Practice Expertise
- Corporate M&A
Areas of Practice
- Corporate M&A
Profile
Diogo is a partner and co-head of the Corporate M&A practice. He has more than 30 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 represents 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.
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 represents 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.
Bar Admissions
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association
Education
Law degree from the Universidade Catolica, 1992
Harvard Leadership in Law Firms, Harvard Law School, 2013
Areas of Practice
- Corporate M&A
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Other Awards
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 Law / M&A
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Private Equity
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band3 Projects
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Private Equity
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Private Equity
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / 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 Projects
"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 Projects
"He offers specialist advice on regulatory, corporate and M&A issues related to infrastructure and transportation projects."
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / M&A
"He is commended for his ability to handle complex deals, and interviewees additionally highlight his availability."
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Private Equity
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Projects
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Private Equity
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Projects
Chambers Global
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / 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 Projects
"He offers expertise in corporate, M&A and financing matters regarding energy and infrastructure projects."
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
" His clients include concessions holders and major Portuguese corporates."
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / M&A
"Frequently assists clients across a wide range of industry sectors such as transport, finance and oil and gas."
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / M&A
"His practice covers public and private M&A."
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Projects
"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 Law / Merger&Acquisitions
"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 Projects
"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
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame Corporate / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended Projects and Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended Shipping & Transportation
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame Corporate / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects and Project Finance
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo Shipping & Transportation
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects and Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo Shipping & Transportation
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading individual Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading lawyer Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual Corporate / M&A
IFLR1000
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Banking & Finance: Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
Professional Associations
Professional Activities and Experience
Partner at the law firm Cuatrecasas, Goncalves Pereira, 1992 - 2016
Other Awards
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 Law / M&A
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Private Equity
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band3 Projects
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Private Equity
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Private Equity
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / 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 Projects
"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 Projects
"He offers specialist advice on regulatory, corporate and M&A issues related to infrastructure and transportation projects."
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / M&A
"He is commended for his ability to handle complex deals, and interviewees additionally highlight his availability."
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Private Equity
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Projects
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / Merger&Acquisitions
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Private Equity
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Projects
Chambers Global
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2024 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 1 Corporate Law / 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 Projects
"He offers expertise in corporate, M&A and financing matters regarding energy and infrastructure projects."
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 3 Projects
" His clients include concessions holders and major Portuguese corporates."
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / M&A
"Frequently assists clients across a wide range of industry sectors such as transport, finance and oil and gas."
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Corporate Law / M&A
"His practice covers public and private M&A."
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Band 2 Projects
"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 Law / Merger&Acquisitions
"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 Projects
"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
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame Corporate / M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended Projects and Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Recommended Shipping & Transportation
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame Corporate / M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects and Project Finance
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo Shipping & Transportation
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects and Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Hall of Fame Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo Shipping & Transportation
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading individual Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading lawyer Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Projects
2017 - Diogo Perestrelo, Leading Individual Corporate / M&A
IFLR1000
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A
2023 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A: Private Equity
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate and M&A
2022 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Banking & Finance: Project Finance
2021 - Diogo Perestrelo, Highly regarded Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
2020 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2019 - Diogo Perestrelo Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Corporate / M&A (Private Equity)
2018 - Diogo Perestrelo Banking & Finance (Project Finance)
Professional Associations
- International Bar Association
Professional Activities and Experience
Partner at the law firm Cuatrecasas, Goncalves Pereira, 1992 - 2016
