Administrative Litigation and Appeals

We represent clients in challenging or defending administrative decisions before government authorities and courts. Whether you're facing a licence revocation, regulatory sanction, or other adverse ruling, our legal team ensures your rights are upheld through every stage of the appeals process.

Practice Overview

Administrative decisions can have lasting consequences for businesses, professionals, and public sector entities. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients in challenging or defending administrative rulings before governmental bodies and judicial authorities across the UAE and wider Middle East.

We act on matters involving licensing disputes, regulatory enforcement, public procurement, zoning, disciplinary measures, and other executive decisions. Our team guides clients through each procedural step, from filing objections to pursuing full appeals before the administrative courts.

With a deep understanding of administrative procedure and UAE judicial review standards, we craft compelling arguments to contest arbitrary or disproportionate government action. We also represent clients seeking to defend decisions against third-party challenges or governmental appeals.

Our experience spans federal, local, and free zone authorities, including ministries, regulators, and quasi-governmental agencies. We handle sensitive matters with discretion and precision, always prioritising a favourable outcome and minimal disruption to business operations.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Filing administrative dispute appeals before UAE courts
  • Challenging fines, licence revocations, and regulatory actions
  • Defending favourable decisions in court
  • Preparing written submissions, evidence, and expert reports
  • Advising on procedural timelines and strategic positioning
  • Representing clients in free zone and quasi-judicial forums
  • 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
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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