Peru telecom lawyer
Telecommunications law in Peru operates within a complex framework shaped by the Ley de Telecomunicaciones (Supreme Decree No. 013-93-TCC), the oversight of the Organismo Supervisor de Inversión Privada en Telecomunicaciones (OSIPTEL), and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC). For US companies and investors entering the Peruvian telecom market — or Peruvian operators seeking to engage with US-based infrastructure, spectrum, or technology partners — cross-border regulatory coordination is essential. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, provides US-side counsel on telecom transactions, FCC regulatory matters, and cross-border commercial agreements involving Peru. The firm collaborates with Peru-admitted Of Counsel on matters requiring Peruvian-law representation. For a consultation on US-Peru telecom matters, reach us at (888) 437-7747.
Understanding US-Peru Cross-Border Telecom Practice
Cross-border telecommunications practice between the United States and Peru spans regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and market entry strategy across two distinct legal systems. On the Peruvian side, the telecom sector is governed by the Ley de Telecomunicaciones and supplementary regulations issued by OSIPTEL, which oversees spectrum allocation, interconnection, tariff regulation, and consumer protection within Peru’s telecommunications market. On the US side, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international telecommunications under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, including Section 214 authorizations for international service and submarine cable landing licenses. A cross-border Peru telecom matter may involve Peruvian licensing requirements administered by the MTC, OSIPTEL compliance obligations, FCC international Section 214 certification, and the bilateral legal architecture governing US-Peru telecommunications under the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA), which includes commitments on telecommunications market access and regulatory transparency.
Parties entering this space frequently encounter overlapping regulatory demands: a Peruvian telecom operator seeking FCC authorization for US-Pe submarine cable landings must satisfy both Peruvian licensing requirements and FCC cable landing license procedures. Conversely, a US-based VoIP or satellite provider offering services to Peruvian consumers must assess OSIPTEL registration obligations alongside its existing FCC compliance posture. The legal work involves regulatory analysis on both sides, cross-border commercial agreements, and coordination between US-admitted counsel and Peru-admitted counsel to ensure each jurisdiction’s requirements are independently addressed. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Mr. Mayandía provides Peru-side regulatory guidance in collaboration with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle Peru Telecom Matters
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. approaches US-Peru telecom matters through a coordinated dual-jurisdiction model in which US-licensed attorneys handle the US-law components and Peru-admitted Of Counsel independently address Peruvian-law components. Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of the firm, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, directs the US-side legal work: FCC regulatory filings, international Section 214 applications, submarine cable landing license proceedings before the FCC and coordination with Team Telecom, cross-border service agreements governed by US law, and US trade-compliance analysis under OFAC sanctions programs as of 2026. On the Peruvian side, Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters, admitted to practice law in Peru since 2009, addresses OSIPTEL regulatory requirements, MTC licensing procedures, Peruvian telecom concession matters, and compliance with Peruvian telecommunications regulations. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States.
This division of responsibility reflects the jurisdictional boundaries that govern cross-border legal practice. The US-admitted attorneys at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. do not practice Peruvian law, and the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel does not practice US law. When a matter requires simultaneous analysis under both regimes — for example, structuring a US-Pe telecom joint venture that must satisfy FCC foreign-ownership disclosure rules and Peruvian foreign-investment restrictions in the telecom sector — the two sides collaborate while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys prepare FCC pleadings, negotiate US-governed commercial terms, and advise on US sanctions and export-control exposure, while Mr. Mayandía separately advises on OSIPTEL and MTC requirements under Peruvian law.
About Mr. Sris and the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., has practiced since 1997 and is admitted to the bar in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He brings extensive experience in cross-border regulatory matters and US federal administrative practice before agencies including the FCC. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova). His US-side practice encompasses international telecommunications regulation, cross-border commercial transactions, and federal agency representation for international clients with US legal needs.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate with US-admitted firm counsel on cross-border matters. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters, has been admitted to practice law in Peru since 2009. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Mayandía brings substantial experience in Peruvian telecommunications regulation, OSIPTEL proceedings, and MTC licensing matters, providing the Peru-side legal support that complements the firm’s US-side regulatory practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peru telecom lawyer handle in cross-border matters?
