DCW Monthly: March 2026
This month’s content highlights a familiar reality in letter of credit law & practice: structure alone does not guarantee
Performance Bond
7 articles
DCW Updates
English Court Decides on Legal Nature of “Classic Performance Bond”
In Power Projects Sanayi Insaat Ticaret Ltd v. Star Assurance Co Ltd,[[1]] the English Commercial Court held that under
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 Updates
Singapore Court Affirms Judgment, Rejects Applicant’s ISP98 Arguments
In DJY v. DJZ[[1]] involving a standby letter of credit, the Appellate Division of Singapore’s High Court dismissed
DCW Litigation Digest
Ryobi Tactics Pte Ltd. v. UES Holdings Pte Ltd.
Applicant sued, claiming that demands on four performance bonds were unconscionable.
DCW Litigation Digest
Ee Hup Construction Pte Ltd. v. China Jingye Engineering Corp. [2025]
Applicant appealed Singapore trial court decision granting partial injunction on performance bond.
DCW Litigation Digest
Chian Teck Realty Pte Ltd. v. SDK Consortium [2023]
[2023] SGHC 210 [Singapore] Cases Referenced: * CRK Contract Services Pte Ltd. v. Asplenium Land Pte Ltd. [2015], [2015] 3 SLR
DCW Updates
Use of Performance Bonds Increasing in Tanzania
A report by Clyde & Co Partner Tenda Msinjili and Associate Amreen Ayub suggests that use of performance bonds in