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US companies expanding into Peru need legal counsel who can address the US-side framework of the venture while coordinating with Peru-admitted counsel for matters governed by Peruvian law. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, provides US-side business counsel for companies entering the Peru market. The firm’s founder, Mr. Sris, is a former prosecutor admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. For the Peru-law dimension of a business matter, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. This dual-jurisdiction structure helps ensure that US-law questions — entity formation, cross-border contracts, tax structuring, and regulatory compliance under US law — are handled by US-admitted counsel, while Peru-law matters receive attention from counsel admitted in Peru. To discuss your Peru business matter, call Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Understanding Cross-Border Business Counsel for the Peru Market
Cross-border business counsel for Peru involves two distinct legal workstreams: the US-side legal architecture of the venture and the Peru-side compliance and operational framework. On the US side, a company entering Peru typically needs counsel for choosing and forming the appropriate US entity, drafting cross-border operating agreements, addressing US tax implications of foreign operations, and ensuring compliance with US laws that apply to overseas business activity. These include the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which governs anti-bribery and books-and-records requirements for US companies operating abroad, and US export-control regulations administered by the Department of Commerce. Each of these areas requires counsel admitted in the United States who understands how US law applies to cross-border business ventures.
On the Peru side, the venture must comply with Peruvian corporate law, tax law, labor law, and any sector-specific regulatory requirements. Those matters are governed by Peruvian law and require counsel admitted in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not practice Peru law directly; instead, the firm collaborates with its Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía handles the Peru-law dimension of the matter, while Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side. This jurisdictional separation is maintained throughout the engagement to ensure each aspect of the matter is addressed by counsel with the appropriate licensure.
How US and Peru Counsel Collaborate on Cross-Border Business Matters
When a client engages Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. for a Peru-related business matter, the US-admitted attorneys at the firm serve as lead counsel on all US-law questions, and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel serves as lead on Peru-law questions. The two sides coordinate as needed — for example, when a cross-border contract must satisfy both US and Peruvian legal requirements — but each attorney works within the scope of their respective licensure. Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder, is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He oversees the US-side work, which may include drafting the US entity’s operating agreement, advising on FCPA compliance obligations, structuring the US tax treatment of the Peru venture, and negotiating the US-law provisions of cross-border agreements.
Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to Peru-law matters, including Peruvian entity formation, Peruvian regulatory approvals, Peruvian labor and employment compliance, and the Peru-law provisions of cross-border contracts. Mr. Mayandía has been admitted to the Peruvian bar since 2009 and brings substantial experience in Peruvian business law to the collaboration. Clients benefit from having both US and Peru counsel working in coordination, with each attorney responsible for the legal framework they are licensed to handle. All US-law aspects remain under the direction of Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and 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. He founded the firm in 1997 and has built a practice that serves both domestic and international clients. 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 cross-border business matters where US companies engage with markets in Latin America, including Peru. 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 jurisdictions outside the United States who collaborate with the firm on matters involving foreign law. For Peru matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s practice with the firm is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. No attorney in the firm or its Of Counsel network practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. All consultations are by appointment only at the firm’s Virginia principal location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a US business need to consider when entering the Peru market?
A US business entering Peru should address US-side entity structure, cross-border tax planning, FCPA compliance, and contract governance before focusing on Peru-side regulatory requirements. The US entity that will own or operate the Peru venture must be selected with attention to liability protection, tax treatment of foreign-source income, and the operational needs of the business. Cross-border contracts between the US entity and Peru-based partners, suppliers, or customers should specify governing law, dispute resolution mechanisms, and currency provisions. US businesses must also ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which applies to US companies operating abroad. On the Peru side, the venture will need to address Peruvian corporate registration, tax registration, labor law compliance, and any sector-specific licensing. Engaging both US-admitted and Peru-admitted counsel early in the planning process helps identify issues before they become obstacles. For guidance on your specific Peru business matter, call Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Do I need both a US lawyer and a Peru lawyer for my business?
Yes — a US business operating in Peru typically needs both US-admitted counsel and Peru-admitted counsel because the venture is subject to the laws of both countries. US-admitted counsel handles the US-law framework: entity formation, operating agreements, US tax filings, FCPA compliance, and the US-law provisions of cross-border contracts. Peru-admitted counsel handles Peruvian corporate law, Peruvian tax registration, Peruvian labor and employment requirements, and regulatory approvals from Peruvian authorities. One attorney cannot serve both roles unless they are admitted in both jurisdictions. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US-side counsel through Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys, and collaborates with Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar, for the Peru-law dimension. This structure ensures each aspect of the matter is handled by counsel with the appropriate licensure. To discuss your cross-border business needs, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
How does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle the US-law side of Peru business matters?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle all US-law aspects of a Peru business venture, including entity formation, cross-border contract drafting, FCPA compliance, and US tax structuring. Mr. Sris is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and oversees the US-side work for each Peru-related engagement. The US-law workstream typically includes selecting and forming the appropriate US business entity, drafting the operating agreement or shareholder agreement, advising on the application of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to the Peru venture, structuring the US tax treatment of foreign operations, and negotiating the US-law provisions of cross-border agreements. The firm coordinates with Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, on matters where US and Peruvian law intersect, but each attorney works within the scope of their respective licensure. For a consultation on the US-law side of your Peru business matter, reach Mr. Sris at (888) 437-7747.
What types of Peru-related business matters does the firm handle?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handles the US-side legal work for a range of Peru-related business matters, including US entity formation for Peru ventures, cross-border contract drafting, FCPA compliance, and US tax planning for foreign operations. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys assist clients with forming US limited liability companies, corporations, or partnerships that will own or operate a Peru-based business. Cross-border contract work includes distribution agreements, supply agreements, joint venture agreements, and service contracts between US and Peru parties. The firm also advises on FCPA compliance programs for US companies with Peru operations and on the US tax implications of conducting business in Peru. Peru-law matters — including Peruvian entity formation, Peruvian regulatory approvals, and Peruvian labor compliance — are handled by Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar. To discuss your specific matter, call (888) 437-7747.
How do I get started with cross-border business counsel for Peru?
Begin by contacting Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation with Mr. Sris about the US-side legal needs of your Peru business venture. During the initial consultation, Mr. Sris will discuss the US-law framework applicable to your matter — including entity structure, cross-border contracts, FCPA compliance, and US tax considerations — and assess whether the engagement requires coordination with the firm’s Peru Of Counsel for Peru-law matters. If the matter involves Peruvian law, the firm will engage Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar, to handle the Peru-law dimension in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Consultations are by appointment only at the firm’s Virginia principal location. The firm does not maintain a location in Peru; all US-side legal work is handled from the firm’s US locations, and Peru-law work is handled by Mr. Mayandía from his practice in Peru.