Nuno Calaim Lourenço > SRS Legal > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

SRS Legal
RUA DOM FRANCISCO MANUEL DE MELO 21
1070-085 LISBON
Portugal

Work Department

Competition & EU

Position

Managing Associate of SRS’ Competition and EU Department, Nuno Calaim Lourenço has over 20 years of experience in law in Portugal, the UK and Belgium. He was an agent at the European Commission and a researcher in London, being currently a member of the Portuguese Competition Lawyers Circle.

Career

  • Since 2018 – Managing Associate at SRS Advogados
  • 2015 – 2018 – Consultant at SRS Advogados
  • From 2013 to 2014 – Associate Lawyer at White & Case LLP, Advocats, Brussels, Belgium
  • 2013 – Agent in the European Commission – Directorate-General for Competition, Markets and Cases II – Information, Communication and Media, Unit C-2, Brussels, Belgium
  • 2012 – Agent in the European Commission – Directorate-General for Competition, Markets and Cases III – Financial Services, Unit D-6, Brussels, Belgium
  • From 2009 to 2010 – Guest Researcher at Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, London, UK
  • From 2002 to 2011 – Partner at Figueira & Lourenço Advogados
  • From 2000 to 2001 – Trainee Lawyer at Marques Mendes & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados

Languages

Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Memberships

  • Portuguese Bar Association
  • Association of Portuguese Competition Lawyers

Education

  • 2008 – 2012 – Scientific Master’s degree in Legal and Economic Sciences, University of Lisbon School of Law
  • 2009 – 2010 – LL.M., Master of Law Competition Law, Queen Mary, University of London, UK
  • 2000 – 20001 – Postgraduate degree in Legal Sciences, Catholic Portuguese University of Lisbon School of Law
  • 1994 – 1999 – Law Degree, Law Faculty, University of Lisbon School of Law

Lawyer Rankings

Portugal > Energy and natural resources

Standing out for its ‘deep knowledge’ and ‘clarity in its explanation’, the energy team at SRS Legal manages a varied workload where regulatory issues and licensing issues feature alongside litigation and competition law matters. The practice, which covers the renewables, oil and gas and hydrogen segments, is spearheaded by Gonçalo Anastácio, whose vast experience in the energy sector spans two decades. Maria Paula Milheirão advises on M&A deals, private equity and corporate matters in this space, which are also a key areas of activity for Paulo Bandeira. Nuno Calaim Lourenço, who was promoted to the partnership in November 2023, ‘has a deep understanding of the complex regulatory framework‘ of the Portuguese energy sector.

Portugal > EU and competition

SRS Legal draws considerable praise from a number of major corporations, who turn to the team for its ‘high level of knowledge’ and ‘total availability’ on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious competition matters, including merger control, private enforcement and State Aid. Regularly sought out by companies operating in regulated sectors, the practice showcases strong capabilities in big-ticket antitrust mandates with multijurisdictional implications. The department is spearheaded by Gonçalo Anastácio, who regularly handles matters before the European Commission, national courts and the PCA, and is lauded for his ‘unparalleled knowledge and expertise.’ Sara Estima Martins is equipped to advise on the full scope of competition mandates, including cartels, merger control, vertical agreements, and abuse of dominance cases. Recently promoted partner Nuno Calaim Lourenço boasts a solid track record in cartel investigations, while Duarte Pirra is noted for his expertise in the full spectrum of antitrust matters.