Pérez-Llorca appoints Sébastien Coquard as partner in Lisbon

Pérez-Llorca has appointed Sébastien Coquard as partner in the Corporate and Infrastructure departments at its Lisbon office. Coming from MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, he has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and capital market transactions.

Sébastien Coquard

Before joining Pérez-Llorca, Coquard developed his career at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, one of the leading private conglomerates in maritime transport, port terminals and logistics, where he led M&A transactions in different geographical areas and participated in the negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Throughout his career, he also had the opportunity to advise several of the group’s boards of directors, where he held governance positions.

He holds a law degree from Universidade Católica Portuguesa and a master’s degree in law and management from the same institution, in collaboration with the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics.

Gonçalo Capela Godinho, country chair of Pérez Llorca in Portugal, said: “Sébastien brings a deep understanding of the international infrastructure and logistics market, which significantly strengthens our capabilities in Lisbon and will enable us to offer our clients a value proposition that goes far beyond the domestic market. In addition, his relationship with the business community and public entities in various emerging markets will strengthen the support we offer our clients with interests in regions such as Latin America and Portuguese-speaking markets in particular. His international experience in M&A and Infrastructure is a significant asset for the growth of cross-border advisory services from Lisbon.”