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4,500+

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DIAC · ICC · LCIA

Lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Kayrouz & Associates handles the licensing, compliance and corporate work that keeps companies running, and the disputes and arbitration when matters escalate. Offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Beirut, since 2006.

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Pierre Kayrouz

Founder and CEO

consults in 5 areas of law

Maria Valeyeva

Partner and Managing Director

Georges Touma

Head Litigator

consults in 5 areas of law

Saeed Gaber

Head of Execution Department

consults in 6 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

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Junior Legal Counsel

consults in 3 areas of law

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel

consults in 3 areas of law

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant

consults in 5 areas of law

Roshanraj Seetahul

Senior Corporate Counsel

Priya Bavanasi

Senior Corporate Lawyer

consults in 4 areas of law

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Head of Corporate Department

consults in 2 areas of law

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister

consults in 3 areas of law

Patricia Abi Mansour

Chief Compliance Oﬃcer and Director of Business Development

consults in 3 areas of law

Marium Razzaq

Solicitor

consults in 3 areas of law

Göksu Öznergiz

Junior Corporate Counsel

consults in 3 areas of law

Daniela Lano

Client Relations Executive (Italian)

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant

consults in 4 areas of law

Parvathy Pavithran

HR and Document Controller

Chantal Elia Khawam

Front Desk Specialist

Nashita Nazneen

Senior Corporate Counsel

consults in 3 areas of law

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August 31, 2026

Multiple authorised agents for medical products in the UAE

The EDE activated a mechanism in February 2026 requiring more than one authorised agent per medical product. Registered commercial agents still hold statutory exclusivity, and this guide sets out the three routes to adding a second agent and what each one costs.

August 25, 2026

Bridge loan facility agreements in the UAE

Bridge facilities in the UAE fail on licensing, security registration and enforceable interest. This guide sets out who may lend under the 2025 Central Bank law, how each type of security is perfected, and what UAE courts allow on default.

A UAE law firm in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Kayrouz & Associates is a UAE law firm founded in 2006 by Pierre Kayrouz. Our lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi act for companies, founders, family offices and private clients across the Emirates, with further offices in Sharjah and Beirut.

The firm covers nine practice areas, from arbitration and construction through to corporate and commercial, criminal, employment, family, intellectual property, litigation and real estate. We appear before the onshore UAE courts, the DIFC and ADGM courts, and arbitral tribunals under DIAC, ICC and LCIA rules.

Clients come to us for two kinds of work. The first is the corporate, licensing and compliance work that keeps a business operating within UAE law. The second is the dispute, once a contract, a regulator or a counterparty forces the issue.

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Legal practice areas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The firm covers nine practice areas across the UAE. Each is led by lawyers who appear on these matters before the relevant court, tribunal or regulator.

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Arbitration lawyers in Dubai acting on DIAC, ICC and LCIA proceedings, arbitration clause drafting, award enforcement, set-aside applications and emergency relief across the UAE.

Construction lawyers in Dubai acting on FIDIC claims, delay and defect disputes, decennial liability, unpaid payment certificates, and contractor termination across the UAE.

Corporate lawyers in Dubai acting on company formation, shareholders agreements, acquisitions, commercial contracts and corporate tax compliance across mainland, DIFC, ADGM and the free zones.

Criminal lawyers in Dubai acting on financial crime and fraud allegations, bounced cheque cases, travel bans, defamation complaints, and defence before the public prosecution.

Employment lawyers in Dubai acting on termination and end-of-service disputes, MOHRE claims, Emiratisation obligations, non-compete enforcement, and DIFC and ADGM employment rules.

Family lawyers in Dubai acting on divorce under the personal status and non-Muslim civil laws, child custody, maintenance, wills and inheritance across the UAE courts.

Intellectual property lawyers in Dubai acting on trademark registration and opposition, copyright and trade secret protection, licensing agreements, and infringement proceedings.

Litigation lawyers in Dubai acting on commercial claims, debt recovery, professional negligence, judgment enforcement, and proceedings before the onshore, DIFC and ADGM courts.

Real estate lawyers in Dubai acting on off-plan purchases, sale and purchase agreements, escrow and RERA compliance, lease and tenancy disputes, and jointly owned property claims.

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Our lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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 9 practice areas, combining courtroom skill and deal experience to help clients move with confidence across the region.

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Pierre Kayrouz

Founder and CEO

Maria Valeyeva

Partner and Managing Director

Georges Touma

Head Litigator

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Head of Corporate Department

Nashita Nazneen

Senior 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

Head of Execution Department

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel

Jenifer Abu Nasr

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