Civil partnership and co-ownership disputes

We advise individuals and businesses in resolving disputes related to civil partnerships, co-ownership, and jointly held property, offering tailored legal strategies grounded in UAE civil law.

Practice Overview

Civil partnerships and co-ownership arrangements often begin with mutual trust—but when disagreements arise, they can quickly lead to legal and financial complications. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients in disputes involving shared ownership of assets, property, businesses, and other joint ventures.

Our lawyers assist in clarifying ownership rights, obligations, and profit-sharing arrangements in both formal and informal partnerships. Whether a dispute stems from the breakdown of a personal relationship, business disagreement, or inheritance of shared property, we focus on securing fair outcomes and preserving asset value.

We advise on the legal implications of partnership dissolution, distribution of jointly owned property, and liability for debts and obligations. Where possible, we help clients negotiate settlements through mediation or notarial agreement. If litigation is necessary, we pursue claims and defences through all stages of UAE civil court proceedings.

Our practice also includes preventive advice for clients entering into co-ownership or partnership arrangements, helping them structure agreements that reduce future risks.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Litigation over ownership, profit-sharing, or fiduciary breaches
  • Resolving disputes in family-owned businesses or joint investments
  • Legal advice on separation of shared property and financial obligations
  • Drafting or reviewing partnership and co-ownership agreements
  • Representing clients in division of jointly held real estate
  • Preventive structuring of civil partnerships, joint ventures, and civil liability
  • 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

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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