Abogado Luis Quintero Competes in Madrid for Major Ibero-American Legal Award
By Michael Stevens | Originally reported by loultimocol.com | November 5, 2026
Luis Alejandro Quintero Sáenz, a prominent attorney from Bogotá, legal representative, and founding partner of Q&Q Legal, has been named one of four finalists for Practice Leader of the Year – Latin America at the prestigious Legal Leadership Awards 2026. The finalist shortlist was published by Gericó Associates, the organizing firm behind the Gala Nacional del Derecho in Madrid, Spain.
While the nomination itself marks a significant career milestone, the final winners will be announced tonight, November 5, at the InterContinental Hotel in Madrid. The awards ceremony begins at 7:30 PM local time in Spain (1:30 PM Colombian time).
Who is Abogado Luis Quintero?
Known professionally in Colombia’s legal sector, Abogado Luis Quintero specializes in fiscal responsibility, disciplinary law, state contracting, and administrative litigation.
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Academic & Professional Background: Quintero is an alumnus of Universidad del Externado, a university professor, and the author of the book Control y responsabilidad fiscal (Editorial Temis).
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Firm Leadership: As founding partner of Q&Q Legal, Quintero leads high-stakes legal strategies in Colombia. A corporate press release from Q&Q Legal highlights his role as one of the country’s prominent attorneys in labor, contractual, and state law, describing this nomination as a historic first for the firm.
Competitors in the «Practice Leader of the Year» Category
Abogado Luis Quintero faces tough competition from top legal professionals across Latin America:
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Mauricio Olaya – Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera (Peru)
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Mauricio París – ECIJA (Costa Rica)
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Wuandy Vargas Guevara – CARD Amazonas (Peru)
About the Legal Leadership Awards
Originally established in 2016 as the Legal Marcom Awards, the 2026 edition features 26 award categories honoring standout law firms and corporate legal departments across Spain and Latin America.
According to event organizers, the judging panel consists of 60 esteemed members, including 50 corporate legal directors and 10 specialized legal journalists.
Sources: Gericó Associates, legalmarcom.com, and Q&Q Legal official statements.