Commercial Law
Complex commercial contracts, supply chain agreements, international trade documentation, and commercial compliance across all sectors and jurisdictions.
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Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan
From landmark international arbitration to complex cross-border M&A — comprehensive corporate and international legal services delivered by one of Dubai's leading lawyers.
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International Arbitration
Dr. Shaun Gregory Morgan is one of Dubai's most experienced international arbitration lawyers, with an unparalleled track record at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL Rules.
His landmark achievement — a $113 million DIAC arbitration award — is a testament to his ability to construct decisive legal arguments in high-stakes commercial disputes. Dr. Morgan advises on all aspects of arbitration: from drafting arbitration clauses in commercial contracts, through pre-arbitration strategy and negotiation, to conducting full tribunal proceedings and enforcing awards across 30+ jurisdictions under the New York Convention.
Areas covered: commercial arbitration, construction & infrastructure disputes, investment treaty arbitration, energy sector disputes, joint venture breakdowns, financial services disputes, and post-award enforcement proceedings.
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Corporate M&A
Dr. Morgan advises on the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures across the UAE, GCC, United States, United Kingdom, and international markets. His dual background in economics and law gives clients a uniquely comprehensive perspective on the strategic and financial dimensions of every transaction.
Services include: buy-side and sell-side advisory, due diligence (legal, regulatory, and financial), transaction structuring, negotiation and drafting of transaction documents, regulatory approval strategy, and post-merger integration. His New York State Bar admission provides seamless handling of cross-border US-UAE transactions.
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Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Dr. Morgan provides strategic litigation representation across the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts, UAE mainland civil courts, and international judicial forums. His approach combines rigorous legal strategy with economic analysis to maximise outcomes for clients in high-value commercial disputes.
Services include: commercial court litigation, injunctions and urgent interim relief, enforcement of foreign judgments in the UAE, international enforcement of UAE judgments, mediation representation, expert witness coordination, and cross-border enforcement strategy across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
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White Collar Defense
Dr. Morgan provides discreet, highly skilled defense representation in financial crime, fraud, and regulatory investigation matters. His practice covers the full spectrum of white collar cases, from internal investigations and regulatory inquiries through to criminal proceedings in the UAE and internationally.
Specialisms include: Interpol Red Notice defense and removal, financial fraud defense, money laundering investigations, bribery and corruption matters, securities enforcement, asset freezing and recovery, and coordinating defense across multiple jurisdictions. Dr. Morgan's handling of complex Interpol matters has been particularly noted by clients facing international legal pressure.
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Corporate Structuring
UAE free zone and mainland company formation, offshore holding structures, corporate governance frameworks, and nominee directorship services.
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DFSA and ADGM financial services licensing, AML/CFT frameworks, fintech regulatory strategy, and cross-border compliance programmes.
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UAE corporate tax (9%), VAT advisory, double taxation treaty analysis, international tax structuring, and cross-border tax planning for multinationals and HNWI.
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End-to-end business setup in UAE — mainland, free zone (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, Jebel Ali), and offshore. PRO services, business licensing, registered agent, and full corporate secretarial support.
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