Managing Partner · Franklin Morgan Law

Dr. Shaun
Gregory Morgan

Corporate & OFAC Sanctions Lawyer  ·  Dubai & New York

A distinguished international arbitration and corporate lawyer with over two decades of experience. Dr. Morgan leads Franklin Morgan Law from Emirates Towers, Dubai — delivering world-class counsel to multinational clients across the GCC, MENA, and globally.

NY Bar No. 1210887
LLM · Northwestern University School of Law
MSc Economics · London School of Economics (LSE, 2000)
$113M DIAC Award
Founder · DubaiLawyer.AI
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan — Corporate & OFAC Lawyer, Dubai
$113M
DIAC Arbitration Award
20+
Years in Practice
500+
Cases Resolved
40+
Countries Served
98%
Client Satisfaction
Biography

Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan
Global Financial & Corporate Law Leader

Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan is the CEO and Managing Partner of Franklin Morgan Law, an international law firm with offices at Emirates Towers, Dubai and Carnegie Hall Tower, Level 27, 152 West 57th Street, New York. He is a distinguished practitioner in international arbitration, cross-border dispute resolution, corporate M&A, OFAC sanctions compliance, and complex commercial litigation — with a track record spanning multiple jurisdictions across the GCC, MENA, and the United States.

Dr. Morgan holds advanced academic credentials including an LLM from Northwestern University School of Law and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE, 2000). He is admitted to the New York State Bar (Bar No. 1210887) and holds a Certificate of Good Standing in Maryland, bringing a rigorous US legal foundation to his internationally focused practice.

A recognized thought leader at the intersection of law, economics, and technology, Dr. Morgan is also the founder of DubaiLawyer.AI — an innovative platform integrating artificial intelligence into legal service delivery, positioning Franklin Morgan Law at the forefront of legal technology in the Middle East. His multidisciplinary background allows him to provide uniquely comprehensive counsel to multinational clients navigating complex cross-border transactions.

$113M
Landmark DIAC Arbitration Award

In a landmark ruling reported by Barchart, Digital Journal, and the National Law Review, Franklin Morgan & Associates secured a $113 million award from the Dubai International Arbitration Centre in a major cross-border commercial dispute — described as creating "a big stir in the legal community."

DIAC · Dubai

Education

LLM, International Law
Northwestern University School of Law
Evanston / Chicago, Illinois, USA
Advanced Legal Studies — Corporate Finance & Commercial Law
Continuing Professional Development
International arbitration, OFAC, trade controls

Bar Admissions & Professional Qualifications

New York State Bar Association Bar No. 1210887 · Active Member
Certificate of Good Standing Maryland · US Federal Practice
DIAC Arbitration Dubai International Arbitration Centre
ICC & LCIA Proceedings International arbitration experience

Practice Focus Areas

OFAC Compliance Corporate Law Dubai International M&A International Arbitration Iran Sanctions Russia Sanctions Anti-Money Laundering Commercial Disputes Legal Technology White-Collar Defense

Innovation: DubaiLawyer.AI

Dr. Morgan is the founder of DubaiLawyer.AI, a pioneering legal technology platform that integrates artificial intelligence into the practice of law in the UAE. This initiative reflects his commitment to modernizing legal service delivery and making sophisticated legal counsel more accessible to businesses operating in Dubai and the broader MENA market — cementing Franklin Morgan Law's position at the cutting edge of legal innovation in the region.

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Recognition

Awards & Rankings

Recognized by leading global legal directories for excellence in international arbitration, corporate law, and sanctions compliance.

Chambers Global

Ranked for International Arbitration and Corporate Law in the UAE and GCC region.

Legal 500 EMEA

Recognized in the Legal 500 directory for cross-border M&A and dispute resolution.

Best Lawyers™

Listed in Best Lawyers for Corporate Law, International Arbitration, and Sanctions.

IFLR1000

Featured in IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate guide for UAE and US cross-border matters.

Who's Who Legal

Recognized as a leading practitioner in arbitration and corporate advisory globally.

LegalTech Innovator

Founder of DubaiLawyer.AI — recognized as a leading legal technology innovator in MENA.

Media Coverage

In the Press

Barchart · National Law Review

"Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan & Associates successfully represented in DIAC arbitration for $113M award — creating a big stir in the legal community."

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Yahoo Finance

"Shaun Gregory Morgan — a global financial and legal strategist whose work spans international arbitration, corporate M&A, and cross-border dispute resolution."

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Franklin Morgan Law · Official

"International law firm Franklin Morgan Law — led by Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan — delivers world-class legal services from Dubai and New York."

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Speak Directly with
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan

Whether you face an OFAC investigation, need to structure a cross-border deal, or require proactive compliance guidance — Dr. Morgan provides senior partner access from day one. Confidential consultations available 24/7 for urgent matters.

Emirates Towers, Level 42, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Carnegie Hall Tower, Level 27, 152 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10021
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