4.9

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Lawyers

570+

Cases resolved

Practice areas

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

July 9, 2025

How International Businesses Can Navigate UAE Data Protection and Data Transfers in 2025

Navigate the UAE's data protection law requirements for cross-border transfers. Expert guide on DIFC vs Federal compliance for businesses.

June 3, 2025

Global trends in merger control enforcement

Merger control and foreign investment hurdles contributed to a challenging 2024 for M&A. 2025 looks more promising, with pro-business agendas and regulatory easing in key jurisdictions expected to fuel a surge in dealmaking.

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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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

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, always focused on resolution.

We represent clients across all phases of construction, from project inception and contract drafting to dispute resolution and claims, ensuring legal and commercial certainty in complex developments.

We advise leading businesses on complex transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance, delivering 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, and commercialize intellectual property rights, helping clients navigate innovation, creativity, and competition with precision and confidence.

We navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions, disputes, and treaties. Our team helps clients operate with confidence across jurisdictions through clear and strategic legal counsel.

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

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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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

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager