Biography

Recognized for my expertise in public law and real estate law and a lecturer at Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, I have been a lawyer at the Lyon bar since 2001. Public construction in the broadest sense is the center of my activity. I was committed to developing the legal skills required by public construction: From the acquisition of the land necessary for a construction or development operation to the delivery of the work.

More specifically, I am responsible for the contractual arrangement of development operations and complex real estate transactions using all available contractual techniques (BEA, AOT, Concession of works or development, transfer at the expense of general interest, construction lease, real estate development contract). I assist my clients in all questions relating to project management and the financing of public facilities (PUP, Development Tax, participation in exceptional public facilities).

Beyond the operational set-up, an important part of my activity is linked to the construction contracts sector (buildings, infrastructures, civil engineering). In this capacity, I advise bidders from the start of business (establishment of SEPs, groups, GIs), analyze contractual risks with manager contacts, assist bidders in responding to calls for tenders and participate in the preparation of complaints.

Finally, I assist tendering companies during expertise related to additional construction costs (right to deserved deadlines, contingency, additional work, technical issues, etc.).

Formation

  • DEA in Public Finance and Taxation (1999)

Languages

French, English

Activities

  • Lecturer at the Master 2 in Public Business Law (Lyon 3 University)
  • Author of specialized articles and books
  • Arbitration, mediation and conciliation activities in public works contracts and concessions

Rankings and awards

Legal500 - 2024/2025: Public and administrative law

The latest publications of

Walter Salamand

Distinctions

The team's awards

Legal 500 - 2024
Droit public et administratif - Band 5
Legal 500 - 2025
Droit public et administratif - Band 5