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

    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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