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Franklin Morgan Law · Dubai, UAE

Areas of Expertise

20+ years of international legal excellence spanning arbitration, corporate transactions, commercial disputes and white collar defense across 30+ jurisdictions. Each matter receives the full weight of Shaun Gregory Morgan's expertise and strategic insight.

Shaun Gregory Morgan — Corporate Lawyer at his Dubai office desk
20+ Years · 30+ Jurisdictions

“Every mandate demands
total commitment”

Shaun Gregory Morgan  —  Franklin Morgan Law

Primary Practice Areas

The two practice areas where Shaun Gregory Morgan has built an unrivalled international reputation — and where the most complex, high-value mandates are handled.

International
Arbitration
DIAC · ICC · LCIA · Ad Hoc

Practice 01

The Landmark
Arbitration Practice

Shaun Gregory Morgan is one of the Gulf region's foremost international arbitration counsel, with a career defined by securing decisive outcomes in complex, high-value cross-border disputes. His practice spans the full spectrum of international commercial arbitration — from initial strategy and seat selection to award enforcement under the New York Convention.

The defining achievement of this practice is the landmark USD $113 million DIAC award — one of the largest ever obtained at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre. Spanning international construction, investment and contractual disputes, this result exemplifies the depth, rigour and tenacity Shaun brings to every arbitral mandate.

  • DIAC, ICC, LCIA & ad hoc arbitral proceedings
  • Arbitral seat strategy & procedural architecture
  • Emergency arbitrator & interim relief applications
  • Cross-border enforcement — New York Convention
  • Investment treaty & sovereign arbitration
  • Post-award set-aside & recognition proceedings

Practice 02

Corporate M&A &
Transactional Law

Franklin Morgan Law's corporate transactions practice advises on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and complex cross-border deals across the MENA region, Europe and North America. Shaun Gregory Morgan leads mandates requiring the intersection of UAE commercial law with international regulatory frameworks — ensuring seamless deal execution in multi-jurisdictional environments.

From mid-market private equity transactions to sovereign wealth fund-backed acquisitions, the practice delivers commercially astute, execution-focused advice with the precision expected by the world's most sophisticated institutions.

  • Mergers, acquisitions & corporate restructuring
  • Private equity & venture capital transactions
  • Joint ventures & strategic partnerships
  • Cross-border deal structuring — 30+ jurisdictions
  • Due diligence & transaction risk management
  • Post-merger integration & governance advisory
Corporate
M&A
MENA · EU · North America

Full Service Offering

Additional Practice Areas

A comprehensive suite of legal services covering every dimension of international corporate and commercial law — all delivered with the trademark Franklin Morgan Law standard of excellence.

Practice Area

Commercial Law

Comprehensive commercial legal advisory covering the full lifecycle of business relationships — from initial contract negotiation through to enforcement and variation. Particular depth in UAE commercial code, DIFC-seated contracts and international trade frameworks.

  • Bespoke commercial contract drafting & negotiation
  • Agency, distribution & franchise agreements
  • Supply chain & trade finance documentation
  • UAE commercial code & DIFC law advisory
Practice Area

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Strategic litigation across the UAE onshore courts, DIFC Courts and regional jurisdictions, complemented by expert-led mediation and conciliation. A results-focused approach that balances cost, speed and outcome at every stage of the dispute lifecycle.

  • UAE Courts & DIFC Courts litigation
  • Mediation, conciliation & ADR
  • Interim injunctions & asset preservation orders
  • Cross-border judgment recognition & enforcement
Practice Area

White Collar Defense

Discreet, expert defense for corporations and senior executives facing regulatory investigations, criminal proceedings or internal inquiries. Shaun Gregory Morgan's dual US-UAE legal background provides a distinctive advantage in cross-border enforcement and multi-agency investigations.

  • Regulatory investigations & compliance audits
  • Anti-bribery & anti-corruption (FCPA, UKBA)
  • Internal investigations & forensic reviews
  • Senior executive criminal defence
Practice Area

Corporate Structuring

Expert guidance on optimal corporate structures for businesses entering or operating within the UAE and GCC — covering free zone entities, onshore companies, holding structures and DIFC establishments, with full consideration of cross-border ownership and succession planning.

  • UAE free zone & mainland entity formation
  • DIFC entity establishment & licensing
  • Holding company & group structure design
  • Shareholder agreements & governance frameworks
Practice Area

Regulatory & Compliance

Navigating the evolving UAE and MENA regulatory landscape — from financial services licensing and data protection compliance to sector-specific regulatory engagement. Proactive advisory that anticipates regulatory change and builds resilient compliance frameworks.

  • DFSA, SCA & CBUAE regulatory advisory
  • Data protection & PDPL compliance
  • AML/CTF programme design & review
  • Licensing applications & regulatory engagement
Practice Area

Taxation

Strategic tax legal advisory in the context of UAE's evolving corporate tax framework, VAT, and international tax treaties — including transfer pricing considerations for multinational groups and tax-efficient structuring for cross-border transactions and investments.

  • UAE corporate tax advisory & planning
  • VAT structuring & dispute resolution
  • Double taxation treaty analysis
  • Transfer pricing & substance requirements

Retained Counsel

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Challenge Today

Whether your matter involves international arbitration, a cross-border transaction or complex regulatory issues, Shaun Gregory Morgan and the Franklin Morgan Law team are ready to help.

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