International human rights and compliance

We advise clients on aligning with international human rights standards and regulatory frameworks, helping organisations navigate compliance risks across jurisdictions.

Practice Overview

At Kayrouz & Associates, we support governments, NGOs, multinational companies, and international institutions in ensuring alignment with global human rights norms and compliance obligations. Whether advising on business and human rights policies, regulatory disclosures, or international law commitments, our lawyers provide tailored legal guidance backed by deep geopolitical awareness.

We assist clients in evaluating their operations, supply chains, and governance practices against evolving standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, and regional human rights treaties. Our advisory services are practical and risk-focused, helping organisations build ethical resilience while avoiding reputational or legal exposure.

Our experience spans internal compliance reviews, drafting of human rights due diligence frameworks, and advising on litigation risk in relation to alleged rights violations. We also support clients involved in regulatory inquiries or reporting to supranational bodies and institutions.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Human rights due diligence across operations and supply chains
  • Guidance on ESG, CSR, and sustainability-linked compliance
  • Legal risk analysis related to international human rights frameworks
  • Drafting and reviewing codes of conduct and ethical policies
  • Advisory for reporting obligations to international and regional institutions
  • Representation in proceedings involving human rights allegations
  • 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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