Peru natural gas lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele, founded in 1997. The firm advises US and international companies, investors, and project developers on the US legal dimensions of natural gas ventures that involve Peru. Whether you are structuring a cross-border joint venture, navigating US regulatory requirements for an energy investment, or addressing compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the firm’s US-admitted attorneys provide counsel grounded in US law. For Peruvian law matters, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Natural gas projects that span the United States and Peru present a distinct set of US legal issues. A US company acquiring an interest in a Peruvian gas concession, a Peruvian state-owned enterprise entering a liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake agreement with a US buyer, or a US investor financing a pipeline project in Peru each triggers US regulatory, contractual, and compliance obligations. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys focus on the US side of these transactions: structuring the deal under US commercial law, drafting and negotiating agreements governed by US law, advising on US export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and ensuring compliance with the FCPA’s anti-bribery and books-and-records provisions.
Because the firm does not practice Peruvian law, the Peruvian legal dimensions—concession rights, environmental permitting, tax treatment, and local corporate formalities—are handled by Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. This division of responsibility allows the firm to deliver integrated cross-border counsel while respecting the jurisdictional limits of each attorney’s license.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He leads the US-law workstream on natural gas matters involving Peru. That workstream typically includes: analyzing the US regulatory framework applicable to the transaction, drafting and negotiating the US-law-governed agreements, advising on FCPA compliance and US export-control classifications, and coordinating with the client’s US-based in-house counsel and other US advisors.
For the Peruvian law component, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. He advises on Peruvian concession law, regulatory approvals, and local corporate requirements. The two workstreams are kept jurisdictionally separate: Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys do not opine on Peruvian law, and Mr. Mayandía does not opine on US law. The firm’s role is to ensure that the US and Peruvian legal strategies are aligned and that the client receives coordinated advice from attorneys who understand both legal environments.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., has practiced law since 1997. He is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), the bill that became the 2019 revision to Va. Code § 20-107.3(g). His practice includes cross-border commercial transactions, energy-sector matters, and US regulatory compliance.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate with the US-admitted attorneys on matters involving foreign law. For Peru, the network includes Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel have documented experience across multiple cross-border practice areas since 1997. Results may vary; prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a US lawyer and a Peruvian lawyer for a natural gas deal?
Yes, a cross-border natural gas transaction typically requires separate US and Peruvian legal counsel because each country’s laws govern different aspects of the deal. A US-admitted attorney handles the US regulatory, contractual, and compliance elements, while a Peruvian-admitted attorney addresses Peruvian concession law, environmental permits, and local corporate requirements. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-law counsel and coordinates with its Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, for the Peruvian-law side.
What US regulations apply to a US company investing in Peru’s natural gas sector?
US companies investing in Peru’s natural gas sector must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), US export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and any applicable US securities laws if the investment involves publicly traded entities. The FCPA prohibits bribery of foreign officials and requires accurate books and records. The EAR may apply to the export of certain US-origin equipment or technology used in gas projects. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys advise on these US regulatory frameworks.
How does the firm handle the Peruvian law side of a natural gas matter?
The firm engages Martín Mayandía, its Peru Of Counsel, for all Peruvian law issues. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. He advises on Peruvian concession rights, regulatory approvals, and local corporate formalities. The US-admitted attorneys at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. do not practice Peruvian law, and Mr. Mayandía does not practice US law. The two workstreams are coordinated to provide integrated advice.
Can the firm help with a dispute arising from a natural gas contract governed by US law but performed partly in Peru?
Yes, the firm can represent a party in a dispute over a US-law-governed natural gas contract, even if performance occurs in Peru. The US-admitted attorneys handle the litigation or arbitration under US law, including contract interpretation, discovery, and motion practice. If Peruvian law issues arise—such as the validity of a Peruvian government approval—the firm consults with Martín Mayandía, its Peru Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, to provide the necessary Peruvian-law analysis.
What should I bring to an initial consultation about a Peru natural gas matter?
For an initial consultation, bring any existing contracts, term sheets, corporate documents, and a summary of the transaction structure and the parties involved. If the matter involves a Peruvian concession, also bring the concession agreement and any correspondence with Peruvian regulatory agencies. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys will review the US-law aspects, and if Peruvian law issues are present, the firm will coordinate with its Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar.