Peru compliance lawyer
Cross-border business between the United States and Peru presents distinct regulatory challenges. US companies with Peruvian operations, subsidiaries, or supply-chain relationships must navigate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), US export-control requirements, and the practical demands of operating across two legal systems. A Peru compliance lawyer at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. helps clients address the US-law side of these cross-border obligations—anti-bribery compliance, internal investigations, due diligence on Peruvian counterparties, and the design of compliance programs that satisfy US regulatory expectations. The firm is a US law firm with an international clientele, founded in 1997, and its attorneys are admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. For the Peru-law dimension of any matter, the firm collaborates with its Peru Of Counsel, ensuring that both sides of the compliance equation receive qualified attention. To discuss your cross-border compliance needs, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What Cross-Border Compliance Involves for US-Peru Business
Cross-border compliance for US-Peru business centers on the FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions, which apply to US issuers, domestic concerns, and certain foreign persons acting within US territory. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1 through 78dd-3, prohibits bribery of foreign officials to obtain or retain business. For a US company operating in Peru—whether through a wholly owned subsidiary, a joint venture with a Peruvian partner, or a distributor relationship—the FCPA reaches conduct that occurs in Peru if the company is a US issuer or domestic concern. The statute also imposes books-and-records and internal-controls requirements on issuers under 15 U.S.C. § 78m. A compliance matter involving Peru therefore requires analysis of whether the US entity’s policies, training, third-party due diligence, and transaction-level controls meet FCPA standards.
Beyond the FCPA, US export-control regulations administered by the Department of Commerce and the Department of State may apply to goods, software, or technology transferred to Peru. Depending on the product classification and end-use, an export license may be required. The firm advises clients on US export-control obligations and helps structure transactions to maintain compliance. Each engagement begins with a review of the client’s specific operations, counterparties, and risk profile under US law.
How Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Peru Of Counsel Handle Compliance Matters
Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle all US-law aspects of a cross-border compliance matter, while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel addresses questions of Peruvian law. For Peru-law matters, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. This division of responsibility is essential: the FCPA is a US statute interpreted by US courts and enforced by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission; Peruvian law governing commercial transactions, corporate formation, and local regulatory compliance is a separate body of law that requires a Peru-admitted attorney.
On a typical engagement, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys review the client’s US compliance obligations—FCPA risk assessment, due diligence protocols, contract provisions, and internal reporting structures—while Mr. Mayandía advises on the Peruvian legal framework applicable to the transaction or investigation. The two sides coordinate as needed, but each attorney works within the jurisdiction where they are admitted. This structure ensures that US-law advice comes from a US-admitted attorney and Peru-law advice comes from a Peru-admitted attorney. Clients receive integrated guidance without any attorney practicing outside their licensure. To discuss how the firm can assist with your US-Peru compliance matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., has practiced since 1997 and is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. A former prosecutor, Mr. Sris brings decades of experience to the firm’s cross-border practice. He 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). Mr. Sris leads the firm’s US compliance practice and serves as the responsible US attorney for all sriscounsel.com content under applicable bar rules.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes independent attorneys admitted in jurisdictions outside the United States who collaborate with the firm on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-related engagements, Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, provides Peru-law guidance. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Every Of Counsel attorney in the network is an independent practitioner—not an employee, partner, or associate of the firm—and each works exclusively within their home jurisdiction’s licensure. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains its principal location in Virginia, by appointment only, and serves clients across its five US admission states and internationally through its Of Counsel relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peru compliance lawyer do?
A Peru compliance lawyer at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. advises clients on US regulatory obligations—principally the FCPA and US export controls—that arise from business activities connected to Peru. The attorney reviews the client’s operations for FCPA risk, conducts or oversees due diligence on Peruvian counterparties, drafts compliance policies and contract provisions, and represents the client in internal investigations or voluntary disclosures to US enforcement agencies. For questions of Peruvian law—such as local corporate formation requirements, Peruvian tax treatment, or Peruvian regulatory approvals—the firm engages its Peru Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar. The US-admitted attorney and the Peru-admitted attorney collaborate while each remains within their licensure. For guidance on your specific cross-border compliance situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Do I need both a US-admitted attorney and a Peru-admitted attorney for cross-border compliance?
Yes—a matter involving both US law and Peruvian law generally requires a US-admitted attorney for the US-law side and a Peru-admitted attorney for the Peru-law side. The FCPA is a US statute; its interpretation, enforcement, and defense are matters of US federal law. A Peru-admitted attorney, no matter how experienced, is not licensed to render US legal advice. Conversely, a US-admitted attorney is not licensed to practice Peruvian law. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. addresses this by having Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects while engaging Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar, for Peru-law matters. This structure ensures each legal question is addressed by an attorney admitted in the relevant jurisdiction. To discuss the details of your international matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act apply to US-Peru business?
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to US-Peru business whenever a US issuer, domestic concern, or certain foreign persons acting in US territory engage in bribery of a foreign official to obtain or retain business. If a US company operating in Peru makes a payment, offers anything of value, or authorizes a payment to a Peruvian government official to influence an official act, secure an improper advantage, or obtain business, the FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions may be triggered. The statute also reaches conduct by agents, distributors, and joint-venture partners acting on the company’s behalf. In addition, US issuers must maintain accurate books and records and adequate internal accounting controls under 15 U.S.C. § 78m. The firm advises clients on FCPA risk assessment, third-party due diligence, and compliance-program design specific to their Peruvian operations. For a consultation on cross-border compliance counsel, reach Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel at (888) 437-7747.
What should I bring to a consultation about Peru compliance matters?
For an initial consultation on US-Peru compliance, bring a description of your business structure, the nature of your Peruvian operations or counterparties, and any existing compliance policies or contracts. Helpful materials include organizational charts showing US and Peruvian entities, summaries of transactions or relationships that raise compliance questions, copies of distributor or agency agreements with Peruvian parties, and any prior correspondence with US or Peruvian regulators. If an internal investigation is contemplated, bring a timeline of the relevant events and a list of individuals involved. The firm reviews these materials under attorney-client privilege. The US-admitted attorneys assess the FCPA and export-control dimensions; if Peruvian law questions arise, the firm engages its Peru Of Counsel with the client’s consent. Fees vary by case and jurisdiction; contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How does the firm handle the division between US law and Peru law on a compliance engagement?
The firm maintains a strict jurisdictional division: Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law matters, and Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar, handles Peru-law matters. The two sides coordinate on strategy and information-sharing but do not cross into each other’s licensed jurisdictions. A US-admitted attorney drafts the FCPA analysis, reviews US export-control classifications, and communicates with US enforcement agencies. Mr. Mayandía advises on Peruvian corporate law, Peruvian regulatory requirements, and the validity of Peruvian contracts or government actions under Peruvian law. The client receives integrated guidance without any attorney practicing outside their licensure. This model is designed to comply with US bar rules, Peruvian bar rules, and the firm’s professional obligations. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.