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

    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

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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