Public procurement and tender law

We advise clients on public procurement procedures, tender participation, and bid disputes across the UAE and wider Middle East. Our team helps ensure compliance, reduce risk, and improve outcomes when competing for government contracts.

Practice Overview

Kayrouz & Associates provides legal support throughout the procurement lifecycle, from bid preparation and submission to contract execution and dispute resolution. We advise both public entities and private contractors on procurement rules applicable under federal and local government frameworks, including those used by ministries, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises.

Our lawyers assist with structuring bids that meet technical and legal requirements, reviewing tender documents, and advising on qualification criteria, evaluation procedures, and compliance risks. We also counsel clients on post-award issues such as performance obligations, contract amendments, and penalties.

In cases where bids are rejected or procurement rules are breached, we represent clients in administrative challenges and appeals, providing strategic litigation support or informal resolution when appropriate.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Legal review of tender notices and procurement documentation
  • Drafting and submitting bid proposals
  • Advising on bid eligibility, evaluation, and scoring
  • Representing clients in bid protests and award challenges
  • Negotiating government contracts and performance terms
  • Advising public authorities on tender law reforms and risk mitigation
  • 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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