Breach of privacy and personal rights

We protect individuals and organisations whose privacy and personal rights have been violated, offering strategic legal remedies under UAE civil and constitutional frameworks.

Practice Overview

In an increasingly connected society, breaches of privacy and violations of personal rights are becoming more common—and more damaging. Kayrouz & Associates offers expert legal support to clients facing such intrusions, whether through unlawful data sharing, publication of private information, surveillance, or personal defamation.

Our team works with individuals whose personal data or image has been misused, as well as businesses navigating privacy complaints or regulatory scrutiny. We help clients understand their rights under UAE civil law, the Penal Code, and emerging data protection laws, and we pursue remedies through both court litigation and out-of-court negotiations.

Privacy and dignity are fundamental rights in the UAE, and violations can result in both civil and criminal consequences. Our lawyers advise on how to respond swiftly to online defamation, leaked communications, or unauthorised disclosure of personal information. We also support businesses in avoiding liability by developing compliant internal policies and training programs.

Whether the issue involves a reputational attack, breach of trust, or violation of confidentiality, we act quickly to secure interim relief, cease-and-desist measures, or compensation.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Civil litigation for breach of privacy or defamation
  • Responding to digital intrusions and cyber violations
  • Legal takedown requests for unlawful content
  • Data protection and personal information complaints
  • Enforcement of image rights and confidentiality obligations
  • Advisory on organisational privacy compliance and risk prevention
  • 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
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    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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