Peru asset purchase lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, assists clients in cross-border asset purchases involving Peruvian businesses or assets. Whether you are a US company acquiring a Peruvian subsidiary, a Peruvian investor purchasing US assets, or a multinational structuring a cross-border transaction, the firm provides US-side legal counsel. Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder, handles US-law matters, while the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, for Peru-law matters. This dual-jurisdiction approach ensures that US-law aspects—such as due diligence, purchase agreement drafting, and regulatory compliance—are handled by US-admitted attorneys, while Peruvian-law issues are addressed by a qualified Peruvian attorney. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience in cross-border transactions. For a consultation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
An asset purchase across the US-Peru border involves the acquisition of specific assets—such as equipment, real property, intellectual property, or a business division—rather than the stock of a company. The US-side legal work includes structuring the transaction, conducting due diligence on the target assets, drafting and negotiating the asset purchase agreement, and ensuring compliance with applicable US federal and state laws. For a transaction with a Peruvian component, the firm also coordinates with Peruvian counsel to address local law requirements, such as Peruvian corporate authorizations, tax treatment, and any regulatory approvals needed in Peru.
Because the legal systems of the United States and Peru differ, a cross-border asset purchase requires careful coordination between US and Peruvian legal advisors. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects, including securities law considerations if the transaction involves US investors, and work closely with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, who advises on Peruvian law. This division of responsibility helps ensure that each jurisdiction’s legal requirements are met without any attorney practicing law where they are not admitted.
How Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
When a client engages the firm for a Peru-related asset purchase, the process begins with a consultation to understand the transaction’s structure and the parties’ goals. Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys then conduct US-side due diligence, review the target assets, and prepare the asset purchase agreement under US law. Simultaneously, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, to review Peruvian-law issues such as corporate formalities, tax implications, and any required Peruvian governmental consents.
Throughout the transaction, the US and Peruvian sides collaborate as needed, but each attorney remains strictly within their licensed jurisdiction. The US-admitted attorneys are responsible for all US-law advice and documentation, while Mr. Mayandía provides Peruvian-law guidance. This structure allows the firm to offer integrated cross-border counsel without any attorney practicing law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Clients receive coordinated advice that addresses both US and Peruvian legal dimensions.
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 law 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 international clients with US legal needs. 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 a wide range of cross-border business transactions.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys licensed in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-related matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peruvian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Consultations are by appointment only at the firm’s US locations, including its Virginia principal location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cross-border asset purchase?
A cross-border asset purchase is a transaction in which a buyer acquires specific assets of a business located in a different country, rather than buying the company’s stock. In a US-Peru context, this could involve a US company purchasing Peruvian real estate, equipment, or a business division, or a Peruvian entity acquiring US assets. The transaction is governed by the laws of both jurisdictions, requiring coordination between US and Peruvian legal counsel to address each side’s requirements.
Do I need a Peruvian lawyer for a US-Peru asset purchase?
Yes, Peruvian law issues in a cross-border asset purchase require advice from a lawyer licensed in Peru. The firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, to address Peruvian corporate, tax, and regulatory matters. The US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects, ensuring that no attorney practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted.
How does the firm handle US-law and Peru-law aspects?
The firm divides responsibility: US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law work, and the Peru-admitted Of Counsel handles Peruvian-law matters. Mr. Sris drafts the asset purchase agreement, conducts US due diligence, and ensures compliance with US federal and state laws. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, advises on Peruvian law. The two sides coordinate but maintain strict jurisdictional separation.
What should I bring to a consultation about a Peru asset purchase?
Bring any documents describing the target assets, the proposed transaction structure, and the parties involved. For a US-Peru asset purchase, helpful materials include financial statements, asset lists, corporate records, and any existing agreements. The firm will review these to assess US-law issues and, with your consent, share relevant information with the Peru-admitted Of Counsel for Peruvian-law analysis. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How do I engage the firm for a Peru asset purchase?
You can reach the firm by calling (888) 437-7747 to discuss your cross-border asset purchase. During an initial consultation, Mr. Sris or another US-admitted attorney will learn about your transaction and explain how the firm’s US-side counsel and the Peru-admitted Of Counsel would work together. If you decide to proceed, the firm will outline the scope of US-law representation and coordinate with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, for Peruvian-law support.