DCW Monthly: March 2026
This month’s content highlights a familiar reality in letter of credit law & practice: structure alone does not guarantee
UCP600 Article 16
9 articles
DCW Litigation Digest
Ningbo Nanheng Import & Export Co., Ltd v. Shinhan Bank Corp. [2021]
The legal consequences of backdating paper bills of lading under letters of credit and use of surrendered bills of lading emerge from the China case, Ningbo Nanheng Import and Export Co. Ltd. v. Shinhan Bank Co.
DCW Feature
Notable Chinese Supreme People's Court Cases Involving Application of ISBP
Letter of credit cases can reveal a great deal about how the industry's practice rules and standards are viewed and interpreted by the courts.
DCW Updates
Righting an Irregular Presentation … with a Twist
Beneficiary presented late shipment documents under an LC. The issuing bank deducted penalties without a refusal notice, raising debate on clause 47A-7, UCP 600, and consent.
Hin Leong Trading
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...
DCW Litigation Digest
Heytex Bramsche GMBH v. Unity Trade Capital Ltd. [2022]
Vessel Owner appealed summary judgment granted to unreimbursed Issuer that alleged misdelivery. -- footnote 4 link to other case?
DCW Litigation Digest
Malayan Banking Berhad v. Punjab National Bank [2022]
Negotiating Bank sued LC Issuer for breach of reimbursement undertaking.