Peru construction lawyer
Construction projects that cross borders—whether a US developer financing a build in Lima, a Peruvian contractor performing work in Virginia, or an investor managing interests in both countries—raise legal questions that span two distinct legal systems. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997 with an international clientele, assists clients with the US-law dimensions of cross-border construction matters. US-law issues in Peru-connected construction projects include contract formation under US state law, dispute resolution clauses, international arbitration enforcement under the New York Convention, and compliance with US sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This page describes how the firm approaches these matters. For a consultation about a Peru-related construction matter with a US-law component, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What a Peru Construction Lawyer Handles for Cross-Border Matters
A lawyer handling Peru-connected construction matters addresses the legal framework governing the project across whichever jurisdictions are involved—US state contract law for the American side, and Peruvian Civil Code of 1984 provisions for the Peruvian side. Cross-border construction engagements frequently involve contract negotiation and drafting, mechanic’s lien analysis, payment disputes, project finance documentation, and dispute resolution—including international arbitration where the parties have agreed to it. When a US party contracts with a Peruvian entity, the choice-of-law clause, the forum-selection clause, and the enforceability of any arbitral award are threshold questions that require analysis under both US and Peruvian law. The Peruvian legal system is a civil law system rooted in the Peruvian Civil Code of 1984. Construction contracts in Peru are typically governed by the Código Civil and may be subject to Peru’s Ley de Contrataciones del Estado when public entities are involved. US parties unfamiliar with the Peruvian system benefit from counsel who can identify the jurisdictional boundaries and coordinate with Peruvian-admitted counsel where Peruvian-law issues arise.
Common cross-border construction scenarios include a US architecture or engineering firm providing design services for a Peruvian project, a Peruvian construction materials supplier contracting with a US buyer, a US investor funding a development in Lima under a joint-venture agreement, or a dispute arising after project completion where one party seeks to enforce a judgment across borders. Each scenario presents distinct choice-of-law and enforcement considerations. The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards—to which both the United States and Peru are signatories—provides the treaty framework for enforcing international arbitral awards between the two countries. However, enforcement of a US court judgment in Peru, or a Peruvian judgment in the US, does not benefit from a parallel multilateral treaty and typically depends on principles of comity and, where applicable, the receiving country’s domestic recognition statutes.
How Mr. Sris and the Of Counsel Network Approach Peru Construction Matters
Where a construction matter has both a US-law dimension and a Peruvian-law dimension, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side, and the firm collaborates with Peru-admitted Of Counsel for the Peruvian-law side. The division of responsibility is jurisdictional, not geographic—Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, addresses US contract formation, US mechanic’s lien rights where applicable, US litigation or arbitration procedure, and US regulatory compliance including any OFAC sanctions considerations. Where the matter requires analysis of Peruvian statutory law, Peruvian contract interpretation, Peruvian lien or bond rights, or representation before Peruvian tribunals, the firm engages its Peru Of Counsel.
Martín Mayandía serves as Of Counsel for Peru matters at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients working with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. On a cross-border construction matter, Mr. Sris and Mr. Mayandía collaborate as needed while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation—each attorney practices only in the jurisdiction where they are admitted. Clients receive US-law counsel from a US-admitted attorney and Peruvian-law counsel from a Peru-admitted attorney, coordinated through a single point of contact at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.
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., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice 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 an international clientele 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 spans US contract law, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance—areas that are directly relevant to the US-law dimensions of cross-border construction matters.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate with the firm on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-connected matters, Martín Mayandía, admitted to practice law in Peru and not admitted in any US state bar, serves as the firm’s Peru Of Counsel. As of 2026, Peru is a signatory to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention and the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Treaty membership can change; verify current signatory status with the Hague Conference on Private International Law and the UNCITRAL Secretariat before relying on it. Reach the firm at (888) 437-7747 or by email at peru@sriscounsel.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peru Construction Legal Matters
What does a Peru construction lawyer do for a US-based client?
