Energy litigation

Disputes in the energy sector demand legal teams that understand both the law and the industry. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients in high-stakes energy litigation with precision, strategy, and sector-specific insight.

Practice Overview

Energy litigation often involves complex contracts, regulatory scrutiny, and high financial stakes. Our team represents power producers, infrastructure developers, investors, and joint venture partners in disputes across the UAE and wider Middle East.

We act in court proceedings, arbitration forums, and before administrative bodies, handling claims involving construction delays, equipment failure, regulatory enforcement, pricing disputes, and shareholder disagreements. Our lawyers are fluent in the technical language of the sector and adept at turning complex fact patterns into persuasive legal arguments.

We combine deep knowledge of the region’s energy laws with commercial acumen and courtroom experience. We work closely with engineering experts, auditors, and financial analysts to develop evidentiary strategies that hold up under legal scrutiny. Our goal is not just to win cases—but to protect our clients' reputations, relationships, and long-term commercial interests.

We also provide strategic advice before litigation begins, helping clients assess risk and consider alternatives such as mediation or structured negotiation.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Representation in construction, contract, and infrastructure disputes
  • Regulatory enforcement defence and compliance litigation
  • Energy joint venture and shareholder disputes
  • Damages claims and contractual breach proceedings
  • Enforcement of arbitral awards and court judgments
  • Expert coordination and technical evidence development

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
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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