Construction and infrastructure litigation

Construction disputes can delay projects, strain commercial relationships, and generate significant financial exposure. Kayrouz & Associates provides robust legal representation in high-value construction and infrastructure litigation across the UAE and wider region.

Practice Overview

Disputes in the construction sector are often technical, document-heavy, and time-sensitive. Our lawyers combine deep sector experience with a strategic approach to litigation that safeguards clients’ interests while supporting project continuity.

We represent developers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and consultants in a wide range of disputes, including delay claims, cost overruns, defects, termination, and contract enforcement. Our team works closely with expert witnesses in engineering, quantity surveying, and delay analysis to build compelling cases before courts and arbitral tribunals.

When disputes arise mid-project, we provide urgent legal support to secure payments, address performance issues, and mitigate escalation. We also assist clients with enforcing or defending against calls on performance bonds and guarantees.

Whether in court or arbitration, our focus is on delivering efficient and results-oriented litigation that protects our clients' commercial objectives and reputational standing.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Delay and disruption claims
  • Defects and quality disputes
  • Termination and breach of contract litigation
  • Disputes over change orders and variations
  • Claims involving performance bonds and guarantees
  • Multi-party infrastructure and development conflicts
  • Coordination with technical experts and forensic consultants
  • 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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