Managing Partner · Franklin Morgan Law
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan is a specialist OFAC, Iran sanctions, Russia sanctions and US corporate lawyer based at Emirates Towers Level 42, Dubai. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Franklin Morgan Law, with over 20 years of dedicated US sanctions practice.
With 200+ OFAC matters and $0 in client penalties, Dr. Morgan is recognised as one of the leading OFAC and sanctions lawyers in the GCC — providing senior partner counsel from day one, from Emirates Towers Dubai and Carnegie Hall Tower, New York.
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan is a specialist OFAC, Iran sanctions, Russia sanctions and US corporate lawyer based at Emirates Towers Level 42, Dubai International Financial Centre. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Franklin Morgan Law and the creator of DubaiLawyer.AI, the first AI-powered legal research platform for UAE commercial law.
Dr. Morgan holds an LLM from Northwestern University School of Law (International Law & Finance) and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE), 2000. He is admitted to the New York State Bar, Bar No. 1210887, and is Called to the Bar of England and Wales (non-practising). He is a Member of the New York City Bar Association and the International Bar Association.
Dr. Morgan's core practice is US OFAC sanctions compliance and enforcement defense. He advises UAE, Saudi, Qatari and other GCC-based clients on Iran sanctions (ITSR), Russia/CAATSA compliance, SDN list screening, OFAC license applications and voluntary self-disclosure. He has secured $0 in civil monetary penalties for clients across 200+ OFAC matters — a record unmatched in the Gulf region.
On the corporate side, Dr. Morgan advises multinationals on DIFC company formation, cross-border M&A, joint ventures, private equity transactions and corporate governance in the UAE. He has advised on over $2 billion in cross-border transactions across the GCC, MENA, Europe and North America.
Dr. Morgan is recognised by Chambers Global, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and Who's Who Legal. In 2019, he secured a landmark $113 million arbitration award at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). His practice spans 40+ countries across the GCC, MENA, Europe and North America — delivering senior partner counsel from Emirates Towers, Level 42, Dubai and Carnegie Hall Tower, Level 27, New York.
Two decades of specialist US sanctions and corporate law practice, recognised by the world's leading legal directories.
"When we faced an OFAC enforcement action, Dr. Morgan was the only attorney we considered. His strategic approach resulted in a no-penalty resolution."
— Managing Director, International Bank, Abu Dhabi
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Morgan's qualifications, availability, and practice.
Dr. Morgan practices in the UAE as an international legal consultant specializing in US law — specifically OFAC sanctions, US corporate law, and cross-border transactions. He is admitted to the New York State Bar (No. 1210887) and is Called to the Bar of England and Wales (non-practising). His UAE practice focuses on US-law matters, including OFAC compliance, Iran sanctions (ITSR), Russia sanctions (CAATSA), and cross-border transactions with a US-law nexus.
Dr. Morgan conducts all legal proceedings and client advice in English. His practice at Emirates Towers, Level 42, Dubai serves an international client base across the GCC, MENA, Europe, and North America who require US sanctions counsel and cross-border corporate advice delivered at the highest level of professional English.
Yes. Franklin Morgan Law provides senior partner access from day one. Dr. Morgan personally handles all OFAC enforcement defense, Iran sanctions compliance matters, Russia sanctions (CAATSA) advice, OFAC license applications, and cross-border corporate transactions. He does not delegate client matters to junior associates — every client receives direct partner counsel throughout the engagement.
Franklin Morgan Law operates on both hourly-rate and fixed-fee bases depending on the nature and complexity of the matter. OFAC license applications, compliance program reviews, and voluntary self-disclosure submissions are typically handled on a fixed-fee basis for transparency and predictability. OFAC enforcement defense matters are typically handled on an hourly basis. All fee arrangements are discussed and agreed at the initial consultation — there are no surprises.
Yes. Dr. Morgan advises clients across 40+ countries, including GCC-based corporations, European multinationals, and US companies with Middle East operations. His New York office at Carnegie Hall Tower, Level 27, 152 West 57th Street, serves North American and transatlantic clients requiring OFAC, US sanctions, and cross-border corporate counsel. Engagements are routinely structured remotely for international clients.
Franklin Morgan Law is available 24/7 for urgent OFAC and sanctions matters. For enforcement actions, newly blocked transactions, or time-sensitive SDN designation issues, same-day consultations are available directly with Dr. Morgan. He personally responds to urgent matters from Emirates Towers, Level 42, Dubai. Call +971 4 327 98 97 or email [email protected] for immediate assistance.
Whether you face an OFAC enforcement action, need to build a sanctions compliance program, or require urgent advice on Iran or Russia sanctions — Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan provides senior partner counsel from day one. 200+ OFAC matters. $0 in client penalties. Available 24/7.