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.
    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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