South African client Peru legal counsel
If you are a South African individual or business with legal interests that touch Peru, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. can provide US legal counsel and coordinate with a Peru-licensed Of Counsel for the Peru-law side of your matter. The firm is a US law firm founded in 1997, with its principal location in Virginia and a network of independent foreign Of Counsel attorneys. For Peru-related matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar; that 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. Mr. Sris is not admitted to practice Peru law. This page provides general information and is not legal advice; no attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing it or contacting the firm. To discuss your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How a South African client can obtain Peru-related legal counsel through a US law firm
Many cross-border matters involve both US law and the law of a foreign country. A South African client who needs legal assistance with a Peru-connected issue—whether it is a business transaction, an immigration matter, a family law question, or a dispute—may benefit from a coordinated approach. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US legal services and, through its Of Counsel network, can engage a Peru-licensed attorney to address the Peru-law dimension. The firm does not practice Peru law directly; instead, it collaborates with Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar, to ensure that Peru-law advice comes from a qualified Peru practitioner.
This structure allows the client to work with a single point of contact for the US side while the Peru-law work is handled by a local attorney who understands Peruvian legal institutions. The firm’s US attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, are admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. They can assist with US immigration petitions, US business formation, US litigation, and other US-law matters that may arise in a cross-border context. The Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, focuses exclusively on Peruvian law and does not provide US legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Peru-related legal matters can the firm assist with?
The firm can assist with US-law aspects of a wide range of cross-border matters that involve Peru. Common examples include US immigration for a South African professional transferring to a US subsidiary of a Peruvian company, US business transactions where a South African investor is acquiring an interest in a Peru-based enterprise, and US family law issues such as recognition of a foreign marriage or divorce. For the Peru-law side, the firm engages its Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar. The division of work is always clearly delineated: US attorneys handle US law; the Peru Of Counsel handles Peru law.
Do I need a lawyer admitted in Peru for my matter?
If your matter involves Peruvian law—such as a contract governed by Peruvian law, a dispute in Peruvian courts, or a Peruvian regulatory requirement—you will need a lawyer admitted in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not practice Peru law, but it collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. The firm can coordinate the engagement so that you receive Peru-law advice from a qualified Peru practitioner while the US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
How does the firm handle the division between US law and Peru law?
The firm maintains a strict jurisdictional separation. Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm handle all US-law matters, including US immigration, US litigation, and US transactional work. For Peru-law matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar. The two sides collaborate as needed, but each attorney practices only in the jurisdiction where they are licensed. This structure protects clients from unauthorized practice of law and ensures that each legal question is addressed by an attorney with the appropriate credentials.
Can the firm help a South African client with US immigration matters related to Peru?
Yes, the firm’s US immigration practice can assist South African clients with US visa and immigration matters that have a Peru connection. For example, a South African executive working for a Peruvian company who needs an L-1 intracompany transferee visa to enter the United States, or a South African investor seeking an E-2 treaty investor visa through a US enterprise with Peruvian ties, can work with Mr. Sris and the firm’s US immigration attorneys. The Peru-law aspects of the underlying business structure would be handled by the Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar.
What should I bring to an initial consultation?
For an initial consultation, gather any documents that describe your legal situation and the jurisdictions involved. This may include contracts, corporate records, immigration documents, court orders, or correspondence. If the matter involves Peru, any documents in Spanish should be accompanied by certified English translations if possible. The consultation will help the firm assess which aspects are governed by US law and which require Peru-law advice, and it will allow the firm to explain how the engagement with the Peru Of Counsel would work. 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 matter involving Peru?
You can begin by calling the firm at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your situation. During the initial conversation, the firm will identify the US-law and Peru-law components of your matter. If Peru-law advice is needed, the firm will explain how the engagement with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, would be structured. The firm’s US attorneys will then handle the US-law work, and the Peru Of Counsel will handle the Peru-law work under a separate engagement. All consultations are by appointment only.
Does the firm have a location in Peru?
No, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not have a location in Peru. The firm’s US locations are in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, who is based in Peru and admitted to practice law there, but the firm itself does not maintain a physical presence in Peru. All US-law services are provided from the firm’s US locations, and Peru-law services are provided by the Of Counsel from his own practice in Peru.
Is the firm’s Peru Of Counsel an employee of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.?
No, Martín Mayandía is an independent Of Counsel attorney, not an employee of the firm. He is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. His relationship with the firm is that of an independent practitioner who collaborates on Peru-law matters. The firm has no employees; all attorneys other than Mr. Sris serve as Of Counsel. This structure allows the firm to offer coordinated cross-border services while maintaining clear jurisdictional boundaries.
What if my matter involves a country other than Peru?
The firm’s cross-border practice extends to other jurisdictions through its Of Counsel network. While this page focuses on Peru-related matters, the firm can assist with US-law aspects of matters involving other countries by engaging appropriate foreign Of Counsel. For any cross-border inquiry, the firm will assess the US-law and foreign-law components and explain how the engagement would be structured. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your specific needs.
How are fees structured for cross-border matters?
Fees vary by case and jurisdiction. The US-law work performed by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys is billed separately from the Peru-law work performed by the Of Counsel. During the initial consultation, the firm will provide an explanation of the fee arrangement and any retainer requirements. Because each cross-border matter is unique, the firm does not publish a fixed fee schedule. Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your matter and obtain a fee estimate.
Can the firm assist with recognition of a Peruvian marriage or divorce in the United States?
Yes, the firm can assist with US recognition of a foreign marriage or divorce under applicable US conflict-of-laws principles. Under the doctrine of lex loci celebrationis, a marriage validly contracted under the law of the place where it was celebrated is presumptively recognized by US courts, subject to narrow public-policy exceptions. The firm’s US family law attorneys can advise on the recognition process in the relevant US state. For any Peru-law questions about the validity of the underlying marriage or divorce, the firm would engage Martín Mayandía, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar.
About Mr. Sris and the Of Counsel Network
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 founded the firm in 1997 and serves as its managing attorney. Mr. Sris is a former prosecutor and has 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). For Peru-law matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar; that 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. The firm’s US principal location is in Virginia, and all consultations are by appointment only.