Diogo Perestrelo
Partner

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

*National landlines call

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
Other Awards
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Excellent | Leaders League - Private Equity
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading | Leaders League - Corporate / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Excellent | Leaders League - Private Equity
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading | Leaders League - Corporate / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading | Leaders League - Corporate / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Excellent | Leaders League - Private Equity
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading | Leaders League - Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Excellent | Leaders League - Private Equity
Chambers Europe
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band3 | Projects
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A

"Clients praise his technical skill, with one interviewee enthusing: "He is one of the best corporate lawyers in Portugal."

2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects

"Adept at handling international projects, especially those involving the UK."

2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity

"Clients describe him as "proactive, commercial and responsive."

2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity

"Expertise was showcased in advice to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and Horizon Equity Partners on the acquisition of OMTEL's share capital."

2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects

"He offers specialist advice on regulatory, corporate and M&A issues related to infrastructure and transportation projects."

2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Corporate Law / M&A

"He is commended for his ability to handle complex deals, and interviewees additionally highlight his availability."

2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Private Equity
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Projects
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Private Equity
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Projects
Chambers Global
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects

"He offers expertise in corporate, M&A and financing matters regarding energy and infrastructure projects."

2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate Law / M&A

"Clients praise his technical skill, with one interviewee enthusing: "He is one of the best corporate lawyers in Portugal."

2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Corporate Law / M&A

"Frequently assists clients across a wide range of industry sectors such as transport, finance and oil and gas."

2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projects

" His clients include concessions holders and major Portuguese corporates."

2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Corporate Law / M&A

"His practice covers public and private M&A."

2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Projects

"He is active in the transport and infrastructure arenas, with notable experience advising on concession agreements."

2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 and also Foreign Expert for Brazil | Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions

"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."

2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Projects

"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"

The Legal 500
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall Of Fame | Corporate / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame | Corporate / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended | Projects and Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended | Shipping & Transportation
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame | Corporate / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projects and Project Finance
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo | Shipping & Transportation
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projects and Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame | Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo | Shipping & Transportation
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading individual | Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading lawyer | Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projects
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual | Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projects
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual | Corporate / M&A
IFLR1000
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Energy
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Utilities
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Transport
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Banking & Finance: Project Finance
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo | Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
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