How we work

We work closely with every client to understand their priorities and deliver tailored legal advice. Our approach is direct, efficient, and grounded in experience.

K&A at a glance

570+

Cases resolved

25+

Full-time lawyers & consultants

96%

Client satisfaction rate

16

Average lawyer PQE

Why Us

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
                     At Kayrouz & Associates, our multi-disciplinary legal team enables our clients with the strategic foresight and strong legal support they need to operate in the changing regulatory and legal landscape in the UAE and the Middle East across most areas of law.

Established Emirati Law Firm

Kayrouz & Associates was established in 2006 in Dubai by a prominent lawyer, Pierre Kayrouz, and has grown into a leading full-service law firm with more than 25 senior lawyers and legal professionals, operating across the UAE and the Middle East.
We are a fully-licensed Emirati law firm operating in most areas of law, defending our clients' interests in all courts of the UAE.

Trusted & Experienced

At Kayrouz & Associates, we have earned our clients' trust through our deep knowledge of the laws of the UAE and the Middle East jurisdictions where we operate.
With over 20 years of providing world-class legal services, our team has developed extensive experience in solving the most complex legal challenges for our clients in the Middle East and earned a reputation as a trusted legal provider.

Communication

We base our success on a deep understanding of our clients' needs achieved through clear and effective communication.
At Kayrouz & Associates, we ensure our team is always available for assistance, giving clients peace of mind that they have a dedicated legal partner in the Middle East for any question or concern.

Strategic Foresight

Working closely with our clients, the Kayrouz & Associates team always goes above and beyond just responding to clients' needs.
Our lawyers work hard to understand each client's business, industry, and unique situation and offer proactive legal solutions to ensure legal compliance and protect their interests.

All-Round Legal Support

We take pride in providing world-class legal services to multiple clients, from offices of global corporations operating in the Middle East, to local businesses and start-ups in the UAE, as well as individuals.
Our multi-disciplinary team of lawyers operates across most areas of law, including civil, criminal, and commercial law, and offers holistic legal solutions adapted to the Middle East legal landscape.

Result-Oriented

At Kayrouz & Associates, results are paramount to us. Our team always aims to achieve the most favourable results for our clients, available under the circumstances.
Clients choose Kayrouz & Associates law firm for our effective legal solutions, which ensure regulatory compliance, help manage risks effectively, and protect their assets and interests.

Meet Our Team

Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about each of 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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