Real estate regulatory compliance

We help clients stay ahead of regulatory requirements in the UAE real estate sector, offering practical legal guidance to ensure full compliance with property laws, licensing, and development rules.

Practice Overview

Navigating the evolving real estate regulatory environment in the UAE requires deep knowledge of local laws, government policies, and market-specific compliance frameworks. At Kayrouz & Associates, we advise clients across the real estate lifecycle—developers, investors, brokers, and property managers—on their legal obligations and regulatory exposure.

We assist with obtaining and maintaining approvals from authorities such as the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and relevant municipal bodies. Our team monitors regulatory changes and ensures that contracts, operations, and reporting mechanisms are legally sound.

We also provide counsel on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in real estate transactions, advertising regulations for off-plan sales, and the registration of brokerage and management activities. Our goal is to help clients prevent enforcement actions, maintain reputation, and reduce the risk of penalties.

Our lawyers regularly support cross-border clients seeking clarity on freehold rules, escrow law, and investor protection regulations in the UAE and wider Gulf region.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Advising on DLD and RERA regulatory compliance
  • Support with AML regulations for real estate businesses
  • Structuring and registering real estate management entities
  • Approvals for off-plan sales, marketing, and advertising
  • Review of documentation and developer obligations
  • Guidance on licensing for brokers and property managers

Meet Our Team

Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.

بيار كيروز

الرئيس القانوني الأول
Maria Valeyeva

ماريا فالييفا

الرئيس التنفيذي للامتثال
Georges Touma

جورج توما

رئيس قسم التقاضي والمنازعات
Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

حنان أحمد البلوشي

Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar

لاثامني تشاندراشيكار

Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle

أركا نافلي

Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen

ناشيتا نازنين

Junior Corporate Counsel
Professor Mark Engelman

البروفيسور مارك إنجلمان

Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan

ريتا سمعان

مستشار قانوني
Carlos Rahme

كارلوس رحمة

Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

سُهاد الغريّب

Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Y. Geagea

ساندي ي. جعجع

مستشار قانوني
Saeed Gaber

سعيد جابر

Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif

محمّد علي شريف

مستشار قانوني مساعد
Jenifer Abu Nasr

جينيفر أبو نصر

Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour

باتريسيا أبي منصور

مديرة تطوير الأعمال
Valakshmi Balasubramanian

فارالاكشمي بالاسبرامانيان

Operations Assistant
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