Jean Dominique Casalta
About Jean Dominique Casalta
Jean Dominique Casalta is an experienced legal professional serving as the Head of Real Estate in Paris at A&O Shearman. He has a solid academic background in private law and extensive experience in real estate law, having worked at notable firms such as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Allen & Overy.
Work at A&O Shearman
Jean Dominique Casalta currently serves as Associé and Head of Real Estate in Paris at A&O Shearman. He joined the firm in 2024, bringing extensive experience in real estate law. His role involves overseeing real estate transactions and providing strategic legal advice to clients in the sector.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Before joining A&O Shearman, Casalta worked at Allen & Overy for 18 years, from 2006 to 2024. During his tenure, he held the position of Associé and Head of Real Estate, where he managed various real estate projects and legal matters, contributing to the firm's reputation in the real estate market.
Education and Expertise
Jean Dominique Casalta has a solid educational background in law. He studied at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI), where he achieved a Master 1 in Droit Privé from 1987 to 1990. He furthered his studies at Université Paris I Sorbonne, obtaining a Master 2 in Droit Privé from 1990 to 1991, and later at Université Paris II Assas, where he earned a Master 2 in Droit de la Construction et de la Promotion Immobilière from 1991 to 1992.
Early Education
Casalta completed his early education at Lycée Hoche in Versailles, where he obtained his Baccalauréat from 1982 to 1986. This foundational education set the stage for his advanced studies in law and his subsequent career in real estate legal practice.