Corporate restructuring and exit planning

We support companies through corporate restructuring and exit planning with strategic legal advice that protects value, reduces risk, and positions businesses for long-term resilience.

Practice Overview

Kayrouz & Associates advises companies in the UAE and across the Middle East on corporate restructuring and exit strategies tailored to commercial objectives and legal realities. Whether prompted by financial pressure, ownership transition, regulatory changes, or growth realignment, our lawyers guide clients through change with clarity and discretion.

We assist with internal reorganisations, cross-border mergers, spin-offs, share redemptions, and liquidations. Our team ensures legal compliance at every step, coordinating with accountants, corporate secretaries, and regulatory bodies to achieve efficient outcomes.

Exit planning is handled with the same precision. From structuring share sales to advising on management buyouts or succession plans, we ensure that transitions are legally sound and financially optimised. Our experience in dispute resolution also enables us to address shareholder disagreements or legacy liabilities before they impact the exit process.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Internal reorganisations and entity rationalisation
  • Voluntary liquidation and winding up
  • Ownership transition and succession planning
  • Shareholder buyouts and exit negotiations
  • Asset or share divestment strategies
  • Regulatory filings and compliance management
  • Drafting restructuring plans and board resolutions
  • 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
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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