October 2025
DCW Monthly: December 2025
As the year draws to a close, this month’s DCW focuses on the issues likely to carry into 2026.
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DCW Updates
In Memory of James G. Barnes
I had the privilege of knowing Jim, or “Dr. Barnes” as he was respectfully called, for almost 40 years. We
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum: Executive Summary
For the 19th consecutive year, IIBLP conducted its Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum. Held in New York City on 4 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
DCW Litigation Digest
ANZ Bank, Manila Branch v. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. & Bank of Jiangsu [2024]
Retrial application dismissed in case involving a dispute over alleged fraud and application the PRC Independent Guarantee Provisions to a standby LC governed by ISP98.
DCW Articles
LCs That Contain a Law and Jurisdiction Clause
Given the success of practice rules and banks’ ability to more readily find resources for the proper interpretation of the rule sets, does it not make sense to avoid inclusion of a governing law or jurisdiction clause?
