International corporate structuring

We help multinational businesses design and implement international corporate structures that meet commercial goals while ensuring compliance with UAE law and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

Practice Overview

Cross-border growth demands strategic legal structuring. At Kayrouz & Associates, we advise international businesses on the legal design, restructuring, and expansion of their corporate presence in the UAE and other jurisdictions across the Middle East. Whether establishing holding companies, managing multi-entity operations, or navigating regulatory challenges, our team ensures each structure supports long-term commercial efficiency and legal compliance.

We work closely with corporate clients to assess tax exposure, investment regulations, and sector-specific licensing obligations in each jurisdiction. From selecting optimal legal entities to ensuring alignment with local foreign ownership rules and international reporting standards, we help businesses reduce complexity and mitigate risk.

Our lawyers are also experienced in restructuring global operations to improve governance, simplify legal footprints, or prepare for joint ventures, M&A, or exit strategies. We offer end-to-end support, including liaising with regulatory authorities, drafting documentation, and ensuring seamless integration with local compliance frameworks.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Designing and implementing cross-border corporate structures
  • Advising on holding companies, SPVs, and free zone entities
  • Navigating foreign ownership, licensing, and tax rules
  • Supporting cross-border mergers, spin-offs, and restructurings
  • Ensuring compliance with local and international disclosure requirements
  • Coordinating with accountants and global counsel on structuring strategy
  • 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
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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