Diogo Perestrelo
Bio
Sócio

Diogo Perestrelo

Integra a PLMJ desde 2016.
É sócio e co-coordenador da área de Corporate M&A.

Sobre o Diogo

Diogo é sócio e co-coordenador da área de Corporate M&A. Tem 32anos de experiência e é um dos mais reputados advogados de corporate/M&A em Portugal.

Possui uma vasta experiência em operações de fusões e aquisições, private equity e projetos, em setores como transportes, infraestruturas, aviação, energia, distribuição e turismo. Prestou também assessoria em privatizações e representa clientes nas áreas de concessões rodoviárias, energia renovável e empresas de telecomunicações.

Licenciado pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica, Diogo pode exercer como advogado em Portugal e no Brasil.

Áreas de Prática:
Capital de Risco
Contratos Comerciais
Fusões, Aquisições e Joint Ventures
Projetos e Infraestruturas
Reorganizações Empresariais
Setores:
Economia Social
Infraestruturas
Mobilidade, Transportes e Logística

Contactos

Escritório: Lisboa
(+351) 213 197 300*
diogo.perestrelo@plmj.pt

*Chamada para a rede fixa nacional

Idiomas:
Inglês, Francês, Espanhol

Curriculum Académico
  • Licenciado em Direito, pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica, 1992
  • Inscrito na Ordem dos Advogados Portuguesa,
  • Inscrito na Ordem dos Advogados Brasileira,
  • Harvard Leadership in Law Firms, Harvard Law School, 2013
Curriculum Profissional
  • Sócio da Sociedade de Advogados Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, 1992-2016
Membro de
  • International Bar Association
Outros Prémios
2025 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading | Leaders League - Corporate / M&A
2025 - Diogo Perestrelo, Excellent | Leaders League - Private Equity
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 / M&A
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band3 | Projetos
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projetos
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Projetos
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 | Private Equity
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate / M&A
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate / 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 | Projectos

"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 | Projectos

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

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

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

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

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

2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 | Corporate / 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 / 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 | Projectos

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

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

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

2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 | Projectos

"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 / M&A

"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 | Projectos

"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 | Projectos e Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended | Direito dos Transportes
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame | Corporate / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projectos e Project Finance
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo | Direito dos Transportes
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projectos e Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame | Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo | Direito dos Transportes
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading individual | Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading lawyer | Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projectos
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual | Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Projectos
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 | Bancário e Financeiro: Project Finance
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Energia
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Utilities
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Transportes
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Bancário e Financeiro: Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Bancário e Financeiro: Project Finance
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate and M&A: M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded | Bancário e Financeiro: Project Finance
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo | Bancário e Financeiro (Project Finance)
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo | Direito Financeiro e Bancário (Project Finance)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo | Direito Financeiro e Bancário (Project Finance)
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