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Matthew B.A. Remedios

Introduction to Our Law Firm, Remedios Lawyers Law Corporation, by Matthew B.A. Remedios, Principal Lawyer & Managing Director

Since 1989, the Remedios legal practice has grown alongside the business and cultural communities it serves in British Columbia and across international markets. Our legal practice spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, real estate, litigation, estates, immigration, and regulatory matters, with a consistent focus on practical and effective outcomes.

My practice sits within that foundation, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, real estate development, business structuring, and disputes. My tasks often involve taking transactions from early-stage discussions through to execution - structuring joint ventures, advising on acquisitions, and working through financing and closing. Recent matters have included acquisitions in the hospitality sector, real estate development projects, and transactions involving green technology and biotechnology businesses.

A significant portion of our practice involves cross-border work. That has included time spent in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Macau, and other parts of the Indo-Pacific, working directly with clients, investors, and counterparties. In some instances, that has meant sitting across the table with a founder refining deal terms late into the evening, or walking a development site with local partners to understand the asset beyond what is reflected in reports. In others, it has involved coordinating diligence across jurisdictions where timing, language, and local practice all shape the outcome.

That work reflects the broader direction of our firm. Remedios Lawyers maintains longstanding relationships across the Asia-Pacific, ASEAN, and the Americas, and continues to support clients entering Canada as well as Canadian businesses expanding abroad. We have acted for a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, developers, private investors, financial institutions, and multinational companies operating across sectors such as real estate, energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing.

Our firm’s work is closely connected to the communities it serves. Our practice is rooted in Indo-Pacific and multicultural business communities across the Lower Mainland. My involvement includes work with organizations such as 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. These roles involve advising on governance and contributing to initiatives that bring together business leaders, investors, and community members across jurisdictions.

These connections often extend beyond formal settings. Business relationships frequently begin in community events or trade delegations and continue across borders over time. It is not uncommon for an initial introduction in Vancouver or overseas to develop into ongoing business in Macau, or other parts of China.

Alongside my practice, there has been a growing recognition of the challenges faced by younger individuals and early-stage businesses. Many are entering the market at a point where key legal issues arise - purchasing a first home, entering into a lease (residential or commercial), starting a business, or navigating employment relationships - while at the same time facing financial constraints driven by a rising cost of living and limited access to resources.

In response, in 2026 our firm established Access Remedios (Access). The program is designed to address access to legal services for individuals and entrepreneurs at an early stage who are often navigating these issues for the first time. Access is intended to provide qualifying individuals with the ability to obtain high-quality legal services at a stage where timely advice can have a lasting impact. The focus is on practical issues that arise at the outset of personal and business life, including tenancy (residential or commercial), first-time home ownership, small business formation, and employment matters.

As the Managing Director and Principal Lawyer of Remedios Lawyers, my focus remains on continuing the legacy and values of the Remedios legal practice while focusing on core strengths and upward growth. That includes both international transactional work and initiatives such as Access, which are grounded in the needs of the communities the firm serves.

Our direction forward remains consistent - to build on established relationships, continue developing cross-border capabilities, and provide legal services that are practical, responsive, and accessible.

Anthony M.M. Remedios

An Introduction of the Remedios Legal Practice by Anthony M.M. Remedios

“I remember when I was in my first year at Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School at the ripe old age of 21. We were asked in our second week by one of the professors what each of us would like to do in the future. My answer was to practise international business transactions in Asia. The class looked at me with blank looks. I guess Asia was neither on their radar nor relevant to their concept of lawyering in Canada. Nonetheless, I ventured on and returned to British Columbia, where I had originally completed my undergraduate studies at UBC after coming from Hong Kong at the age of 18.“

After articling and working at several established B.C. firms, I decided to set up my own firm with a couple of buddies from other firms. We set up our firm in 1989, and by good chance, Asia came to Vancouver and changed the shape of things to come for us. Newcomers from China, Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, and Japan, both personal and business-related, became the primary source of the firm’s growth.

To service our growing clientele, I built up the firm’s talent and a team of legal talent from other firms as well as outside advisers and counsel. We went from corporate, commercial, and real estate to include immigration, civil litigation, criminal, family, securities, and mergers and acquisitions, including project sourcing and synergy building for businesses. Our language skills have proven invaluable. Over the years, we have amassed excellent talent, developed a team approach to servicing clients, and developed a deep understanding of the business and cultural norms of the different regions in the Asia-Pacific.

As a result of the growing network of newcomers, we developed associations in China, India, Macau, Hong Kong, and Japan, and worked with lawyers from all over Asia. In 1998, we were invited by the Chinese Minister of Justice to travel to Beijing to set up a representative law office. We attended the Great Hall in Beijing and were given the licence to open a representative law office to service our clients from around Asia. Since then, our team has travelled extensively throughout China, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines and Vietnam. In addition, the rise of the Chinese economy has resulted in an increase in work inbound and outbound. As a result, we have had to service both multinational corporations and small business executives from China. The spread of activity in B.C. from Asia, particularly China, has resulted in our setting up offices in Richmond and Surrey and engaging lawyers in other parts of B.C. to assist us in increasing investment and immigration cases.

We have also developed our association with lawyers and firms in Asia. In particular, we are associated with several firms in Europe, China and India assisting foreign (U.S. and Canadian) companies seeking investment, financing, and business opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region. We act for multinationals, banks, mining companies, solar companies, pharmaceutical companies, financial firms, private investors from Asia, real estate developers, etc. We also act for many local small businesses and charities in the lower mainland. As a result of our growth, our lawyers have given back to the community by participating in various charities and community organizations.

All I can say is that I have been fortunate to be able to bridge the gap between newcomers to Canada and the locals in B.C. We intend to continue to devote our firm to serve our clients more effectively at reasonable costs.

I achieved my goal of becoming involved in international business transactions in Asia and, in addition, setting up a law firm that, for over a quarter of a century, better serves the various communities here in B.C. and in the Asia-Pacific and South Asian countries.

Firm Overview

Comprehensive legal services across British Columbia and international markets.

The firm acts for multinational corporations, emerging companies, small and medium-sized businesses, public institutions, investors, and private individuals.

General Introduction

The Remedios legal practice was established in 1989 and continues through Remedios Lawyers Law Corporation as a new law firm carrying forward its legacy.

Domestic Practice

Remedios Lawyers provides comprehensive legal services across practice areas for businesses, institutions, and individuals throughout British Columbia.