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DCW Monthly: January 2026
We start 2026 with a focus on how courts, technology, and compliance realities are testing frameworks that were largely built
DCW Litigation Digest
KEB Hana Bank v. Seoul Insurance Corporation [2021]
Korean Supreme Court dismisses Instructing Bank's appeal in URDG458 case [2021]. Extend or Pay request ruled invalid; Counter Indemnitor not obliged to pay. Learn more about the construction dispute.
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Petefish Skiles & Co v. Meads-Maes USA Chiren Joint Venture Company [2025]
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Luoyang Aviation Construction Co. v. Korea Kookmin Bank [2023]
Case heard by China's Supreme People’s Court deals with questions regarding alleged fraud and the nature of a transferable credit under UCP600 Article 38.
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.