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
    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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