Malaysia Courts Global Law Firms with Economic Zone and Arbitration Reforms

Malaysia and Singapore are creating a special economic zone aimed at boosting foreign investment in the region and attracting international law firms to Kuala Lumpur, government minister Azalina Othman Said said in an exclusive interview with Law.com International in Paris.

Affaire Sulu en Malaisie: «Nous ne lâcherons rien», assure la ministre de la Justice

Azalina Othman Said, ministre de la Justice malaisienne, s’est déplacée en France cette semaine pour la première session du procès en appel de l’affaire Sulu. Au cœur de ce long feuilleton judiciaire, un accord commercial concernant des héritiers autoproclamés d’un ancien sultanat du sud des Philippines et la Malaisie. La Cour de cassation doit rendre son jugement le 6 novembre prochain. À l’occasion de cette visite, RFI a pu s’entretenir avec la ministre.

Dutch Court Rules in Favor of Malaysia, Adding to Funder’s Loss

Malaysia’s government obtained another victory—this time in the Netherlands—in a battle to scrap a $14.9 billion judgment that has spanned Europe.

Sulu claims: Dutch court rules in favour of M'sia, ends attempts to enforce illegitimate claims, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has obtained a final landmark victory at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, which ruled in favour of Malaysia and dismissed the appeal filed by the Sulu claimants, says the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said

'We learnt from Sulu incident,' says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has learnt from the Sulu issue and addressed third-party litigation funding in the newly passed Arbitration Bill 2024 (Act 646), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Arbitration Act amendments mooted after Malaysia targeted in Sulu claims

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The amendments to the Arbitration Act 2005 include provisions related to third-party funding, taking lessons from the Sulu group’s claim against Malaysia, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Dutch Court Rules in Malaysia’s Favor in Sulu Heirs Case

Malaysia has won another legal victory in its bid to overturn a multi-billion-dollar arbitration award handed down against it last year over an obscure, colonial-era land deal. In a ruling yesterday, the Hague Court of Appeal dismissed a bid to enforce the $15 billion award granted by a Paris tribunal last year in favor of eight Philippine citizens who claim to be the legal descendants of Jamalul Kiram II, the last Sultan of Sulu.

Malaysia Plans Suits Over $14.9B Award To Sulu Claimants

By Caroline Simson (May 29, 2024, 9:26 PM EDT) -- Units of Malaysia's national natural gas company are planning to file litigation in Europe

Spanish arbitrator’s conviction upheld in Sulu dispute

A Spanish arbitrator has failed to overturn a criminal conviction relating to his role in issuing a US$15 billion award against Malaysia in favour of the purported heirs of the Sultan of Sulu.

SPANISH COURT OF APPEALS REPORTEDLY CONFIRMS CRIMINAL SENTENCE AGAINST GONZALO STAMPA STEMMING FROM HEIRS OF SULU V. MALAYSIA ARBITRATION

La Justicia de Madrid rechaza la apelación del arbitrista Gonzalo Stampa

La con­dena al ár­bitro Stampa en el caso del sultán de Sulu pone en jaque a Therium, el fondo que fi­nan­ciaba la de­manda

La Audiencia de Madrid confirma la condena al árbitro del millonario caso del Sultán de Joló

El tribunal confirma la sentencia que condena a seis meses de prisión a Gonzalo Stampa por un delito de desobediencia. El árbitro todavía puede intentar recurrir ante el Tribunal Supremo

Latest Sulu claims over Sabah, US$15b demand is ‘extortion by vultures’, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest demand from the United Tausug Citizens (UTC) group for US$15 billion (RM70 billion) and recognition over Sabah is akin to an “extortion scheme”, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

‘Sulu claims stay unrecognised’

Malaysia Agreement 1963 clear proof of Sabah’s position in federation, says Hajiji KOTA KINABALU: The latest “custodial rights” claim by a southern Philippine group over Sabah is akin to questioning the state’s sovereignty, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (pic)

DPM: No compromise when it comes to protecting Malaysia’s sovereignty

KUCHING (March 10): There is no compromise when it comes to Malaysia upholding the nation’s sovereignty, and protecting it against threats from any foreign party.

