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When you rely on a professional, and they fall short, the
consequences can be serious. The law allows you, to claim for the loss, their negligence caused.
A professional negligence claim in the UAE is a civil claim brought against a professional (such
as a consultant, contractor or adviser) who has failed to meet the required standard of care and
who has caused loss. These claims combine the duty owed with the proof of loss. A Professional
Negligence Lawyer Dubai with experience in this area can help you with bringing or defending a
claim of this nature.
Professional negligence in UAE is the failure of a professional to exercise the standard of skill
and care expected of that profession resulting in loss to the person relying on them.
These claims are brought under the Civil Transactions Law (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985) which
provides for liability for harm caused by fault and litigated under the Civil Procedure Law
(Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022). The claimant has to prove the duty owed, the breach and the
loss arising from it.
The establishing of the standard of care is central. “Expert evidence as to what the professional
should have done is often decisive in a professional negligence claim,” Dr. Hassan Elhais,
Senior Legal Consultant, says.
Failure to meet the professional standard of care
Loss caused by negligent advice or work
Claims against consultants, contractors, and advisers
Duty, breach, and loss, must each be established.
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Types of Professional Negligence Claims in Dubai
These claims take several forms, each handled by a Professional Negligence Lawyer in Dubai.
Negligent Advice
Claims where, negligent professional advice, causes financial, or other loss.
Negligent Work or Services
Claims arising from, substandard professional work, or services.
Consultant & Contractor Liability
Pursuing liability of consultants, contractors, and other professionals.
The Professional Negligence Process in Dubai – Step by Step
Professional negligence, claims in Dubai follow, a structured civil process.
Professional Negligence in Dubai
Step 1: Assessment
We review:
The professional relationship, and the obligation
The alleged breach or failure
The loss caused
The governing law
Step 2: Pre-Litigation Steps
We pursue:
Legal notices and demands
Negotiation, or settlement
Collection of evidence including expert evidence
Step 3: Court Proceedings
We handle:
Filing or defending a claim.
Representation in Hearing
Expert evidence, the standard of care
Step 4: Judgment & Enforcement
We pursue:
The compensation award
All appeal under the time limit
Execution of the award
Negligence claims, turn on the standard of care, and proof of loss. Your Professional
Negligence Lawyer in Dubai, builds, and proves your case.
Cost Discussion Framework
Legal fees in professional negligence claims, depend on the case. Factors include:
Complexity of the professional relationship
Whether expert evidence is required
Volume of documentation
Whether settlement is reached
Whether an appeal is pursued
During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure, tailored to your claim.
Addressing Common Client Concerns
What is professional negligence?
It is the failure of a professional, to exercise the standard of skill, and care
expected of their profession, causing loss.
What must I prove in a negligence claim?
You must show the duty owed, the breach of the standard of care, and the loss, caused by
that breach.
Is expert evidence required?
Often yes. The expert evidence on, what the professional should have done is frequently
decisive.
Can a negligence claim be settled?
Yes. Many claims resolve through negotiation, or settlement before, or during the
proceedings.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.
Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Professional Negligence Lawyer in Dubai
Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience in professional
negligence, and the liability claims, in the UAE.
Proven experience in professional negligence claims
Multilingual legal team
Representation for the claimants, and the professionals
Strong knowledge of the Civil Code
Evidence - led, structured strategy
We operate in strict compliance with the UAE civil law, and court procedure.
Trust & Compliance
We provide professional, ethical criminal representation in accordance with the UAE law. Our
advice is tailored, to your circumstances, communicated transparently, and free of misleading
the guarantees. All consultations are strictly confidential.
Take Immediate Action
When a professional's negligence, causes you loss, the law allows you to seek redress. Early,
experienced legal guidance, helps you pursue, or defend the claim effectively.
Professional negligence is, where a professional provides services, that do not meet
the standards of skill, care and diligence expected in their profession, which
results in financial loss, or other damage to a client or third party.
Claims can be made against consultants, contractors, engineers, architects,
financial advisers or other professionals where their negligent advice or services
have caused loss.
Compensation is usually calculated according to the actual financial loss or damage
suffered as a result of the professional’s negligence and shown in documentary
evidence and, where appropriate, expert reports.
The right lawyer depends on the type and complexity of your claim. Dr. Hassan
Elhais, Senior Legal Consultant, is an experienced UAE legal professional, who has
advised, and represented the clients on professional negligence, liability, and
compensation claims.
