In-person & virtual consultations available worldwide
Strategic by design. Committed by principle. Guided by value.
Full-service legal counsel based in Cebu City — serving Filipinos across the Philippines and around the world. Atty. Gordo handles every matter personally, with strategy tailored to each client's specific circumstances and goals.
Licensed Before
All Philippine Courts & Quasi-Judicial Bodies
Attorney's Roll No:
95667 — Cebu Chapter
Consultations
In-Person & Virtual — Worldwide
Areas of Practice
The firm handles legal matters across every area of Philippine law — personal, family, and business. Every engagement is handled personally, with strategy tailored to each client’s specific circumstances.
Personal Matters
Criminal litigation, family law, estate planning, civil and property disputes, real estate transactions, immigration, OFW services, expatriate assistance, and notarial work.
Business Matters
Business formation, labor and employment, HR compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, BPO legal support, startup advisory, and tax matters under Philippine law.
Don’t see your specific matter? The firm handles a wide range of legal needs.
About the Attorney
Founder & Managing Partner
“Every matter is handled personally, with strategy tailored to each client’s specific circumstances and goals.”
Atty. Shienna Divina Gordo is the founder and managing partner of Gordo Law Firm. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Juris Doctor, and is a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), Cebu Chapter, Roll No. 95667. She advises individuals, executives, and businesses on matters across all major areas of Philippine law.
International Legal Services
Whether you live in Cebu, elsewhere in the Philippines, or abroad, the firm represents you personally. Distance is not a barrier — we offer secure virtual consultations for clients anywhere in the Philippines and worldwide.
OFW Legal Services
Legal matters do not pause while you work abroad. Gordo Law Firm provides full remote and virtual legal assistance for OFWs — annulment, property disputes, estate settlement, and powers of attorney — handled with discretion and care.
Expatriate Legal Services
Whether you are relocating to Cebu, investing in Philippine property, or navigating immigration requirements — we provide clear, reliable legal guidance tailored to foreign nationals living or working in the Philippines.
Corporate & BPO Legal Services
Cebu is a major hub for outsourcing and foreign investment. We provide comprehensive legal support for companies entering the Philippine market — employment compliance, data privacy, PEZA, SEC registration, and ongoing corporate governance.
Virtual Consultations Available
Consult with us from anywhere in the world.
Secure video call. No in-person visit required.
Locations
Three offices in Cebu City's premier business districts, plus virtual consultations available worldwide.
Jose Maria del Mar St., cor Abad St.
Cebu City 6000, Philippines
Salinas Drive, Lahug
Cebu City 6000, Philippines
Mindanao Ave. / Biliran St.
Cebu City 6000, Philippines
Virtual consultations available worldwide. Cannot visit in person? We offer secure video call consultations for clients in the Philippines and abroad. Book via Calendly →
The Brief
Philippine businesses that process personal data must comply with the Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable National Privacy Commission issuances. This guide explains key obligations involving DPO designation, NPC registration, privacy governance, security, processor contracts, and breach response.
Read ArticlePhilippine law distinguishes annulment of a voidable marriage from a declaration of absolute nullity of a void marriage. This guide explains the difference, the principal Family Code grounds, Article 36 psychological incapacity after Tan-Andal, the court process, and important effects on children, property, and remarriage.
Read ArticleFAQ
Practical answers about the firm’s services, how to get started, and what to expect when working with Atty. Gordo.
The firm provides legal counsel in criminal litigation, family law, civil and property law, immigration and deportation defense, labor and employment, business and corporate law, data privacy compliance, HR and labor advisory, BPO and outsourcing legal support, OFW legal services, expatriate and foreign national services, startup and SME legal compliance, and notarial services.
Consultations can be scheduled through the firm's online inquiry form at gordolaw.com, by calling (032) 494-9510 during office hours, or by email at [email protected]. Virtual appointments are also available through the firm's Calendly booking page.
Yes. The firm handles annulment, declaration of nullity of marriage, legal separation, child custody and support, adoption, estate settlement, and recognition of foreign divorce. Each situation involves distinct grounds and procedures under the Family Code; the attorney will identify what applies to your circumstances during consultation.
Yes. The firm offers secure virtual consultations via video call for Overseas Filipino Workers, expatriates, foreign nationals, and clients located outside Cebu. Appointments can be booked online. The firm handles legal matters in courts and quasi-judicial bodies throughout the Philippines.
Yes. The firm assists foreign nationals residing or working in the Philippines with visa matters, long-stay and retirement residency, property acquisition structures, business registration, immigration compliance, and personal legal matters under Philippine law.
Yes. The firm represents individual employees and companies in NLRC proceedings, DOLE compliance matters, illegal dismissal cases, wage disputes, and related labor actions. It also assists businesses with proactive employment documentation and compliance structures.
The firm assists clients with visa applications and extensions, ACR I-Card processing and renewal, overstaying resolution, blacklisting removal, deportation defense, travel ban relief, and special resident visa applications for foreign nationals in the Philippines.
Yes. The firm advises Philippine businesses on compliance with the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), including NPC registration, Data Protection Officer advisory, privacy policy and consent form drafting, data breach notification, and data processing agreements. It also advises Philippine entities on GDPR obligations when handling personal data of EU residents.
The firm's headquarters is at Park Centrale Building, Jose Maria del Mar St., cor Abad St., Cebu City 6000. Satellite offices are located at the 12th Floor, Cebu Exchange Tower, Salinas Drive, Lahug, and at Apple One Equicom Tower, Mindanao Avenue. Office hours are Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday appointments are by prior arrangement.
Bringing any documents relevant to your matter — contracts, court notices, correspondence, identification, or a brief written timeline of events — helps the attorney understand your situation efficiently. If documents are not yet available, the consultation can still proceed. The attorney will identify what additional information or documents may be needed.
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