Considered by some as ‘an expert firm with the appropriate knowledge to handle litigation’, Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa continues to grow its dispute resolution practice in the wake of its May 2024 demerger from the DLA Piper network. It notably added 13 new clients during 2024/25, while its sector coverage continues to diversify; recent mandates include cases involving the construction, energy, financial services, retail and transport sectors, among others. Managing partner Camilo Martínez fronts the overarching dispute resolution practice and ’anticipates risks and opportunities’; he paired up with up-and-coming litigator Julián Solorza to represent Prosegur in proceedings against Banco Agrario de Colombia requesting the nullity of a public procurement award. José Miguel Mendoza heads the corporate disputes practice and handled a string of shareholder and corporate litigation cases during 2024/25. Other key contacts include next-generation partner Sergio Rojas, who specialises in contract disputes and torts; and Juan Pablo Amaya and Sergio Londoño, both of whom sit in the corporate disputes practice. A deep bench of senior associates includes Cristhian Salcedo, who joined in August 2024 from Pérez-Llorca, as well as Andrés Sarmiento and David Felipe Benítez. Insolvency specialist Nicolás Polanía left to establish his own firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The team’s strengths are knowledge and experience. It has an advantage over other teams because it possesses robust knowledge and experience. Lawyers are highly effective and efficient, extremely careful and attentive to detail. Timeliness of service is also a differentiating factor.’
‘Camilo Martinez stands out for his knowledge, strategic approach, and ability to work as part of a team to offer effective solutions. He is attentive to detail and anticipates risks and opportunities. His approach is personal, generating trust. He is undoubtedly a benchmark in Colombia.’
‘Sergio Londoño stands out for his ability to analyse complex situations and transform that analysis into practical and effective solutions. His commitment to excellence is undeniable. His professional ethics and ability to anticipate legal challenges make him an advisor who inspires support and peace of mind.’
‘It is an expert firm with the appropriate knowledge to handle litigation.’
‘Lawyers are excellent, ethical professionals with extensive legal and sector-specific knowledge. They support their clients and provide all the necessary support to achieve their goals.’
Key clients
- <p>Jaime Gilinski</p>
- <p>Ventura Group</p>
- <p>Zarzur Family</p>
- <p>Novus Civitas (Serena del Mar)</p>
- <p>Summit Bogotá</p>
- <p>Skandia Pensiones y Cesantías</p>
- <p>G4S Technology</p>
- <p>Carvajal Educación</p>
- <p>Prosegur</p>
- <p>Promigas</p>
- <p>Harinera del Valle</p>
Work highlights
Represented Jaime Gilinski in the settlement agreement that granted majority control of Grupo Nutresa to International Holding Company, while the Gilinski family retained a minority stake.
Represented Carvajal Educación in two class actions filed by a group of citizens against the companies Carvajal Educación, Kimberly, and Scribe.
Represented Grupo Novus Civitas, developers of the Serena del Mar project, in a lawsuit before the SIC pursuing the lifting of the corporate veil of Novaterra Cartagena de Indias and its shareholders.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Camilo Martínez; Julián Solorza; Sergio Rojas; José Miguel Mendoza; Juan Pablo Amaya; Sergio Londoño