This month, DCW unpacks the legal and practical shifts reshaping trade finance interpretation. Why are ICC Opinions becoming increasingly scarce?
Writing as a trade finance professional with a long background in the business, Dave Meynell offers his personal views on factors contributing to the sharp reduction in ICC Official Opinions issued over the past several years.
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.
Applicant appealed Singapore trial court decision granting partial injunction on performance bond.
Bench trial for negligent misrepresentation claim by beneficiary against advising bank.
Contractor-applicant appealed dismissal of complaint against principal of insolvent beneficiary and judgment debtor.
Issuer ICBC applied to stay action alleging forum non conveniens.
Applicant Consolidated Electrical Distributors ex parte motion for temporary restraining order against issuer Bank of America.
Contractor Shinetec (Australia) and parent company Shanxi Construction Investment Group (standby applicant) appealed dismissal of claims against beneficiary The Gosford.
Approving letter of credit to serve as supersedeas.
Disputes over Independent Guarantee Fraud, Independent Guarantee Payment, and Improper Dishonor
Beneficiary Bayport Polymers appealed temporary injunction restraining presentation of LC documents.
Issuer First Service Bank moved to dismiss wrongful dishonor complaint brought by World Fuel Services.
Applicant motioned for preliminary injunction following failed mediation.
Issuer sued beneficiary alleging sham transaction and breach of warranties; beneficiary and prior sellers lodged indemnification claims.
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