Areas of Expertise
in Corporate Law Dubai
Shaun Gregory Morgan — corporate lawyer in Dubai and CEO of Franklin Morgan Law — brings 20+ years of elite international legal practice across 8 core disciplines. From a landmark $113 million DIAC award to complex cross-border M&A, every mandate receives unmatched strategic counsel.
Dubai's Leading
Corporate Lawyer
When businesses and individuals search for a corporate lawyer in Dubai, they need more than legal knowledge — they need a practitioner with the economic precision, international credentials, and proven track record to deliver results in the world's most demanding legal venues.
Shaun Gregory Morgan is the CEO & Managing Partner of Franklin Morgan Law, headquartered at Emirates Towers, Level 42, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. He holds an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and is admitted to the New York State Bar (No. 1210887) — a combination that delivers unmatched analytical depth in every legal mandate, from DIAC arbitration to complex cross-border transactions.
Recognised among the top corporate law firms in Dubai and the top international law firms in Dubai, Franklin Morgan Law serves corporations, sovereign entities, financial institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals across the UAE, GCC, UK, US and Europe.
Shaun Gregory Morgan led the DIAC proceeding resulting in one of the largest arbitration awards in Dubai history — a defining proof of strategic mastery in international commercial arbitration.
Areas of Expertise — Corporate Lawyer Dubai
Eight core disciplines covering every dimension of international corporate and commercial law — each handled personally by Shaun Gregory Morgan.
Shaun Gregory Morgan is among Dubai's foremost international arbitration practitioners. He led the landmark DIAC proceeding resulting in a USD $113 million award — one of the largest ever obtained at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre. This result demonstrates the depth of strategic mastery, procedural command, and legal argument that defines every arbitration mandate at Franklin Morgan Law.
As a corporate lawyer in Dubai, Shaun represents clients before DIAC, ICC, LCIA, and ad hoc panels — spanning international construction, investment, energy, technology, and commercial disputes. His New York Bar credentials and LSE economic background deliver a decisive advantage in expert-intensive proceedings.
- DIAC, ICC & LCIA arbitral proceedings
- Emergency arbitrator & interim relief applications
- Award enforcement under the New York Convention (150+ states)
- Investment treaty & sovereign arbitration (ICSID, BIT)
- Expert witness strategy & cross-examination
- Post-award set-aside & recognition proceedings
- Arbitral seat selection & procedural architecture
One of the largest DIAC outcomes in Dubai history
Award enforcement across the New York Convention
Urgent arbitrator appointments & injunctions
All major arbitral institutions
Franklin Morgan Law's corporate M&A practice advises on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex cross-border transactions across the MENA region, Europe, and North America. Shaun Gregory Morgan leads mandates requiring the intersection of UAE commercial law with international regulatory frameworks — delivering execution-focused advice with the precision demanded by the world's most sophisticated institutions.
From mid-market private equity transactions to sovereign wealth fund-backed acquisitions, every deal is structured with full consideration of tax efficiency, governance, and cross-border regulatory compliance.
- Mergers, acquisitions & corporate restructuring
- Private equity & venture capital transactions
- Joint ventures & strategic partnerships
- Cross-border deal structuring across 30+ jurisdictions
- Full due diligence & transaction risk management
- Post-merger integration & governance advisory
MENA, EU, UK, US & Asia-Pacific
Private equity and sovereign fund transactions
Full legal & regulatory risk assessment
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
- International trade & export control compliance
Fully tailored to UAE & international requirements
DIFC-law and onshore UAE contracts
Cross-border supply chain & trade finance
Strategic litigation across the UAE onshore courts, DIFC Courts and ADGM, 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 onshore courts & DIFC Courts litigation
- ADGM dispute resolution proceedings
- Mediation, conciliation & ADR strategies
- Interim injunctions & asset preservation orders
- Cross-border judgment recognition & enforcement
- Contempt of court & committal proceedings
Dubai International Financial Centre
Abu Dhabi Global Market courts
Cost-efficient resolution strategies
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.
- Financial crime & fraud defense
- Regulatory investigations & compliance audits
- Anti-bribery & anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act)
- Internal investigations & forensic reviews
- Interpol red notice challenges & removal
- International extradition defense
- Senior executive criminal defense
All matters handled in strict confidence
US-UAE dual-jurisdiction advantage
24-hour emergency response available
Expert guidance on optimal corporate structures for businesses entering or operating within the UAE — covering DIFC entities, ADGM establishments, free zone companies, mainland onshore entities, and offshore holding structures — with full consideration of cross-border ownership, succession planning, and regulatory requirements.
- UAE free zone & mainland entity formation
- DIFC entity establishment & licensing
- ADGM company formation & regulatory compliance
- Holding company & group structure design
- Shareholder agreements & governance frameworks
- Offshore vehicles & succession structures
Premier UAE financial centre entities
100% foreign ownership structures
Tax-efficient international structures
Navigating the evolving UAE and MENA regulatory landscape — from DFSA 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
- ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)
- AML/CTF programme design & review
- Data protection & UAE PDPL compliance
- Fintech & digital assets regulatory strategy
- Licensing applications & regulatory engagement
Dubai Financial Services Authority
Abu Dhabi financial regulator
UAE anti-money laundering & data law
Strategic tax legal advisory in the context of the 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 (CIT) advisory & planning
- VAT structuring & dispute resolution
- Double taxation treaty (DTA) analysis
- Transfer pricing & economic substance requirements
- HNWI international tax planning
- Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) compliance
New corporate tax advisory & planning
100+ UAE double taxation treaties
Tax-efficient personal wealth structures
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Shaun Gregory Morgan
Whether you need a corporate lawyer in Dubai for international arbitration, M&A, a regulatory investigation, or any complex commercial matter — begin with a free, confidential consultation. Response guaranteed within 24 hours.