Environmental and energy disputes

Environmental and energy-related conflicts require a nuanced understanding of both legal frameworks and technical regulations. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients in disputes that intersect environmental law, infrastructure development, and energy production.

Practice Overview

Energy projects often face legal scrutiny related to environmental impact, permitting, emissions, and land use. We assist clients in managing disputes arising from environmental compliance issues, community objections, regulatory enforcement, and operational liabilities in the UAE and broader MENA region.

Our lawyers act for energy producers, infrastructure developers, and government-linked entities in matters involving contaminated land, air and water pollution claims, and alleged breaches of environmental regulations. We work alongside engineers, environmental consultants, and regulatory experts to construct a comprehensive case strategy.

In litigation or arbitration, we pursue efficient and strategic resolution paths—whether defending against government action or initiating claims related to construction, operation, or closure of energy facilities. We also help clients mitigate environmental risk through preemptive compliance reviews and contractual protections.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Disputes involving environmental permits and regulatory breaches
  • Claims related to pollution, contamination, and remediation
  • Community or stakeholder objections to project approvals
  • Cross-border enforcement of environmental obligations
  • Arbitration involving energy sector ESG compliance or performance failures

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
Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager
Valakshmi Balasubramanian

Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

Operations Assistant
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