English-speaking law firm Peru
For English-speaking individuals and businesses with legal interests in Peru, navigating the Peruvian legal system presents immediate practical hurdles—language, distance, and a civil-law framework unfamiliar to many common-law clients. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. bridges those gaps by connecting clients with English-speaking US counsel who coordinate directly 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. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle the US-side dimensions of a cross-border matter while Mr. Mayandía advises on Peruvian law. Whether you need a business incorporation in Lima, enforcement of a foreign judgment, or answers about a family law issue, you can reach us at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your situation in English.
Navigating Peruvian law as an English-speaking client
Peru is a civil-law jurisdiction. Its legal system rests on written codes—most prominently the Peruvian Civil Code of 1984—and judicial decisions carry far less precedential weight than in the United States or the United Kingdom. The official language of courts, government offices, and notarial proceedings is Spanish. An English-speaking party who does not also have full professional proficiency in Spanish typically needs a bridge: someone who can translate not just the words but the legal concepts driving a Peruvian matter.
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, meets that need by pairing a US-licensed attorney with a Peruvian-admitted Of Counsel. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, is the responsible US attorney for the firm’s cross-border practice. When a client needs Peruvian-law counsel, the firm brings in Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Together, they deliver English-language guidance that respects the boundaries of each jurisdiction.
How Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. supports English-speaking clients with Peruvian matters
A matter that touches Peru rarely involves only Peruvian law. It may be an American investor forming a Peruvian subsidiary, a US-resident parent litigating custody in Peru, or a company enforcing a Peruvian arbitral award in the United States. The firm structures each engagement to separate the US-law work (performed by its US-licensed attorneys) from the Peruvian-law work (performed by Mr. Mayandía). This division avoids unauthorized practice of law and ensures that each side of the matter receives advice from a lawyer licensed in the relevant country.
For example, when a client needs to serve process on a Peru-based defendant for pending US litigation, Mr. Sris handles the US-side procedure and coordinates with Mr. Mayandía to comply with Peru’s requirements for international service. Neither attorney acts outside the jurisdiction where they are admitted. The firm does not maintain an office in Peru; all Peruvian-law services are delivered through Mr. Mayandía’s independent license and are subject to Peruvian bar rules.
Martín Mayandía – Peruvian Of Counsel
Martín Mayandía is Of Counsel for Peru matters at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. He has been admitted to practice law in Peru since 2009 and brings hands-on experience with Peruvian civil, commercial, and family law. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His role with the firm is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison between English-speaking clients and the Peruvian legal system. When a case also involves US law, he works under the direction of the firm’s US-licensed attorneys while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation.
Frequently asked questions about English-speaking legal help for Peru
Do I need a Peruvian-licensed lawyer if I have a legal matter in Peru?
Yes—Peruvian law generally requires that legal advice on Peruvian-law matters be provided by an attorney admitted in Peru. A US-licensed lawyer cannot give Peruvian legal advice. What a US-licensed firm can do is serve as the client’s English-speaking point of contact, coordinate strategy that spans US and Peruvian law, and work alongside a Peruvian-admitted Of Counsel who handles the Peruvian-side work. This arrangement lets you receive English-language guidance while respecting licensing rules in both countries. To discuss whether your matter requires Peruvian-side representation, call (888) 437-7747 and we will explain how the firm structures cross-border engagements.
Can you help me start a business in Peru as a foreigner?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. assists English-speaking clients through the US-side structural and tax considerations, while its Peruvian Of Counsel, Mr. Mayandía, handles the Peruvian incorporation and compliance steps. Starting a business in Peru involves choosing a corporate form, registering with SUNARP and SUNAT, and addressing foreign-investment registration where applicable. The firm helps clients evaluate how the Peruvian entity will interact with their existing US operations, then coordinates with Mr. Mayandía to execute the Peruvian steps. Because Mr. Mayandía is admitted in Peru and not in the United States, his work is limited to Peruvian law; US-side counsel comes from the firm’s US-licensed attorneys.
Do Peruvian courts or authorities communicate in English?
No—Peruvian courts, notaries, and administrative bodies operate in Spanish. Official documents, filings, and hearings are conducted in Spanish. An English-speaking party should expect to work with a bilingual attorney or a professional translator. Mr. Mayandía is fluent in Spanish and works in English with the firm’s US team, ensuring that the client receives English summaries and advice without disrupting the official Spanish proceedings. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys provide English-language explanations of procedural developments reported by Mr. Mayandía.
What if my matter also involves US law—for example, a US investor with a dispute in Peru?
The firm manages dual-law matters by assigning the US-side work to its US-licensed attorneys and the Peruvian-side work to Mr. Mayandía. For an investor-contract dispute governed partly by Peruvian law and partly by US law, Mr. Sris advises on US contract claims and litigation strategy while Mr. Mayandía handles Peruvian court filings and local counsel obligations. This model respects the licensing rules of both countries and gives the client a single English-speaking coordinating point. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome; past results do not guarantee a similar result.
How do I get started with an English-speaking law firm for a Peruvian matter?
Call Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule an initial consultation by appointment. We will discuss your situation in English, identify whether your matter requires Peruvian-side counsel, and explain how Mr. Sris and Mr. Mayandía would collaborate. If Peruvian-side representation is needed, the firm will coordinate with Mr. Mayandía so that you receive advice from an attorney admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima. The firm’s principal location is in Virginia, by appointment only; consultations are conducted by phone or video.