Nuno Ruiz
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : Competition/European Law
Band 1
About
Provided by Nuno Ruiz
Practice Areas
Competition & EU, Economic Regulation
Career
Nuno Ruiz is Regulatory & Digital Group Senior Partner and Partner of Competition & EU.
As partner of the competition, economic and European Union law practices areas since 2002, Nuno Ruiz coordinated VdA legal advice and litigation in abuse of dominant position cases, cartels and merger control, including the negotiation of commitments and private enforcement. Nuno Ruiz has also been involved in assistance to Portuguese authorities and to undertakings in State aid scrutiny and clearance.
He is an experienced legal adviser in competition law and regulation of network industries (telecommunications, postal services and energy), media, banking and insurance, pharmaceutical and food industries and distribution.
Professional Memberships
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.Member of Competition Lawyers Forum.Founding Member of the Circle of Portuguese Competition Lawyers (CAPDE).Founding Member of the Portuguese Association for European Law (APDE).Member of IBA.
Publications
Author of several studies and articles on competition law and European Union law in specialized publications.
Chambers Review
Europe
Nuno Ruiz is highly regarded for his work on investigations into possible cartel involvement and state aid mandates. He has further experience in appeals against authority decisions and merger clearance notifications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would like to highlight Nuno Ruiz in this competition area for his in-depth knowledge and experience in these matters."
"I would like to highlight Nuno Ruiz in this competition area for his in-depth knowledge and experience in these matters."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by VdA
VdA advised Cellnex on the acquisition of NOS Towering, a EUR 550 million transaction
VdA advised Cellnex Telecom, S.A. ("Cellnex") in the acquisition of NOS Towering S.A., a transaction completed on September 30, which included the purchase of a portfolio of approximately 2,000 telecommunications towers located throughout the country. The transaction amounts to EUR 550 million.
VdA advised Cellnex on the acquisition of NOS Towering, a EUR 550 million transaction
VdA advised Cellnex Telecom, S.A. ("Cellnex") in the acquisition of NOS Towering S.A., a transaction completed on September 30, which included the purchase of a portfolio of approximately 2,000 telecommunications towers located throughout the country. The transaction amounts to EUR 550 million.