Real estate regulatory compliance

We help clients stay ahead of regulatory requirements in the UAE real estate sector, offering practical legal guidance to ensure full compliance with property laws, licensing, and development rules.

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

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
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel

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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