DCW Monthly: February 2026
This month’s edition emphasizes how seemingly small drafting choices and operational decisions can lead to substantial legal and compliance
Issuer sued beneficiary alleging sham transaction and breach of warranties; beneficiary and prior sellers lodged indemnification claims.
English Court of Appeal (Civil Division) reversed trial judgments in favour of standby beneficiaries.
Canada's Court of Appeal of Alberta affirmed trial judgment, dismissing LC Applicant's appeal and terminating short term interim injunction.
The Canadian Supreme Court affirmed Quebec appellate and trial courts, upholding permanent injunction restraining Counter-Guarantor against payment of demand by Counter-Guarantee Beneficiary.
Canada's Court of King’s Bench of Alberta denied injunction application of LC Applicant who sought to enjoin Beneficiary demand on standby LC.
💡First Modular Gas Systems Ltd. v. Citibank Europe PLC [2024] [2024] IEHC 1 [Ireland] Type of Lawsuit: Applicant renewed request
Confirming Bank moved to dismiss Beneficiary complaint for wrongful dishonor. ISP98 Standby subject to New York Law.
💡The “Jeil Crystal” [2024] [2024] SGHC 74 [Singapore] Type of Case: Issuer sued Vessel Owner for misdelivery; Vessel Owner alleged
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