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570+

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Top-Rated Legal Experts in Dubai & UAE

From corporate deals to family disputes, criminal defense to real estate – we've mastered every legal challenge. Don't wait, connect with our expert legal team and secure your victory today.

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Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer

consults in 5 areas of law

Maria Valeyeva

Chief Compliance Officer

Georges Touma

Head Litigator

consults in 5 areas of law

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer

consults in 3 areas of law

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel

consults in 2 areas of law

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel

consults in 5 areas of law

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel

consults in 3 areas of law

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister

consults in 3 areas of law

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant

consults in 4 areas of law

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant

consults in 5 areas of law

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant

consults in 5 areas of law

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant

consults in 5 areas of law

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst

consults in 6 areas of law

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel

consults in 3 areas of law

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal

consults in 3 areas of law

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager

consults in 3 areas of law

Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

Operations Assistant

How we think

December 3, 2025

Understanding the Taking Over Certificate in UAE Construction Projects

The Taking Over Certificate triggers the most consequential legal events in any construction project — risk transfer, retention release, defects liability, and the start of decennial liability. This guide explains when a TOC should be issued, its legal consequences under UAE law and FIDIC contracts, and how to avoid the disputes that frequently arise at completion.

December 2, 2025

Insurance in Construction Contracts in the UAE: Types, Requirements and Key Considerations

Construction insurance is one of the most misunderstood elements of project delivery in the UAE. This guide breaks down the six key policy types, essential contractual provisions, and what contractors and employers need to know ahead of Dubai's new regulatory framework in 2026.

Built on sharp legal thinking, efficient execution, and deep understanding of client priorities.

Founded in 2006 by Pierre Kayrouz, a leading legal practitioner in the nation, Kayrouz & Associates has grown into a trusted provider of end-to-end legal services for start-ups, global companies and individuals in the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East region.

We work closely with our clients to anticipate their legal needs and proactively protect their interests with advice and professional representation.

Our team embraces the highest standards of communication to deeply understand our clients' unique situations and is always committed to achieving the best possible resolution in the most efficient manner.

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Full-spectrum legal practice.

We combine sharp legal thinking with real-world experience to solve complex business challenges. Our teams move fast, think clearly, and speak your language. Whatever the deal, the dispute, or the decision, we’re on it.

Our expertise

We offer robust representation in arbitration and effective mediation strategies, helping clients resolve disputes efficiently and confidentially.

Our civil law specialists handle a wide range of legal matters with rigour and discretion, from liability claims to contractual disputes.

We represent clients across all construction phases, from project inception & contract drafting to dispute resolution & claims for legal & commercial certainty.

We advise leading businesses on complex transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance for clear, strategic guidance at every stage of growth.

We defend individuals and corporations in high-stakes criminal matters with determination, discretion, and deep procedural expertise.

We guide employers and employees through sensitive workplace issues, from hiring and dismissal to compliance and complex disputes.

We advise energy sector clients on regulatory, transactional, and environmental matters, combining industry insight with legal clarity.

We support clients through deeply personal matters with sensitivity, confidentiality, and sound legal judgement, from divorce to child custody.

We protect, enforce & commercialize intellectual property rights to help our clients navigate innovation, creativity & competition with precision & confidence.

We navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions, disputes, and treaties so our clients can operate with confidence across jurisdictions.

Our litigators are known for their strategic mindset, courtroom skill, and relentless focus on achieving favourable outcomes in complex disputes.

We advise on all aspects of real estate — acquisition, development, leasing, and finance — with precision and commercial awareness.

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Attorneys

Kayrouz & Associates is a UAE firm of lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a Beirut office, known for sharp thinking and efficient execution.

From corporate and real estate to family and criminal matters, our 25+ team operates across 12 practice areas, combining courtroom skill and deal experience to help clients move with confidence across the region.

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Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer

Maria Valeyeva

Chief Compliance Officer

Georges Touma

Head Litigator

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal