Diogo Perestrelo
Joined PLMJ in 2016.
Partner and co-head of the Corporate M&A practice.
About Diogo
Diogo is a partner and co-head of the Corporate M&A practice. He has more than 30 years’ experience and is one of the most distinguished corporate and M&A lawyers in Portugal.
Diogo has vast experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and projects, in sectors including transport, infrastructure, aviation, energy, distribution and tourism. He has also advised on privatisations and represents clients in the areas of road concessions, renewable energy and telecoms.
With a law degree from the Faculty of Law of Universidade Católica, Diogo is admitted to practice as a lawyer in Portugal and in Brazil.
Contacts
Office: Lisbon
(+351) 213 197 300
diogo.perestrelo@plmj.pt
Languages:
English, Spanish, French
Academic Background
- Law degree from Universidade Católica, 1992
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association
- Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association
- Harvard Leadership in Law Firms, Harvard Law School, 2013
Professional Background
- Partner at the law firm Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, 1992 - 2016
Member of
- International Bar Association
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Chambers Europe
"Clients praise his technical skill, with one interviewee enthusing: "He is one of the best corporate lawyers in Portugal."
"Clients describe him as "proactive, commercial and responsive."
"Adept at handling international projects, especially those involving the UK."
"He is commended for his ability to handle complex deals, and interviewees additionally highlight his availability."
"Expertise was showcased in advice to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and Horizon Equity Partners on the acquisition of OMTEL's share capital."
"He offers specialist advice on regulatory, corporate and M&A issues related to infrastructure and transportation projects."
"Sources highlight his great business acumen, describing him as an excellent M&A lawyer."
"He is specialises in private equity aspects of M&A transactions, advising clients in sectors such as transport, energy, distribution and aviation. He is also skilled at handling privatisation matters."
"With notable experience advising on concession agreements. One source describes him as client-oriented and a very good negotiator."
"Diogo Perestrelo is noted as "a reference in corporate work and a good, reliable lawyer."
"Diogo Perestrelo focuses his practice mainly on M&A and private equity transactions, especially MBOs."
"He is very well regarded within the market."
Chambers Global
"Clients praise his technical skill, with one interviewee enthusing: "He is one of the best corporate lawyers in Portugal."
"He offers expertise in corporate, M&A and financing matters regarding energy and infrastructure projects."
" His clients include concessions holders and major Portuguese corporates."
"Frequently assists clients across a wide range of industry sectors such as transport, finance and oil and gas."
"His practice covers public and private M&A."
"He is active in the transport and infrastructure arenas, with notable experience advising on concession agreements."
"Well-regarded practitioner, he is noted as "a reference in corporate work and a good, reliable lawyer." He handles M&A and private equity work, with particular activity in the transport, infrastructure and energy sectors."
"his extensive background in M&A to advise on transactions in the transport, energy and infrastructure sectors. Peers acknowledge him as "very well regarded" within the market"