Workplace investigations

Workplace investigations require sensitivity, legal rigour, and procedural fairness. At Kayrouz & Associates, we guide employers through internal inquiries with discretion and clarity.

Practice Overview

We support organisations in conducting investigations into misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and policy breaches. Whether prompted by a complaint, whistleblower report, or audit, we ensure that investigations are thorough, impartial, and compliant with UAE labour law.

Our lawyers advise on planning the investigation process, interviewing witnesses, gathering and securing evidence, and documenting findings. We also help clients assess the legal implications of outcomes and draft clear, defensible reports that can stand up to scrutiny in future litigation or regulatory review.

We act as independent investigators where neutrality is required, or support internal HR/legal teams with strategic and procedural guidance. In all cases, we help minimise business disruption while safeguarding employee rights.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Internal investigations into workplace misconduct or grievances
  • Whistleblower and regulatory-triggered inquiries
  • Structuring fair investigative procedures and interview protocols
  • Drafting investigation reports and disciplinary recommendations
  • Managing reputational and legal risk arising from findings
  • Advising on follow-up actions, terminations, and litigation exposure
  • 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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