
Corrupt Arbitration? Questions Grow over Stampa’s Ties to Sulu Claimants’ Lawyers in Spain
Cohen`s presence at Stampa trial renews scrutiny over conflicts in $14.9B Sulu arbitration Paul Cohen, counsel for the Sulu claimants, was seen attending the trial of Gonzalo Stampa, the convicted arbitrator behind the $14.9 billion award against Malaysia. The episode renews questions about ethics and impartiality in international arbitration circles. Manila, Philippines – The international arbitration community is once again facing scrutiny following the appearance of London-based lawyer Paul Cohen, known for representing the Sulu claimants, at the criminal trial of Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa in Madrid. Stampa, who presided over the controversial $14.9 billion arbitration award against Malaysia, recently […]























