The UAE plays a vital role in the healthcare and science industry due to its continued innovation and excellent infrastructure. Increased investments in the sector have made this possible, as the UAE Government looks ahead to reaching its Vision 2031 goals.
This vital sector is guided by a variety of complex legal frameworks, including the Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and the Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA).
Adhering to legal regulations is essential. They cover licensing, data protection, accreditations, clinical trials and more. At Hamdan Al Shami Lawyers & Legal Consultants, we can provide trusted legal advice on all of these frameworks.
Our dedicated support spans hospitals, clinics and pharmaceuticals. We always provide a client-centric approach, taking the time to understand the challenges you face and assisting you with a suitable outcome.
Common legal challenges in healthcare & science
Our team has extensive experience supporting companies in the healthcare and science industry, so you know you’re in safe hands when you choose to work with us.
- Understanding the complex legal landscape
- Ensuring correct licensing and accreditation
- Ensuring data protection around sensitive data
- Understanding the complexities of telemedicine and the role of AI
- Medical device regulation
- Ensuring compliance with PPPs (public-private partnerships)
- Responding to medical claims and understanding medical liability
- Maintaining care in cross-border situations
- Remaining ethical
- Understanding intellectual property
Our expertise
Hamdan Al Shami Lawyers & Legal Consultants is dedicated to providing accurate, transparent and clear communication at every stage. We can provide expert guidance on the structuring of public-private partnerships and contract negotiations to enhance research collaboration, a vital aspect of driving innovation in the sector.
Our dynamic team remains up to date with the latest digital developments in healthcare and science. We have supported many clients with our knowledge of telemedicine and the use of AI in diagnostics and drug registration. We’re here to help you drive innovation in the industry.
Data privacy is a crucial part of the sector, and our team can ensure that your systems meet all necessary legal requirements so that you don’t fall behind. We can also support you with cross-border data transfers, ensuring data security at all times.
Our knowledgeable team recognises the importance of understanding the risks involved in medical liability. Not only can we provide expertise regarding medical liability laws, but we can also support your team with dispute resolution. Our teams collaborate seamlessly to ensure that we get the best outcome for clients.
If you’re looking for trusted legal support tailored to your jurisdiction, then we can help.
Our services
- Licensing and regulatory compliance with DHA, DOH, MOHAP
- Medical liability risk advisory and dispute resolution
- Legal counsel for hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceuticals
- Structuring PPPs in healthcare infrastructure
- Data privacy and cross-border patient data transfer
- Contract negotiation for research collaborations
- Advisory on the commercialization of healthcare innovations
- Expertise in medical liability laws
- Legal support for telemedicine, AI in diagnostics, and drug registration
Why partner with us
- Tailored support for your jurisdiction
- Expert knowledge regarding healthcare innovations and digitalization
- Client-centric approach
- Dedicated, multilingual team of legal experts
- Dispute resolution support






