Legal 500 Peru
The Legal 500 Peru ranking identifies the law firms and legal practitioners in Peru, as assessed by an independent editorial team. For businesses and individuals with cross-border commercial ties between the United States and Peru, this ranking often serves as a starting point for selecting Peruvian counsel. However, many transactions and disputes require coordination between US-based attorneys and Peruvian-qualified lawyers. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm with an international clientele, works with clients who need US-law guidance on matters involving Peruvian counterparties, assets, or regulatory frameworks. When appropriate, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar. This page explains how Legal 500 Peru fits into a cross-border commercial strategy and how Mr. Sris and his network can assist. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Cross-border commercial work between the US and Peru spans contract formation, foreign direct investment, secured transactions, international sales of goods, and enforcement of arbitral awards. The Legal 500 Peru research covers Peruvian law firms that handle these areas, but many successful projects require a US lawyer to address federal and state law issues that affect Peruvian clients or US investors operating in Peru. For example, a Peruvian company seeking to acquire a US subsidiary must understand US corporate law, tax treaties, and the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). A US exporter selling into Peru must consider the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)—to which both the US and Peru are parties—as well as Peruvian import regulations.
The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards is critical, as both countries have ratified it. This means an arbitral award obtained in one country may be enforced in the other under the Convention’s framework. Cross-border secured lending often implicates US Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 for assets located in the US, while Peruvian law governs collateral situated in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. advises on the US-side legal architecture of these transactions, coordinating with Peruvian Of Counsel on Peruvian-law elements.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
When a client engages Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. for a US–Peru commercial matter, Mr. Sris—admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York—serves as the lead US attorney. He structures the US-law components: entity formation, contract drafting under US law, regulatory compliance, and if necessary, litigation or arbitration on the US side. For Peruvian-law aspects, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (admitted 2009). He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His role is to provide Peruvian-law analysis and, where appropriate, represent clients before Peruvian authorities as an independent foreign practitioner.
This division of responsibilities ensures that every piece of the matter is handled by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Mr. Sriskandarajah is not admitted to practice Peruvian law, and Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not directly provide legal representation in Peru. Clients retain Mr. Mayandía separately for Peruvian counsel. The firm facilitates seamless coordination, so a US investor in Peru receives cohesive advice without any unauthorized practice of law. Consultations are by appointment only.
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 since 1997. He is a former prosecutor and is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. His cross-border experience includes advising international clients on US immigration, business, and family law, often collaborating with foreign-licensed attorneys. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova).
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys licensed in selected foreign jurisdictions who work with the US-licensed team on matters involving foreign law. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters, joined the network in 2025. He is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in any US state bar. He brings deep knowledge of Peruvian commercial law, corporate governance, and contract enforcement. Together, Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience to cross-border commercial matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Legal 500 Peru ranking?
The Legal 500 Peru is an independent annual guide that ranks law firms and individual lawyers in Peru based on peer and client feedback, as well as casework analysis. It covers practice areas including corporate/M&A, banking and finance, dispute resolution, and labor law. While the ranking is a useful resource for identifying top Peruvian legal talent, it does not evaluate a firm’s ability to handle US-law matters. International clients often use the Legal 500 alongside US-based rankings to assemble a cross-border legal team. For matters with a significant US nexus, partnering a Legal 500-recognized Peruvian firm with a US-qualified attorney like Mr. Sris can provide comprehensive coverage.
If a Peruvian firm is listed in Legal 500, can it handle my US legal needs?
No—Peruvian law firms listed in the Legal 500 are generally not authorized to practice US federal or state law. They are licensed only in Peru. Even if a Peruvian firm has an office in the US or works with US lawyers, the firm itself cannot render US legal advice unless its attorneys are admitted in the relevant US jurisdiction. For any US-law aspect—such as forming a Delaware corporation, applying for an E-2 investor visa, or litigating a breach of contract in Virginia—you need a US-licensed attorney. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. fills that role, while the Peruvian firm you select from the Legal 500 can handle Peruvian law. Coordination between the two ensures no legal gaps.
Does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have a presence in Peru?
The firm does not maintain a location in Peru, nor does it practice Peruvian law directly. Our relationship with Peru is through Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters, who is an independent Peruvian-licensed attorney. The firm’s principal location is in Virginia, by appointment only. Clients work with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys for US-law needs; Mr. Mayandía is available to advise on Peruvian law as an independent practitioner. This structure allows the firm to assist clients with cross-border US–Peru matters while respecting jurisdictional boundaries.
How do you handle US-Peru commercial contracts?
The US-side contract is drafted and negotiated by a US-licensed attorney from Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., while the Peruvian-law aspects are reviewed by Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel. A typical cross-border sale of goods might involve a US-law-governed supply agreement, with Peruvian regulatory requirements such as import permits and local consumer protections addressed by Peruvian counsel. The two attorneys collaborate to ensure consistency, but each operates within his own licensure. The result is a contract that complies with both legal systems without any unauthorized practice of law. Clients benefit from a coordinated strategy and a single point of contact through Mr. Sris.
Can you assist with enforcement of a Peruvian judgment in the US?
Yes—the firm can represent a client seeking to enforce a Peruvian court judgment in the United States under the applicable state or federal recognition statutes. Because Peru is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements, enforcement typically proceeds under state uniform acts such as the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act. The US-licensed attorney navigates the procedural and evidentiary requirements in US court, while the Peruvian Of Counsel ensures that the underlying judgment is authentic and properly certified under Peruvian law (often through the apostille process under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention). Coordination between both sides is essential.