Professional headshot of Maria Valeyeva, Chief Compliance Officer, specializing in regulatory compliance and office management

Maria Valeyeva

Chief Compliance Officer

          Maria Valeyeva serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at Kayrouz & Associates, where she combines strategic precision with an unwavering commitment to professional integrity. With over a decade of experience in legal compliance and office management, she plays a vital role in ensuring the firm adheres to the highest regulatory and ethical standards.

Maria’s career spans regulatory frameworks across the UAE and international jurisdictions. Her expertise lies in interpreting compliance laws, anticipating risk, and structuring internal processes that support legal and operational soundness. At the intersection of law and administration, she leads initiatives that enhance transparency, minimize liability, and promote a culture of accountability throughout the firm.


She is also responsible for overseeing the administrative backbone of the firm. From managing operations to streamlining internal workflows, Maria’s leadership ensures our team can focus on delivering high-quality legal services.


Respected for her precision, dedication, and collaborative approach, Maria brings both structure and warmth to the organization, earning the trust of clients and colleagues alike.

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitating client communication and service coordination
  • Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
  • Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
  • Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care

Areas of Practice

Operational Strategy

As part of her dual role, Maria implements operational systems that support legal productivity and regulatory robustness, helping clients meet their compliance goals efficiently.
This is some text inside of a div block.

Corporate Governance

She supports corporate clients in structuring internal controls, ensuring ethical practices, and aligning operations with evolving legal mandates.
This is some text inside of a div block.

Compliance and Risk Management

Maria advises on regulatory compliance frameworks and internal governance. Her work spans across sectors, supporting clients with risk assessments, policy audits, and best practice alignment to local and international standards.
This is some text inside of a div block.

Expertise

No items found.

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitating client communication and service coordination
  • Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
  • Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
  • Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care

Qualifications

Admissions

Academic

Licenses & Certifications

Languages

Arabic
English
Russian

Related News

Employment and Labour Law

What is Maternity Leave in the UAE?

A clear guide to maternity leave in the UAE for private and government employees, covering eligibility, duration, pay and nursing breaks. Learn your rights on termination protections, adding annual or unpaid leave, and how Kayrouz & Associates can help you stay compliant.

read article
September 12, 2025
Corporate & Commercial Law

Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Dubai

A practical 2025 guide to forming an LLC in Dubai covering mainland and free zone options, foreign ownership, required documents, step by step setup, costs and tax. Grounded in Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021, it explains approvals, licences and banking so you can incorporate with confidence.

read article
September 11, 2025
Corporate & Commercial Law

Practical AI compliance for UAE professional services

AI has moved from pilot to production in UAE professional services, but core duties stay the same. This guide shows how to align PDPL, DIFC and ADGM requirements with Dubai’s AI ethics and build one control system that also supports DMTT and climate reporting.

read article
September 8, 2025