About Us

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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Practice Areas

Expertise

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
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Attorneys

Our firm brings together attorneys from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, collaborating to address a wide range of legal matters.
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Portrait of Pierre Kayrouz, Chief Legal Officer at Kayrouz & Associates, expert in litigation and arbitration
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Professional headshot of Maria Valeyeva, Chief Compliance Officer, specializing in regulatory compliance and office management
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Headshot of Georges Touma, Head Litigator with nearly two decades of experience in civil, commercial, and real estate law
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
Portrait of Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi, practicing lawyer with expertise in civil, administrative, and family law
Hanan Ahmed
Practicing Lawyer
Professional headshot of Lathamani Chandrashekar, Senior Corporate Counsel with international arbitration and sports law expertise
Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Headshot of Arka Navle, Corporate Counsel with multi-jurisdictional legal expertise in India and the UAE
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Portrait of Professor Mark Engelman, UK barrister specializing in intellectual property, media, defamation, and commercial law
Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Image of Rita Semaan, Legal Consultant experienced in civil, criminal, labor, and commercial law
Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Portrait of Carlos Rahme, Senior Legal Consultant with over 15 years’ experience in commercial, real estate, and labor law
Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Portrait of Souhad Al Ghorayeb, Senior Legal Consultant specializing in corporate structuring and civil law in Lebanon
Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Photo of Sandy Y. Geagea, Legal Consultant with litigation and mediation experience in Lebanon and the UAE
Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Portrait of Saeed Gaber, Legal Research Analyst with legal experience in Egypt and the UAE across civil and criminal law
Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Image of Jenifer Abu Nasr, Paralegal and international dispute resolution specialist with academic honors
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Professional photo of Patricia Abi Mansour, Business Development Manager with legal and digital marketing background
Patricia Abi Mansour
Business Development Manager
Image of Varalakshmi Balasubramanian, Operations Assistant ensuring smooth internal workflows and client coordination
Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
Operations Assistant
Portrait of Pierre Kayrouz, Chief Legal Officer at Kayrouz & Associates, expert in litigation and arbitration
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Professional headshot of Maria Valeyeva, Chief Compliance Officer, specializing in regulatory compliance and office management
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Headshot of Georges Touma, Head Litigator with nearly two decades of experience in civil, commercial, and real estate law
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
Portrait of Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi, practicing lawyer with expertise in civil, administrative, and family law
Hanan Ahmed
Practicing Lawyer
Professional headshot of Lathamani Chandrashekar, Senior Corporate Counsel with international arbitration and sports law expertise
Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Headshot of Arka Navle, Corporate Counsel with multi-jurisdictional legal expertise in India and the UAE
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Portrait of Professor Mark Engelman, UK barrister specializing in intellectual property, media, defamation, and commercial law
Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Image of Rita Semaan, Legal Consultant experienced in civil, criminal, labor, and commercial law
Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Portrait of Carlos Rahme, Senior Legal Consultant with over 15 years’ experience in commercial, real estate, and labor law
Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Portrait of Souhad Al Ghorayeb, Senior Legal Consultant specializing in corporate structuring and civil law in Lebanon
Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Photo of Sandy Y. Geagea, Legal Consultant with litigation and mediation experience in Lebanon and the UAE
Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Portrait of Saeed Gaber, Legal Research Analyst with legal experience in Egypt and the UAE across civil and criminal law
Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Image of Jenifer Abu Nasr, Paralegal and international dispute resolution specialist with academic honors
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Professional photo of Patricia Abi Mansour, Business Development Manager with legal and digital marketing background
Patricia Abi Mansour
Business Development Manager
Image of Varalakshmi Balasubramanian, Operations Assistant ensuring smooth internal workflows and client coordination
Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
Operations Assistant
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Cases resolved

25+

Full-time lawyers & consultants

96%

Client satisfaction rate

16

Average lawyer PQE

HERE TO HELP

Guiding you with clear legal solutions to protect your rights and interests.

testimonials
I've worked with Pierre and Kayrouz & Associates on several occasions and have always appreciated their clear, prompt, and reliable legal advice. Pierre combines legal expertise with an understanding of broader financial and cultural factors, which made me feel supported and in capable hands during difficult times.
Edward Jones
Owner of Fitness Zone DMCC
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Polite and highly professional. Thoughtful, experienced and extremely knowledgable. I am very happy with Mr. Kayrouz as he represented me with nothing but respect, compassion and some of the best help I have ever had!
Ziad El Kasir
Battle Park Owner
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Pierre Kayrouz was respectful, thoughtful, and highly professional throughout the process. His calm, knowledgeable approach gave me great confidence and peace of mind. I felt genuinely heard and supported every step of the way.
Rene Stephen
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Our Offices

Dubai, UAE

Address: Business Bay, Empire Heights, block B, office 1604

PO Box: 41504

Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm

Tel.: +971 4 8761744

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address: Electra Street, Al Mazrooei building, 9th floor, office 903

PO Box: 62829

Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm

Tel.: +971 4 8761744

Beirut, Lebanon

Address: Miziara Centre, above Sea Sweet, Block C, 4th floor

Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm