Hin Leong Trading
Causation in Misdelivery Cases: The “Maersk Katalin”
With the causation defence being increasingly engaged in misdelivery cases, there is a great deal for banks and shipowners to learn from The “Maersk Katalin” case.
Hard Cases – Taking Stock of How Trader Defaults and Geopolitical Events Shaped LC Court Decisions
Following his writing in the January 2025 edition of DCW, Robert Parson continues his look at high profile cases by revisiting decisions surfacing from Singapore commodity defaults of recent years.
Hin Leong Founder O.K. Lim Sentenced to 17½ Years
Following his May 2024 conviction on two cheating charges and one count of instigating forgery for the purpose of cheating,
Crédit Agricole Corp. & Inv. Bank, Singapore Branch v. PPT Energy Trading Co. [2023]
The appeal in Zenrock. In a crude oil transaction, a bank issuing an LC accused the buyer of fraud, leading to dishonor of the LC; however, the court ruled in favor of the seller...
2023 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
For the 24th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Americas Letter of Credit Law Summit.
Fraud: Losses, Losers, and LOIs
Within the recent past, trade finance banks have suffered billions in losses due to fraud. This has obliged many banks to reconsider their role in financing trade flows whilst others have simply abandoned the business. Citing Glencore, Navig8 Armetrine, and Hin Leong
UniCredit Bank A.G. v. Glencore Singapore Pte. Ltd. [2022]
Unreimbursed LC Issuer alleged sham transaction between Beneficiary and insolvent Applicant.
Letters of Indemnity: Who’s Really Protected?
Recent court cases in Singapore have shone a spotlight on the serious perils of relying on a letter of indemnity (LOI) in lieu of presentation of shipping documents.
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd. v. Maersk Tankers Singapore Pte. Ltd. [2022]
Beneficiary Lodged Creditor's petition against insolvent Non-Bank Issuer alleging wrongful dishonour.
Singapore Court Dismisses Bank’s USD 37m Claim Related to Hin Leong Transaction
In UniCredit Bank A.G. v. Glencore Singapore Pte. Ltd. decided 21 October 2022, the High Court of Singapore dismissed
The “Navig8 Ametrine” [2022]
In a complex legal saga involving the purchase of light naphtha, a letter of credit mishap, and a cargo delivery dispute, the High Court of Singapore explores issues of contractual breach, the lawful holder status of bills of lading, and the application of English and Singapore law.
