Corporate 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 Law
Dispute Resolution
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Expertise:
Dispute Resolution
International Law
Corporate Law
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution

Priya Bavanasi

Senior Corporate Lawyer
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate Law
International Law
Dispute Resolution
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Expertise:
Intellectual Property Law
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Civil law
Dispute Resolution

Marium Razzaq

Solicitor
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
International Law

Göksu Öznergiz

Associate
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law

UBO Disclosure in the UAE: Ownership Transparency Rules for Companies

UAE companies must identify and register their ultimate beneficial owners under federal corporate transparency rules. This article explains the UBO definition, reporting obligations, and how the framework applies across mainland, free zone, and offshore entities.

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March 16, 2026
Employment Law

Abu Dhabi Upstream Concessions: How the Emirate’s Oil Production Model Works

Abu Dhabi’s upstream sector operates under concession agreements rather than production sharing contracts. This article explains how the concession system works, including fiscal terms, participating interests, and the legal framework governing international oil company participation.

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March 16, 2026
Energy Law

ICV Certification in the UAE: Requirements, Scoring, and Tender Implications

The UAE National In-Country Value Program plays a central role in government and ADNOC procurement. This article explains who needs ICV certification, how the score is calculated, and how it affects tender evaluation for contractors and suppliers operating in the UAE energy sector.

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March 16, 2026
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