Winston Paris Sponsors, Partner Speaks at GAR Live: Women in Arbitration

Winston & Strawn Paris was proud to sponsor GAR Live: Women in Arbitration, where partner Maria Kostytska spoke on the panel “International Arbitration in Energy: Key Issues and Trends.”

The panel explored the latest developments in the rapidly evolving energy markets, shaped by energy transitions, global conflicts, and shifting environmental policies. These forces are transforming the industry and driving a surge in disputes between investors, states, and commercial entities—disputes that international arbitration is uniquely equipped to resolve.

Maria contributed valuable insights on energy disputes stemming from the war in Ukraine. She highlighted how Russia has implemented measures targeting the shares and assets of Russian subsidiaries of Western companies, particularly in the energy sector, as retaliation for sanctions imposed by Western countries in response to the invasion. This raised the question: What new types of disputes are emerging in this landscape?

Additional topics discussed included:

• Strategies to safeguard company interests amid resource nationalism, environmental regulations, and phase-out processes.
• Emerging disputes linked to the increasing use of technology in renewable energy projects.

The event also celebrated the remarkable contributions of women driving innovation and excellence in arbitration, featuring dedicated networking opportunities throughout the day.