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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Although we always strive to help our clients prevent disputes before they arise, sometimes litigation is the only path that remains. Kayrouz & Associates provides strong legal representation in all courts of the UAE and beyond, always aiming for the most favourable possible outcomes under the circumstances.

Our litigators are known for their strategic mindset, courtroom skill, and relentless focus on achieving favourable outcomes in complex disputes.

Practice Overview

Related expertise

Administrative disputes
Antitrust and competition litigation
Banking and finance litigation
Collective actions
Commercial disputes
Construction and infrastructure litigation
Environmental and energy disputes
IP litigation
Real estate litigation
Tax appeals and disputes

Administrative disputes

As experts in corporate law and regulatory adherence, our lawyers ensure strong representation for clients before authorities, aiming to ensure compliance and minimise the disruptive consequences of administrative action.
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Antitrust and competition litigation

Kayrouz & Associates lawyers act on behalf of both defendants and plaintiffs, bringing our skills in litigation and knowledge of competition and antitrust laws to advocate on behalf of our clients, seeking to ensure the most favourable possible outcome.
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Banking and finance litigation

Our legal team draws on our unique skill set involving both legal and commercial expertise to represent major financial institutions, global companies, investors and individuals in complex litigation across the UAE and the Middle East in sensitive banking and financial disputes in courts of all levels.
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Collective actions

At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent individuals and groups affected by similar legal issues in class action lawsuits, helping to bring justice and hold institutions accountable for mass violations.
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Commercial disputes

With commercial and corporate practice at the heart of what we do, Kayrouz & Associates' legal team helps clients navigate business-related disputes and litigate commercial matters in all courts of the UAE and beyond.
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Construction and infrastructure litigation

At Kayrouz & Associates, we regularly help clients settle disputes in the engineering and construction sector, leveraging our experience in handling high-stakes cases and projects in the UAE and the Middle East, and always aiming for the best possible outcome.
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Environmental and energy disputes

Kayrouz & Associates' legal team helps companies from the energy sector and other businesses with serious environmental impact respond to investigations or notices of breach of regulatory obligations and minimise the impact of regulatory actions with urgent advice and full litigation support.
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IP litigation

When our clients' intellectual property has been infringed or challenged, we take all necessary steps to identify the most effective legal strategies and, if needed, proceed to litigation to stop the infringement and seek damages.
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Real estate litigation

We represent developers, construction companies, property firms, real estate investors, and individuals across all judicial levels and emirates in all types of disputes involving properties or real estate transactions.
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Tax appeals and disputes

Our legal team helps clients file requests for reconsideration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and appeal to the Committee of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) or the courts to resolve tax disputes and achieve efficient outcomes.
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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
Expertise:
Civil law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Georges Touma

Georges Touma

Head Litigator
Expertise:
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment and Labour Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & Commercial Law
International Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family Law
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
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Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Civil law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Expertise:
Intellectual Property Laws
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment and Labour Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Real Estate Law
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Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Employment and Labour Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
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Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Expertise:
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
International Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
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We offer legal advice grounded in clarity and independent judgement.

Administrative and Government Law

Civil law

Construction Law

Corporate & Commercial Law

Criminal Law

Employment and Labour Law

Energy Law

Family Law

Intellectual Property Laws

International Law

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Real Estate Law

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