La politización de los tribunales

Permitir que los jueces decidan caso por caso hasta qué punto los demandantes deben ser transparentes, especialmente en un caso contencioso en el que la seguridad nacional podría estar en peligro, podría ser un mejor camino a seguir

Euroviews. With third-party litigation funding on the rise, courts are becoming a venue for politics

Usually with no leg to stand on, the objective of these claims is to disrupt and clog the system and cause chaos, Pieter Cleppe writes.

Sulu heirs ‘alarming’ threat to sue Malaysia for US$15 billion in US court is ‘extortion scheme’, Azalina says

The demand from the United Tausug Citizens for 70 billion ringgit (US$15 billion) and recognition over Sabah is concerning and must be addressed by Malaysia, Azalina Othman said.

Latest Sulu claims over Sabah and US$15b demand is ‘extortion scheme’ by ‘vultures’, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The latest demand from the United Tausug Citizens (UTC) group for US$15 billion (RM70 billion) and recognition over Sabah is akin to an “extortion scheme”, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Azalina: Latest Sulu claim is an ‘extortion scheme’

PETALING JAYA: The demand from the United Tausug Citizens for US$15bil (RM70bil) and recognition over Sabah is concerning and must be addressed by Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Latest RM70.3bil claim by Sulu group an 'extortion scheme', says Azalina

PETALING JAYA: The US$15bil (RM70.3bil) claim by the United Tausug Citizens (UTC) is concerning and must be addressed by Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

‘Sulu claims stay unrecognised’

KOTA KINABALU: The latest “custodial rights” claim by a southern Philippine group over Sabah is akin to questioning the state’s sovereignty, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (pic).

Do not question Sabah's sovereignty in Malaysia: CM

For illustrative purposes only. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Government strongly rejects any claim on Sabah akin to questioning the State's sovereignty in the Federation of Malaysia.

Tausug group‘s claims over Sabah frivolous: Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia rejects what it terms as frivolous claims by the self-styled group, United Tausug Citizens (UTC), which claim to be the “rightful custodians of the Sultanate of Sulu Territory” over Sabah, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Malaysia has the law on its side in $15bn Sulu legal case

For the Malaysian government, 2023 brought significant success in its long-running legal battle against claims that it owes $14.9 billion to a group of individuals claiming to be heirs of the last sultan of Sulu.

Is Third-Party Litigation Financing a National Security Problem?

The practice of third-party litigation financing (TPLF) has recently come under increased scrutiny amid growing concerns that foreign entities could exert influence on U.S. litigation, moving legislators to advance a bipartisan bill that would require the disclosure of foreign entities investing in litigation in federal courts.

Euroviews. The Sultanate of Sulu case shows the litigation funding industry is abusing the global legal system

Malaysia’s experience of the Sulu case allowed us to see up close the violation and damage that resulted from the funding of vexatious claims, Azalina Othman Said writes.

Azalina launches ‘Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia’s Truth’ e-book

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said launched the “Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's Truth” e-book on Sunday (Feb 11) to mark the progress that the Malaysian government has accomplished so far in combating the fraudulent “Sulu Claims”.

Azalina launches 'Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's truth' e-book

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said launched the “Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's Truth” e-book on Sunday to mark the progress that the Malaysian government has accomplished so far in combating the fraudulent Sulu claims.

Malaysia, EU recognise need to regulate third-party litigation funding, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Malaysia and the European Union (EU) recognise the need to regulate third-party litigation funding due to the lack of transparency of funding arrangements, potential conflicts of interest and the impact on the cost and duration of arbitral proceedings.

Azalina launches 'Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's Truth' ebook during working visit to Brussels

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said launched the Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's Truth ebook on Monday (Feb 12) to mark the progress that the Malaysian government has accomplished so far in combating the fraudulent Sulu Claims.

Stable govt important to protect country’s sovereignty, says Azalina

KOTA KINABALU: A stable government is needed to protect the sovereignty of a nation, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) said a stable government would hinder opportunists such as the Sulu claimants and party hoppers from making a move to disrupt the current governance.

M’sia urged to stay wary despite Spanish court ruling

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia should remain on guard against attempts to enforce the tainted US$14.9bil Paris Arbitration Court award despite a Spanish court decision to convict arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa earlier this week, says Sabah lawyer Datuk Roger Chin.

