Mañón Quintana Abogados handles a variety of commercial disputes and administrative proceedings for international clients, particularly from the banking and automotive sectors. The group’s caseload spans civil liability claims, shareholder disputes, class actions and punitive damages. The practice is led by a dynamic trio of up-and-coming litigators: Antonio Mañón, who is particularly experienced in insolvency litigation; Gerardo Quintana Pineda, who is best known for representing financial institutions and insurance companies; and Ricardo García Cordero Sasía, who specialises in bankruptcy and fiduciary matters. Praised for his capabilities as an insurance litigator, Santiago Nuñez is also noted.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Mañon Quintana is a firm of young people that has grown exponentially in recent years. They have unparalleled attention to detail, and all partners are deeply involved in each of their cases. Unlike other boutique litigation firms, coordination among partners is very evident here.'

  • ‘Antonio Mañón is tireless. He's on hand and addresses every concern almost instantly. He's a great strategist and has also successfully combined his litigation and arbitration practices. Santiago Núñez is one of the best insurance litigation lawyers in the country. He provides in-depth analysis and always finds solutions in complicated cases. ’

  • ‘As a boutique firm, they offer tailored services and solutions. They are always available to resolve any issue.'

  • ‘They provide innovative solutions always adapted to the company's needs.'

  • ‘The firm stands out for its strategic approach to resolving issues, combining solid experience with a practical understanding of the business environment. Its main strength lies in its ability to adapt to the company's needs, offering agile advice and efficient solutions. What sets it apart is its proactivity and speed in responding to inquiries, which are also handled directly by the partners. They tackle complex matters without losing sight of commercial objectives.'

  • ‘The team is distinguished by its technical knowledge and focus on results, as well as its friendly approach and availability.'

  • 'The litigation team at Mañón Quintana Abogados is distinguished by its technical strength, strategic focus, and close client support. They have a profound understanding of the corporate environment, which allows them to design legal strategies that are aligned with business objectives.'

  • 'Their practice stands out for being structured, ethical, and highly reliable, with partners directly involved in significant matters. Compared to other firms, they offer a combination of legal rigour and a personalised service, which generates a great deal of client confidence.'

Key clients

  • Scotiabank
  • HSBC México
  • Seguros Argos
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Banco Santander
  • Axa Seguros
  • BPI France Assurance Export
  • Xerox Mexicana
  • Johnson Controls
  • Nissan Mexicana
  • Stellantis México
  • General Motors México
  • KIA México
  • Renault México
  • Clarios México
  • NR Finance México
  • Calizas Industriales del Carmen (Vulcan Materials)
  • CHG Meridian Mexico
  • Banco Covalto
  • Honeywell

Work highlights

Represented Calica in the defence of a class action claiming environmental damage on the Riviera Maya (valued at $3m).
Represented Financiamiento Progresemos in a claim for the delivery of MXN$12.5m, for payments made by borrowers.
Represented Impulsora Sahuayo in legal actions seeking the nullity of a $44.3m share subscription agreement.

Practice head

Antonio Mañón; Gerardo Quintana-Pineda; Ricardo García Cordero-Sasía

Other key lawyers

Santiago Núñez