A Peru construction lawyer advising a US-based client addresses the Peruvian-law aspects of the construction matter while coordinating with US-admitted counsel on the US-law aspects. This typically includes reviewing Peruvian contract provisions under the Peruvian Civil Code of 1984, analyzing Peruvian construction bond and guarantee requirements, advising on Peruvian tax and permitting obligations applicable to the project, and representing the client before Peruvian administrative or judicial bodies where necessary. The Peruvian-law work is handled by a Peru-admitted attorney such as the firm’s Of Counsel, while US-law matters remain with US-admitted counsel. The scope of work depends on the specific project structure and the distribution of obligations between the parties across the two jurisdictions.
Do I need a lawyer admitted in Peru for a construction dispute there?
Yes—if your construction dispute is governed by Peruvian law or is pending before a Peruvian tribunal, you generally need counsel admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL) or the relevant Peruvian bar association. Peruvian courts and administrative bodies require representation by a Peruvian-admitted attorney. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. collaborates with Peru-admitted Of Counsel for the Peruvian-law side of such disputes. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. For the US-law dimensions—such as enforcing an arbitral award in a US court under the New York Convention—the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the matter directly.
How does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle a cross-border construction contract?
The firm reviews the US-law components of the contract—choice-of-law clauses, forum-selection provisions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and US regulatory compliance requirements—while its Peru Of Counsel reviews the Peruvian-law components. Key issues include whether the contract specifies international arbitration under the New York Convention, which country’s substantive law governs interpretation, and how mechanic’s lien or bond rights are preserved in each jurisdiction. The firm coordinates the US-side analysis and the Peruvian-side analysis so that the client receives an integrated assessment that respects the jurisdictional boundaries of each attorney’s licensure. For a consultation, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What is the New York Convention and why does it matter for Peru construction disputes?
The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards is a multilateral treaty that facilitates enforcement of international arbitral awards among its signatory countries—including the United States and Peru. In a cross-border construction dispute between a US party and a Peruvian party, an international arbitral award rendered in one country may be enforced in the other under the Convention’s framework, subject to the limited defenses enumerated in the treaty. The Convention does not apply to enforcement of court judgments; it applies only to arbitral awards. Parties negotiating a cross-border construction contract should consider whether to include an international arbitration clause and, if so, which arbitral institution’s rules will govern.
Can a US court judgment be enforced in Peru for a construction matter?
Enforcement of a US court judgment in Peru generally proceeds under Peruvian domestic law rather than under a bilateral enforcement treaty. Peru’s Civil Code provisions and its Code of Civil Procedure govern the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. The process typically requires the judgment-creditor to file an exequatur proceeding before the Peruvian judiciary, demonstrating that the judgment meets Peruvian standards for finality, due process, and consistency with Peruvian public policy. This process is distinct from enforcing an arbitral award under the New York Convention. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. works with Peru-admitted Of Counsel on exequatur proceedings where the US judgment-creditor is a firm client.
What should I bring to a consultation about a Peru construction matter?
Bring the operative contract, any related amendments or change orders, project correspondence relevant to the dispute or transaction, and—if a dispute has arisen—any demand letters, arbitration notices, or court filings already exchanged. For parties anticipating a cross-border construction matter, also bring documents identifying the entities involved, their jurisdictions of organization, and the location of the project. This allows counsel to assess which jurisdictions’ laws apply and what treaty frameworks may govern enforcement. For a consultation with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 or peru@sriscounsel.com. Consultations are by appointment only.
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm. Attorneys at the firm are admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm collaborates with foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel attorneys on matters involving foreign law. No attorney in the firm or its Of Counsel network practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Martín Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm.
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a physical location in Peru. Mr. Sriskandarajah is not admitted to practice Peruvian law. If your matter requires Peruvian-law representation, the firm collaborates with Peru-admitted Of Counsel; you may also consult an attorney admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL) directly. US firm locations in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York are available by appointment only.