Cybercrime and fraud

Facing a cybercrime allegation can be daunting in a jurisdiction known for its strict digital laws. At Kayrouz & Associates, we guide clients through the legal complexities of cybercrime and fraud cases with precision, discretion, and strategic insight.

Practice Overview

Cybercrime investigations in the UAE are increasingly sophisticated, reflecting the growing complexity of digital threats. Kayrouz & Associates represents individuals and companies accused of cyber-related offences, including hacking, identity theft, financial fraud, and online defamation.

We offer early-stage advisory and courtroom defence in cases involving digital evidence, computer misuse, and breaches of the UAE Cybercrime Law. Our lawyers collaborate with forensic experts to analyse digital footprints, challenge prosecution narratives, and identify procedural irregularities.

We also support clients facing civil claims alongside criminal proceedings, offering a coordinated legal strategy that minimises reputational and financial exposure.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Defending against charges of online fraud, impersonation, and hacking
  • Advising on criminal complaints involving data theft and cyber extortion
  • Representing clients in social media-related criminal cases
  • Addressing cybercrime allegations tied to business disputes
  • Advising companies under investigation for electronic transactions or IT misuse
  • Liaising with regulators and cybercrime units across the UAE

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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