Letter of Credit Law
Letter of Credit Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 21 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Letter of Credit Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Rajah and Tann75.00% success rate | 4 cases19.0% of area |
| Shook Lin & Bok LLP100.00% success rate | 3 cases14.3% of area |
| Tan Rajah and Cheah50.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Omni Law LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Rajah & Tann100.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| PK Wong & Nair LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Oon & Bazul LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP100.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Kenneth Tan Partnership0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Wee Swee Teow LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Letter of Credit Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Toh Kian Sing85.71% success rate | 7 cases33.3% of area |
| Ian Teo66.67% success rate | 3 cases14.3% of area |
| Sarjit Singh Gill100.00% success rate | 3 cases14.3% of area |
| Chew Kei-Jin33.33% success rate | 3 cases14.3% of area |
| Lua Jing Ing Priscilla0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Caleb Tan Jia Chween0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Oommen Mathew0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Nair Suresh Sukumaran0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Tan Kai Yun100.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
| Kenneth Tan0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.5% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 21 most recent judgments out of 21 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winson Oil v OCBC & Standard Chartered: Fraud Exception in Letter of Credit Transactions | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Aug 2024 | Appeals dismissed |
| 2 | - | 10 Jul 2024 | Unknown | |
| 3 | Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jul 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 4 | Crédit Agricole v PPT Energy: Breach of Warranty, Damages, and Interest in Letter of Indemnity Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Jun 2024 | Appeal allowed in part; judgment for Crédit Agricole for breach of warranty; orders made regarding interest and costs. |
| 5 | - | 04 Jun 2024 | Unknown | |
| 6 | UniCredit Bank v Glencore: Tort of Deceit & Fraud Exception in Letter of Credit Transaction | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Nov 2023 | Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent, Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd. |
| 7 | Crédit Agricole v PPT Energy: Letter of Credit, Fraud, & Indemnity Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 23 Oct 2023 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 8 | Kuvera Resources v JPMorgan Chase: Sanctions Clause & Letters of Credit Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Sep 2023 | Appeal Allowed |
| 9 | Winson Oil v OCBC & SCB: Letter of Credit Fraud Exception & Forged Bills of Lading | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Aug 2023 | Claim Dismissed |
| 10 | - | 12 Jan 2022 | Unknown | |
| 11 | Bank of China v BP Singapore: Negligence, Fraud & Letter of Credit Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 30 May 2021 | Appeal allowed; the Bank's claims in negligence, fraud, conspiracy, and unjust enrichment are reinstated. |
| 12 | Grains and Industrial Products Trading Pte Ltd v Bank of India: Letter of Credit Dispute | High Court | 29 Dec 2014 | Plaintiff's claim against the first defendant dismissed; plaintiff's claim against the second defendant allowed; second defendant's counterclaim against the first defendant dismissed; no order on the first defendant's claim against the second defendant. |
| 13 | Abani Trading v BNP Paribas: Letter of Credit Compliance & Bank's Duty of Care | High Court | 05 Jun 2014 | Appeal dismissed in District Court Appeal No 19 of 2013 and appeal allowed in District Court Appeal No 24 of 2013. |
| 14 | Korea Exchange Bank v Standard Chartered Bank: Letter of Credit Discrepancies and UCP 500 Interpretation | High Court | 28 Nov 2005 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 15 | Standard Chartered Bank v Korea Exchange Bank: Construction of Letters of Credit & Admissibility of Expert Evidence | High Court | 13 Apr 2005 | Application dismissed. |
| 16 | Mizuho Corporate Bank v Cho Hung Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Letter of Credit Dispute | High Court | 30 Jul 2004 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 17 | Elan Impex v Daewoo: Wrongful Termination, Service Out of Jurisdiction, and Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 07 Feb 2003 | Action against the first defendant and fourth defendant struck out; orders giving leave to serve outside jurisdiction set aside; interim injunctions discharged; claim against the third defendant and the Mareva injunction against him stayed. |
| 18 | Beam Technology v Standard Chartered: Letter of Credit, Forgery & Bank's Duty | High Court | 24 Mar 2002 | Plaintiffs' appeal dismissed. |
| 19 | Star City v Tan Hong Woon: Enforceability of Foreign Wagering Contracts under Singapore Civil Law Act | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 24 Feb 2002 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 20 | Credit Agricole Indosuez v Banque Nationale de Paris: Restitution with Interest on Reversed Judgment | Court of Appeal | 05 Apr 2001 | Orders accordingly. |
| 21 | Mizuho Corporate Bank v Woori Bank: Letter of Credit Dispute over 51-Day Negotiation Clause | High Court | 08 Apr 2000 | Judgment for Plaintiff |