Dr. Hassan Elhais Best Construction Litigation Lawyer in Dubai UAE – Resolving Project Disputes in Court

Construction disputes are technical, document heavy, and high-value. Strong litigation representation, protects your project, and your position.

Construction litigation in the UAE, is the court-based resolution of disputes, arising from building, and engineering projects, covering payment, delay, defects, and the liability. These cases combine construction law, with the civil procedure. An experienced Construction Litigation Lawyer in Dubai, represents you, and pursues the strongest path to the resolution.

Confidential Consultation — Professional, Discreet & Multilingual Support.

What Is Construction Litigation in the UAE?

Construction litigation in the UAE is the resolution, through the courts of disputes, arising from the construction, and the engineering projects, where arbitration is not the agreed route.

These disputes are governed by, the muqawala provisions of the UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025), including the mandatory ten-year decennial liability, and litigated under the Civil Procedure Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022). The contractors in Dubai are also, subject to the registration regime, under the Dubai Law No. 7 of 2025.

Technical mastery is required in construction litigation. Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior Legal Consultant, says marshaling delay, quantum and technical evidence within the court process is central to a construction dispute

• Payment and variation disputes
• Delay, disruption, and defect claims
• Liability and decennial claims

Technical evidence and procedure drive these cases.

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Types of Construction Litigation in Dubai

Construction Litigation handles many disputes and all of them are handled by a Construction Litigation Lawyer in Dubai.

• Payment & Variation Disputes

  Recovering / defending claims for unpaid sums and variations.

• Delay & Disruption Claims

  Litigation of time extension, prolongation and disruption claims.

• Defect & Liability Claims

  Disputes concerning defects, quality and decennial liability.

• Termination Disputes

  Handling disputes arising out of termination of construction contracts.

The Construction Litigation Process in Dubai – Step by Step

The construction litigation in Dubai, follows a structured, evidence - intensive process.

Cost Discussion Framework

Legal fees in construction litigation, depend on the case. Factors include:

• Value, and the complexity of the dispute
• Volume of technical, and the quantum evidence
• Number of experts, and the hearings
• Whether settlement is reached
• Whether an appeal is pursued

During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure, tailored to your dispute.

Addressing Common Client Concerns

• Is construction litigation different from arbitration?

  Yes. Disputes are settled in the courts, while arbitration is a private process. The contract usually has a dispute clause that determines the route.

• What is decennial liability?

  It is the compulsory ten-year liability of the contractor and engineer for collapse or defects threatening the stability or safety of the building.

• Is expert evidence important?

  Yes. Quantum, delay and technical expert evidence is often at the center of construction disputes.

• Can a construction dispute be settled?

  Yes. Many disputes are settled or negotiated prior to final hearing.

Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.

Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Construction Litigation Lawyer in Dubai

Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience in construction litigation, and the complex project disputes, in the UAE.

• Proven experience in the construction litigation
• Multilingual legal team
• Representation for the employers, contractors, and the consultants
• Strong knowledge of construction, and the civil law
• Technical, evidence-led strategy

We operate in strict compliance with the UAE construction, and the civil law.

Trust & Compliance

We provide professional, ethical representation in accordance with UAE law. Our advice is tailored to your disputes, communicated transparently, and free of misleading guarantees. All consultations are strictly confidential.

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Construction disputes are high value and complex disputes. Early experienced representation can help protect your project and pursue the strongest outcome.

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