A Peru telecom lawyer handling cross-border matters addresses the intersection of Peruvian telecommunications regulation with US regulatory frameworks — including FCC licensing, OSIPTEL compliance, and bilateral trade-agreement obligations. The work may involve FCC international Section 214 certification for US-Peru service, submarine cable landing licenses, Peruvian telecom concession applications before the MTC, OSIPTEL interconnection and tariff proceedings, and cross-border commercial agreements structured under US or Peruvian governing law. Because no single attorney is licensed in both jurisdictions, matters are typically handled through collaboration between US-admitted counsel and Peru-admitted Of Counsel, each independently addressing their respective jurisdiction’s requirements. For guidance on your specific US-Peru telecom situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Do I need both a US-admitted lawyer and a Peru-admitted lawyer for a telecom matter involving both countries?
Yes — a cross-border telecom matter with both US and Peruvian legal dimensions generally requires separate counsel for each jurisdiction, because US bar admission does not authorize the practice of Peruvian law, and Peruvian bar admission does not authorize the practice of US law. A single law firm can coordinate both sides if it has US-admitted attorneys handling the US-law components and Peru-admitted Of Counsel independently handling the Peruvian-law components. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys address FCC matters, US-governed agreements, and US trade-compliance issues, while Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel admitted in Peru since 2009, separately addresses OSIPTEL, MTC, and Peruvian telecom regulatory matters. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States.
What FCC requirements apply to telecommunications services between the US and Peru?
Telecommunications services between the United States and Peru typically require FCC authorization under Section 214 of the Communications Act for international service, and submarine cable systems landing in the US require a separate FCC cable landing license. The FCC also applies foreign-ownership disclosure requirements that may be triggered when Peruvian investors hold interests in a US-licensed telecom entity. The United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) contains telecommunications commitments that influence the regulatory environment but do not substitute for the underlying FCC licensing requirements. US-admitted counsel prepares and files the requisite FCC applications, responds to FCC and Team Telecom inquiries, and advises on ongoing FCC compliance. For a consultation on FCC requirements in US-Peru telecom matters, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What Peruvian regulatory approvals are needed for a US telecom company to offer services in Peru?
A US telecom company seeking to offer services in Peru must typically obtain a telecommunications concession or registration from the MTC, comply with OSIPTEL regulations, and satisfy any sector-specific foreign-investment requirements under Peruvian law. The specific approvals depend on the type of service — fixed-line, mobile, satellite, or value-added — and the company’s operational structure in Peru. Peruvian telecom concessions are governed by the Ley de Telecomunicaciones and its implementing regulations. OSIPTEL oversees tariff regulation for dominant operators, interconnection terms, and consumer-protection compliance. These requirements are matters of Peruvian law and must be addressed by counsel admitted in Peru. Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Of Counsel for Peru, is admitted to practice law in Peru and advises on Peruvian telecom regulatory matters. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States.
How does the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement affect telecom market access?
The United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA), in effect since 2009, includes a telecommunications chapter that commits both countries to ensuring reasonable and non-discriminatory access to public telecommunications networks and services, regulatory transparency, and independent regulatory oversight. The PTPA’s telecommunications provisions establish disciplines on interconnection, number portability, and the conduct of major suppliers, and they require each country to maintain an independent telecommunications regulatory body — OSIPTEL in Peru and the FCC in the United States. While the PTPA provides a treaty-level framework supporting market access, it does not eliminate the need for entity-specific regulatory approvals in each jurisdiction. Companies must still obtain the requisite FCC authorizations for US-side operations and Peruvian concessions or registrations for Peru-side operations. For guidance on how the PTPA framework applies to your specific telecom initiative, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What should I bring to a consultation about a US-Peru telecom matter?
For an initial consultation on a US-Peru telecom matter, useful materials include a description of the proposed service or transaction, identification of the jurisdictions in which each party operates, any existing FCC or OSIPTEL authorizations, and relevant corporate structure information. If the matter involves an FCC filing, prior FCC correspondence, existing international Section 214 authorizations, and foreign-ownership information are helpful. If the matter involves Peruvian regulatory proceedings, relevant MTC or OSIPTEL correspondence and existing Peruvian telecom concessions assist the Peru-side analysis. Because the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law components and Peru-admitted Of Counsel separately handles Peruvian-law components, materials are reviewed by the appropriate counsel for each jurisdiction. To discuss the details of your cross-border telecom matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. attorneys are admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm collaborates with foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel attorneys on matters involving foreign law. No attorney in the firm or its Of Counsel network practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Martín Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm.
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