Policies and procedures

Well-crafted workplace policies are the backbone of effective governance and legal compliance. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help businesses design, review, and implement employment policies that minimise risk and align with UAE labour law.

Practice Overview

Clear and enforceable workplace policies are essential for maintaining order, transparency, and accountability within an organisation. We assist clients in drafting and updating employment handbooks, internal codes of conduct, and HR manuals that meet legal requirements and reflect best practices.

Our team ensures that company policies comply with federal labour law, free zone regulations, and industry-specific standards. We review existing policies for legal soundness and help clients revise them in response to changing legislation, operational needs, or employee concerns.

From disciplinary protocols to anti-discrimination measures, we tailor our advice to each client’s workplace environment and business model. We also provide training and internal presentations to help employers roll out new policies with clarity and legal awareness.

Our services are designed to reduce the risk of labour disputes, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage by ensuring that internal frameworks are both robust and enforceable.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and HR policies
  • Reviewing and updating internal procedures for legal compliance
  • Designing disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Advising on remote work, overtime, and leave policies
  • Ensuring alignment with UAE Labour Law and free zone rules
  • Supporting training and implementation across departments
  • 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

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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