About us

Kayrouz & Associates is a well-known global provider of legal services in the UAE and the Middle East, with its central office in Dubai. Our multi-disciplinary team provides tailored legal solutions across civil, criminal, and corporate law, and always ensures the highest level of legal service.

Our firm is widely recognised for its core expertise in construction law, financial and logistics regulation, and result-driven legal representation through success and retainer fee models. These practice areas form the backbone of our advisory work for developers, contractors, lenders, logistics operators, and high-growth businesses across the UAE, KSA, and the wider GCC.

K&A at a glance

570+

Cases resolved

25+

Full-time lawyers & consultants

96%

Client satisfaction rate

16

Average lawyer PQE

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Kayrouz & Associates legal team during a formal meeting in a contemporary office setting.

Our firm

Who we are

Our story goes back to our founder, Pierre Kayrouz. Armed with a passion for justice and a commitment to adding value, Pierre Kayrouz had a vision to create a law firm that would unite the brightest minds and deliver seamless legal services and novel solutions to clients from all over the region. In 2006, Kayrouz & Associates was born.
Today, we take pride in our journey and where it has led us. Our multi-disciplinary team of expert lawyers has represented many of our clients for over 15 years, consistently delivering the highest standard of legal services.

What sets us apart

Our clients value our strategic foresight in navigating the complexities of the constantly changing legal landscape in the UAE and the Middle East across most areas of law.
Kayrouz & Associates' legal team has built a reputation for its client service, communication, and strong legal representation, always aiming to achieve the most favourable results possible.
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Responsibility

Striving to fulfil our role as a global provider of legal services in the UAE and the Middle East, we base our work on the principles of social responsibility, inclusion, and ethical and sustainable legal practices.
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Our Approach

At Kayrouz & Associates, we work alongside our clients to understand their unique legal needs and provide tailored solutions that ensure positive outcomes, mitigate risks, and protect clients' interests.
Pierre Kayrouz, Managing Partner of Kayrouz & Associates, during a professional meeting at the firm’s office.Arka Navle, legal advisor at Kayrouz & Associates, working at her desk in a modern office setting.
Muhammed Ali Charif, litigator at Kayrouz & Associates, in discussion during a legal strategy meeting.Maria Valeyeva, Chief Compliance Officer at Kayrouz & Associates, seated at her workspace in the firm’s office.Georges Touma and Saeed Gaber of Kayrouz & Associates during a litigation review meeting.Patricia, business development lead at Kayrouz & Associates, seated during a client-focused meeting.
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Our story

We have an unshakable commitment to providing the highest level of legal services and ensuring the most effective legal representation.

Our team is always driven by the purpose of developing results-driven solutions for our clients that support growth, mitigate risks, and effectively protect clients' assets, serving their best interests.

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Our vision

At Kayrouz & Associates, our vision is to lead by example, explore partnerships, and meet our clients' evolving legal needs with utmost quality and integrity.

By continuously expanding our range of legal solutions, we aim to become the foremost full-service law firm of choice for global institutional clients, as well as businesses and individuals, seeking strong, effective, and results-driven legal representation in the UAE and the Middle East.

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Our law firm's values

In fulfilling our purpose, we are always committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing the highest level of excellence through value-added legal services.

Our legal team prioritises our clients' unique goals and provides tailored legal services while being committed to honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards.

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How UAE Law Handles Supply Chain Contract Disputes

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UAE letters of credit: legal framework, documentary requirements, and dispute resolution

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Our offices

Dubai, UAE

Address: Business Bay, Empire Heights, block B, office 1604

Tel.: +971 4 8761744

PO Box: 415048

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address: Electra Street, Al Mazrooei building, 9th floor, office 903

Tel.: +971 4 8761744

PO Box: 62829

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm

Beirut, Lebanon

Address: Miziara Centre, above Sea Sweet, Block C, 4th floor

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm