Peru iniciativa privada counsel
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm that advises clients on cross-border project finance and infrastructure matters involving Peru. Our US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law dimensions of these transactions—structuring, financing, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation—while collaborating with Peru-admitted Of Counsel on Peru-law aspects. Whether you are a US developer pursuing an iniciativa privada (private initiative) in Peru or a Peruvian entity seeking US financing, our firm provides coordinated cross-border counsel. We assist with the negotiation of concession agreements, the preparation of offering documents for US capital markets, and the navigation of US anti-corruption requirements under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Our goal is to help clients move projects forward while managing the legal complexities that arise when US and Peruvian law intersect. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Cross-border project finance and infrastructure practice involves the legal structuring, financing, and regulatory compliance of large-scale development projects that span US and Peruvian jurisdictions. For US-side counsel, this means addressing the full lifecycle of a project—from the initial feasibility study and the negotiation of joint-venture or concession agreements to the closing of construction and permanent financing. Our US-admitted attorneys work on the documentation that governs the flow of capital, including credit agreements, security instruments, and intercreditor arrangements, all while ensuring compliance with US securities laws when debt or equity is offered to US investors.
On the regulatory side, US law imposes obligations that can affect a Peruvian infrastructure project even when the physical asset is located abroad. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) applies to US issuers, domestic concerns, and certain foreign persons acting in US territory, and it requires robust internal controls and accurate books and records. Our firm helps clients design compliance programs and conduct due diligence that meet FCPA standards. We also advise on US export-control and anti-money-laundering requirements that may be triggered by the cross-border movement of goods, technology, or funds. By focusing on the US-law framework, we enable clients to access US capital and markets while managing the legal risks that accompany international project development.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm handle all US-law aspects of a cross-border project finance or infrastructure matter, while Peru-law issues are addressed by the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía. 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. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. This division ensures that each component of the transaction receives advice from an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
In practice, the firm typically takes the lead on the financing structure, the preparation of US-law-governed contracts, and the interface with US regulatory agencies. When a question of Peruvian administrative law, concession regulation, or local permitting arises, Mr. Mayandía provides the necessary Peru-law analysis. The two sides coordinate closely, but the jurisdictional lines are maintained to comply with the professional responsibility rules of each jurisdiction. Clients receive integrated counsel without any attorney practicing law where they are not admitted.
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 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 international clients 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 includes complex commercial litigation and cross-border transactional work, and he serves as the responsible US attorney for the firm’s sriscounsel.com content.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys admitted in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-related engagements, the firm works 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. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience, and the firm’s approach is to provide clients with a single point of coordination while respecting the jurisdictional boundaries of each attorney’s license.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an iniciativa privada in Peru?
An iniciativa privada is a mechanism under Peruvian law that allows a private party to propose a public-infrastructure project to the government and, if the proposal is accepted, to obtain the right to develop and operate the project. The process is governed by Peru’s public-private partnership framework and is designed to attract private investment into sectors such as transportation, energy, and sanitation. From a US-law perspective, the private proponent often needs to structure a financing package that may involve US lenders or investors, which brings US securities, tax, and anti-corruption considerations into play. Our US-admitted attorneys work with the proponent to ensure that the US-side documentation and compliance measures align with the Peruvian concession structure.
How does US law apply to a Peruvian infrastructure project?
US law can apply to a Peruvian infrastructure project whenever the project involves US persons, US-source financing, or activities that touch US territory. For example, if a US company sponsors the project or if the project raises capital through a US private placement, the offering must comply with US securities laws. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act may also apply if the sponsor is a US issuer or domestic concern, requiring anti-bribery compliance and accurate books and records. Our firm helps clients identify the US-law triggers early in the project lifecycle and build a compliance framework that addresses them without disrupting the Peruvian legal structure.
Do I need both a US-admitted attorney and a Peru-admitted attorney?
Yes—a cross-border project finance matter typically requires counsel admitted in each jurisdiction where legal issues arise. The US-admitted attorney handles the US-law components: financing agreements, securities filings, FCPA compliance, and any US litigation or arbitration. The Peru-admitted attorney addresses Peruvian administrative law, concession regulations, local permitting, and any disputes before Peruvian authorities. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-side counsel through Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys, and it collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, for Peru-law matters. This arrangement ensures that each aspect of the transaction receives advice from a lawyer licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
How does the firm coordinate a cross-border project finance matter?
The firm designates a US-based lead attorney—typically Mr. Sris—who serves as the primary point of contact for the client and coordinates the work of the firm and the Peru Of Counsel. The firm prepares the US-law-governed documents, conducts US-side due diligence, and interfaces with US regulatory bodies. When a Peru-law question arises, the lead attorney engages Martín Mayandía, who provides the necessary analysis under Peruvian law. Regular communication between the US and Peru teams ensures that the transaction documents are consistent across both legal systems. The client receives integrated advice without having to manage separate law firms in two countries.
What should I bring to an initial consultation about a Peru-related project?
Bring any existing project documents, a summary of the proposed transaction structure, and information about the parties and their jurisdictions of incorporation or residence. For a US-side consultation, it is helpful to have the term sheet or memorandum of understanding, any feasibility studies, and details about the intended financing sources. If the project has already been submitted as an iniciativa privada in Peru, the relevant Peruvian government correspondence is also useful. The consultation will focus on identifying the US-law issues that need to be addressed and determining how the firm’s US and Peru teams can work together. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How do I engage the firm for a cross-border project finance matter?
To engage the firm, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 or through the firm’s website to request a consultation. During the initial discussion, we will assess the US-law dimensions of your project and explain how the firm’s US-admitted attorneys and Peru Of Counsel would collaborate. If the matter proceeds, we will provide an engagement letter that clearly defines the scope of the US-side representation and the role of the Peru Of Counsel. All engagements are structured to comply with the professional responsibility rules of each jurisdiction, and no attorney will practice law where they are not admitted.
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.