International Sanctions and Export Controls

We advise clients navigating international sanctions, export controls, and trade restrictions. Our lawyers help ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions while mitigating legal and commercial risks in cross-border operations.

Practice Overview

At Kayrouz & Associates, we support companies, financial institutions, and NGOs in managing the legal complexities of international sanctions and export control regimes. With ever-changing regulatory landscapes, particularly involving the US, EU, UK, and UN frameworks, our team provides practical legal guidance tailored to cross-border transactions and supply chains.

We assess clients’ operations for potential exposure to sanctions or export restrictions, conduct internal audits, and develop compliance programs that align with international best practices. When dealing with restricted parties, dual-use goods, or sensitive technologies, we provide pre-transaction due diligence and licensing advice to minimise risk.

Our team also assists in responding to regulatory inquiries or enforcement actions. Whether facing penalties from domestic authorities or navigating secondary sanctions risk, we work quickly to protect our clients’ legal standing and reputational interests.

Clients trust us to provide commercially sound, legally compliant solutions that keep international trade flowing despite evolving geopolitical conditions. We are regularly engaged by entities operating in high-risk sectors such as energy, defence, aviation, and humanitarian relief.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Sanctions screening and due diligence for transactions and counterparties
  • Risk assessment related to US, EU, UK, and UN sanctions regimes
  • Advice on dual-use goods, technology transfers, and export licensing
  • Design and implementation of compliance programs and policies
  • Representation in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
  • Training for compliance teams and executive leadership
  • Advising NGOs and international businesses on humanitarian exceptions
  • 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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