Administrative investigations and disciplinary actions

Navigating administrative investigations requires clarity, discretion, and legal strength. At Kayrouz & Associates, we defend clients facing disciplinary action by public bodies, regulators, and government employers across the UAE.

Practice Overview

Administrative investigations can have far-reaching implications for individuals, companies, and government entities. At Kayrouz & Associates, we provide strategic legal support in administrative inquiries, misconduct allegations, and disciplinary proceedings involving civil servants, regulated entities, and public officials.

Our lawyers work discreetly and methodically to assess the scope of investigations, respond to notices, and protect our clients’ legal rights from the outset. We assist with internal reviews, regulatory audits, ministerial inquiries, and formal investigative procedures, always aiming to reduce exposure and reputational risk.

We represent clients throughout the investigation lifecycle, from informal interviews to full hearings. This includes managing document production, guiding clients through questioning, and crafting persuasive submissions to decision-makers. When necessary, we challenge disciplinary measures through appeals or administrative litigation.

Our team is known for providing calm, structured legal advice in sensitive situations. We work closely with compliance officers, general counsel, and public sector HR departments to develop legally sound and politically aware responses to administrative scrutiny.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Representing clients in internal and external misconduct investigations
  • Advising on responses to official inquiries and audit findings
  • Drafting submissions and position papers for disciplinary committees
  • Appealing suspensions, demotions, or dismissals
  • Navigating investigations tied to whistleblower reports
  • Advising public bodies on investigative frameworks and process fairness
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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