Our expertise

At Kayrouz & Associates, we provide legal services across civil, criminal and commercial law for global organisations operating in the Middle East, as well as for local businesses and individuals in the UAE.
Corporate & Commercial Law

Shareholder Agreements in UAE: Key Clauses and Enforcement

Foreign shareholders and investors frequently ask whether their shareholder agreements are actually enforceable in the UAE. This guide explains which clauses work in onshore courts versus DIFC and ADGM, why alignment with constitutional documents matters, and how to draft agreements that hold up when relationships break down.

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December 13, 2025
Corporate & Commercial Law

How UAE Law Handles Supply Chain Contract Disputes

Global supply chains face unprecedented disruption, and UAE businesses must understand how contracts allocate risk when things go wrong. This guide examines force majeure under Article 273, INCOTERMS selection, and dispute resolution options available to logistics companies.

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December 11, 2025
Corporate & Commercial Law

UAE letters of credit: legal framework, documentary requirements, and dispute resolution

The UAE's trade volumes exceeded AED 2.2 trillion in 2024, with letters of credit facilitating over 40% of import-export transactions. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework, documentary requirements, costs, and strategic considerations for businesses using documentary credits in UAE cross-border trade.

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December 10, 2025
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Our offices

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Address: Electra Street, Al Mazrooei building, 9th floor, office 903

Tel.: +971 2 5555779

PO Box: 62829

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm

Dubai, UAE

Address: Business Bay, Empire Heights, block B, office 1604

Tel.: +971 4 8761744

PO Box: 41504

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm

Beirut, Lebanon

Address: Miziara Centre, above Sea Sweet, Block C, 4th floor

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm
Fri: 9am-12pm