Jiménez Peña

Litigation

Partner

Marcos Peña is a founding partner of the firm, where he leads the Arbitration and Economic Regulation departments. In his professional practice, Mr. Peña specializes in alternative dispute and litigation resolution, international arbitration, as well as economic regulation, including telecommunications and energy.

Marcos is recognized locally and internationally for his participation in domestic and international arbitrations in matters such as concessions, construction, technology and distribution, and in investment disputes. In addition, his involvement in legislative and regulatory matters has made him part of the main processes related to the adoption of norms corresponding to regulated markets in the Dominican Republic. He has led or participated in complex financing and acquisitions particularly in the energy sector.

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Member of the board of directors of Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones, INDOTEL (2016-2020) Member of the board of directors of Instituto de Protección al Consumidor (ProConsumidor) Dominican Member of Corte Internacional de Arbitraje CCI (2012- 2015) Member of the board of directors of Asociación Nacional de Jóvenes Empresarios, Inc., ANJE (2002-2005) Member of the board of directors of Fundación Institucionalidad y Justicia, Inc. FINJUS (2002-2007) Member and vicepresident of the board of directors of Centro de Resolución Alternativa de Controversias de la Cámara de Comercio y Producción de Santo Domingo (2002-present) Vicepresident of Cámara Británica de Comercio BRITCHAM (2002-2006) vicepresidente (2006-2010) Presidente (2010-2012) Member of TRACE International para la República Dominicana Past President of Asociación de Abogados Empresariales, Inc. (ADAE) Independent director of Bolsa de Valores de la República Dominicana (BVRD), Independent director of Primera ARS de Humano

Marcos holds a law degree, cum laude, from Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University (UNPHU) and a Master of Laws (LLM) from King’s College (University of London) Chevening Scholar.