real Estate (Europe) from 2018 to 2022. During her four years at GXO, she gained significant experience in advising on real estate matters across Europe. Her background includes a comprehensive understanding of the full property life cycle, encompassing acquisition, development, leasing, investment, financing, and exit strategies.
Achievements
Sameena Hanif possesses extensive experience in leading complex real estate transactions and advising on commercial market practices. She has worked across major asset classes, including office, retail, industrial, logistics, data centers, and hotels. Her role in strategic initiatives for international growth portfolios highlights her contributions to the real estate sector.