La condena al árbitro Stampa en el caso del sultán de Sulu pone en jaque a Therium, el fondo que financiaba la demanda

Azalina Othman Said, ministra de Reformas Legales e Institucionales del Gobierno de Malasia y una abogada bragada en las lides litigiosas, tiene enfilado al fondo de financiación de litigios británico Therium Capital Management, al que nombró de forma expresa poco después de conocer la sentencia que condenaba al árbitro español

Chronology of Sulu case, Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 10): The six-month imprisonment and a ban from practising as an arbitrator for a year imposed on the rogue Spanish arbitrator Dr Gonzalo Stampa by the Madrid Court earlier this week marked another milestone of Malaysia’s success in the case against the purported heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate.

Focus on setting aside Stampa's 'tainted award' to Sulu heirs, says senior lawyer

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia should stay vigilant against attempts to enforce the US$14.9bil (RM69.3bil at current rates) award to the self-styled Sulu heirs despite a Spanish court's decision to convict rogue arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, says a senior lawyer.

Hajiji hopes no more nonsense by 'Sulu heirs'

CM Datuk Seri Hajiji said the Spanish Court’s verdict on rogue arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa proved that the claims made by group claiming to be so-called heirs of the Sulu sultanate were baseless.

Hajiji: Stampa jailing the final proof of Sulu sultanate fraud

KOTA KINABALU: The jail sentence against Spanish rogue arbitrator Dr Gonzalo Stampa proves that the claims of the so-called Sulu sultanate on Sabah had no basis from the start, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Contempt of court lands arbitrator in jail

A Spanish arbitrator who ordered Malaysia to pay almost USD 15 billion to the heirs of a former sultan in a colonial-era land dispute has been sentenced to six months in prison and banned from practising for a year. Lawyer and arbitrator

Arbitrator in Malaysia Sulu Heirs Case Found Guilty of Contempt of Court

The dispute between the Malaysian government and the Sulu heirs has been one of the most high profile international arbitration cases in recent times, raising issues around state sovereignty and the role of third-party funders in international arbitration.

SPANISH COURTS SENTENCE GONZALO STAMPA TO SIX MONTHS IN PRISON AND TEMPORARY BAN FROM PRACTICE FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT DURING HEIRS OF SULU ARBITRATION

SPANISH COURTS SENTENCE GONZALO STAMPA TO SIX MONTHS IN PRISON AND TEMPORARY BAN FROM PRACTICE FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT DURING HEIRS OF SULU ARBITRATION

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan’s heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID — A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced on Monday, a significant victory in Malaysia’s efforts to annul the case.

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15B to sultan’s heirs in Malaysia dispute

The dispute stems from an 1878 deal between European colonists and the Sultan of Sulu for use of his territory, which spanned parts of the southern Philippines and present-day Malaysia on the island of Borneo

Arbitrator In $14.9B Malaysia Case Found Guilty Of Contempt

By Caroline Simson (January 8, 2024, 10:05 PM EST) -- Embattled arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa has been convicted in Spain for contempt of court of his role in ordering Malaysia to pay $14.9B

La justicia española condena al árbitro del caso del Sultán de Joló

El juzgado penal condena a Stampa a seis meses de prisión por un delito de desobediencia pero le absuelve del delito de intrusismo profesional

Arbitrator’s Guilty Verdict Puts UK Funder’s Investment at Risk

A criminal court ruling finding that a Spanish arbitrator was guilty of contempt of court in an international contract dispute could have repercussions for a litigation funder’s $20 million investment in a case.

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced on Monday, a significant victory in Malaysia's efforts to annul the case.

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced on Monday, a significant victory in Malaysia's efforts to annul the case.

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced on Monday, a significant victory in Malaysia's efforts to annul the case.

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced on Monday, a significant victory in Malaysia's efforts to annul the case. Gonzalo Stampa was accused by the Spanish state prosecutor and Malaysia of failing to comply with a Madrid court ruling to drop the case by instead moving it to a court in Paris.

El arbitraje como valioso medio de resolución de litigios

En los últimos años han cambiado las actitudes hacia el arbitraje internacional, que es un método de resolución de conflictos en el que las partes acuerdan resolver sus disputas ante árbitros privados en lugar de ante un tribunal nacional. Mientras que tradicionalmente eran sobre todo los activistas de izquierdas quienes lo veían con escepticismo, muchos gobiernos han adoptado ahora su punto de vista.

