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
    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva
    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma
    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed
    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar
    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle
    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen
    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Mark Engelman
    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan
    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Geagea
    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber
    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif
    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr
    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour
    Business Development Manager
    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
    Operations Assistant
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