Peru client counsel for Peru deals
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves international clients with US legal needs. For businesses and individuals pursuing opportunities in Peru, the firm provides US-side counsel on cross-border outbound matters—structuring transactions, managing regulatory compliance, and coordinating with Peru-admitted legal professionals. Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and a former prosecutor, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He leads the US-law dimension of each engagement. The firm’s Peru-focused work is supported by Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who 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. To discuss how the firm can assist with the US-law aspects of a Peru deal, call (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Cross-border outbound practice involves US legal issues that arise when a US person or entity does business in Peru. The firm advises on the US regulatory framework that governs international transactions, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), US export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and US anti-money laundering requirements. The firm also handles the US-side structuring of joint ventures, distribution agreements, and direct investment vehicles, ensuring that the US entity’s interests are protected under applicable US law.
Because Peru operates under a civil-law system, the US-law analysis must be coordinated with Peru-law advice. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys focus on the US legal dimension—drafting US-governed contracts, advising on FCPA compliance programs, and navigating US regulatory filings—while the Peru-law side is handled by the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel. This division of responsibility respects the limits of each attorney’s licensure and ensures that the client receives competent counsel on both sides of the transaction.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, as the responsible US attorney, oversees the US-law component of every Peru-related engagement. He works with the client to identify the US regulatory triggers—whether an export license is needed, whether the FCPA’s accounting provisions apply, or whether a US-governed agreement requires specific choice-of-law clauses. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys then prepare the necessary documentation and filings.
For the Peru-law dimension, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía advises on Peruvian corporate, tax, and regulatory requirements, and his work is limited to matters of Peru law. The two sides coordinate as needed, but each attorney remains within the jurisdiction of their licensure. This structure allows the firm to offer integrated cross-border counsel without any attorney practicing law where they are not admitted.
About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, the founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and foreign jurisdictions.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in key foreign jurisdictions. For Peru matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. 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 both a US-admitted attorney and a Peru-admitted attorney for a Peru deal?
Yes, a cross-border transaction typically requires counsel on both sides of the border. The US-law aspects—such as FCPA compliance, export controls, and US contract drafting—must be handled by a US-admitted attorney. The Peru-law aspects—corporate formation, tax registration, and local regulatory approvals—require a Peru-admitted attorney. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-side counsel through Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys, and coordinates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, for the Peru-law side. This division ensures that each attorney practices only within the jurisdiction of their licensure.
What US regulations apply when a US company does business in Peru?
Several US regulatory regimes may apply, depending on the nature of the transaction. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits bribery of foreign officials and imposes accounting and internal-controls requirements on US issuers and domestic concerns. US export controls under the EAR and ITAR may restrict the transfer of certain goods, technology, or services. Additionally, US anti-money laundering rules and tax reporting obligations may be triggered. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys analyze the specific deal structure to identify which US laws apply and develop a compliance plan.
How does the firm handle the division of work between US and Peru counsel?
The firm maintains a strict jurisdictional separation. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law matters—drafting US-governed agreements, advising on FCPA and export-control compliance, and making any required US regulatory filings. For Peru-law matters, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s work is limited to Peru law. The two sides communicate to ensure a coordinated approach, but no attorney practices law outside the jurisdiction of their licensure. This structure protects the client and respects each country’s professional-conduct rules.
Can the firm help with FCPA due diligence for a Peru acquisition?
Yes, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys can design and oversee an FCPA due-diligence process for a Peru-target acquisition. The FCPA’s anti-bribery and accounting provisions apply to US persons and entities, and a thorough pre-acquisition review is essential to identify potential successor liability. The firm works with the client to scope the review, engage local investigators where needed, and evaluate any red flags under US law. The Peru-law aspects of the due diligence—such as local corporate records and regulatory compliance—are handled by the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel. This integrated approach helps the client assess risk from both the US and Peru perspectives.
What should I bring to an initial consultation about a Peru deal?
Bring a summary of the proposed transaction, the parties involved, and any existing agreements or term sheets. It is also helpful to have information about the US entity’s structure, the nature of the goods or services involved, and whether any government officials or state-owned entities are part of the deal. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys will use this information to identify the US legal issues that need attention. The consultation is an opportunity to discuss the US-law framework and to determine whether Peru-law counsel will be needed. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.