The ICC Banking Commission returned to Dubai, UAE, for its 2025 Annual Meeting on 17 February. The one-day event was organized by ICC UAE and hosted by Dubai Chambers. In addition to those participating in-person, others attended virtually.
In the fifth instalment of his DCW article series on major contemporary issues surrounding documentary credit practice, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell offers his thoughts on the highly-charged question: Is it time for UCP to be revised?
Beyond questions on the rule of strict construction of LC terms, the In re Spiegel case should engender a discussion of the requirements of UCP vs. ISP on what certified means with respect to a government or court-issued document.
Continuing an annual survey written by top legal experts each year since 1992, Carter Klein examines the most significant letter of credit issues emerging from cases decided in 2023.
Low default rates, increased flexibility, technological advancements and evolving regulations make standby letters of credit (SBLCs) an appealing option in international trade
A dispute involving an ISP98 standby and litigation in two jurisdictions raises a host of considerations. Here, Carter Klein comments on five facets of the Shinetec (Australia) Pty Ltd. v. The Gosford Pty Ltd Australian appellate court decision.