Jean-Dominique Casalta
Partner
Paris

Jean-Dominique Casalta
Partner
Paris
Contact Details
Jean-Dominique concentrates on all aspects of real estate law and is in particular frequently involved in acquisition, disposal and structuring of structured portfolios for French and international investors. He is also involved in the setting up of joint ventures between investors, financing acquisition, sale and leaseback transactions, real estate project development, set up of OPCI as well as in negotiation of commercial leases.
Jean-Dominique is recognised as a leading individual by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 as well as by Who's Who Legal.
Jean-Dominique is a recognised practitioner by « Best Lawyers » since 2014 in Real Estate Law
"Band 2"
Chambers Europe 2022 - France (Real Estate)
"Jean-Dominique Casalta advises clients on a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition and development of assets, as well as lease agreements."
Chambers Europe 2022 - France (Real Estate)
"Leading Individual"
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France (Real Estate)
"I worked with Jean-Dominique Casalta, and Corentin Dolivet. They have both been remarkable. A very high-quality involvement, and client service without counting their time."
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France (Real Estate)
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Post Graduate Degree, French Civil Law, Honours, University of Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne, 1992
Post Graduate Degree, Construction and Planning Law, University of Paris II, Panthéon Assas, 1993
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News: 02 December 2021
Experience highlights
Advising Groupama in their project of development of the Tour The Link, which is to be the highest building in Paris La Défense, involving notably the current negotiation with Total of a commercial lease in future state of completion of 120.000 sqm of office area, acquisition of construction rights with EPADESA (95,000 sq.m), and negotiation of a development contract with the developer (Bouygues Immobilier).
Advising Ivanhoé Cambridge in all legal aspects of the development of the Duo Towers in Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel and first high rise building to be erected in Paris since the Montparnasse Tower 40 years ago.
Advising Twenty Two Real Estate on the disposal of the Ecosphère portfolio comprising three office properties located on Ile de la Jatte
Advising BPD Europe on the sale of its French wholly-owned subsidiary BPD Marignan (a French leading real estate developer) to a consortium comprised of Les Nouveaux Constructeurs and Aermont Capital.

Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Post Graduate Degree, French Civil Law, Honours, University of Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne, 1992
Post Graduate Degree, Construction and Planning Law, University of Paris II, Panthéon Assas, 1993
Recognition
Jean-Dominique Casalta is a strong name in the field of real estate law who is frequently instructed on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio structuring for both French and multinational entities.
Who's Who Legal, Real Estate, 2018
Client-oriented, hands on and knows how to lead negotiations.
Legal 500 EMEA, France, Real Estate, 2018
Awards
Listed among the leading individuals
Legal 500, 2018
Recommended in Chambers Europe
Ranked Band 2, 2018