Cybercrime and fraud

Facing a cybercrime allegation can be daunting in a jurisdiction known for its strict digital laws. At Kayrouz & Associates, we guide clients through the legal complexities of cybercrime and fraud cases with precision, discretion, and strategic insight.

Practice Overview

Cybercrime investigations in the UAE are increasingly sophisticated, reflecting the growing complexity of digital threats. Kayrouz & Associates represents individuals and companies accused of cyber-related offences, including hacking, identity theft, financial fraud, and online defamation.

We offer early-stage advisory and courtroom defence in cases involving digital evidence, computer misuse, and breaches of the UAE Cybercrime Law. Our lawyers collaborate with forensic experts to analyse digital footprints, challenge prosecution narratives, and identify procedural irregularities.

We also support clients facing civil claims alongside criminal proceedings, offering a coordinated legal strategy that minimises reputational and financial exposure.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Defending against charges of online fraud, impersonation, and hacking
  • Advising on criminal complaints involving data theft and cyber extortion
  • Representing clients in social media-related criminal cases
  • Addressing cybercrime allegations tied to business disputes
  • Advising companies under investigation for electronic transactions or IT misuse
  • Liaising with regulators and cybercrime units across the UAE

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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