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?
The recent case of Illinois DNR v. Regions Bank illustrates the importance of clear wording of automatic extension clauses and issuing banks including a final expiration date in their standbys.
At the IIBLP’s 2022 Annual LC Survey – West conference (18-19 May), delegates were asked about the general frequency in which their bank issues standbys allowing for documents to be presented electronically. Here, Buddy Baker of Goldman Sachs Bank comments on the poll results.
A DCW reader asked about the impact of a specific clause in a counter guarantee issued by a US bank under ISP98 and Saudi law. This clause raises concerns about the presentation of documents and potential payment restrictions.
