Assault and violent crimes

Violent crime charges carry serious penalties under UAE law and require immediate, strategic legal response. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients facing allegations of assault, physical harm, and related offences with discretion, rigour, and a clear defence plan.

Practice Overview

Violent crimes such as assault, battery, and armed threats can lead to long-term imprisonment, deportation, and lasting personal consequences. We act swiftly to protect the rights of clients accused of such offences, whether the incident involves a personal altercation, workplace conflict, or domestic dispute.

Our team examines the facts with care, working closely with forensic experts and witnesses to assess claims of self-defence, provocation, or mistaken identity. We also ensure that clients are treated fairly by law enforcement and the judicial system at every stage of the process—from arrest to trial.

In cases involving serious bodily harm or weapons, we provide firm representation in court while exploring every opportunity for charge reduction, settlement, or dismissal. Our goal is to safeguard liberty, reputation, and long-term well-being.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Defending charges of assault, battery, and armed violence
  • Investigating claims of self-defence and mitigating circumstances
  • Challenging the admissibility of forensic or video evidence
  • Representing clients in domestic, workplace, and public violence cases
  • Negotiating plea agreements or alternative resolutions
  • Advising on victim restitution and cross-border legal implications
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz
    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva
    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma
    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed
    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar
    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle
    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen
    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Mark Engelman
    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan
    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Geagea
    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber
    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif
    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr
    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour
    Business Development Manager
    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
    Operations Assistant
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