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Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Corporate/M&A

Portugal

20 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Projects

Portugal

15 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2024

About

Provided by Diogo Perestrelo

Global

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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Global

Corporate/M&A - Portugal

1
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

Provided by Chambers

"Diogo Perestrelo is a very knowledgeable lawyer with strong technical skills."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"He is a problem solver, always solution-oriented, available and reliable."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Diogo Perestrelo provides senior leadership and strong commercial acumen to support the successful delivery of complex negotiations."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"He has a profound knowledge of the matters. He knows the clients and their commercial ambitions very well."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

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