Peru solar lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele that advises on cross-border energy projects, including solar development in Peru. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the American legal dimensions—securities compliance, FCPA due diligence, project finance structuring under New York law, and investor-state protections under the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA). For the Peruvian-law side, the firm coordinates with independent Peruvian Of Counsel such as Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima. Whether you are a US-based developer entering the Peruvian market or a Peruvian sponsor seeking US capital, our structure keeps the US advice and the local advice professionally distinct. Reach the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Solar Practice Covers
Cross-border solar energy representation means handling the US legal framework that governs international investment, financing, and compliance for solar projects located in Peru. The work typically includes navigating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 78dd-1 et seq.), US securities laws applicable to private placements of project debt or equity, and the dispute-resolution provisions of the PTPA. On the US side, counsel also addresses Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance—Peru is not a sanctioned jurisdiction as of 2026—and US export controls for solar technology. The Peruvian legal framework, including the Electricity Concessions Law Ley de Concesiones Eléctricas and the environmental permitting regime under Ley del Sistema Nacional de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental, is managed by the firm’s Of Counsel in Lima so that each side stays within its licensure.
Solar projects in Peru often involve a Peruvian special purpose vehicle, a US investor, and a power purchase agreement priced in US dollars. The US lawyer’s role includes drafting the choice-of-law and dispute-resolution clauses (often selecting New York law and international arbitration), advising on the US tax implications of cross-border cash flows, and ensuring that the transaction documents comply with US sanctions and anti-money-laundering requirements. When collateral crosses borders—for instance, a pledge of shares in the Peruvian project company governed by New York law—the US lawyer and the Peruvian Of Counsel work in tandem, each within their own licensing jurisdiction.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, leads the US-law component of every cross-border engagement, while the Peruvian-law component is referred to independent Of Counsel in Peru. For Peruvian law matters, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (Colegio de Abogados de Lima, 2009) and is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq. is the principal attorney and founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He has prepared this information as part of SRIS’s knowledge resource on Peruvian law and related topics. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele that collaborates with a network of foreign-jurisdiction-admitted Of Counsel attorneys. As SRIS expands its Of Counsel presence into Peru, matters requiring representation under Peruvian law will be handled through an attorney admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima. Until SRIS engages Of Counsel in Peru, this page is offered as general legal information by a US-admitted attorney—it is not legal advice and is not legal representation under Peruvian law.
On a typical solar project, Mr. Sris and his team prepare the US-law agreements and handle the regulatory interface with US agencies, while Mr. Mayandía or another Peruvian-licensed Of Counsel advises on local concessions, land-use permits, and compliance with Ley de Concesiones Eléctricas. The two sides communicate directly but maintain strict professional separation; the US firm does not supervise the Peruvian lawyer and the Peruvian lawyer does not practice US law. This model allows a single point of contact for the client while keeping every legal opinion within its proper licensing framework.
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 in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and has testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), which revised Va. Code § 20-107.3(g). Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and foreign jurisdictions.
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted in the United States, and other foreign-licensed attorneys who collaborate with the firm on matters involving the law of their home countries. Every Of Counsel relationship is structured to preserve the independence of the foreign practitioner and to ensure that US-law advice remains solely with US-admitted counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Peruvian-licensed lawyer for a solar project in Peru?
Yes—matters that involve Peruvian land use, concessions, environmental permitting, or local corporate law require a lawyer licensed in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not practice Peruvian law; instead, the firm works with independent Peruvian Of Counsel such as Martín Mayandía (admitted in Peru, not admitted in the US) for those legal issues. The US side of the engagement—financing, FCPA compliance, and US securities law—is handled by Mr. Sris and other US-licensed attorneys at the firm. For assistance navigating the division of work, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What US laws apply when investing in Peruvian solar energy?
The primary US statutes include the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), US sanctions administered by OFAC, and federal securities laws if the investment involves a US offering of securities. The FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions apply to US issuers, domestic concerns, and certain foreign persons acting in US territory. The US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement also provides investor-state dispute settlement options. Each of these areas requires a US-admitted attorney; Peruvian-licensed counsel addresses the local regulatory requirements.
How does the firm handle the US-law versus Peruvian-law division?
The firm maintains a strict jurisdictional firewall: US-licensed attorneys practice only US law, and Peruvian-licensed Of Counsel practice only Peruvian law. The two sides collaborate on the transaction structure but do not supervise each other’s legal work. The client typically has a single point of contact at the firm who coordinates with the Of Counsel, while each attorney remains responsible only within his or her own licensing jurisdiction. This approach complies with US unauthorized-practice-of-law rules and with Peruvian bar requirements.
What should I bring to an initial consultation about a solar project in Peru?
You should bring a description of the project, the identity and domicile of the parties, a summary of the financing structure, and any existing contracts or term sheets. It is also helpful to provide information about whether any US-sanctioned persons or entities might be involved. The initial consultation focuses on identifying the US-law issues and determining whether Peruvian-law support is needed. All consultations are by appointment. To schedule, call (888) 437-7747.
How can I reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. to discuss a cross-border solar matter?
You can reach the firm by phone at (888) 437-7747 or through the contact form on this website. Staff includes Spanish-speaking professionals. Consultations are by appointment at the firm’s principal location in Virginia. While the firm does not have a physical location in Peru, the Of Counsel relationship with Martín Mayandía allows the firm to coordinate with Peruvian-licensed counsel in Lima.