The firm has a substantial practice in representing participants in the tuna fishing industry and keeps a close eye on the practical implementation of the various treaties governing access to the migratory fish stocks of the Pacific Ocean.
O’Briens has also advised major agricultural participants in the oil palm, copra, cocoa and coffee industries and provides advice across a range of industry matters including commodity contracts, financing, international agreements and capital raising.
In 2011 the firm is advising on cutting edge international legal issues surrounding climate change, crop substitution and sustainability.