Pierre Kayrouz brings over 24 years of courtroom experience in litigation and arbitration. He is widely respected as one of the UAE’s most trusted legal professionals, known for his sharp legal acumen and unwavering commitment to client success.
Pierre Kayrouz brings over 24 years of courtroom experience in litigation and arbitration. He is widely respected as one of the UAE’s most trusted legal professionals, known for his sharp legal acumen and unwavering commitment to client success.
He has acted for multinational corporations, institutions, and individuals across high-stakes disputes involving construction, real estate, commercial, and environmental law. His deep knowledge of UAE court procedure and arbitration frameworks has made him a go-to representative before bodies like the DIFC, LCIA, DIAC, and ICC.
Pierre is not only a strategist in complex disputes but also a mentor to young lawyers and a hands-on advisor on matters ranging from land acquisition and site injuries to liability assessments and contract enforcement. With a track record built on dedication, integrity, and legal clarity, Pierre leads the firm with a clear sense of purpose and results.
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Areas of Practice
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Construction Law
Civil law
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted to practice in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
Academic
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Lebanese University, 2000
- Master’s Degree in International Law and Legal Studies, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2021
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Personal Status Law, City University Ajman, 2020
- High School Diploma, Collège des Frères Mont La Salle, 1995
Licenses & Certifications
- Rédaction de contrats – Université de Genève, GSI, Issued May 2020
- Framing Your Communication to Inspire and Convince – TU Delft, Issued Apr 2020
- Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills – University of Michigan, Issued Apr 2020
- Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract – HarvardX, Issued Mar 2020
Languages
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