Real estate development and project advisory

We support developers, investors, and master planners at every stage of the real estate development cycle, from land acquisition and structuring to regulatory approvals and project delivery.

Practice Overview

Real estate development involves complex legal, regulatory, and financial considerations. At Kayrouz & Associates, we provide end-to-end legal support to developers, contractors, financiers, and consultants engaged in residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments across the UAE.

Our team advises on site acquisition, development structuring, joint ventures, project financing, and off-plan sales. We navigate zoning regulations, title registration, construction law, and local authority requirements to ensure that projects move forward efficiently and lawfully.

We work closely with urban planners, engineers, architects, and regulatory bodies to preempt obstacles and resolve legal challenges early. Whether advising on master communities, infrastructure-linked development, or phased construction, we provide strategic guidance aligned with business and compliance priorities.

We also assist with contract negotiation and risk mitigation during construction and marketing stages, helping clients manage exposure and maintain project timelines.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Legal structuring of development entities and joint ventures
  • Advice on land acquisition and title registration
  • Development agreements and consultant contracts
  • Regulatory approvals and authority liaison
  • Off-plan sales compliance and escrow arrangements
  • Infrastructure, zoning, and environmental compliance
  • 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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