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.

Practice Overview

Meet Our Team

                     Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family Law
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Real Estate Law
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Employment and Labour Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Employment and Labour Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
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