Peru business lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., founded in 1997, is a US law firm with an international clientele. The firm assists businesses and entrepreneurs with cross-border matters involving Peru, combining US legal counsel with the support of a Peru-admitted Of Counsel. For a consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
What a Peru Business Lawyer Does (US-Side)
A US business lawyer helps clients navigate the US legal aspects of cross-border transactions, entity formation, and regulatory compliance when their business involves Peru. The lawyer handles US-side matters such as forming a US corporation or LLC, drafting contracts governed by US law, ensuring compliance with US federal and state regulations, and advising on US immigration options for business owners and key employees. The lawyer does not practice Peruvian law; for Peruvian legal issues, the firm collaborates with a Peru-admitted Of Counsel.
How Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Handles Cross-Border Business Matters with Peru
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects of a cross-border business matter, while Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, provides Peru-law guidance in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys. Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He and the firm’s other US-admitted attorneys manage entity formation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and US immigration matters. For issues governed by Peruvian law—such as Peruvian corporate registration, tax, labor, or real estate—the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. This structure ensures that each legal question is addressed by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Peru Of Counsel
Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor, founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997 and is admitted in five US jurisdictions; Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, is admitted in Peru and supports the firm’s Peru-related matters. Mr. Sris is the owner and managing attorney of the firm. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He has extensive experience in US business law, immigration, and litigation. 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).
Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. Mr. Mayandía brings valuable knowledge of the Peruvian legal and business environment, helping clients navigate cross-border transactions from both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peru business lawyer do?
A Peru business lawyer helps clients with the US legal aspects of business activities that involve Peru. This includes forming US entities, drafting cross-border contracts, ensuring compliance with US regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 78dd-1), and advising on US immigration options for business owners and key personnel. The lawyer does not practice Peruvian law; for Peruvian legal issues, the firm collaborates with a Peru-admitted Of Counsel.
Do I need a lawyer in Peru for my business?
If your business involves Peruvian law—such as registering a Peruvian subsidiary, complying with Peruvian tax obligations, or entering into contracts governed by Peruvian law—you will need a lawyer admitted in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar, to address those matters. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side, ensuring a coordinated cross-border approach.
How can a US lawyer help with a business in Peru?
A US lawyer can assist with the US legal framework for your Peru-related business, including entity formation, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and US immigration. For example, if you are a US entrepreneur looking to source products from Peru, a US lawyer can draft supply agreements, advise on import/export regulations, and help with US customs compliance. The firm’s collaboration with a Peru-admitted Of Counsel ensures that Peruvian legal requirements are also addressed.
What should I bring to a consultation with a Peru business lawyer?
Bring any relevant business documents, such as existing contracts, corporate formation papers, and a summary of your business goals involving Peru. If you have questions about US immigration for business owners or employees, bring passport copies and any prior visa documentation. The consultation will help identify which legal issues fall under US law and which require Peruvian legal advice, so the firm can coordinate with its Peru Of Counsel as needed.
How do I get started with a Peru business matter?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the consultation, an attorney will discuss your cross-border business objectives, explain the US legal services the firm can provide, and determine whether Peruvian legal support from the firm’s Of Counsel is necessary. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys and Peru Of Counsel work together to provide a coordinated approach.
Does the firm have an office in Peru?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a location in Peru. The firm’s US principal location is in Virginia, and all US legal services are provided from its US locations. For Peruvian legal matters, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is based in Peru and admitted there. This arrangement allows the firm to assist clients with cross-border business needs without maintaining a physical presence in Peru.