Peru arbitration lawyer
International commercial arbitration involving Peruvian parties or Peru-seated proceedings calls for counsel who understand both the treaty framework governing cross-border arbitration and the practical realities of enforcement across jurisdictions. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, advises clients on international arbitration matters where Peruvian interests intersect with US law, including enforcement of arbitral awards, contract negotiation with arbitration clauses, and cross-border dispute resolution strategy. Mr. Sris, admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, serves as lead US counsel on these matters. For the Peruvian-law dimension of arbitration seated in Lima or governed by Peruvian substantive law, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How International Commercial Arbitration Works in Peru
Peru is a signatory to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards since 1988, and its domestic arbitration framework is governed by Legislative Decree No. 1071 (2008), which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. This means that an arbitral award rendered in a New York Convention contracting state is presumptively enforceable in Peru, subject to the limited grounds for refusal set out in the Convention. For US clients with commercial disputes involving Peruvian counterparties, this treaty architecture provides a more predictable enforcement pathway than cross-border litigation in national courts.
Peru’s arbitration statute, Legislative Decree No. 1071, applies to both domestic and international arbitrations seated in Peru. The law distinguishes between national and international arbitration based on the criteria in Article 1(3) of the UNCITRAL Model Law, and it permits parties to choose foreign law to govern the merits of their dispute even when the arbitration is seated in Lima. As of 2025, Peru remains an active arbitration jurisdiction in Latin America, with the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) Arbitration Center administering a substantial volume of international commercial cases. For parties drafting arbitration clauses in contracts with Peruvian entities, careful attention to the seat designation, language of the arbitration, and appointing authority can significantly affect the efficiency and cost of any future proceeding.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle Peru Arbitration Matters
When a client’s arbitration matter involves both US and Peruvian elements, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US-side representation while coordinating with Peru-admitted Of Counsel for Peruvian-law questions, enforcement proceedings, and Lima-seated arbitration appearances. Mr. Sris leads the US-law analysis: interpreting the arbitration clause under US contract principles, advising on the strategic implications of US discovery rules under 9 U.S.C. § 7 for arbitrations with a US nexus, and handling US-court proceedings to compel or stay arbitration. For the Peruvian-law side, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not in the United States, to advise on Legislative Decree No. 1071 compliance, Peruvian court intervention in arbitration, and enforcement or annulment proceedings before Peruvian courts.
This collaborative arrangement respects the jurisdictional boundaries that bar rules require. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, DC, New Jersey, and New York, does not practice Peruvian law. Martín Mayandía does not practice US law. The two attorneys collaborate as needed on matters that span both jurisdictions. For example, when a US company seeks to enforce a New York Convention award against assets located in Peru, Mr. Sris advises on the US-side confirmation or vacatur posture while Mr. Mayandía handles the Peruvian enforcement proceeding, known as exequatur, before the Peruvian Superior Court with jurisdiction over the location of the assets.
About Mr. Sris and the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., has practiced law since the firm was founded in 1997. He is a former prosecutor 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). His experience includes representing clients in cross-border commercial disputes and advising on the US-law aspects of international arbitration and enforcement proceedings.
Martín Mayandía serves as Of Counsel for Peru matters at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Peruvian law, including arbitration seated in Lima, enforcement proceedings before Peruvian courts, and Peruvian regulatory compliance. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and foreign jurisdictions. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all substantive US-law work, while Of Counsel attorneys handle the foreign-law dimensions of matters within their respective jurisdictions of licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peru a signatory to the New York Convention on arbitration?
Yes, Peru ratified the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards on July 7, 1988, and it is also a signatory to the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration (the Panama Convention). This dual treaty framework means that arbitral awards rendered in other contracting states are presumptively enforceable in Peru. A party seeking enforcement files an exequatur petition with the Peruvian Superior Court. The grounds for refusing enforcement are limited to those set out in the Convention, and Peruvian courts have generally taken a pro-enforcement approach under Legislative Decree No. 1071.
Do I need a Peruvian-licensed lawyer for an arbitration seated in Lima?
For the arbitration hearing itself, parties may generally be represented by counsel of their choice, including foreign attorneys, under the UNCITRAL Model Law framework adopted by Peru through Legislative Decree No. 1071. However, for any court proceedings in Peru related to the arbitration — such as annulment actions, interim measures, or enforcement — a Peruvian-admitted attorney is required. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. collaborates with Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not in the United States, for these Peruvian-court proceedings. This allows clients to have coordinated representation across both the US and Peruvian dimensions of their arbitration matter.
How does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle a Peru-related arbitration matter?
The firm takes a structured collaborative approach: Mr. Sris, a US-admitted attorney, handles all US-law elements while coordinating with Peru-admitted Of Counsel for Peruvian-law matters. For a typical international arbitration involving a US company and a Peruvian counterparty, Mr. Sris advises on the US-law aspects of the arbitration clause, discovery strategy under US law, and any parallel US-court proceedings. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru, advises on Legislative Decree No. 1071 compliance, Peruvian procedural requirements for the exequatur enforcement mechanism, and any annulment proceedings. The two attorneys maintain strict jurisdictional separation while collaborating on the overall case strategy.
Can a US court judgment be enforced in Peru through arbitration?
Generally no — a US court judgment is not an arbitral award and does not benefit from the New York Convention’s enforcement framework. Enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Peru proceeds through the exequatur procedure under Peruvian law, which requires a showing of reciprocity and compliance with Peruvian public policy. However, if the underlying dispute is governed by an arbitration agreement, the parties may be required to arbitrate rather than litigate in court. For clients considering dispute resolution options involving Peruvian parties, the choice between arbitration and litigation carries significant enforcement implications that should be evaluated at the contract-drafting stage.
What should I bring to a consultation about a Peru arbitration matter?
You should bring the contract containing the arbitration clause, any correspondence between the parties about the dispute, and any arbitration notices or court filings already received. The arbitration clause itself is the most critical document because it determines the seat, rules, appointing authority, and language of the arbitration. If a dispute has already arisen, any communications about the dispute help counsel assess the procedural posture and identify which treaty mechanisms apply. For guidance on your specific Peru-related arbitration matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747. Consultations are by appointment only.
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