Industry Leadership and Academic Contributions
Justice Without Borders
At the forefront of AFS Singapore is Oliver Lin, a distinguished legal scholar, arbitration expert, and qualified UK accountant with expertise in corporate finance, taxation, insolvency, and financial analysis. His extensive qualifications include:
Ph.D. Student in International Law & Treaty Law
Euclid University (United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007, completing soon)
Master of Laws (Corporate & Insolvency Law)
Nottingham Trent University, UK (Commendation)
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University, UK (Second Class Honours, 1st Division)
Qualified UK Accountant
Member of the Association of International Accountants Singapore Branch (former Fellow of the Association of International Accountants, UK)
Oliver Lin
Is an active member of internationally recognized legal institutions, including
- International Council of Commercial Arbitration
- London Court of International Arbitration
- Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators
- Association of International Accountants Singapore Branch
Scholarly Contributions & Global Policy Development
Beyond his arbitration and financial expertise, Oliver Lin is a published author and legal scholar, contributing to global legal discourse through books and significant academic research
Books Published
- The Brain and Money Talk (2022)
- Money Laundering – A Handbook for CDD Compliance: A Practical Guide for Compliance Officers and DNFBPs (2018)
Major Ph.D. Legal Reviews & Research Papers
International Arbitration as a Tool for Global Trade: Opportunities and Challenges In Belt and Road Initiative States (2025)
International Court of Justice: Jurisdiction and Advisory Opinion (2025)
Reviewing International Law: Genocide and War Crimes on Israel Invasion Of Gaza (2024)
Reviewing the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation In Southeast Asia (2024)
Reviewing the Compulsory Labor in International Human Rights in the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan (2024)
Reviewing a Debate on America's Interest to Defend Taiwan (2023)
Published Articles
Oliver Lin actively engages in legal discussions through published articles on professional platforms such as LinkedIn, contributing insights into international law, financial compliance, and regulatory frameworks. His articles address critical global legal issues, including:
Flag States, IUU Fishing, and the West African Precedent: What ITLOS Case No. 21 Taught Us
International Law. Deep Seabed Governance in Practice: Lessons from Japan’s Okinawa Mining Trials (2025)
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International Law. Navigating Tensions: Military Activity and the Legal Status of the Taiwan Strait under UNCLOS (2025)
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International Law. What is Aggression? The US Strikes on Iran and the Boundaries of International Law (2025)
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International Law. Can Iran Block the Strait of Hormuz? A Legal Perspective Under UNCLOS (2025)
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The Role of an International Legal Practitioner: Distinct Authority in a Global Legal Order (2025)
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Lawyer vs. International legal Practitioner: Why the Difference Matters in a Globalized Legal Landscape (2025)
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International Law – UNCLOS and Taiwan Strait (2023) - Examining territorial claims and legal interpretations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
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Oliver Lin’s continuous engagement in legal scholarship and professional writing ensures that AFS Singapore remains at the forefront of global arbitration, regulatory compliance, and financial governance