Silvia Vela Ruiz joins act legal Spain as of counsel

act legal welcomes Silvia Vela Ruiz, a solicitor with more than two decades of experience in key companies such as Babcock International Group, Avincis Group, Renault and Iveco-Bus, as of counsel

Cristina de Santiago, managing partner, recalls that: “Europe is undergoing a process of transformation in terms of security and strategic capabilities. Bringing in people like Silvia Vela, who has a comprehensive view of the sector and direct experience in its technological evolution, strengthens our position as a leading legal partner in defence and aviation.‘ According to de Santiago, for Vela, the new challenge at act legal – Spain is a natural step: ’Supporting a company from the outside is much more than just providing legal answers: it’s about understanding its essence and adding value through trust and knowledge.”

Silvia Vela Ruiz

Vela has a degree in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde (United Kingdom). She has developed her career in industry and public administration, with extensive experience in the legal field and in the management of projects related to the aerospace and technology sectors. Founder of LegAire, she specialises in aerospace, automotive and new technologies law, and combines her practice with teaching at ICADE, where she lectures on aeronautical and space law.

She is also a founding member and legal director of the Ellas Vuelan Alto association, which promotes female leadership in the aerospace sector.

“Joining act legal Spain is a natural decision. I have known Alfredo Solana for more than 20 years and have always valued his vision and his understanding of the legal profession. I am also very attracted to the leadership of Cristina de Santiago, a young managing director with talent and inspiring energy,” explains Silvia Vela.