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Lawyers
570+
Cases resolved
12
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.
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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.
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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
our people

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 expertise in civil, commercial, and real estate litigation

Georges Touma

Head Litigator

Portrait of Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi, practicing lawyer focused on civil, family, and administrative law in the UAE

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer

Portrait of Lathamani Chandrashekar, senior corporate counsel with over 14 years of experience advising clients in corporate and commercial law, arbitration, international trade, and sports law.

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel

Headshot of Arka Navle, Corporate Counsel with multi-jurisdictional expertise in criminal, family, and commercial law

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel

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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 with experience in civil, criminal, and employment law

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant

Portrait of Carlos Rahme, Senior Legal Consultant with more than 15 years of experience in corporate, civil, and labor law

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant

Portrait of Souhad Al Ghorayeb, Senior Legal Consultant specializing in corporate structuring and bankruptcy law

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant

Photo of Sandy Y. Geagea, Legal Consultant with cross-border litigation and mediation experience

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant

Portrait of Saeed Gaber, Legal Research Analyst experienced in civil and criminal law in Egypt and the UAE

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst

Portrait of Muhammed Ali Charif, a professional male litigator with a composed expression, dressed in formal business attire, photographed against a neutral background.

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel

Image of Jenifer Abu Nasr, Paralegal and international dispute resolution specialist

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal

Professional photo of Patricia Abi Mansour, Business Development Manager with a legal background and marketing expertise

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager

Image of Varalakshmi Balasubramanian, Operations Assistant managing client coordination and internal workflows

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 expertise in civil, commercial, and real estate litigation

Georges Touma

Head Litigator

Portrait of Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi, practicing lawyer focused on civil, family, and administrative law in the UAE

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer

Portrait of Lathamani Chandrashekar, senior corporate counsel with over 14 years of experience advising clients in corporate and commercial law, arbitration, international trade, and sports law.

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel

Headshot of Arka Navle, Corporate Counsel with multi-jurisdictional expertise in criminal, family, and commercial law

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel

Photo of Nashita Nazneen A., Junior Corporate Counsel with a strong academic background and litigation training

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 with experience in civil, criminal, and employment law

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant

Portrait of Carlos Rahme, Senior Legal Consultant with more than 15 years of experience in corporate, civil, and labor law

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant

Portrait of Souhad Al Ghorayeb, Senior Legal Consultant specializing in corporate structuring and bankruptcy law

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant

Photo of Sandy Y. Geagea, Legal Consultant with cross-border litigation and mediation experience

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant

Portrait of Saeed Gaber, Legal Research Analyst experienced in civil and criminal law in Egypt and the UAE

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst

Portrait of Muhammed Ali Charif, a professional male litigator with a composed expression, dressed in formal business attire, photographed against a neutral background.

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel

Image of Jenifer Abu Nasr, Paralegal and international dispute resolution specialist

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal

Professional photo of Patricia Abi Mansour, Business Development Manager with a legal background and marketing expertise

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager

Image of Varalakshmi Balasubramanian, Operations Assistant managing client coordination and internal workflows

Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

Operations Assistant

570+

Cases resolved

25+

Full-time lawyers & consultants

96%

Client satisfaction rate

16

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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
testimonials
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
Corporate & commercial law

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.

read article
July 9, 2025
Corporate & commercial law

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.

read article
June 3, 2025
Corporate & commercial law

Corporate transactions & AI

Explore the evolving role of AI in corporate transactions, from emerging trends in AI-driven deals to the growing use of AI tools throughout the transaction process.

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June 3, 2025
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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