Ainhoa Veiga, partner of Araoz & Rueda since 2005, joined the firm as an associate in 1998, after a “Stage” at the legal advisor of Steelcase-Strafor (1994-1995), Strasbourg (France).

Ainhoa is specialized in competition/antitrust, advising clients before the EU/Spanish competition authorities in order to obtain their authorization in those transactions and contracts which may need it. Her practice includes opposing proposed concentrations and the proposal, preparation and execution of compliance programs.

Ainhoa has also extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and on intellectual property matters. 

"Recommended Individual" in The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2010 edition in Competition/Antitrust: Ainhoa Veiga´s team was praised for its "excellent service, prompt response time, in-depth subject knowledge and ability to explain issues in context".

"Recommended Individual" in The Chambers Europe Guide 2010 edition in Competition/Antitrust: This Spanish boutique has a small but strong competition team. The firm aims to deliver a tailored service and happy clients comment that "compared to the big multinational firms it seems to dedicate a lot more time to the clients." Leading the team, and at the forefront of each case, is partner Ainhoa Veiga, a skilled competition lawyer specialising also in IP. 

"Recommended Individual" in The Chambers Europe Guide 2009 edition in Competition/Antitrust: "Ainhoa Veiga provides a real personal treatment within a speedy and flexible framework". 

She has been rated by The Chambers Europe Guide 2008 edition as a "Recommended Individual" in Competition/Antitrust. Ainhoa Veiga has "solid, well-constructed arguments" "diligent and flexible service" "a professional through and through".

"Recommended Individual" in Competition/Antitrust in The Chambers Europe Guide 2007 edition: "Ainhoa Veiga is a smart lawyer who really knows what she is doing". In The Chambers Global Guide 2006 edition: "Ainhoa Veiga is seen as an energetic and rising star on the competition team".

She has been cited by PLC Which Lawyer and The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa from 2008 through 2009 editions as a "Recommended Individual" in Competition/Antitrust