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

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Mahmoud Hussein

    Legal Researcher

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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