Peru capital markets lawyer
For Peruvian companies, financial institutions, and investors seeking access to US capital markets — or for US entities structuring transactions with a Peruvian nexus — navigating two distinct regulatory systems requires coordinated counsel. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, advises clients on the US securities-law dimension of cross-border capital markets transactions involving Peru. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, leads the firm’s US-side capital markets practice. Where a matter requires analysis under Peruvian securities law — including SMV (Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores) regulations, Peruvian corporate governance requirements, or Lima Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Lima) listing rules — the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, Peru Lead. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. The US-law and Peruvian-law dimensions are handled separately, with each attorney operating strictly within their licensed jurisdiction. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your cross-border capital markets matter.
What a Peru Capital Markets Lawyer Handles
A cross-border capital markets practice involving Peru encompasses US securities-law compliance for Peruvian issuers, private placements under Regulation D or Rule 144A, SEC registration and reporting obligations, and the structuring of investment vehicles that touch both US and Peruvian regulatory frameworks. On the US side, matters are governed by the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC rules. Peruvian entities accessing US markets must address US disclosure requirements, ongoing reporting obligations under the Exchange Act, and the anti-fraud provisions that apply to cross-border offerings. The US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA), in force since 2009, provides a treaty framework for cross-border services and investment but does not displace either country’s securities-law requirements.
On the Peruvian side, capital markets activity is regulated by the SMV under the Ley del Mercado de Valores (Legislative Decree No. 861) and related regulations. A Peruvian issuer seeking US capital must comply with both Peruvian corporate law — including the Ley General de Sociedades — and US securities law. Cross-border offerings often involve dual compliance: Peruvian prospectus requirements alongside SEC registration or exemption analysis. Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Lead Of Counsel, provides guidance on the Peruvian-law framework. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. The firm does not hold itself out as practicing Peruvian law directly; Peruvian-law matters are handled through qualified Peru-admitted counsel.
How Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Network Handle Cross-Border Capital Markets Matters
When a Peruvian entity or investor engages the firm on a capital markets matter, the engagement is structured along jurisdictional lines. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US securities-law component: SEC registration statements (Forms S-1, F-1, or F-3 for foreign private issuers), Regulation D and Rule 144A private placement analysis, Exchange Act reporting (Forms 20-F, 6-K), and compliance with US anti-fraud and anti-manipulation rules. The firm also advises on the US-law aspects of cross-border investment structures, including the Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act implications where applicable.
Where Peruvian-law analysis is needed — for example, SMV registration requirements, Peruvian corporate authorization for securities issuance, or Bolsa de Valores de Lima listing compliance — Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel and Peru Lead, provides the Peruvian-law perspective. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. The two sides collaborate as the engagement requires, but each attorney operates exclusively within their licensed jurisdiction. The firm emphasizes that US capital markets representation does not extend to Peruvian-law advice, which must be provided by a Colegio de Abogados de Lima-admitted attorney.
About Mr. Sris and the Sriscounsel Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He leads the firm’s cross-border capital markets practice on the US-law side. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova). The firm, founded in 1997, serves an international clientele from its US locations and collaborates with foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel attorneys on matters involving non-US law.
Martín Mayandía serves as Of Counsel, Peru Lead for the firm. Admitted to the Peruvian bar in 2009, Mr. Mayandía advises on Peruvian securities law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance under the SMV framework. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His role on cross-border engagements is limited to Peruvian-law analysis and liaison support; he does not render US legal advice. Together, Mr. Sris and Mr. Mayandía bring coordinated cross-border capability to capital markets matters involving Peru, with each attorney operating strictly within the jurisdiction of their licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peru capital markets lawyer do for a Peruvian company seeking US investment?
A Peru capital markets lawyer advises on the US securities-law requirements that apply when a Peruvian company issues securities in the United States or to US investors. On the US side, this includes determining whether SEC registration is required or an exemption (such as Regulation D, Rule 144A, or Regulation S) is available; preparing or reviewing registration statements and offering documents for US-law compliance; and advising on ongoing Exchange Act reporting obligations. For the Peruvian-law dimension, a Peru-admitted attorney addresses SMV requirements, Bolsa de Valores de Lima rules, and Peruvian corporate approvals. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-side counsel; the firm’s Peru Of Counsel handles the Peruvian-law component. To discuss a specific cross-border capital markets matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
Do I need both a US-admitted attorney and a Peru-admitted attorney for a securities offering?
Yes — a cross-border securities offering involving Peru and the United States typically requires counsel admitted in each jurisdiction. A US-admitted attorney handles SEC registration or exemption analysis, prepares US-required disclosure documents, and advises on compliance with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A Peru-admitted attorney, licensed by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima, addresses Peruvian securities law under the SMV, the Ley del Mercado de Valores, and applicable Bolsa de Valores de Lima regulations. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-admitted counsel through Mr. Sris, and Peruvian-law counsel through Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, Peru Lead. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Each attorney’s role is jurisdictionally scoped.
How does the firm handle SEC registration for a Peruvian foreign private issuer?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys prepare and file SEC registration statements for Peruvian foreign private issuers, typically on Form F-1 or Form F-3. A Peruvian company qualifying as a foreign private issuer under SEC rules may register securities on specialized forms designed for non-US issuers. The firm handles the US-law aspects of the registration process: drafting the prospectus to meet SEC disclosure standards, coordinating with US auditors and underwriters on the US-law components, and advising on liability provisions under Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933. Peruvian-law aspects, including SMV registration or Bolsa de Valores de Lima filings that may run parallel to the US offering, are handled through Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel. For guidance on a specific SEC registration, reach the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What Peruvian regulatory approvals does a cross-border offering typically require?
Peruvian regulatory approvals for cross-border securities offerings are governed by the SMV under the Ley del Mercado de Valores and related regulations. The specific approvals depend on the structure of the transaction, the type of securities offered, and whether the offering targets Peruvian investors or is limited to non-Peruvian investors. Peruvian corporate law, including the Ley General de Sociedades, may also require board or shareholder authorization for the issuance. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel and Peru Lead for the firm, advises on Peruvian-law requirements. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. The firm does not practice Peruvian law directly; all Peruvian-law advice is provided through qualified Peru-admitted counsel.
How do I engage the firm for a cross-border capital markets matter involving Peru?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation on your cross-border capital markets matter. During the initial consultation, the firm assesses the US-law and Peruvian-law dimensions of the engagement. If the matter involves both US securities law and Peruvian securities law, the firm may structure a coordinated engagement: Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law component, and Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel, addresses the Peruvian-law component. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Each attorney operates within their licensed jurisdiction. The firm’s Virginia principal location is available for consultations by appointment only.
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. attorneys are admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm collaborates with foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel attorneys on matters involving foreign law. No attorney in the firm or its Of Counsel network practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Martín Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm.
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