Christian Salaman

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

San Francisco, California

4+ years experience

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

858-509-4000

https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/christian-salaman.html

11682 El Camino Real, Suite 200 San Diego CA US

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Bio

Christian Salaman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christian, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, San Diego (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, San Diego (2021)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Practice Area: Leisure and Hospitality Law
Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Special Focus: Hositality
Special Focus: Hospitality

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 2002

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Reviews

Susan Cox

2 weeks ago

Competent on the deal, but communication could improve

Christian Salaman handled the acquisition of a small tech startup I co-founded, and his technical knowledge was evident. Given his recognition in Mergers and Acquisitions Law by Best Lawyers, I had high expectations for strategic guidance. He was certainly proficient in navigating the complexities of the transaction, and his background from a firm like Pillsbury showed in the thoroughness of the due diligence and contract structuring. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While he was always accurate, proactive communication was inconsistent. There were periods where we waited several days for updates on counterparty responses, which created anxiety during a sensitive negotiation. His advice, when we had it, was sound and leveraged his corporate law expertise, but I sometimes felt like just another file in a busy practice. For a straightforward deal, his competence is adequate, but if you require a partner who manages expectations and maintains a steady flow of information, you may need to be very direct in setting those parameters from the outset.