Sullivan: Issues with letters of credit and how to deal with them

Ralph Ivey

Commodities Editor

Sullivan partner Sam Fowler-Holmes, and managing associate Hannah Fearn, provide an overview of letters of credit and an update on key legal issues relevant to using these instruments to support trade transactions.

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