Diogo Perestrelo

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Portugal

1 Years Ranked

Band 3

Projects

Portugal

18 Years Ranked

Band 3

Private Equity

Portugal

19 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Diogo Perestrelo

Europe

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 and transportation 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

In addition to being a first-class lawyer, Diogo Perestrelo is a strategist and an excellent adviser.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Chambers European Guide

Diogo Perestrelo is a one of a kind lawyer, he is very complete and has deep insight in all areas. He coordinates all the teams exceptionally well.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Chambers European Guide

Diogo Perestrelo is hugely knowledgeable and we have a mutually trusting relationship.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

In addition to being a first-class lawyer, Diogo Perestrelo is a strategist and an excellent adviser.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Chambers European Guide

Diogo Perestrelo is a one of a kind lawyer, he is very complete and has deep insight in all areas. He coordinates all the teams exceptionally well.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Chambers European Guide

Diogo Perestrelo is hugely knowledgeable and we have a mutually trusting relationship.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

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Diogo Perestrelo

Europe Guide 2025

Corporate/M&A: The Elite + 2 more rankings

About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Personal

Chambers Review

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Individual Editorial

Projects - Portugal

Individual Editorial

Private Equity - Portugal

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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