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced on Monday, a significant victory in Malaysia's efforts to annul the case.

Spain-Malaysia-Philippines-court

Spain convicts arbitrator in Malaysia $14.9 bn sultan case Madrid, Jan 8, 2024 (AFP) - A court in Spain has convicted an arbitrator who had ordered Malaysia to pay $14.9 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a dispute stemming from the 19th century. Spanish lawyer Gonzalo Stampa was found guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with an earlier court ruling ordering him to drop the complex legal battle being fought in European courts

Spain Convicts Arbitrator In Malaysia $14.9 Bn Sultan Case

A court in Spain has convicted an arbitrator who had ordered Malaysia to pay $14.9 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a dispute stemming from the 19th century.

Gonzalo Stampa recurrirá la condena a seis meses de cárcel por desobediencia

El ár­bitro es­pañol Gonzalo Stampa Casas ha de­ci­dido re­cu­rrir la con­dena a seis meses de pri­sión por un de­lito de desobe­diencia grave a la au­to­ridad al haber con­ti­nuado con el ar­bi­traje de la causa del Sultán de Sulu

La justicia condena al árbitro del pleito millonario entre Malasia y los herederos del sultán de Joló

El Juzgado de lo Penal número 31 de Madrid ha condenado a seis meses de prisión por desobediencia al árbitro que falló a favor de los herederos del sultán de Joló, a quienes reconoció el derecho de recibir una indemnización del Estado de Malasia de más de 13.000 millones de euros por el incumplimiento de un contrato del siglo XIX. Asimismo, el magistrado ha inhabilitado a este abogado para ejercer como árbitro durante un año, al mismo tiempo que le ha absuelto del delito de intrusismo profesional....

Condenado por desobediencia el árbitro español que ordenó a Malasia pagar 13.300 millones a herederos del sultán de Joló

El Juzgado de lo Penal número 31 de Madrid ha condenado tras el juicio celebrado el 11 de diciembre al abogado Gonzalo Stampa Casas a seis meses de cárcel por desobedecer la orden que le dio la Sala de lo Civil y Penal de Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Madrid (TSJM) de que abandonara el arbitraje de una disputa de 13.300 millones de euros entre varios ciudadanos de nacionalidad filipina, que aseguran ser los herederos del sultán de Joló, y el Gobierno de Malasia.

Spanish arbitrator convicted over Malaysia mega-award

A Madrid court has sentenced Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa to six months in prison after convicting him over his role in issuing a US$15 billion award against Malaysia.

"El arbitraje del Sultán de Joló podría quebrar Malasia"

Un juzgado penal de Madrid celebró ayer el juicio contra el árbitro español Gonzalo Stampa tras la denuncia del estado asiático.

Spain charges arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A Madrid court has started criminal proceedings against a Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendents of a former sultan in the latest escalation of a 19th Century dispute between the heirs and Malaysia over a land deal.

España imputa al árbitro que concedió 15.000 millones de dólares a los herederos del sultán en litigio con Malasia

MADRID, 12 dic (Reuters) - Un tribunal de Madrid ha iniciado un procedimiento penal contra un árbitro español que concedió 15.000 millones de dólares a los descendientes de un antiguo sultán en la última escalada de una disputa del siglo XIX entre los herederos y Malasia por un acuerdo de tierras.

Spain Charges Arbitrator Who Awarded $15 Billion to Sultan's Heirs in Malaysia Dispute

MADRID (Reuters) - A Madrid court has started criminal proceedings against a Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendents of a former sultan in the latest escalation of a 19th Century dispute between the heirs and Malaysia over a land deal.

Spain charges arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan’s heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID — A Madrid court has started criminal proceedings against a Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in the latest escalation of a 19th-century dispute between the heirs and Malaysia over a land deal

Spain charges arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

MADRID, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A Madrid court has started criminal proceedings against a Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendents of a former sultan in the latest escalation of a 19th Century dispute between the heirs and Malaysia over a land deal.

