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.


When goods are lost or damaged in storage, UAE law places warehouse operators under a demanding liability framework that many businesses underestimate. This article explains the bailment rules, burden of proof, contractual caps, insurance issues and the practical steps involved in pursuing or defending a warehouse claim.

Joint ownership disputes in Dubai often arise after handover, when service charges, maintenance obligations, defects and governance problems begin to affect occupied buildings and communities. This article explains the rights and obligations of owners, developers and management entities under Law No. 6 of 2019 and how these disputes are enforced.

Off-plan sales in Dubai are tightly regulated and cannot begin until the developer has completed a specific sequence of registration, escrow and approval steps. This article explains the key obligations developers must meet before and during sales, including Oqood registration, advertising controls and buyer default procedures.