Franklin Morgan Law delivers world-class legal counsel across nine specialist practice areas — from OFAC sanctions compliance and corporate advisory to international arbitration and trade controls. Serving multinational clients from Dubai and New York.
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan's practice spans OFAC sanctions compliance, Iran and Russia sanctions law, US-UAE corporate transactions, cross-border M&A, anti-money laundering compliance, and international arbitration across 40+ countries.
LLM Northwestern University School of Law · MSc LSE 2000 · NY Bar No. 1210887 · 20+ years · 200+ OFAC matters · $113M DIAC arbitration award · Emirates Towers Level 42, Dubai.
Each practice area is led directly by Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan — senior partner access from day one, not junior associates.
The firm's flagship practice. Dr. Morgan has handled 200+ OFAC matters with $0 in client penalties. Full-service sanctions counsel: compliance program design, SDN screening, OFAC license applications, enforcement defense, and blocked property guidance for UAE and international clients.
Explore OFAC ServicesComprehensive corporate counsel for multinationals in the UAE. DIFC company formation, joint ventures, corporate governance, board advisory, and UAE commercial contracts. Expert DIFC vs mainland vs ADGM jurisdiction strategy.
Learn MoreSpecialist counsel on Iran Treasury Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). Secondary sanctions risk assessment, free zone exposure analysis, compliance program design, and OFAC specific license applications for Iran-related matters.
Learn MoreExpert guidance on Russia OFAC sanctions including CAATSA, 1,600+ SDN designations, and secondary sanctions. UAE evasion risk assessment, transaction screening, and enforcement defense for GCC-based businesses with Russian counterparty exposure.
Learn MoreCross-border M&A advisory for transactions across the GCC and MENA region. Due diligence, deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and OFAC sanctions screening in M&A transactions. Buy-side and sell-side mandates for private equity and strategic acquirers.
Learn MoreExperienced defense counsel for OFAC civil and criminal enforcement actions. Voluntary self-disclosure strategy, penalty negotiation, settlement agreements, and compliance commitment programs. Pre-penalty notice responses and OFAC investigation management.
Learn More15+ OFAC specific licenses approved. Expert preparation and submission of OFAC specific license applications. Humanitarian exceptions, wind-down licenses, and blocked property releases. Strong track record with OFAC's Licensing Division.
Learn MoreAML compliance program design and assessment for UAE financial institutions, DNFBP, and corporate clients. FATF compliance, goAML reporting, UBO registration, KYC/CDD program design, and SAR filing procedures under UAE Federal AML Law.
Learn MoreUS export control compliance for UAE-based companies — EAR (Export Administration Regulations), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms), and dual-use commodity classification. License applications, export control audits, and enforcement defense.
Learn MoreFranklin Morgan Law has advised clients across major sectors. Our cross-sector experience means we understand the unique compliance and legal challenges each industry faces.
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan is a specialist OFAC, Iran sanctions, and Russia sanctions lawyer in Dubai with 20+ years of US sanctions practice. LLM Northwestern · NY Bar No. 1210887 · 200+ OFAC matters · $0 in client penalties.
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan provides direct senior partner advice from day one. Offices in Dubai (Emirates Towers, Level 42) and New York (Carnegie Hall Tower).
Confidential · No obligation · Senior partner from day one
