James E Ritch Jr

Competition and Antitrust, Mergers and Acquisitions

James E. Ritch joined the firm in 1992 and has been counsel since 2016.

He advises Mexican and international clients on their operations in Mexico. His practice has evolved with the sophistication of the market, covering the financial sector, mergers and acquisitions, including the energy sector, and private equity. He has extensive experience in antitrust, with a focus on merger control and regulatory investigations. James has also actively advised investment funds and contributed to the development of the private equity industry in Mexico.

James gained international experience as a foreign associate at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York. He is a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and actively participates in social responsibility initiatives, working with civil society and promoting the solidarity economy.

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México

Diploma in Economic Competition

2017

Capra Institute

Systemic Design and Thinking

2016

Center for Documentary Arts, Duke University

Studies in Documentary Arts

2013

Duke University School of Law, Durham

Visiting scholar

2012

Universidad Autónoma de México

Studies of Philosophy

1996

Duke University

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

1990

Georgetown Law Center

Orientation in the US Legal System

1990

Escuela Libre de Derecho

Lawyer

1988