We at HHS Lawyers & Legal Consultants provide trusted legal assistance to the rapidly growing construction industry of the UAE. Our team of skilled construction lawyers in Dubai and across the UAE supports clients through every stage of their development projects.
From drafting and reviewing contracts to giving legal consultations and expeditiously resolving disputes, we ensure that all processes are in full compliance with UAE construction law.
Our legal services are tailored to suit your project objectives, whether you are a contractor, developer, consultant, or investor, helping you to manage risks, ensure compliance, and achieve successful outcomes for your project.
Construction projects in the UAE are governed by various legal frameworks. At HHS Lawyers, our construction lawyers have complete expertise in all laws and regulations relating to any phase of construction projects.
Key Legal Framework includes:
Our construction lawyers in the UAE ensure your projects comply with all relevant laws while providing effective solutions to any legal challenges that arise.
We draft and review clear, comprehensive, and compliant construction contracts. Be it FIDIC or bespoke project contracts, we make sure the obligations, deliverables, timelines, and risk allocations are clearly defined.
Our lawyers represent clients at negotiations, ensuring fair terms yet positive relationships with subcontractors and other partners. We bring about a balanced contract that legally protects without compromising commercial practicality.
We provide ongoing legal support in every stage of the project from planning and procurement to completion and handover. We communicate with government bodies such as:
We secure that every phase of your project complies with all UAE authorities during its development.
The lawyers will carry out a deep risk assessment, minimizing delay, default, or defect in construction-it also advises on the insurance policies, performance bonds, bank guarantees, and other securities guarding investments.
Construction disputes are quite common. There are various factors leading to disputes such as delay in payment and defect claims, and we handle the following:
As far as possible, we resolve disputes through direct negotiation, mediation, or arbitration-this includes Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) , ICC, and the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) – to help you save time and costs.
Our team has vast experience with mediation, arbitration, and conciliation. ADR is much faster and more confidential as compared to litigation. We will also assist you in deciding which resolution method works best for your case.
Construction projects involve huge investments and strict timelines with coordination between the parties involved. Legal complications can arise at any stage, from planning to final handover.
Having an experienced construction lawyer in UAE ensures your project runs smoothly while reducing risk.
HHS Lawyers help in:
Our team at HHS Lawyers delivers robust legal protection to safeguard your rights and maintain your project’s advancement.
The competent construction lawyers in Dubai are able to give assistance on legal issues regarding the:
Construction Lawyers can provide advice to you on these issues. If you are a Developer, contractor, or a property owner involved in a developing project, our property lawyer will ensure your rights are secured and your obligations are fulfilled.
It is not easy to understand UAE property and construction laws. Our team provides practical legal advice and regulatory support, such as;
Whether your project is residential, commercial, or mixed-use development, we ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in the UAE.
We provide legal assistance in the construction sector for:
Our lawyers will guide and support our clients from procurement to completion of the project, ensuring legal security throughout all stages of the project.
We offer construction legal assistance to various sectors which include:
The legal professionals at HHS Lawyers help clients throughout the entire construction process beginning with procurement and ending with project completion.
At HHS Lawyers, our construction lawyers are your trusted advisors in UAE construction law. Construction projects in the UAE need the right legal support to function and achieve goals. Experienced construction lawyers in the UAE guide clients with contracts, claims, and deadlines with clear and practical advice.
A consultation is offered to explain how our legal services can assist your project. We cover everything you need under one trusted platform-from contract drafting, claim management, and full legal compliance.
A: Construction is primarily regulated by the UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985), the Federal Arbitration Law (No. 6 of 2018), and the building codes applicable in each emirate.
A :Yes. FIDIC contracts are generally accepted and enforceable, but they must comply with UAE law. Our lawyers assist in adapting such contracts to local requirements.
A: The contractors and supervisory engineers are jointly liable for major structural defects or collapse for ten years from the date of handing over, as per Article 880 of the UAE Civil Code, whether or not the defect was apparent at the time of completion.
A: Most disputes settle either in arbitration or mediation, although litigation under UAE courts is also an option. Many construction disputes are dealt with by arbitral centers such as DIAC and arbitrateAD.
A: We draft contracts, deal with claims, make sure everything complies with the law, and represent clients in arbitration and court proceedings, thus providing complete legal assistance throughout the project.