Spain charges arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to sultan’s heirs in Malaysia dispute

The dispute stems from an 1878 deal between European colonists and the late Sultan of Sulu for use of his territory, which spanned parts of the southern Philippines and present-day Malaysia on the island of Borneo

Spanish mediator who granted US$15 billion to Sulu heirs in Malaysia land dispute charged with contempt of court

A Madrid court has started criminal proceedings against a Spanish arbitrator who awarded US$15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in the latest escalation of a 19th-century dispute between the Filipino heirs and Malaysia over a land deal. The Spanish state prosecutor and Malaysia accused Gonzalo Stampa of contempt of court, saying he failed to comply with a ruling by a Madrid court to drop the case and instead moved it to a court in Paris, Malaysia’s Law Minister Azalina Othman Said said in a statement on Monday night.

Spain Charges Arbitrator Who Awarded $15 Billion to Sultan's Heirs in Malaysia Dispute

MADRID (Reuters) - A Madrid court has started criminal proceedings against a Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendents of a former sultan in the latest escalation of a 19th Century dispute between the heirs and Malaysia over a land deal.

Government of Malaysia Press Statement

Vagabond $15B Malaysia Arbitration Case Raises Eyebrows

By Caroline Simson (November 16, 2023, 10:21 PM EST) -- A massive $14. 9 billion arbitral award issued against Malaysia in a dispute

«Affaire Sulu» arbitrée en France: entretien avec la ministre de la Justice de Malaisie

La France est l’un des pays arbitrant une affaire rocambolesque entre la Malaisie et des héritiers autoproclamés du sultanat de Sulu. Le dossier, complexe, est suivi de près par les Malaisiens, et la ministre de la Justice du pays, Azalina Othman Said. Entretien.

My Say: Sovereign immunity in Malaysia — what it is and the way forward

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on November 13, 2023 - November 19, 2023 As the year comes to a close, many of us are tying up loose ends and seeing the fruition of many plans. However, the Malaysia-Sulu case, or what I call the Sulu Fraud, is still an ongoing battle. As we pursue this legal battle, there are glimpses of hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

Malaysia says sultan's heirs withdraw claim on Paris buildings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Malaysia said the heirs of a former sultan have withdrawn their claims over three Malaysian-owned diplomatic properties in Paris, as part of a $15 billion arbitration dispute between the two sides.

Malaysia says Philippine heirs of Sulu sultan withdraw claim on Paris buildings linked to arbitration dispute

Malaysia’s law ministry said descendants of former sultan have dropped their bid to seize three diplomatic properties in the French capital

Malaysia says Sultan's heirs pull out claim on Paris buildings

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia said the heirs of a former sultan have withdrawn their claims over three Malaysian-owned diplomatic properties in Paris, as part of a $15 billion arbitration dispute between the two sides.

Malaysia says sultan’s heirs withdraw claim on Paris buildings

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia said the heirs of a former sultan have withdrawn their claims over three Malaysian-owned diplomatic properties in Paris, as part of a $15 billion arbitration dispute between the two sides.

Malaysia says sultan’s heirs withdraw claim on Paris buildings

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia said the heirs of a former sultan have withdrawn their claims over three Malaysian-owned diplomatic properties in Paris, as part of a US$15 billion (S$20 billion) arbitration dispute between the two sides.

HISTORY VICTORY FOR MALAYSIA AS FRENCH COURT ENDS DEFUNCT SULU HEIRS CLAIMS OVER MALAYSIA'S DIPLOMATIC ASSETS - AZALINA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia created another piece of history after securing a decisive legal victory in the French Court that ends defunct Sulu heirs' claims over Malaysian Government's diplomatic assets.

SULU CASE: SPANISH ARBITRATOR STAMPA TO FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES IN MADRID ON DEC 11 - AZALINA

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Nov (Bernama) -- Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, who controversially ordered Malaysia to pay US$14.92 billion to self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate, will face charges in the Madrid Court on Dec 11.

Spanish arbitrator in Sulu case to face charges in December, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, who controversially ordered Malaysia to pay US$14.92 billion (RM69.88 billion) to the self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate, will face charges in the Madrid court on Dec 11.

Sulu case: Spanish arbitrator to face criminal charges, Azalina says

Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, who controversially ordered Malaysia to pay US$14.92 billion (approximately RM70 billion) to the self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate, will face charges in the Madrid Court on Dec 11.

Malaysia Says Sultan's Heirs Withdraw Claim on Paris Buildings

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia said the heirs of a former sultan have withdrawn their claims over three Malaysian-owned diplomatic properties in Paris, as part of a $15 billion arbitration dispute between the two sides.

