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Corporate & commercial law

At Kayrouz & Associates, Corporate and Commercial Law is at the heart of our legal expertise. Starting as a civil and commercial legal practice in Dubai, we have grown into a leading provider of legal services to global companies operating in the Middle East region as well as local businesses and entrepreneurs in the UAE.

We advise leading businesses on complex transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance, delivering clear, strategic guidance at every stage of growth.

Practice Overview

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Business formation and incorporation
Business purchase & sale
Commercial contracts and leasing
Commercial financing and agreements
Company formation & restructuring
Corporate records and compliance issues
Corporate restructuring and exit planning
Franchising and franchise agreements
IP rights and patents
Mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures
Public companies and corporate governance
Shareholder agreements and disputes

Business formation and incorporation

We help individual entrepreneurs and global organisations create new legal entities in the UAE and the broader Middle East, provide advisory services on legal structuring, and assist in obtaining business licenses and registrations.
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Business purchase & sale

Our commercial and corporate lawyers assist with purchasing existing businesses in the UAE and the Middle East, preparing companies for sale, and structuring business transactions.
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Commercial contracts and leasing

We help businesses in Dubai, the UAE, and throughout the Middle East with commercial contracts and leasing, including applying for trade licenses and visas linked to commercial premises, drafting contracts, assisting with dispute resolution, and helping to avoid common mistakes with leases.
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Commercial financing and agreements

At Kayrouz & Associates, we support both lenders and borrowers by structuring commercial financing, drafting loan agreements, and assisting with applications for bank financing, mortgage and real estate financing, as well as facilitating financial transactions under Shariah law.
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Company formation & restructuring

Kayrouz & Associates offers comprehensive legal support for starting a new company in the UAE and the Middle East, from opening a legal entity and filings with authorities to corporate restructuring and reorganisations.
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Corporate records and compliance issues

Our lawyers serve as external legal counsel for global businesses in the UAE and across the Middle East for legal entity management, filings, and ensuring regulatory compliance for complex multi-entity structures.
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Corporate restructuring and exit planning

Kayrouz & Associates' corporate lawyers assist with business reorganisation, amalgamation and dissolution, offering effective restructuring strategies.
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Franchising and franchise agreements

Kayrouz & Associates commercial lawyers help franchise holders and franchisees expand their businesses and enter new markets by drafting tailored franchise agreements, advising on franchise sales, and supporting in all other legal aspects of their franchising journey.
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IP rights and patents

Our lawyers are recognised as one of the strongest intellectual property teams in the UAE, advising local and international clients on copyright, trademarks and patents, and assisting with IP registration, enforcement, and litigation.
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Mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures

We work with global companies in the Middle East and local businesses, assisting both sellers and buyers in M&A transactions with legal due diligence and helping expedite joint ventures.
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Public companies and corporate governance

As experts in corporate law, we provide cross-border legal support to companies going public in the Middle East, especially the UAE, including initial public offerings, qualifying transactions, and listing upgrades.
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Shareholder agreements and disputes

Our expert legal team draws on its extensive experience advising clients on corporate and commercial matters in the Middle East to draft complex shareholder agreements for multi-layered structures and settle disputes.
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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
Expertise:
Civil law
Construction law
Real estate law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
International law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family law
Civil law
Criminal law
Corporate & commercial law
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Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
Civil law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Expertise:
Intellectual property
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
Civil law
Real estate law
Employment and labour law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Family law
Real estate law
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Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Expertise:
Litigation & dispute resolution
International law
Corporate & commercial law
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We offer legal advice grounded in clarity and independent judgement.

Administrative and government law

Civil law

Construction law

Corporate & commercial law

Criminal law

Employment and labour law

Energy law

Family law

Intellectual property

International law

Litigation & dispute resolution

Real estate law

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Corporate & commercial law

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Navigate the UAE's data protection law requirements for cross-border transfers. Expert guide on DIFC vs Federal compliance for businesses.

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July 10, 2025
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Global trends in merger control enforcement

Merger control and foreign investment hurdles contributed to a challenging 2024 for M&A. 2025 looks more promising, with pro-business agendas and regulatory easing in key jurisdictions expected to fuel a surge in dealmaking.

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June 3, 2025
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Corporate transactions & AI

Explore the evolving role of AI in corporate transactions, from emerging trends in AI-driven deals to the growing use of AI tools throughout the transaction process.

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June 3, 2025
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