MJ
Ma. Joycelyn L. Guirnalda
Partner · Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices)
PhilippinesLitigation, International Arbitration
About
Partner at Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices) with extensive litigation and dispute-resolution experience. She practiced at Carpio Villaraza & Cruz Law Offices (2000–2010) and served as Assistant Vice President and Team Head of Remedial Management - Asset Recovery Litigation Unit at BDO Unibank, Inc. (May 2010–Mar 2014), handling corporate and commercial litigation, transactional review, and international arbitration matters (SIAC).
Practice areas
LitigationInternational ArbitrationBanking & FinanceCorporate / M&AIntellectual PropertyLabor & EmploymentCriminal Law
Office
Expertise
Asset recovery and remedial managementBank litigation and corporate/commercial disputesRepresentation before quasi‑judicial agencies and appellate courtsInternational arbitration (SIAC)Preparation and review of commercial contracts
Education
- Ateneo de Manila University School of Law — Graduate (24th in batch, 2000)
- De La Salle University — Double degree in Psychology and Business Management (Consistent Dean’s List)