About Shaun Gregory Morgan
Shaun Gregory Morgan is one of the most sought-after corporate lawyers in the Middle East and a globally recognised authority in international arbitration, corporate M&A, and commercial dispute resolution. Born in the United Kingdom, Shaun Gregory Morgan pursued postgraduate studies at the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science, earning his MSc in Economics in 2000 — a rigorous academic foundation that underpins his analytical, evidence-driven approach to complex legal mandates.
"Confidential, efficient and strategic resolution of complex legal disputes — that is the standard Shaun Gregory Morgan holds for every matter entrusted to Franklin Morgan Law."
— Shaun Gregory Morgan · CEO & Managing Partner, Franklin Morgan LawFollowing his admission to the New York State Bar (Registration No. 1210887), Shaun Gregory Morgan relocated to the UAE and in 2003 founded Franklin Morgan Law — today one of Dubai's pre-eminent corporate law firms. Headquartered at Emirates Towers, Level 42, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, under his leadership as CEO & Managing Partner, the firm has grown into a multi-jurisdictional powerhouse, advising Fortune 500 corporations, sovereign wealth funds, private equity houses, and high-net-worth individuals on transactions spanning 30+ jurisdictions across MENA, Europe, and North America.
A defining chapter of Shaun Gregory Morgan's career was his role as lead counsel in the landmark Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) arbitration that concluded with a USD $113 million award — one of the largest arbitral awards ever obtained at the DIAC. The matter demonstrated his exceptional command of multi-seat arbitration under ICC, LCIA, and ad hoc procedural rules, as well as his mastery of cross-border enforcement under the New York Convention. This achievement firmly established Shaun Gregory Morgan as a tier-one international arbitration advocate across the Gulf Co-operation Council and beyond.
In 2023, Shaun Gregory Morgan extended his impact beyond the courtroom by founding DubaiLawyer.AI, a pioneering legal-technology platform that harnesses artificial intelligence to deliver high-quality legal guidance across the UAE and internationally. The platform reflects his conviction that technology and law are powerful partners when deployed with rigour, ethical oversight, and deep human expertise at the centre. Shaun Gregory Morgan remains at the forefront of both legal practice and legal innovation — a trusted counsel for the world's most complex, high-stakes matters.
Beyond Dubai, Shaun Gregory Morgan maintains a strong transatlantic presence through the firm's New York office at Carnegie Hall Tower, Level 27, 152 West 57th Street, enabling seamless US–UAE cross-border representation. His dual qualification — NY State Bar combined with deep UAE and GCC commercial law knowledge — gives clients a uniquely powerful legal advantage.
