Retirement benefits law

Retirement planning and end-of-service benefits are vital components of employee relations in the UAE. Kayrouz & Associates advises employers on designing, administering, and complying with retirement benefit schemes under local laws and free zone frameworks.

Practice Overview

Employers in the UAE are legally obligated to provide end-of-service benefits, yet the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding these entitlements are evolving rapidly. Our lawyers help businesses understand their obligations and structure compliant and cost-effective retirement benefits packages.

We advise on statutory gratuity payments, DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) plans, pension fund options for GCC nationals, and end-of-service alternative schemes tailored to employer needs. Our team ensures that retirement programs align with employment contracts, internal policies, and free zone or federal law.

Kayrouz & Associates also supports companies facing disputes over benefit entitlements, delayed payments, or allegations of underpayment. We work to resolve claims efficiently, whether through mediation or formal legal proceedings.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Structuring end-of-service and retirement plans
  • DIFC DEWS scheme compliance and administration
  • Advising on gratuity calculations and payment timing
  • Drafting benefit clauses in employment contracts
  • Resolving disputes over unpaid or miscalculated benefits
  • Advising on retirement planning for senior executives
  • 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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