Real estate transactions and conveyancing

We advise individuals, businesses, and investors on all aspects of real estate transactions in the UAE, ensuring secure and compliant property transfers with attention to every legal detail.

Practice Overview

Real estate transactions in the UAE require a clear understanding of property law, regulatory requirements, and local procedures. At Kayrouz & Associates, we offer trusted legal guidance for the purchase, sale, lease, and transfer of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

We act for buyers, sellers, developers, and financial institutions, providing due diligence, contract drafting, and registration support. From off-plan purchases to secondary market deals, we ensure that transactions proceed smoothly, with risks identified and mitigated at every step.

Our lawyers liaise with developers, land departments, free zone authorities, and banks to coordinate approvals and meet legal obligations. We also advise on inheritance-related transfers, gifting, and structuring real estate ownership through SPVs or trusts where appropriate, and provide guidance and representation in real estate litigation to protect our clients’ interests.

Whether you're acquiring your first home or managing a high-value property portfolio, we ensure that your interests are protected throughout the transaction.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Sale and purchase agreements for all property types
  • Due diligence on title, encumbrances, and regulatory status
  • Coordination with land departments and free zones
  • Lease agreements and property management contracts
  • Transfer of ownership, gifting, and inheritance matters
  • Advice on mortgages, liens, and encumbrance releases
  • 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

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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