Brian G. Ritz

Background

About Brian G. Ritz

20+ years of experience as in-house counsel and in premier law firms, offering: HIGH VALUE CONTRACTS & DEALS: Work across divisions to take deals and contracts through the entire lifecycle: negotiating terms; drafting contracts and supporting documents; and overseeing execution of M&A, financing, governance, operational, real estate, and other contracts related to complex transactions up to $2B. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS IN PLAIN ENGLISH: Partner with executives and on-the-ground management of publicly and privately held companies to analyze legal options and their consequences, to assess and manage risk, and to implement business decisions. PRAISE FROM EXECUTIVES & LAWYERS: Recognized for: thoughtful, detailed, and trustworthy advice across the business spectrum; grasp of complex concepts and leadership of complex transactions; coordination of dynamic pieces of a transaction; tireless commitment; and knowing “when to stop lawyering and just get the deal done.” Primary practice areas include: • CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS & DISPUTES: Negotiate, review, and advise on general and specialized contracts for a wide variety of global and local businesses. • BUSINESS AGREEMENTS: High value service, vendor, and consulting agreements of all types. • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, FINANCING & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: From due diligence through closing and integration. Draft supporting agreements, documents, and filings. • COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICES: Track and evaluate applicable laws, regulations, and rules. Assess risks to and impact on business. Design compliance policies. • CROSS-DIVISIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES & ADVICE: Provide operational, regulatory, and strategic growth advice to executives and managers. • LEGAL DEPARTMENT & LITIGATION MANAGEMENT: Lead dispute resolution strategies and negotiations. Select and oversee outside counsel, with eye on efficient performance and cost-effective billing.