Public companies and corporate governance

We advise public companies and their boards on governance, disclosure, and compliance, helping them meet regulatory expectations while staying focused on growth.

Practice Overview

Public companies in the UAE and across the Middle East face increasing regulatory scrutiny and heightened expectations around transparency and accountability. At Kayrouz & Associates, we provide strategic legal support on all aspects of corporate governance, from board structures and shareholder rights to disclosure requirements and director duties.

We work closely with listed entities, family-owned businesses transitioning to public markets, and multinational companies operating under dual regimes. Our lawyers help ensure compliance with the UAE Commercial Companies Law, financial market regulations, and free zone frameworks such as those of ADGM and DIFC. We also provide board and committee training, conduct governance audits, and advise on ESG disclosure standards.

Our governance work goes beyond checklists. We focus on building governance systems that support long-term value, protect directors from liability, and enable informed decision-making across all levels of leadership.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Advising on board composition, committee structures, and director duties
  • Preparing annual shareholder meeting materials and disclosures
  • Supporting IPO readiness and post-listing compliance
  • Conducting internal investigations and managing shareholder activism
  • Drafting charters, codes of conduct, and ESG policies
  • Navigating dual listings, cross-border governance, and free zone compliance
  • 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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