Criminal Law
Kayrouz & Associates' criminal law team in the UAE ensures strong legal representation at all stages of the criminal process and provides robust defence in criminal courts. We provide defence services for all types of criminal charges in Dubai and the UAE, including the most serious ones, such as assault and murder, drug charges, theft, firearm and weapon offences, and more.
We defend individuals and corporations in high-stakes criminal matters with determination, discretion, and deep procedural expertise.
We offer legal advice grounded in clarity and independent judgement.
News & Insights
Islamic Finance Under UAE Law: Sukuk, Murabaha, and Ijarah Explained
The UAE's Islamic finance sector holds over AED 1 trillion in banking assets and is governed by a framework that changed materially in 2025. This article explains how the three dominant Islamic finance structures work under UAE law, which authorities regulate them, and where the legal risks sit after the Dubai Court of Cassation's binding rulings on interest prohibition.
How UAE Energy Subcontracts Allocate Risk
Subcontracting in UAE energy projects does not transfer liability away from the main contractor, but it can push significant risk down the chain through back-to-back clauses. This article explains how flow-down terms, pay-when-paid provisions, liability caps, and new 2026 Civil Code changes affect contractors and subcontractors.
Gas and LNG Offtake in the UAE: Contract Structure, Pricing, and Disputes
Gas supply and offtake agreements in the UAE operate within a unique legal framework where the state retains ownership of all gas reserves and ADNOC controls production, processing, and distribution. This article explains the key contractual terms, the regulatory constraints that shape commercial negotiations, and where disputes most commonly arise.