Collective actions

Kayrouz & Associates represents claimants and defendants in complex collective actions across a wide spectrum of commercial, consumer, and regulatory matters. We offer strategic clarity and experienced advocacy in cases involving multiple parties and high-volume claims.

Practice Overview

Collective actions—whether class actions, group claims, or mass tort litigation—are increasingly used to address disputes involving numerous claimants with shared legal interests. At Kayrouz & Associates, we act for both corporate defendants and groups of plaintiffs in coordinated proceedings across the UAE and wider region.

We handle collective claims arising from commercial misconduct, consumer rights violations, professional negligence, and contractual breaches. Our firm is equipped to manage large volumes of evidence, streamline communications among stakeholders, and develop common legal strategies that meet judicial scrutiny.

Our lawyers understand the procedural nuances of group litigation, including standing, representative actions, and settlement frameworks. We also provide advisory services to companies facing potential exposure to collective claims, helping them assess risk and implement preventive measures.

We collaborate with international counsel in cross-border claims and offer sophisticated support in multi-jurisdictional proceedings where parallel actions may arise.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Representing corporate clients in consumer and product liability claims
  • Acting for claimants in large-scale financial mis-selling or fraud cases
  • Coordinating strategy in multi-party commercial disputes
  • Advising on regulatory exposure to class action-style litigation
  • Managing communication with claimants and third-party funders
  • Structuring settlement frameworks and judicial approvals

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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