Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan delivers world-class legal counsel across OFAC sanctions compliance, Iran sanctions law, Russia sanctions & CAATSA, corporate law Dubai, M&A advisory, and anti-money laundering — from Emirates Towers, Dubai and Carnegie Hall Tower, New York.
Six core practice areas, each demanding a unique intersection of US federal law, international sanctions frameworks, and UAE commercial practice. Dr. Morgan is one of the few lawyers globally to hold deep expertise across all of them.
Comprehensive OFAC compliance programs, SDN screening, 50% rule analysis, voluntary self-disclosure, enforcement defense, and OFAC license applications. 200+ matters handled with $0 in client penalties.
Learn MoreExpert counsel on ITSR, IFSR, and secondary sanctions affecting UAE-Iran trade, financial transactions, and investment. OFAC license applications and enforcement defense for Iran-related violations.
Learn MoreAdvisory on Russia sectoral sanctions, CAATSA secondary sanction risk, SDN/SSI screening, Russian beneficial ownership analysis, and compliance for UAE entities with Russia-connected business relationships.
Learn MoreFull-spectrum corporate legal services for UAE entities: company formation, corporate governance, commercial contracts, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution from Emirates Towers.
Learn MoreCross-border merger and acquisition counsel with sanctions due diligence integration. Dr. Morgan advises buyers and sellers on OFAC-sensitive transactions across GCC, MENA, and transatlantic deals.
Learn MoreAML compliance frameworks, KYC/CDD program design, regulatory investigation defense, and UAE CBUAE/FATF compliance. Integrated with sanctions screening for a complete financial crime compliance solution.
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Dr. Morgan is the CEO and Managing Partner of Franklin Morgan Law, with offices at Emirates Towers Level 42, Dubai and Carnegie Hall Tower, Level 27, 152 West 57th Street, New York. He brings a unique dual qualification in law and economics to some of the most complex cross-border sanctions and corporate matters in the world.
His practice serves financial institutions, multinational corporations, trading companies, and high-net-worth individuals across 40+ countries. He is also the founder of DubaiLawyer.AI — the region's leading legal technology platform.
A structured, senior-led approach ensures every client receives the highest standard of legal analysis and strategic counsel from the outset.
Dr. Morgan personally conducts the initial consultation. We establish facts, assess the risk profile, and determine the most effective legal strategy from the outset.
A thorough legal analysis of exposure under applicable OFAC sanctions programs, secondary sanction risk, and relevant UAE regulatory obligations.
Clear, actionable recommendations — whether structuring a transaction, preparing an OFAC license application, or formulating an enforcement defense strategy.
Continued monitoring, compliance program updates, and proactive advisory to ensure your business stays ahead of evolving sanctions developments.
Over two decades of international legal practice across OFAC compliance, Iran and Russia sanctions, corporate law, international arbitration, and M&A. Based at Emirates Towers Level 42, Dubai and Carnegie Hall Tower, New York.
Whether you face an OFAC investigation, need sanctions due diligence for a transaction, or require a proactive compliance program — Dr. Morgan provides senior partner access from day one. Confidential consultations available 24/7.
