The energy sector has spent decades learning how to manage complex disputes that touch on sovereign power, geopolitics, regulation and private capital. Those same dynamics are at play in the rapidly expanding commercial space economy. Like energy investors, today’s private space financiers and operators are investing in complex, capital-intensive infrastructure that crosses national borders. It is prudent for these companies to consider how best to protect their costly investments in the event of a future dispute. There are five key lessons that the space industry can learn from international energy disputes over the years.

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Elizabeth Silbert is the co-head of King & Spalding's International Disputes Practice Group. With particular knowledge of the energy, tech and pharma industries, Elizabeth represents clients in high-profile disputes involving major projects and long-term...

Carson W. Bennett is a senior associate in King & Spalding's International Disputes practice. He represents clients in high-stakes international commercial disputes, investment treaty arbitrations and global award enforcement actions.

Viva Dadwal is a senior associate in King & Spalding’s New York office and a member of the International Arbitration practice. Her practice involves commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as enforcement proceedings before U.S. courts.