About Dr. Shaun
Gregory Morgan
International corporate lawyer. Economist. Arbitrator. Innovator. Over two decades of landmark legal work at the intersection of global commerce and cross-border law.
A Career Defined by
Excellence Across Borders
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan is the CEO & Managing Partner of Franklin Morgan Law, one of Dubai's most respected international law firms. Founded in 2003, the firm operates from its headquarters at Emirates Towers, Level 42, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE, and maintains a United States office at Carnegie Hall Tower, New York.
Dr. Morgan holds an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) — one of the world's most prestigious universities — graduating in 2000. This rare dual grounding in rigorous economic analysis and elite legal practice gives him a decisive advantage in structuring complex commercial arguments, valuing disputed assets, and anticipating the financial consequences of legal outcomes for his clients.
He is admitted to the New York State Bar (Bar No. 1210887) with a Certificate of Good Standing in Maryland, providing clients with seamless counsel bridging the US legal system with UAE, GCC, and international jurisdictions. His career spans over two decades of advising corporations, sovereign entities, and financial institutions on some of the most complex cross-border legal matters in the region.
Among his landmark achievements is leading a $113 million DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Centre) arbitration award — one of the largest commercial arbitration victories in the UAE. This achievement, alongside dozens of successful international arbitration proceedings at the ICC, LCIA, and ad hoc tribunals, has established Dr. Morgan as a leading arbitration practitioner in the MENA region.
Dr. Morgan is also the founder of DubaiLawyer.AI, a pioneering platform integrating artificial intelligence into cross-border legal practice — reflecting his commitment to innovation, efficiency, and delivering the highest quality legal outcomes for clients navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.
"Confidential, Efficient & Strategic Resolution of Complex Legal Disputes."
— Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan
Academic & Professional
Excellence
MSc Economics – LSE
Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, one of the world's top-ranked universities (QS World University Rankings). Graduated 2000. This economic grounding provides unique analytical capabilities applied to every complex legal matter.
New York State Bar
Admitted to the New York State Bar, Bar No. 1210887, with a Certificate of Good Standing in Maryland. This admission allows Dr. Morgan to provide seamless legal counsel bridging US law with UAE, GCC, and international legal systems — a rare and powerful combination in the Dubai market.
$113M DIAC Award
Led the successful Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) arbitration proceedings resulting in a landmark $113 million award for the client — one of the most significant commercial arbitration victories in UAE legal history. Demonstrates unparalleled expertise in high-stakes international arbitration.
Founder – DubaiLawyer.AI
Pioneer in legal technology as the founder of DubaiLawyer.AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed for cross-border legal practice. Integrating AI into legal research, contract analysis, and case strategy delivers faster, more accurate outcomes for clients across all practice areas.
20+ Years Experience
Over two decades of continuous practice in international corporate law, arbitration, and dispute resolution from Dubai. Representing clients ranging from major multinationals and sovereign wealth funds to high-net-worth individuals and family offices in complex, high-value cross-border legal matters.
30+ Jurisdictions
Active legal representation and advisory across more than 30 countries spanning the UAE, wider GCC, United Kingdom, United States, Europe, and Asia. Operates across both common law and civil law traditions, including DIFC, ADGM, UAE mainland, and international arbitration seats worldwide.
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