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DCW Monthly: July 2026

Courts have been circling the same idea since 1765: the bank pays unless there is fraud. What they have never

Chris Sandler Jul 21, 2026

DCW Updates

Reimbursing Bank in NY Not Enough for Jurisdiction, Says Court

In a recent complaint filed in New York, a Singapore trading company has asserted that a Bangladesh bank did not

DCW Newsroom Jul 20, 2026

DCW Updates

Unassignable Guarantees & Applicable Law

Banks are often advised by their lawyers to issue a demand guarantee with the condition that it is unassignable and

Christopher Byrnes Jul 20, 2026

Roger Fayers, Barrister (UK), is a former legal advisor in the Department of Trade and Industry and a DCW Editorial Advisory Board member.

2 articles

DCW Feature

The Celestial Case: Does the UK Regulation Render Confirmer’s Payment Illegal?

Roger Fayers Sep 23, 2023

DCW Articles

Shanghai Shipyard, What Now for the English Guarantee?

The historical challenges of suretyship in English law, emphasizing the need for modernizing guarantee forms. Recent cases, like Shanghai Shipyard, underscore the importance of clarity.

Roger Fayers Jan 31, 2023