Peru derivatives lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., founded in 1997, is a US law firm with an international clientele. The firm assists clients with cross-border derivatives matters, including those involving Peruvian counterparties, assets, or regulatory considerations. For US-law aspects, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys provide counsel on Commodity Exchange Act compliance, CFTC and SEC regulations, and related transactional and enforcement matters. For Peru-law aspects, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset, index, or rate. Common derivatives include futures, options, swaps, and forwards. In the United States, derivatives are regulated primarily by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), and by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for security-based swaps under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 expanded the regulatory framework, imposing clearing, reporting, and margin requirements on many over-the-counter derivatives.
Cross-border derivatives transactions—those involving parties, assets, or collateral in multiple countries—raise additional legal and regulatory considerations. A US person entering into a derivatives contract with a Peruvian counterparty, or a transaction involving Peruvian assets, may need to navigate both US derivatives regulations and Peruvian law. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys advise on US regulatory compliance, while the firm’s Of Counsel in Peru addresses Peruvian legal requirements.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He leads the firm’s US-law derivatives practice, advising clients on CEA and SEC compliance, CFTC registration and reporting obligations, and enforcement defense. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all aspects of US derivatives law, including transactional structuring, regulatory filings, and litigation before US courts and agencies.
For matters involving Peruvian law—such as the enforceability of derivatives contracts under Peruvian civil law, local regulatory approvals, or the treatment of collateral under Peruvian law—the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel. 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. This division ensures that each aspect of a cross-border derivatives matter is handled by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
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. He founded the firm in 1997 and is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. 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). He has extensive experience in cross-border legal matters and leads the firm’s US-law practice.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate with the firm 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. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and foreign jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a derivatives lawyer do?
A derivatives lawyer advises clients on the legal and regulatory aspects of derivatives transactions, including futures, options, swaps, and other financial instruments. In the United States, this involves compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and SEC rules for security-based swaps. A derivatives lawyer may assist with transactional structuring, regulatory filings, enforcement defense, and cross-border issues when transactions involve foreign counterparties or assets.
Do I need a US-admitted lawyer for cross-border derivatives involving Peru?
Yes, if you are a US person or entity entering into a derivatives transaction with a Peruvian counterparty, or if the transaction has a US nexus, you will need a US-admitted attorney to advise on US derivatives laws and regulations. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, provide that counsel. For Peru-law aspects, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar.
How does the firm handle Peru-law aspects of a derivatives transaction?
The firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía advises on Peruvian legal requirements, such as contract enforceability under Peruvian civil law, local regulatory approvals, and the treatment of collateral. The US-admitted attorneys and Mr. Mayandía coordinate to ensure that both US and Peruvian legal considerations are addressed.
What should I bring to a consultation about a cross-border derivatives matter?
For an initial consultation, it is helpful to bring any relevant contracts, term sheets, or correspondence related to the derivatives transaction, as well as information about the counterparties and the assets involved. If the matter involves Peruvian law, any documents in Spanish can be reviewed with the assistance of the firm’s Of Counsel. Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How do I engage the firm for a cross-border derivatives matter?
To engage Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. for a cross-border derivatives matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747. The firm will discuss your matter, identify the US-law and Peru-law issues, and, if appropriate, engage Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, for the Peru-law aspects. Consultations are by appointment only.