Contractual disputes

We represent individuals and businesses in complex contractual disputes, offering clear legal strategies and effective resolution whether through negotiation, litigation or arbitration.

Practice Overview

Contract disputes are among the most common legal challenges in the UAE, often involving high stakes and long-term business consequences. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help clients resolve contractual conflicts swiftly and efficiently, protecting their legal rights and commercial interests.

We advise on a wide range of contract-related disputes, including breach of agreement, non-performance, delayed execution, and misrepresentation. Our lawyers examine contract language, gather supporting evidence, and assess potential claims or defences under UAE civil law and international contractual standards.

Our approach is always guided by the specific objectives of the client. We may pursue out-of-court settlements when appropriate or take the matter to court or arbitration when legal enforcement is required. In all cases, we work to preserve commercial relationships where possible, while achieving favourable outcomes.

We also advise businesses on proactive measures such as contract audits, enforcement planning, and legal reviews to reduce the risk of disputes in the future.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Breach of contract and enforcement actions
  • Misrepresentation and wrongful termination claims
  • Disputes over performance obligations or timelines
  • Contractual indemnity and penalty enforcement
  • Court litigation and arbitration proceedings
  • Drafting settlement agreements and release clauses
  • 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
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    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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