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

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
Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
International law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family law
Civil law
Criminal law
Corporate & commercial law
Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
Civil law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Expertise:
Intellectual property
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
Civil law
Real estate law
Employment and labour law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Family law
Real estate law
Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Expertise:
Litigation & dispute resolution
International law
Corporate & commercial law
Corporate & commercial law

How International Businesses Can Navigate UAE Data Protection and Data Transfers in 2025

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
Corporate & commercial law

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
Corporate & commercial law

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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