Corporate and commercial lawyers for UAE companies
UAE companies use us for contract drafting, shareholder disputes, board governance, and regulatory compliance. We act as outside counsel for founders, GCs, and CFOs across mainland, DIFC, and ADGM.
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What we handle
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 companies to keep contracts, governance, and commercial risk under control, with clear advice and practical outputs you can act on.
Contract drafting and review
Shareholder agreements and founder exits
Commercial terms and negotiations
Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
M&A support and due diligence
Corporate governance and records
Corporate restructuring and reorganisations
Commercial disputes and escalation strategy
Compliance for regulated sectors
IP in commercial contracts
What we deliver
We deliver documents and written advice you can act on: redlines, revised clauses, resolutions, and short risk notes with next steps.
Each matter is assigned to the lawyer best suited to its subject and urgency across our team of 25+ lawyers and consultants, with senior oversight throughout and, where appropriate, direct involvement from Pierre Kayrouz.
We draft the documents and, where needed, represent you through negotiations, arbitration, or litigation. The scope depends on the matter, but typically includes:
Contract redlines + risk memo
Clause library
Board minutes and resolutions
Shareholder or JV agreement drafts and revisions
Due diligence findings summary with action points
Settlement position and escalation plan when needed
Share the matter and the deadline
Send the document or outline the situation and what decision you need to make.
We assign the right lawyer
We assign the matter to the right lawyer from our 25+ team, with senior oversight and, where appropriate, direct involvement from Pierre.
We deliver legal work you can use
You receive redlines, revised clauses, resolutions, or a short risk note with recommended positions and next steps. Where a matter escalates, we also support you through formal dispute resolution.
We support you through completion
We handle iterations and negotiation support until the document is signed, the issue is resolved, or the next step is executed.
Legal support that keeps operations moving
Speak with the team
Visit our offices
Share the context and any deadlines. We will respond with a clear next step, whether you need ongoing support or help with a specific project.
Dubai, UAE
Address: Business Bay, Empire Heights, block B, office 1604
Tel.: +971 4 8761744
PO Box: 415048
Email: [email protected]
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
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm
Beirut, Lebanon
Address: Miziara Centre, above Sea Sweet, Block C, 4th floor
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm
Sharjah, UAE
Address: Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), Al Messaned, Sharjah, UAE
Tel.: +971 4 8761744
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours:
By appointment only
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