Colombia renewables lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that assists clients with the US legal dimensions of renewable energy projects involving Colombia. Whether you are a US developer evaluating a Colombian solar or wind opportunity, a Colombian energy company seeking US investment, or an international investor navigating cross-border regulatory requirements, the firm provides US-law counsel coordinated with Colombia-licensed Of Counsel. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle US securities, tax, anti-corruption, and export-control matters, while its Colombia Of Counsel addresses Colombian regulatory, permitting, and corporate law. For a consultation on your cross-border renewable energy matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Renewable energy projects that span the United States and Colombia raise a distinct set of legal questions. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduced new tax credits and incentives for clean energy, many of which have cross-border implications for project finance structures and supply chains. US tax considerations—including the treatment of foreign tax credits, transfer pricing, and the qualification of Colombian entities for US incentives—require careful planning.
On the Colombian side, renewable energy projects are governed by Colombian law, including the regulatory framework administered by the Comisión de Regulación de Energía y Gas (CREG) and the Unidad de Planeación Minero Energética (UPME). Land use, environmental licensing, and community consultation requirements are matters of Colombian administrative law. The firm’s Colombia Of Counsel, Eric Duport Jaramillo, is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with the firm is limited to Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys. By combining US legal analysis with Colombian regulatory knowledge, the firm helps clients structure transactions that respect both legal systems.
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, advising on FCPA compliance, US securities offerings, tax structuring, and export controls. For the Colombian-law components—such as obtaining generation licenses, negotiating power purchase agreements with Colombian offtakers, or securing environmental permits—the firm engages Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Colombian law and to coordinating with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. The two sides collaborate closely, but each attorney works strictly within the jurisdiction where they are licensed.
This division of responsibility is designed to comply with the unauthorized-practice-of-law rules of both countries. The firm does not hold itself out as practicing Colombian law directly, and Mr. Duport Jaramillo does not provide US legal advice. Clients receive integrated guidance: Mr. Sris addresses US regulatory and transactional requirements, while the Colombia Of Counsel addresses Colombian requirements, and the two streams are reconciled through structured communication. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only) serves as a base for the Colombia practice, but all US legal work is performed by attorneys admitted in the relevant US jurisdictions.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997. He is a former prosecutor and is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Over more than two decades, he has built a cross-border practice that serves international clients with US legal needs. 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 includes complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and cross-border dispute resolution.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes Eric Duport Jaramillo, who leads the Colombia practice. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm. He brings a background in Colombian corporate and regulatory law, including experience with energy-sector permitting and foreign investment. Together, Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel provide coordinated US-Colombia counsel for renewable energy transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Colombia renewables lawyer do?
A Colombia renewables lawyer helps clients navigate the legal aspects of renewable energy projects that involve both US and Colombian law.
Do I need both a US lawyer and a Colombian lawyer for a renewable energy project?
Yes, a cross-border renewable energy project typically requires counsel licensed in each jurisdiction. US law governs matters such as securities offerings, FCPA compliance, and US tax treatment, while Colombian law governs generation licenses, land use, and environmental approvals. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US-law counsel through Mr. Sris and its US-admitted attorneys, and Colombian-law counsel through Eric Duport Jaramillo, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. The two sides work together to ensure the transaction is structured correctly under both legal systems.
How does the firm handle US-Colombia cross-border renewable energy matters?
The firm divides the work by jurisdiction: US-admitted attorneys handle all US legal issues, and the Colombia Of Counsel handles all Colombian legal issues. Mr. Sris leads the US side, advising on FCPA, securities, tax, and export controls. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia, addresses Colombian regulatory requirements, including CREG and UPME approvals, environmental licenses, and corporate formalities. The two sides communicate regularly to align the US and Colombian components, but each attorney practices only in the jurisdiction where they are licensed. This structure respects the unauthorized-practice-of-law rules of both countries.
What should I bring to a consultation about a renewable energy project?
Bring a summary of the project, the parties involved, the jurisdictions where assets or operations will be located, and any existing contracts or term sheets. For US-law analysis, information about the capital structure, investor base, and any prior US regulatory filings is helpful. For Colombian-law analysis, details about the project site, the type of renewable resource, and any prior interactions with Colombian agencies will allow the Colombia Of Counsel to assess permitting and regulatory requirements. The firm treats all information as confidential and does not form an attorney-client relationship until a written engagement agreement is signed.
How do I contact the firm about a Colombia renewables matter?
You can reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. The firm’s intake team can arrange a discussion with Mr. Sris for US-law questions and, where appropriate, coordinate with Eric Duport Jaramillo for Colombian-law questions. Consultations are by appointment only. The firm’s US principal location is in Virginia, and its Colombia practice operates from a location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only).
For guidance on related cross-border matters, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.