Vin O'Brien
Dubai Hosts Global Trade Facilitation Summit 2023
The 2nd Global Trade Facilitation Summit (GTFS2023), themed “Trade Transformation and Technology”, took place at Dubai Chambers, Dubai, UAE, 13-17 March 2023.
Boxing Day in Dubai
An easy read summary of a conversation between industry heavyweights Robert Parson and Vin O'Brien on practical and legal aspects of bills of lading.

Standby LCs Are Good Business – If You Know What You Are Doing!
Proposed EU Capital Requirements Regulation changes may raise credit conversion factor for standby letters of credit. Limited data suggests low default rates. Banks issue standbys for fees, and despite credit risk, many expire unused.
Legal and Practical Aspects of B/Ls & LCs to be Discussed and Debated
Robert Parson, a leading lawyer advising in high profile trade and commodity finance cases, goes head-to-head with Vincent O’Brien,
Live from Dubai … ICC UAE Hosts Global Trade Facilitation Summit
The 2022 Global Trade Facilitation Summit, a two-day event providing opportunity for international trade, finance, and business professionals to re-connect