Diogo Perestrelo > PLMJ > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Highlighted for its ‘pragmatism and multi-disciplinary ability’, PLMJ navigates a wide range of transactions its international and domestic client base, demonstrating particular expertise in healthcare, IT, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Diogo Perestrelo is noted for his varied practice, assisting clients across the energy, aviation, telecoms, infrastructure and transport segments. He leads the team alongside Duarte Schmidt Lino, who is lauded for his ‘excellent ability to manage complex negotiations, which, combined with his experience and technical knowledge, makes him a leading professional in corporate and M&A.’ Bárbara Godinho Correia handles merger operations, privatisations, and acquisitions, while Filipe Avides Moreira has extensive experience in the service and infrastructure concession sectors.

Singled out for its proficiency in ‘transport law and regulatory matters’, PLMJ offers support across the aviation, shipping and road transport sectors. The team frequently works with international airlines, financiers, multinational transport corporations, and public authorities. Diogo Perestrelo, a key point of contact for aviation matters, co-leads the practice alongside Pedro Lomba, an ‘expert’ in land transportation, including both rail and road networks. Lomba is also increasingly involved in emerging subsectors, focusing on the development of mobility platforms and the integration of new technologies into existing transport systems. Saul Fonseca stands out for his deep knowledge of the aviation regulatory landscape.

Led by Maria Zagallo, the team at PLMJ has a wealth of experience in the financing and development of projects in the transport, healthcare, and energy sectors. Practitioners ‘actively search for innovative solutions to the problems presented’ and are noted for their capabilities in public procurement, PPPs, concessions and regulatory issues. Zagallo possesses ‘experience in both the private and public sector’, with a particular focus on matters related to motorways, ports, and railways. Diogo Perestrelo, a ‘reference in the national legal market’, is noted for his expertise in M&A and investments in regulated sectors, while Joana Brandão is recognised for her work in energy, infrastructure and real estate projects. Former co-head Inês Pinto da Costa left the firm in October 2024.