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 for clear, strategic guidance at every stage of growth.

Practice Overview

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
Expertise:
Civil law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & Commercial Law
International Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family Law
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Civil law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Expertise:
Intellectual Property Laws
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment and Labour Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Expertise:
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
International Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

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Dubai has emerged as the world's largest licensed market for virtual assets, with transactions exceeding AED 2.5 trillion in 2025. This comprehensive guide explains the VARA licensing process, fees, required documents, and compliance obligations for businesses seeking to operate in the emirate's regulated crypto ecosystem.

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December 5, 2025
Construction Law

Understanding the Taking Over Certificate in UAE Construction Projects

The Taking Over Certificate triggers the most consequential legal events in any construction project — risk transfer, retention release, defects liability, and the start of decennial liability. This guide explains when a TOC should be issued, its legal consequences under UAE law and FIDIC contracts, and how to avoid the disputes that frequently arise at completion.

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December 3, 2025
Construction Law

Insurance in Construction Contracts in the UAE: Types, Requirements and Key Considerations

Construction insurance is one of the most misunderstood elements of project delivery in the UAE. This guide breaks down the six key policy types, essential contractual provisions, and what contractors and employers need to know ahead of Dubai's new regulatory framework in 2026.

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December 2, 2025
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