Canadian investor counsel for Peru
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that assists Canadian investors with the US legal dimensions of their Peru-based ventures. Whether you are structuring a cross-border acquisition, navigating US securities compliance for a Peruvian portfolio company, or addressing US immigration needs for executives moving between Canada, the United States, and Peru, our firm provides US-side counsel. For Peru-law matters, we collaborate with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in any US state bar.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Canadian investors active in Peru often encounter US legal requirements that are not obvious at the outset. A Canadian parent company that raises capital from US investors may trigger US securities registration or exemption analysis. A Canadian-controlled Peruvian subsidiary that does business in the United States may need to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) if it has a US nexus. Canadian executives who travel to the United States for business related to their Peru operations may require appropriate US visa classification. Our firm addresses these US-law issues while coordinating with Peru-admitted counsel for the Peruvian-law side.
We also advise on US tax reporting obligations that can arise from foreign investments, including the filing of IRS Forms 5471, 8865, and 8938 where applicable. The intersection of Canadian, US, and Peruvian legal systems demands careful planning, and our role is to ensure that the US-law component is handled by attorneys admitted in the relevant US jurisdictions.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He leads the US-law side of every engagement, working with the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel attorneys as needed. For the Peruvian-law dimension, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peru-law matters and to serving as a liaison for clients who need coordinated US-Peru counsel.
This division of responsibility is deliberate: US-licensed attorneys handle US law, and Peru-licensed counsel handle Peruvian law. The two sides collaborate on strategy and information sharing, but each attorney practices only in the jurisdiction where they are admitted. This structure protects clients from the risks of unauthorized practice of law and ensures that advice on each country’s law comes from a qualified professional.
About Mr. Sris and the firm Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor, founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997. He is admitted to practice 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 experience spans US immigration, cross-border business transactions, and complex litigation.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-related engagements, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s practice with the firm is limited to Peru-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What US legal issues do Canadian investors in Peru typically face?
Canadian investors in Peru often encounter US securities, tax, immigration, and anti-corruption compliance requirements when their investments touch the United States. For example, a Canadian fund that accepts US limited partners may need to comply with SEC regulations. A Peruvian subsidiary that sells goods into the US market may need to address FCPA compliance. US immigration law may require a work visa for a Canadian executive who will spend substantial time in the United States managing the Peru investment. Our firm identifies these US-law triggers and provides counsel from US-admitted attorneys.
Do I need both a US lawyer and a Peru lawyer for my cross-border investment?
Yes, a cross-border investment that involves both US and Peruvian legal issues typically requires counsel admitted in each jurisdiction. A US-licensed attorney handles US securities, tax, immigration, and regulatory matters. A Peru-licensed attorney handles Peruvian corporate, tax, and regulatory matters. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-side counsel and coordinates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, for the Peru-law side. This ensures that each aspect of the matter is handled by a lawyer qualified in the relevant jurisdiction.
How does the firm address US anti-corruption compliance for Peru investments?
We advise clients on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as it applies to US-connected activities. The FCPA prohibits bribery of foreign officials and requires accurate books and records for issuers. If a Canadian investor’s Peru venture has a US nexus—such as a US subsidiary, US investors, or US banking relationships—FCPA compliance may be required. Our US-admitted attorneys assess the US jurisdictional reach and help design compliance programs. For Peruvian anti-corruption law, we coordinate with Mr. Mayandía.
What should I bring to an initial consultation about a Canada-Peru-US matter?
Bring a summary of the business structure, the roles of any US entities or investors, and the specific US-law concerns you have identified. If you have existing corporate documents, shareholder agreements, or visa histories, those are helpful. The consultation will focus on identifying the US legal issues and determining whether the firm can assist. All consultations are by appointment; contact us at (888) 437-7747 to schedule.
How do I engage Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. for cross-border counsel on a Peru investment?
Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to request a consultation. During the initial discussion, we will identify the US-law dimensions of your matter and explain how the firm would work with Peru-admitted Of Counsel. If the firm can assist, we will provide an engagement letter outlining the scope of representation and the fee arrangement. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle all US-law aspects; Peru-law matters are handled by Mr. Mayandía under a separate engagement or coordinated arrangement.