Marcos Soberón
Biography
Overview
Marcos is a Local Partner in the Firm's Global Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Practices based in Madrid.
Marcos's practice spans civil, commercial, and competition litigations, as well as national and international arbitrations, where he consistently delivers strategic solutions to clients. Additionally, his notable experience in investigation processes and witness preparations showcase his remarkable interpersonal abilities, which have been pivotal in resolving complex disputes.
Marcos possesses a nuanced understanding of various legal systems. His international legal background adds a distinctive perspective, shaped by three years of practice in London, including before English Tribunals, notably the High Court of Justice, in several high-stakes litigations.
His commitment to excellence extends beyond traditional legal approaches; fueled by a keen interest in the tech sector, Marcos explores cutting-edge technologies staying abreast of legal innovation. Additionally, Marcos frequently speaks at seminars and conferences on dispute resolution and arbitration matters, further enhancing his growing reputation in the field.
Harvard University
Experience
Recent significant experience* includes advising:
- Punto Fa, S.L., the company trading as Mango, in securing the dismissal of a lawsuit based on alleged breaches of intellectual property rights of pieces of art created by well-known Spanish artists.
- A tech multinational company in relation to an internal investigation regarding potential internal policy and antitrust law violations by its Spanish and Portuguese subsidiaries.
- Apple on a collective claim brought by a consumer association in Spain and against several collective actions in other countries*.
- Globalvia in various court proceedings for the control of Itínere Infraestructuras, including an extraordinary appeal filed before the Spanish Supreme Court*.
- One of the biggest mining companies in two litigations before the English High Court, one of which listed between the main twenty English disputes of the year*.
- Nestlé España on multiple antitrust damage claims filed by milk producers in the context of the CNMC's Industrias Lácteas 2 file*.
- An Ibex 35 corporate in the telecommunications sector in relation to a claim before the English High Court*.
- A real estate company in a commercial arbitration against various financial institutions for the alleged breach of certain duties under an SLA agreement*.
- A civil and engineering construction company in an ICC arbitration against a subcontractor for the breach of an agreement for the turnkey engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning in Guatemala*.
- A construction company in the pre-arbitration negotiations related to a contractual dispute with the plant owner for the breach of a New York-law governed agreement for the design, build and reparation for a headrace water tunnel in Panama*.
- A leading company in the Spanish electricity sector in a LCIA arbitration regarding the costs incurred in the shipping of liquefied natural in accordance with a New York-law governed long-term sale and purchase agreement*.
- An Australian company in a cross-border dispute involving both arbitral and judicial proceedings regarding a construction contract*.
- A multinational company in a significant claim for damages for unfair competition*.
- Various investment funds and other financial entities in Martinsa Fadesa, Reyal Urbis and Fagor insolvency proceedings*.
* Experience prior to joining White & Case
