Adoption and surrogacy

We guide families through the legal complexities of adoption and surrogacy in the UAE and beyond, providing compassionate support and regulatory clarity at every step of the process.

Practice Overview

Adoption and surrogacy are among the most sensitive and legally intricate areas of family law. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help families navigate the legal frameworks governing these life-changing decisions with precision and empathy. Whether you are adopting locally, pursuing international surrogacy, or seeking legal recognition of parental rights, our team offers strategic and culturally informed guidance.

We assist clients with compliance under UAE laws, Sharia principles, and applicable international regulations. Our services include drafting and reviewing legal documentation, liaising with government agencies, and advising on nationality, custody, and guardianship rights. We also support foreign nationals and expatriates in ensuring the legal recognition of their family structure across jurisdictions.

In surrogacy matters, we advise on permissible arrangements, guide clients through the legal recognition of parentage, and ensure all aspects of the process comply with local laws. In adoption cases, we help clients meet all procedural requirements and safeguard the child’s best interests throughout the process.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Legal advisory on domestic and international adoption procedures
  • Regulatory compliance for surrogacy under UAE and international laws
  • Parental rights recognition and guardianship documentation
  • Advice on citizenship, immigration, and residency for adopted or surrogate-born children
  • Legal coordination with medical and social services
  • Post-adoption and post-birth documentation support
  • 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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