‘Sulu heirs’ withdraw claim on Malaysian assets in France

MALAYSIA created another piece of history after securing a decisive legal victory in the French Court that ends defunct Sulu heirs’ claims over Malaysian government’s diplomatic assets.

Historic victory for Malaysia as French court ends defunct Sulu heirs' claims over Malaysia's diplomatic assets — Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): Malaysia created another piece of history after securing a decisive legal victory in the French Court that ends defunct Sulu heirs' claims over Malaysian government's diplomatic assets.

Sulu case: Spanish arbitrator Stampa to face criminal charges in Madrid on Dec 11, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, who controversially ordered Malaysia to pay US$14.92 billion (RM70.01 billion) to self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate, will face charges in the Madrid Court on Dec 11.

Arbitrator Who Issued $14.9B Award Against Malaysia Indicted

Embattled Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa will face criminal charges in Madrid

Azalina: After Putrajaya’s win, Sulu claimants drop bid to seize Malaysia’s diplomatic buildings in Paris

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Malaysia has succeeded in preventing its diplomatic buildings in Paris, France from seizure attempts by the long-defunct Sulu sultanate’s purported heirs, following Paris court victories by Malaysia, minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said today.

Asian International Arbitration Centre and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration

The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have yesterday (Thursday 21 September) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

LEGAL EXPERTS CONVENE IN LONDON FOR INAUGURAL LONDON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION COLLOQUIUM 2023

Leading arbitrators and legal experts convened in London on 25 September for the inaugural London International Arbitration Colloquium 2023, to discuss the role of international arbitration involving sovereign states.

Malaysia will not entertain frivolous claims on Sabah by any party

MALAYSIA does not recognise and will not entertain any frivolous claims made by any party including the purported heirs of Sulu sultan on Sabah, Foreign Minister Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said.

LONDON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION COLLOQUIUM GATHERS LEGAL EXPERTS TO DISCUSS SULU CASE

http://KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama)The London International Arbitration Colloquium organised by the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department and its collaborating partners today brought together legal and industry experts in discussing and probing the parameters of international arbitration, especially cases involving sovereignity of states like the recent Sulu case involving Malaysia.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Sulu case: Malaysia seeks to annul US$14.9bil award by Spanish arbitrator, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in the process of obtaining an annulment of the purported final award of US$14.9bil (RM62.59bil) issued by a Spanish arbitrator, Dr Gonzalo Stampa, in the case brought by the purported heirs of the Sulu sultanate, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Azalina: MoU to promote best practices in arbitration

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said on Thursday (Sept 21) witnessed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Kuala Lumpur and SOAS (School of African and Oriental Studies) University of London Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) in London.

Warrior’s Day 2023, Lahad Datu reflection

Sambutan Hari Pahlawan 2023 di Dataran Pahlawan Negara, Putrajaya

Politicians attacking international arbitration are undermining the rule of law

On both sides of the Atlantic, political leaders are attacking the integrity of international arbitration as a mechanism for resolving disputes, especially between private parties and States.

Sulu claimants exploited a loophole

FRAUD and issue of arbitrability have been an ongoing debate even before the New York Convention 1958 (NYC 1958) which deals with Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards.

Fresh from 'Sulu case' win, Malaysia's law minister turns to domestic reforms

Malaysian law minister Azalina Othman Said, who made history as the country’s first female deputy speaker, is at the forefront of several large and international headline-grabbing developments — including the scrapping of the country’s mandatory death penalty and a June victory in a protracted legal battle that has come to be known as the “Sulu case.”

La justicia de los Países Bajos tampoco reconoce el laudo arbitral favorable a los herederos del sultán de Joló

El Tribunal de Apelación de La Haya (Países Bajos) ha dado este martes una nueva victoria al Gobierno de Malasia, al negarse a reconocer el laudo arbitral favorable a los herederos del sultán de Joló.

Malaysia wins $14.9bn sultan case in Dutch courts

"The Hague Appeals Court today rejected the request of the Philippine nationals for the recognition and enforcement of the final arbitral award in the Netherlands," the court said

Dutch Court Rules in Malaysia’s Favor in Sulu Heirs Case

Malaysia has won another legal victory in its bid to overturn a multi-billion-dollar arbitration award handed down against it last year over an obscure, colonial-era land deal.