Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

Competition and Antitrust and Mergers and Acquisitions

Counsel

James E. Ritch joined the firm in 1992 and was named 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.

Spanish, English

Member of the International Bar Association

Diploma in Economic Competition - Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Mexico City, 2017.

Systemic Design and Thinking - Capra Institute, Berkeley, 2016. 

Center for Documentary ArtsStudies in Documentary Arts - Duke University ,Durham, 2013.

Visiting scholar - Duke University School of Law, Durham, 2012.

Studies of Philosophy - Universidad Autónoma de México, Mexico City, 1996.

Master of Laws (LL.M) - Duke University, Durham, 1990.

Orientation in the US Legal System - Georgetown Law Center, Washington D.C., 1990.

Lawyer - Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico City, 1988.