Saudi investor counsel for Peru
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that advises international clients on the US legal dimensions of cross-border investments. For a Saudi investor pursuing opportunities in Peru, the US-law component can be significant—whether the investment is structured through a US entity, involves US-regulated securities, or implicates US anti-corruption and tax rules. Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, leads the US-side counsel, while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides Peru-law support. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. To discuss your matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
A Saudi investor entering the Peruvian market often encounters US law at multiple points. The investment may be routed through a US holding company, a Delaware LLC, or a US-based fund, triggering US securities laws, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Securities Act of 1933. If the investor or the target has US-nexus operations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) may apply to anti-bribery compliance, and US tax rules—including the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the reporting obligations of the Bank Secrecy Act—can affect the structure. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys address these US-law aspects, while the Peru Of Counsel handles the Peruvian corporate, regulatory, and tax framework under Peruvian law.
Cross-border investment counsel also involves coordinating due diligence across jurisdictions, reviewing US-side contracts, and ensuring that the transaction documents comply with both US and Peruvian legal requirements. The firm’s approach is to keep the US-law and Peru-law workstreams distinct, with each side handled by an attorney admitted in the relevant jurisdiction. This division respects the limits of each attorney’s licensure and provides the investor with counsel who is authorized to practice in the applicable legal system.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, serves as the responsible US attorney on every engagement. He and the firm’s other US-licensed Of Counsel attorneys handle all US-law components: entity formation, securities filings, FCPA compliance, US tax structuring, and any US litigation or arbitration. For the Peruvian side, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters. 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 and to serving as a liaison between the client and the US-admitted attorneys.
The two sides communicate directly to ensure that the overall transaction is consistent, but each attorney practices only in the jurisdiction where they are licensed. This structure avoids unauthorized practice of law and gives the investor the benefit of counsel who are fully authorized in each relevant legal system.
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 with over 120 years of combined legal experience across the firm’s Of Counsel network. He 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). His practice includes cross-border corporate and investment matters, and he has represented international clients in US-law aspects of transactions involving Latin America.
The firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Mr. Mayandía brings extensive experience in Peruvian corporate, regulatory, and tax law, and he works closely with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys to provide a seamless cross-border service. All firm locations, including the Virginia principal location, are by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What US legal issues should a Saudi investor consider when investing in Peru?
A Saudi investor should evaluate whether the investment structure involves US entities, US securities, or US-nexus operations, because each can trigger US federal and state laws. If the investment uses a US holding company, US securities laws may require registration or an exemption. The FCPA may apply if the investor or the target has US connections, and US tax reporting obligations can arise under FATCA or the Bank Secrecy Act. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys analyze these issues and design a structure that complies with US law while respecting the investor’s commercial goals.
Do I need a US-licensed attorney for my Peru investment?
If any part of the investment touches the United States—through a US entity, US-based assets, or US-regulated activities—a US-licensed attorney is essential to ensure compliance with US law. A Peru-licensed attorney alone cannot advise on US securities, tax, or anti-corruption requirements. The firm provides US-side counsel through Mr. Sris and its US-admitted Of Counsel, while the Peru Of Counsel handles Peruvian law. This dual-counsel approach keeps each attorney within their licensed jurisdiction.
How does the firm handle US law and Peru law in cross-border matters?
The firm separates the US-law and Peru-law workstreams, with each handled by an attorney admitted in the relevant jurisdiction. Mr. Sris and the US-licensed Of Counsel manage all US-law aspects, including entity formation, securities filings, FCPA compliance, and US tax matters. Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, handles Peruvian corporate, regulatory, and tax issues. The two sides coordinate to ensure consistency, but neither attorney practices outside their licensure.
What is the role of the Peru Of Counsel?
Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, provides Peru-law advice and serves as a liaison between the client and the US-admitted attorneys. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His work is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to facilitating communication with Mr. Sris. He does not render US legal advice or appear in US proceedings.
How do I engage the firm for cross-border investment counsel?
To discuss your matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747. Consultations are by appointment only. The firm will assess the US-law dimensions of your proposed investment and, if Peruvian law is involved, will coordinate with Mr. Mayandía to provide a comprehensive cross-border service. All engagements are structured to respect the licensure limits of each attorney.