Peru capital markets lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele, assisting businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs in cross-border capital markets matters that involve Peru. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle the US securities law side of transactions—including private placements, Regulation S offerings, and SEC compliance—while collaborating with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, for Peru-law aspects. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is 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. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. For a consultation on cross-border capital markets counsel, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Capital markets law governs how companies raise funds through the issuance of equity or debt securities, and how investors trade those securities. When a transaction crosses the US-Peru border—for example, a Peruvian company seeking to list on a US exchange or a US fund investing in Peruvian securities—both US and Peruvian legal frameworks come into play. On the US side, the primary statutes are the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, along with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These laws require registration of securities offerings unless an exemption applies, mandate periodic reporting for public companies, and impose anti-fraud provisions.
Cross-border capital markets work often involves structuring transactions to comply with both US and Peruvian requirements. Common structures include private placements under Regulation D, offshore offerings under Regulation S, and Rule 144A resales to qualified institutional buyers. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys advise on the US securities law implications of these structures, while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides guidance on Peruvian corporate, securities, and regulatory requirements. This dual-jurisdiction approach helps clients navigate the complexities of raising capital or investing across the US-Peru border without conflating the two legal systems.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
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 US-admitted attorneys handle all US securities law aspects of a cross-border capital markets matter—drafting and reviewing offering documents, advising on SEC registration and exemption requirements, and coordinating with US broker-dealers and transfer agents. The firm does not practice Peru law; for Peru-law matters, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
This division of responsibility is deliberate: each attorney works strictly within the jurisdiction where they are licensed. The US-admitted attorneys do not advise on Peruvian securities regulations, and Mr. Mayandía does not advise on US securities laws. The two sides collaborate as needed—for example, to ensure that a private placement memorandum accurately reflects both US and Peruvian disclosure standards—but maintain strict jurisdictional separation. This structure allows the firm to offer coordinated cross-border counsel while respecting the unauthorized-practice-of-law rules of both countries.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
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 is a former prosecutor and has 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 US litigation and transactional matters, and he serves as the responsible US attorney for the firm’s cross-border practice.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate with the US-admitted attorneys on matters involving foreign law. For Peru, 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 Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. The firm has no employees; every attorney other than Mr. Sris is Of Counsel and is not an employee, partner, or associate of the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peru capital markets lawyer do?
A Peru capital markets lawyer helps clients navigate the legal requirements for raising capital or investing in securities when the transaction involves both the United States and Peru. On the US side, this includes advising on SEC registration, exemptions, and compliance with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On the Peru side, it involves Peruvian corporate and securities regulations. Because no single attorney is licensed in both countries, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle US law, while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, handles Peru law. This coordinated approach ensures that each jurisdiction’s requirements are addressed by a lawyer admitted there.
Do I need both a US and a Peru lawyer for a cross-border offering?
Yes, a cross-border securities offering typically requires both US and Peru legal counsel because the laws of both countries apply. The US securities laws govern any offer or sale of securities in the United States or to US persons, while Peruvian law governs the issuer’s corporate governance, local regulatory approvals, and any offering to Peruvian investors. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US securities law counsel through its US-admitted attorneys, and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides the Peru-law counsel. The two sides collaborate to structure the transaction in a way that satisfies both legal frameworks.
How does the firm handle US securities law compliance for Peruvian issuers?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys advise Peruvian issuers on US securities law compliance, including eligibility for exemptions from SEC registration. Common exemptions for cross-border offerings include Regulation S (offers and sales outside the United States) and Rule 144A (resales to qualified institutional buyers). The firm also assists with the preparation of offering memoranda, subscription agreements, and other transaction documents under US law. For Peruvian regulatory requirements, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar. This division ensures that US law advice comes from a US-licensed attorney and Peru law advice from a Peru-licensed attorney.
What should I bring to a consultation about a cross-border capital markets matter?
To make the most of an initial consultation, bring a summary of the proposed transaction, the parties involved, and any existing corporate or offering documents. For a Peruvian company seeking US investment, relevant materials might include the company’s Peruvian corporate records, financial statements, and any prior offering documents. For a US investor looking at a Peruvian opportunity, bring the term sheet or investment memorandum. The consultation will focus on identifying the US securities law issues and determining whether Peru-law input from the firm’s Of Counsel is needed. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How do I contact the firm about a Peru capital markets matter?
You can reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss a cross-border capital markets matter involving Peru. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle the US securities law side, and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, handles the Peru-law side. Consultations are by appointment only. The firm’s principal US location is in Virginia, and all firm locations are by appointment only. The firm does not maintain a location in Peru; Peru-law services are provided through the Of Counsel relationship with Mr. Mayandía.
Does the firm assist with both equity and debt capital markets transactions?
Yes, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys assist with both equity and debt capital markets transactions that have a cross-border element involving Peru. This includes private placements of common or preferred stock, convertible notes, and high-yield or investment-grade debt offerings. The US securities law analysis depends on the type of security, the offering structure, and the investor base. The firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides Peru-law support for the Peruvian legal aspects of the transaction. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.