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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How we think
Franchise Agreements in the UAE: Structuring, Registration, and Termination Risks
Joint Venture Agreements in the UAE: Structuring, Governance, and Deadlock
About Us
Built on sharp legal thinking, efficient execution, and deep understanding of client priorities.
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.
Practice Areas
Attorneys
From corporate and real estate to family and criminal matters, our 25+ team operates across 12 practice areas, combining courtroom skill and deal experience to help clients move with confidence across the region.
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
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
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Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour
Business Development Manager
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
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
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News & Insights
Franchise Agreements in the UAE: Structuring, Registration, and Termination Risks
The biggest risk in a UAE franchise is not the market. It is whether the arrangement is treated as a registered commercial agency, because that decision determines who controls termination, compensation, and exclusivity.
Joint Venture Agreements in the UAE: Structuring, Governance, and Deadlock
Joint ventures in the UAE fail more often on governance than on strategy. This guide explains how to choose the right vehicle, design reserved matters properly, structure enforceable deadlock mechanisms, and align your JV with the 2025 CCL amendments before disputes arise.
UAE Energy Transition: Legal Issues for Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Projects
The UAE’s clean energy buildout is moving faster than its legal framework. This guide explains how renewable projects are procured and financed, what the Climate Change Law means in practice, and where the risk sits in PPAs, EPC contracts, carbon credits, rooftop solar, and hydrogen.
Our Offices
Dubai, UAE
Address: Business Bay, Empire Heights, block B, office 1604
PO Box: 415048
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm
Tel.: +971 (4) 876 1744
Email: [email protected]
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) 876 1744
Email: [email protected]
Beirut, Lebanon
Address: Miziara Centre, above Sea Sweet, Block C, 4th floor
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm
Email: [email protected]