LAWYER PROFILE

Diogo Perestrelo

Europe 2026

PLMJ

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Portugal

2 years ranked

Projects

Portugal

19 years ranked

Private Equity

Portugal

20 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by PLMJ

Practice Areas

Corporate/M&A; Private Equity; Projects; Aviation

Career

Diogo is a partner and co-head of the Corporate M&A practice. He has 29 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 represented 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.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association

Brazilian Bar Association

Personal

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Diogo Perestrelo is highly sought after by clients who seek assistance with the negotiation of complex SPAs, demonstrating extensive experience in cross-border acquisitions.

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Projects - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Diogo Perestrelo assists with a variety of corporate and financing matters relating to projects in the public infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors. He frequently acts for international investors, banks and domestic concessionaires.

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Private Equity - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Diogo Perestrelo acts for major global investors on the Portuguese parts of planned private equity investments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Diogo Perestrelo has impressive expertise and knowledge of the field. He is excellent in terms of responsiveness, always aligned with what we want, and very hands-on in all aspects.
ProjectsChambers European Guide
He is very good on the commercial side and on knowing what is going on in the market.
ProjectsChambers European Guide
Diogo Perestrelo is very commercial.
Private EquityChambers European Guide
He offers high availability and service level.
Private EquityChambers European Guide