PAW 2026. Ukraine in Focus: Investment in Post-War Recovery, Contracts, and Disputes
During Paris Arbitration Week (PAW), Ukrainian Arbitration Association together with K&L Gates France hosted a high-level panel discussion titled: "Ukraine in Focus: Investment in Post-War Recovery, Contracts, and Disputes."
The event brought together international arbitrators, legal practitioners, and representatives from state energy giants to explore the legal frameworks essential for securing investments in Ukraine’s reconstruction, as well as the evolution of Ukraine’s legal and arbitration environment amidst the ongoing war.
The distinguished lineup featured: Serhii Uvarov, President of the UAA and Partner at Impacta Law (Kyiv); Markian Malskyy, Board Member of the UAA and Managing Partner at Arzinger (Kyiv); Oleksandr Kushch, Head of International Dispute Resolution at NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine; Georgiy Grabchak, Senior Counsel for International Disputes at PJSC Ukrnafta.
The discussion was moderated by Maria Kostytska (K&L Gates Paris partner and UAA Board Member). Louis Degos (Bâtonnier du Barreau de Paris (Ordre des avocats de Paris) delivered closing remarks.
Serhii Uvarov, President of the UAA comments: “We are very glad that Ukrainian events continue to attract significant attention during the Paris Arbitration Week. It is of great importance to keep Ukraine in focus and to promote investments into Ukraine on international arena. The UAA is grateful to our co-host K&L Gates France, as well as to all participants who attended the event and participated in a lively discussion”.
The event was attended by over 125 professionals both in-person and virtually.