Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992: Primary UK legislation governing bills of lading and other shipping documents, including provisions for transfer of rights and liabilities

Bills of Lading Act 1855: Historical legislation largely superseded by COGSA 1992, but still relevant for understanding the development of bills of lading law

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing the underlying commercial transactions related to the goods being transported

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for bank guarantee relationships

Hague-Visby Rules: International convention incorporated into UK law setting out rules for bills of lading and carrier liability

International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Bills of Lading: International framework establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in maritime transport

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services and banking activities in the UK, including issuance of guarantees

Banking Act 2009: Legislation regulating banking institutions and their activities, including their authority to issue guarantees

Common Law - Contract and Indemnity: Body of case law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts and indemnities

Common Law - Negotiable Instruments: Legal principles governing transferable documents including bills of lading

Common Law - Bailment: Legal principles governing the relationship between parties when goods are entrusted for transport or storage

ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits: International banking industry standards for documentary credits and related instruments