Mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures

We guide clients through complex M&A and joint venture transactions with practical legal insight, commercial clarity, and unwavering attention to regulatory detail.

Practice Overview

Kayrouz & Associates advises both domestic and international clients on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures across sectors, with a focus on structuring legally sound transactions that support long-term growth. Whether acting for buyers, sellers, investors, or strategic partners, we tailor our approach to align with each client’s commercial goals and risk appetite.

We handle every stage of the transaction lifecycle—from due diligence and negotiation to regulatory filings and post-deal integration. Our lawyers assess legal risks, competition law concerns, and compliance gaps while working seamlessly with tax and financial advisors to deliver integrated solutions.

In joint ventures, we help structure robust governance frameworks, define operational roles, and draft detailed shareholder or JV agreements that minimise future conflict. When cross-border elements are involved, we coordinate with foreign counsel to address jurisdiction-specific challenges while preserving the deal’s core value.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Due diligence and legal risk assessment
  • Share and asset purchase agreement drafting
  • Merger control and regulatory clearance
  • Cross-border transaction structuring
  • Shareholder and joint venture agreement negotiation
  • Post-acquisition integration support
  • Advice on exit strategies and buyouts
  • 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
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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