About us
We are recognised for complex disputes and regulated-sector work, including construction and infrastructure, financial matters, and logistics operations.
At the same time, we advise across a broad mix of industries, including real estate, energy, retail, and high-growth companies. We offer flexible engagement structures, including retainers for ongoing support and success-based arrangements where appropriate, always aligned with the risk, urgency, and objectives of the case.
K&A at a glance
Matters handled
Full-time lawyers & consultants
Client satisfaction rate
Average lawyer PQE
Our firm
Who we are
What sets us apart
Our Approach
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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.
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.
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.
We offer legal advice grounded in clarity and independent judgement.
News & Insights
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How do you challenge an arbitral award in the UAE courts?
An action to annul an onshore arbitral award must be brought within 30 days of notification, and Article 53 lists the eight grounds the challenging party has to prove. Nullity can also be raised as a defence to recognition, which carries no deadline, and a DIFC-seated award follows a separate route the DIFC Courts used for the first time in April 2026.
Can a UAE court reduce a demurrage invoice?
Demurrage and detention are contractual charges, so the entitlement comes from the charterparty or the bill of lading rather than from the Maritime Law. Since 1 June 2026 a party invoiced can ask the court to reduce an amount it proves is exaggerated, or one the carrier's own delay helped cause.
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
Sharjah, UAE
Address: Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), Al Messaned, Sharjah, UAE
Tel.: +971 4 8761744
Opening hours:
By appointment only.