Civil liability for professionals

We represent clients in disputes involving professional misconduct or negligence, advising both individuals and regulated professionals on liability claims and defence under UAE civil law.

Practice Overview

Professionals across fields—from medicine and law to engineering and finance—are held to high standards of care and ethical responsibility. When their actions fall short, they may face civil liability claims for damages caused by negligence, misconduct, or breach of professional duty. At Kayrouz & Associates, we advise on both the prosecution and defence of such claims under the UAE’s civil legal framework.

Our team provides comprehensive legal support to clients pursuing compensation for professional malpractice, including the assessment of damages, expert consultation, and claim filing. We act for individuals, businesses, and institutions that have suffered financial, reputational, or physical harm due to errors in professional services.

We also defend professionals and service providers who are accused of wrongdoing. Our lawyers examine the scope of duty, causation, and damage to build strong defences and protect our clients' standing before regulators, courts, or oversight bodies.

These matters often involve regulatory proceedings and insurance considerations. We work in parallel with insurers and disciplinary bodies to address the full scope of legal exposure and seek practical resolution whenever possible.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Professional negligence claims against doctors, lawyers, engineers, and consultants
  • Legal support in malpractice-related insurance coverage disputes
  • Defence before professional regulatory authorities and licensing boards
  • Advisory on compliance with professional standards and risk mitigation
  • Representation in civil litigation involving service errors or contractual breaches
  • Settlement negotiation and alternative dispute resolution in liability cases
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.

    بيار كيروز

    الرئيس القانوني الأول
    Maria Valeyeva

    ماريا فالييفا

    الرئيس التنفيذي للامتثال
    Georges Touma

    جورج توما

    رئيس قسم التقاضي والمنازعات
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    حنان أحمد البلوشي

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    لاثامني تشاندراشيكار

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    أركا نافلي

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    ناشيتا نازنين

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    البروفيسور مارك إنجلمان

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    ريتا سمعان

    مستشار قانوني
    Carlos Rahme

    كارلوس رحمة

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    سُهاد الغريّب

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    ساندي ي. جعجع

    مستشار قانوني
    Saeed Gaber

    سعيد جابر

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    محمّد علي شريف

    مستشار قانوني مساعد
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    جينيفر أبو نصر

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    باتريسيا أبي منصور

    مديرة تطوير الأعمال
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    فارالاكشمي بالاسبرامانيان

    Operations Assistant
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