Real estate regulatory compliance

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Practice Overview

Navigating the evolving real estate regulatory environment in the UAE requires deep knowledge of local laws, government policies, and market-specific compliance frameworks. At Kayrouz & Associates, we advise clients across the real estate lifecycle—developers, investors, brokers, and property managers—on their legal obligations and regulatory exposure.

We assist with obtaining and maintaining approvals from authorities such as the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and relevant municipal bodies. Our team monitors regulatory changes and ensures that contracts, operations, and reporting mechanisms are legally sound.

We also provide counsel on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in real estate transactions, advertising regulations for off-plan sales, and the registration of brokerage and management activities. Our goal is to help clients prevent enforcement actions, maintain reputation, and reduce the risk of penalties.

Our lawyers regularly support cross-border clients seeking clarity on freehold rules, escrow law, and investor protection regulations in the UAE and wider Gulf region.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Advising on DLD and RERA regulatory compliance
  • Support with AML regulations for real estate businesses
  • Structuring and registering real estate management entities
  • Approvals for off-plan sales, marketing, and advertising
  • Review of documentation and developer obligations
  • Guidance on licensing for brokers and property managers

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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