Dr. Hassan Elhais Best Engineering & Consultant Liability Lawyer in Dubai – Professional Liability in Construction

Engineers, and consultants carry serious legal responsibility, on every project. When their work falls short, the consequences, and the claims, can be major.

Engineering, and the consultant liability in UAE construction, concerns the legal responsibility of the engineers, designers, and consultants for negligent design, supervision, or advice. They share in significant statutory liability. An experienced Engineering & Consultant Liability Lawyer in Dubai, helps you pursue, or defend these professional liability claims.

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What Is Engineering & Consultant Liability in the UAE?

Engineering & Consultant Liability in the UAE is the responsibility of design professionals and consultants for loss arising from negligent design, supervision, certification or advice on a project.

The UAE Civil Code, under its decennial liability regime (Article 880 of Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, now Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025), imposes joint liability on engineers with the contractor for collapse or defects that threaten stability or safety, for a period of ten years. In addition, general liability is based on fault under the Civil Code and professional liability arises out of the consultant’s contract.

Establishing the standard of care is central. According to Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior Legal Consultant, expert evidence on what a competent engineer or consultant should have done is often decisive in these claims.

• Negligent design and supervision
• Decennial liability of the engineer
• Consultant contractual and professional liability

The standard of care and the cause of loss are key.

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Types of Engineering & Consultant Liability Matters in Dubai

These matters take several forms, each handled by an Engineering & Consultant Liability Lawyer in Dubai.

• Design Liability Claims

  Claims arising out of negligent or defective design.

• Supervision & Certification Claims

  Claims for negligent supervision or certification of work.

• Decennial Liability of Engineers

  Addressing the Engineer's ten year liability for structural defects.

• Defending Professionals

  Defense of liability claims for engineers and consultants

The Professional Liability Process in Dubai – Step by Step

Engineering, and the consultant liability claims in Dubai, follow a structured process.

Cost Discussion Framework

Legal fees in professional liability claims, depend on the case. Factors include:

• Complexity of the professional role
• Whether the expert evidence is required
• Volume of the design, and the project records
• Whether the decennial liability is involved
• Whether arbitration, or the court follows

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

Addressing Common Client Concerns

• Are engineers subject to decennial liability?

  Yes. Engineers shall be jointly responsible with the contractor for collapse or defect threatening the stability or safety of the building for ten years.

• What must be proven in a consultant liability claim?

  The duty owed, the breach of the standard of care, and the loss caused; expert evidence is often required.

• Does professional indemnity insurance apply?

  We consider the role of professional indemnity insurance which consultants often have and which might be relevant to a liability claim.

• Can consultants limit their liability?

  Decennial liability is mandatory and cannot be excluded or diminished, although some liability may be limited by contract.

Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.

Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Engineering & Consultant Liability Lawyer in Dubai

Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience in the engineering, and the consultant liability claims, in the UAE.

• Proven experience in the professional liability claims
• Multilingual legal team
• Representation for the developers, engineers, and the consultants
• Strong knowledge of the decennial, and the professional liability
• Technical, evidence-led strategy

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

Trust & Compliance

We provide professional and ethical representation in accordance with UAE law. We tailor our advice to your claim, explain it clearly and without false promises. All consultations are strictly confidential.

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Engineers and consultants carry significant legal responsibility on every project. Early expert advice can help you pursue or defend professional liability claims.

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