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 lost his appeal against a six-month prison sentence for contempt of court. His conviction stems from defying Spanish judicial orders that annulled his appointment as arbitrator.
Cohen’s attendance at the trial, while possibly an act of professional solidarity, underscores a …



















