Property and possession claims

We represent individuals, businesses, and institutions in asserting or defending property and possession rights across a range of civil disputes, including ownership conflicts, real estate claims, and asset recovery actions.

Practice Overview

Property disputes can arise in numerous contexts—from family inheritance and commercial transactions to lease violations and boundary disagreements. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help clients navigate the legal complexities of property and possession claims, ensuring that rights to ownership, use, and access are protected and enforced under UAE civil law.

Our lawyers handle cases involving immovable and movable property, including real estate, personal assets, business equipment, and vehicles. We initiate or defend claims related to unlawful possession, denial of rightful access, disputed ownership, and encroachments. Whether our client seeks to recover property, halt a transfer, or resist an eviction, we tailor a clear litigation strategy based on the facts and applicable law.

We also assist in preventive matters such as securing injunctions or filing precautionary attachments to preserve property pending litigation. Our team works closely with surveyors, valuation experts, and notaries to establish strong evidentiary foundations for each case.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Initiating claims for return or transfer of property
  • Defending against wrongful possession or eviction actions
  • Filing precautionary measures to secure disputed assets
  • Advising on title defects, co-ownership, and partition
  • Representing clients in court proceedings over movable and immovable assets
  • Enforcing court orders for possession or compensation
  • 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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