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 Law
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

Shareholder Agreements in UAE: Key Clauses and Enforcement

Foreign shareholders and investors frequently ask whether their shareholder agreements are actually enforceable in the UAE. This guide explains which clauses work in onshore courts versus DIFC and ADGM, why alignment with constitutional documents matters, and how to draft agreements that hold up when relationships break down.

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December 13, 2025
Corporate & Commercial Law

How UAE Law Handles Supply Chain Contract Disputes

Global supply chains face unprecedented disruption, and UAE businesses must understand how contracts allocate risk when things go wrong. This guide examines force majeure under Article 273, INCOTERMS selection, and dispute resolution options available to logistics companies.

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December 11, 2025
Corporate & Commercial Law

UAE letters of credit: legal framework, documentary requirements, and dispute resolution

The UAE's trade volumes exceeded AED 2.2 trillion in 2024, with letters of credit facilitating over 40% of import-export transactions. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework, documentary requirements, costs, and strategic considerations for businesses using documentary credits in UAE cross-border trade.

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December 10, 2025
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