Employment Law

At Kayrouz & Associates, our employment and labour law team supports businesses in managing their workforce. We assist both employers and employees in ensuring compliance with labour laws and protecting workplace rights across the Middle East.

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

Practice Overview

Meet Our Team

                     Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Georges Touma

Georges Touma

Head Litigator
Expertise:
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law

Priya Bavanasi

Senior Corporate Lawyer
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law

Göksu Öznergiz

Associate
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law

How do private equity funds exit investments in the UAE in 2026?

Private equity exits in the UAE require different legal and tax structuring depending on the route, whether IPO, trade sale, or secondary. This article explains how each exit works, what drives valuation, and how funds prepare portfolio companies for exit.

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April 1, 2026
Corporate Law

UAE Anti-Avoidance Rules: GAAR, Interest Limits, and Transfer Pricing

A practical guide to the UAE's anti-avoidance framework under the Corporate Tax Law, covering the general anti-abuse rule (Article 50), the substance-over-form principle, interest deduction limitation rules (GIDLR and SIDLR), transfer pricing, loss trafficking restrictions, business splitting, group relief and restructuring relief clawbacks, and the participation exemption's anti-avoidance condition. Includes worked examples and compliance recommendations.

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April 1, 2026
Corporate Law

How UAE Tax Losses Work in Corporate Groups

A practical guide to Articles 37, 38, 39, 40, 26, and 27 of the UAE Corporate Tax Law, covering loss carry-forward mechanics, the 75% utilisation cap, ownership and business continuity conditions, loss transfer between group companies, tax grouping at 95% ownership, qualifying group relief, business restructuring relief, and the interaction between these provisions and QFZP status.

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March 31, 2026
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Employment and Labour Law
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