Peru M&A counsel for foreign buyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves international clients with cross-border legal needs. For a foreign buyer acquiring a Peruvian company—or a Peruvian entity acquiring a US business—the transaction requires coordinated counsel on both sides of the border. Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder, is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York and leads the US-law side of the engagement. For Peruvian-law matters, the firm works 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. To discuss a Peru-related M&A matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Cross-border M&A involving Peru requires navigating US federal and state laws alongside Peruvian legal requirements. When a foreign buyer acquires a Peruvian target, the US-law dimension often includes securities regulation, antitrust review, and foreign-investment screening. The Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 may apply if the transaction involves US investors or a US-listed entity. The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act can trigger pre-merger notification, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews certain acquisitions that could affect US national security. On the Peruvian side, the buyer must address corporate governance, labor, tax, and sector-specific regulatory approvals under Peruvian law—matters handled by the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel.
For a Peruvian entity acquiring a US business, the US-law focus shifts to entity formation, purchase-agreement negotiation, employment law, and compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 if the target is publicly held. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys structure the transaction to meet US legal requirements while the Peru-admitted Of Counsel advises on Peruvian corporate and tax implications. This dual-jurisdiction approach ensures that the buyer’s interests are protected under both legal systems.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys manage all US-law aspects of a Peru-related M&A transaction, while Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, handles Peruvian-law matters. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is 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. The engagement begins with a joint scoping call to identify the US-law and Peruvian-law components. Mr. Sris then leads the US-side work—drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement under US law, conducting US-style due diligence, and managing any CFIUS or antitrust filings. Mr. Mayandía concurrently advises on Peruvian corporate approvals, labor-law compliance, and tax structuring under Peruvian law.
The firm maintains its principal location in Virginia, by appointment only, and coordinates with Mr. Mayandía from his practice in Peru. All client communications are routed through the firm’s US-based intake, and the US-admitted attorneys remain responsible for the overall engagement under applicable US bar rules. This structure preserves the jurisdictional separation required by professional conduct rules while giving the client a single point of contact for the entire cross-border deal.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He 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). Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and foreign jurisdictions. The firm’s Of Counsel network includes independent attorneys admitted in their home countries who collaborate with the firm on matters involving foreign law.
For Peru-related M&A, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s practice is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. This collaboration allows the firm to serve foreign buyers who need both US and Peruvian legal guidance without implying that any attorney practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peru M&A counsel do for a foreign buyer?
A Peru M&A counsel coordinates the US-law and Peruvian-law aspects of a cross-border acquisition so the buyer can close the transaction with confidence. On the US side, the attorney drafts and negotiates the purchase agreement, conducts due diligence, and handles any required regulatory filings such as CFIUS or Hart-Scott-Rodino notifications. On the Peruvian side, the Of Counsel advises on corporate approvals, labor law, tax structuring, and any sector-specific permits. The two sides work together to ensure the deal complies with both legal systems. For a consultation on your specific transaction, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Do I need both a US attorney and a Peruvian attorney for a cross-border acquisition?
Yes—a cross-border acquisition typically requires separate counsel for each jurisdiction because US and Peruvian law are distinct and no single attorney is licensed in both. The US-admitted attorney handles the US-law components, and the Peru-admitted attorney handles the Peruvian-law components. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides both through its US-admitted attorneys and its Peru-admitted Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is 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. This structure ensures that each side of the deal receives advice from an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
How does the firm handle the US-law side of a Peru-related M&A transaction?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, manage all US-law aspects of the transaction. This includes drafting the purchase agreement under US law, conducting US-style due diligence, advising on securities law compliance if the target is a US public company, and preparing any required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, or CFIUS. The firm also addresses US employment law, intellectual property, and tax considerations. Throughout the process, the US-admitted attorneys coordinate with the Peru-admitted Of Counsel to ensure the Peruvian-law components are aligned. To discuss the US-law side of your deal, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What should I bring to a consultation about a Peru M&A deal?
Bring a summary of the proposed transaction, the identities of the parties, and any existing term sheets or letters of intent. If the target is a Peruvian entity, also bring its corporate documents (in Spanish or translated) and any regulatory approvals already obtained. For a US target, bring its organizational documents and recent financial statements. The consultation will focus on identifying the US-law and Peruvian-law issues that will need to be addressed, and the firm will outline a timeline and fee structure. Because every transaction is different, the initial consultation is tailored to your specific facts. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How do I engage cross-border counsel for a Peru acquisition?
You can engage the firm by calling (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation with Mr. Sris. During the consultation, the firm will assess the US-law and Peruvian-law components of your transaction and explain how the engagement would be structured. If the matter proceeds, the firm will enter into an engagement letter that defines the scope of the US-law representation and confirms that Peruvian-law matters will be handled by the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, under a separate arrangement. All client communications are managed through the firm’s US-based intake, and the US-admitted attorneys remain responsible for the overall engagement under applicable US bar rules.
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.