Peru real estate lawyer
For cross-border real estate matters involving the United States and Peru, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. offers guidance from US-licensed attorneys. The firm assists clients with the US-law dimensions of property transactions, due diligence, financing, and estate planning, while coordinating with Peruvian legal professionals for the Peruvian-law side. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru, is admitted to practice law in Peru (not admitted in the United States) and serves as a liaison for cross-border matters. Because the firm’s Peru practice is expanding, this page is offered as general legal information from a US-admitted perspective — it is not legal representation under Peruvian law. For a consultation on your cross-border real estate goals, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What a cross-border real estate lawyer handles for Peru-connected matters
A US real estate lawyer can help when a real estate transaction touches both the United States and Peru. Common scenarios include a US citizen buying a vacation home in Peru, a Peruvian national investing in US commercial property, or a family inheriting real estate across borders. The US-licensed attorney’s role focuses on US law: title review in the relevant US jurisdiction, compliance with the federal Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), structuring the transaction to respect US partnership or corporate ownership rules, and drafting purchase agreements under applicable state law. Peruvian-law aspects — such as the validity of a purchase deed under the Código Civil peruano, registration with SUNARP, or local municipal requirements — require a lawyer admitted in Peru.
Because Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele, the firm is positioned to act as the central point of contact for the US-side of a Peru-connected deal. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys can prepare the US contracts, review US property records, and coordinate with a Peruvian attorney to ensure the Peruvian-law steps are properly completed. This dual-counsel model avoids the unauthorized practice of law: the firm handles what it is admitted to handle, and the Peruvian attorney handles what Peruvian law reserves to locally licensed practitioners.
How Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network handle Peru-connected real estate
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. On a Peru-involved matter, Mr. Sris provides the US-law strategy: drafting the US-side transaction documents, advising on the tax and title implications of a cross-border structure, and ensuring that the US-law deliverables are ready before any closing or filing. For the Peruvian-law side, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in the United States. He reviews Peruvian-law documents, advises on Peruvian notarial and registration requirements, and works as a liaison to Peruvian authorities — all within the scope of his Peruvian licensure.
Clients benefit from a coordinated team rather than trying to hire separate US and Peruvian lawyers on their own. The firm manages the workflow so that the US-law and Peruvian-law efforts move in parallel, with each attorney practicing only in the jurisdiction where they are admitted. This structure safeguards against the unauthorized practice of law while giving the client a single point of accountability. For matters that are purely US-law (e.g., a Peruvian national buying a US home where the Peruvian-law steps are handled separately), Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed Of Counsel can act alone. For matters that are purely Peruvian-law, the firm’s role is currently limited to providing general information and connecting the client with a Peruvian attorney.
About Mr. Sris and the sriscounsel Of Counsel network
Mr. Sris, former prosecutor, founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997. His five-state admission — Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York — allows the firm to serve clients across multiple US jurisdictions. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), which revised the Commonwealth’s equitable distribution statute. Through the sriscounsel Of Counsel network, the firm extends its reach to international matters without practicing in foreign jurisdictions. Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Lead, was admitted to the Peruvian bar in 2009. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in the United States. He collaborates with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys on Peruvian-law aspects of cross-border matters.
Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience to cross-border real estate work. The network is built on jurisdictional integrity: each attorney practices only where licensed, and the client receives coordinated advice that respects the legal boundaries of each country. As the firm’s Peru presence grows, additional resources will be available to support clients with real estate, business, and family matters that span the US and Peru.
Frequently asked questions — Peru real estate legal guidance
Do I need a Peruvian lawyer for a real estate transaction in Peru?
Yes — Peruvian law requires a Peruvian-licensed attorney for the conveyance and registration of real property in Peru. A US lawyer cannot perform the Peruvian-law steps, such as drafting the minuta, reviewing title with the Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble, or closing before a Peruvian notary. A US-licensed attorney can, however, advise on the US tax, financing, and structure of the deal, and can coordinate with your Peruvian lawyer to ensure the overall transaction is coherent. This division avoids the unauthorized practice of law in either country.
Can a US real estate lawyer help me buy a property in Peru?
A US real estate lawyer can assist with the US-side issues but cannot handle the Peruvian-law formalities. For a US citizen buying a vacation home in Peru, the US lawyer can review the impact on your US tax obligations, advise on how to hold title (personally or through an entity), and prepare any US financing documents. The Peruvian-law steps — deed execution before a Peruvian notary, payment of Impuesto de Alcabala, and registration with SUNARP — must be handled by a Peruvian lawyer. The firm can help you find a qualified Peruvian attorney or act as a liaison through its Of Counsel network.
What should a Peruvian national consider when investing in US real estate?
A Peruvian national buying US property needs to address US immigration and tax implications, in addition to real estate law. The US real estate lawyer can perform a title search under the applicable state’s recording system, negotiate the purchase and sale agreement, and advise on FIRPTA withholding. If the purchase involves a US business visa or an EB-5 investment green card, the US immigration lawyer must also be involved. Peruvian-side issues, such as how the Peruvian tax authorities treat foreign property ownership, should be discussed with a Peruvian accountant or attorney. The firm can help with the US side and connect you with the right Peruvian professionals.
How does the firm handle a real estate dispute involving property in both the US and Peru?
The firm’s US-licensed attorneys represent clients in US court or arbitration, while Peruvian counsel handles Peruvian proceedings. For example, a dispute over a jointly owned property with one owner in the US and the other in Peru might involve a US partition action. The firm can litigate the US case and work with a Peruvian lawyer to enforce any US judgment in Peru, or to resolve Peruvian-law claims that must be brought in a Peruvian court. The firm’s Of Counsel network facilitates communication so that both cases move forward consistently.
Can the firm provide legal advice on Peruvian real estate law?
The firm does not provide legal advice under Peruvian law. As a US law firm, its attorneys are not licensed to practice law in Peru. The firm can offer general information, coordinate with a Peruvian attorney, and manage the US-side of a cross-border transaction. For specific Peruvian-law questions — such as the validity of a Peruvian testament, the requirements for a Peruvian purchase agreement, or a Peruvian court’s jurisdiction — you must consult a lawyer admitted in Peru.
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Mr. Sris
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.
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