Matthew Remedios |

Managing Director & Principal Lawyer

Education:

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with Honours Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
Juris Doctor (JD) Faculty of Law, University of Alberta

Professional Overview: Matthew B.A. Remedios serves as Managing Director and Principal Lawyer at Remedios & Company. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, commercial real estate, estate planning, and strategic business structuring. He advises Canadian and international businesses on acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, governance matters, joint ventures, and commercial agreements across multiple industries. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law. His business education provides a foundation in accounting, corporate strategy, and business operations that supports his legal work. Matthew works with businesses, investors, developers, and companies of all sizes on transactions ranging from early-stage structuring to acquisitions and projects. He advises on joint ventures, commercial financings, corporate reorganizations, and commercial agreements. His work includes projects in green technology, biotechnology, real estate development, entertainment, hospitality, and commercial lending. Matthew assists clients with cross-border transactions and international business development. He supports international clients entering the Canadian market and Canadian businesses expanding abroad. His work has taken him to markets across Asia and the Indo-Pacific, including Macao, Hengqin, Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong, where he has participated in acquisitions, due diligence projects, and business development initiatives. Through his practice, he expands and continues the firm’s international relationships and cross-border presence. Matthew’s work reflects his multicultural heritage and his engagement with business and cultural communities across Canada and Asia. He speaks English and Mandarin Chinese and frequently assists clients involved in cross-border partnerships and international transactions. Matthew supports several community groups and business organizations. He serves as legal counsel and, in some cases, as a director or member of organizations including, among many others, the Indo-Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Macau Canada Business Association, the Casa De Macau Club, the Chinese Entrepreneurs Society, and the Filipino Legacy Society of Canada. Through these roles, he advises on governance and organizational matters and contributes to initiatives that promote business collaboration, cultural exchange, and economic engagement between Canada and the Indo-Pacific region.

Cultural Insight: As an individual of Macanese descent, Matthew effectively navigates the complexities of global business environments, particularly in Asia. He is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, allowing him to bridge communication gaps for diverse clients.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Mergers and Acquisitions Instrumental in international business acquisitions, due diligence, and strategic business development across Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Commercial Real Estate Provides comprehensive legal services to businesses operating in the Canadian market.
Estate Planning Collaborates with clients to address their estate planning needs.
Commercial Disputes Provides strategic representation in complex disputes.

Professional Associations:

Board of Directors for the Macau Canada Business Association.
Board of Directors for the Indo Pacific Foundation of Canada.
Legal counsel for the Filipino Legacy Society of Canada.
Active participant and member of Casa De Macau Club.
Legal counsel and member of Chinese Entrepreneurs Society of Canada.

Community Involvement: Matthew is committed to community service, having engaged in pro bono work for community legal clinics in Canada.

Notable Transactions:

Commercial island and business in the hospitality industry.
Joint venture real estate development project.
Acquisition of a large-scale pharmaceutical company.
Establishment of a joint venture for a major corporation.
Due diligence for a green technology project.
Acted on various commercial transactions.
Acted on a large acquisition in the food industry.
Transactions involving green tech, biotechnology, real estate development, entertainment, commercial financing, and investment.
Various asset acquisitions, share acquisitions, and amalgamations.

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