4.9

Google rating

Lawyers

4,500+

Matters handled

DIAC · ICC · LCIA

The legal partner for regulated business in the UAE.

Kayrouz & Associates handles the licensing, compliance and corporate work that keeps companies running, and the disputes and arbitration when matters escalate. 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

Priya Bavanasi

Senior Corporate Lawyer

consults in 4 areas of law

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Head of Corporate Department

consults in 2 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

How we think

July 3, 2026

Arbitration clauses in UAE commercial agency and distribution agreements

Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 now permits arbitration in registered UAE commercial agency disputes, but registration status, Committee referral, seat selection, and legacy clauses still decide whether the arbitration clause works in practice.

July 3, 2026

UAE arbitral award deadlines: challenge and enforcement time limits in 2026

An action to set aside a UAE-seated arbitral award must be filed within 30 days of notification, and the clock runs whether or not the decision-makers have read it. This 2026 guide maps every deadline that governs challenging and enforcing an award, onshore and in the DIFC and ADGM.

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

We represent businesses, investors, and private clients in complex arbitration proceedings, from contract disputes and shareholder conflicts to construction, real estate, and cross-border commercial claims.

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

We advise leading businesses on complex transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance for 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 support clients through deeply personal matters with sensitivity, confidentiality, and sound legal judgement, from divorce to child custody.

We protect, enforce & commercialize intellectual property rights to help our clients navigate innovation, creativity & competition with precision & confidence.

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.

our people

Attorneys

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

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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

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