Real estate litigation and arbitration

We represent clients in high-stakes real estate disputes across the UAE, handling litigation, arbitration, and mediation involving ownership, development, leasing, and investment matters.

Practice Overview

Real estate disputes in the UAE often involve high-value assets, complex contractual frameworks, and jurisdictional challenges. Kayrouz & Associates provides robust legal representation in property-related litigation and arbitration, acting for developers, landlords, investors, tenants, and corporate buyers.

We manage claims involving breach of contract, construction delays, defective workmanship, title disputes, boundary conflicts, and unpaid rent or service charges. Our firm is experienced in navigating the UAE's dual legal system, handling both civil court proceedings and arbitration under DIAC, ADCCAC, and international rules.

Our lawyers work closely with surveyors, engineers, and real estate professionals to build persuasive cases backed by strong technical evidence. We also pursue interim measures such as injunctions, asset freezes, and enforcement of arbitral awards when necessary.

Whether you are pursuing or defending a claim, we focus on protecting your interests, preserving asset value, and achieving cost-efficient outcomes.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Litigation involving breach of property contracts
  • Arbitration for construction and development disputes
  • Claims for non-performance or misrepresentation in sales
  • Title and ownership disputes
  • Lease enforcement and rent recovery litigation
  • Enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards
  • 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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