Peru trust security
Peru trust security involves the intersection of US capital markets law and cross-border investment structures that touch Peruvian assets or parties. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, assists clients with trust formation, security interests, and regulatory compliance under US federal securities laws, while coordinating with Peru-admitted Of Counsel for local-law matters.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
US capital markets law governs the offer and sale of securities, the creation of investment vehicles such as trusts, and the perfection of security interests in financial assets. When a transaction involves Peruvian assets, investors, or issuers, the US-side legal work must be coordinated with Peruvian legal requirements. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US securities law dimension—including compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Company Act of 1940—as well as the creation of Delaware statutory trusts, grantor trusts, and other US-law trust structures. Security interests in US-situs collateral are perfected under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the relevant state.
For the Peruvian-law side, 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. His role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Mr. Mayandía advises on Peruvian corporate law, trust validity under the Peruvian Civil Code, and regulatory approvals from Peruvian authorities. This division of responsibility ensures that each jurisdiction’s legal requirements are addressed by an attorney licensed in that jurisdiction, while the client receives coordinated cross-border counsel.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, leads the firm. He and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel draft and negotiate trust agreements, prepare private placement memoranda, file SEC registration statements or exemption notices, and perfect security interests under the UCC. They also advise on US anti-money laundering and know-your-customer obligations that apply to cross-border capital flows. When a matter requires Peruvian legal analysis—such as the enforceability of a trust under Peruvian law, the registration of a security interest in Peru, or compliance with Peruvian securities regulations—the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who 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.
The two sides work together under a clear jurisdictional separation: the US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects, and Mr. Mayandía handles all Peruvian-law aspects. The firm does not practice Peruvian law, and Mr. Mayandía does not practice US law. This structure allows the client to receive integrated advice without any attorney stepping outside their licensure. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys remain responsible for the overall engagement and for ensuring that the client’s US legal interests are protected.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
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. A former prosecutor, he has practiced since 1997 and has extensive experience in cross-border capital markets, securities regulation, and complex trust structures. 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).
The firm’s Of Counsel network includes attorneys licensed in foreign jurisdictions who collaborate on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-related capital markets work, 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. His role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring over 120 years of combined legal experience, providing clients with coordinated cross-border counsel that respects the boundaries of each attorney’s licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a trust under US law and how does it relate to Peru investments?
A trust is a fiduciary arrangement in which a trustee holds legal title to assets for the benefit of beneficiaries, governed by the trust instrument and applicable state law. In cross-border capital markets, a US-law trust—such as a Delaware statutory trust—can serve as an investment vehicle for Peruvian assets, allowing US and international investors to pool capital while benefiting from US legal protections. The trust’s validity under Peruvian law, however, must be analyzed separately by Peru-admitted counsel. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys structure the trust under US law, and Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, advises on its recognition and enforceability in Peru.
How does the firm handle security interests in cross-border capital markets?
The firm perfects security interests in US-situs collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and coordinates with Peru-admitted counsel for any Peruvian-law security requirements. For example, a lender taking a security interest in shares of a Peruvian company held in a US brokerage account would need a UCC-1 financing statement filed in the appropriate US jurisdiction, while any pledge under Peruvian law would be handled by Mr. Mayandía. The firm ensures that the US-law security interest is properly created, attached, and perfected, and that the client understands the separate Peruvian-law steps that may be necessary.
Do I need a Peru-admitted attorney for trust matters involving Peruvian assets?
Yes, Peruvian law governs the validity and enforceability of a trust with respect to assets located in Peru or governed by Peruvian law, so a Peru-admitted attorney is essential for that analysis. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law aspects of the trust, and the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, to advise on Peruvian trust law, corporate formalities, and regulatory compliance. This dual-counsel approach ensures that the trust is effective under both legal systems without any attorney practicing outside their licensure.
What US securities laws apply to cross-border trust offerings?
Offerings of trust interests to US investors are subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 unless an exemption applies, and the trust itself may be regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Common exemptions include Regulation D (private placements) and Regulation S (offers made outside the United States). The firm’s US-admitted attorneys analyze the offering structure, prepare the necessary SEC filings or exemption notices, and advise on ongoing reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For any Peruvian securities law implications, the firm coordinates with Mr. Mayandía.
How can I engage the firm for a Peru-related capital markets matter?
You can contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the consultation, the firm will assess the US-law dimensions of your matter and determine whether Peruvian-law counsel is needed. If so, the firm will engage Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, under a clear engagement letter that delineates the scope of each attorney’s representation. All consultations are by appointment only, and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys remain your primary point of contact throughout the engagement.