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Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Portugal

1 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Projects

Portugal

16 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2025

About

Provided by Diogo Perestrelo

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Practice Areas

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

Career

Diogo Perestrelo co-heads the Corporate M&A practice. He has more than 28 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

IBA; Brazilian Bar Association; Portuguese Bar Association

Personal

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

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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

3
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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Strengths

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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 Global 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 Global Guide

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

Projects respondent
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