Portrait of Pierre Kayrouz, Chief Legal Officer at Kayrouz & Associates, expert in litigation and arbitration

Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer

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

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Pierre is known for his persuasive advocacy and thorough preparation in court and arbitration hearings. He brings focus and discipline to each case, whether litigated in domestic courts or international forums.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Pierre regularly advises on corporate structuring, shareholder disputes, and contract breaches. His ability to cut through complexity and deliver focused legal guidance is valued by business clients across the GCC.

Real Estate Law

He represents clients in complex development, acquisition, and leasing matters. His litigation and arbitration work in property law has shaped key legal precedents in the region.

Construction Law

Pierre’s practice spans large-scale disputes involving construction defects, contractor negligence, and arbitration. His courtroom expertise ensures precise, practical outcomes for construction sector clients.

Civil law

His civil law work covers contractual liability, tort claims, and legal remedies in personal and business disputes, including high-value compensation cases.

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

Arabic
English
French

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