About Me
JOICE MAURICE T. REFREA
Junior Associate
JOICE MAURICE T. REFREA is a Junior Associate and a member of the Firm’s Corporate, Intellectual Property, Technology Media & Telco Banking & Finance, ESG Practice, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Departments.
As a member of the Corporate Department, Joice provides comprehensive corporate services, including business establishment and ensuring compliance with applicable licenses, laws, and regulations. She also advises corporations on compliance matters related to technology, banking, and artificial intelligence. In addition, Joice handles intellectual property matters, specializing in the filing and prosecution of trademark applications.
During her legal studies, Joice was an oralist in the 21st Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where her team advanced to the finalist rounds and received recognition for Best Written Memorial. She also competed as an oralist in the 8th AIAC Pre-Moot for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where her team achieved top rankings. She is also one of the project heads for Ateneo Law School Career Fair 2022, contributing to the successful planning and execution of the event.
Joice earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. She holds a double degree from De La Salle University Manila, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in Legal Management.
Joice’s recent transactions include advising on:
- Obtaining various permits and licenses in compliance with Philippine law and regulations;
- Assisting in incorporating foreign entities as domestic corporations in the Philippines;
- Preparing corporate compliance documents for due diligence;
- Reviewing corporate contracts for clients.