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

    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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