Bio

Tom Platts acts on all forms of domestic and cross-border M&A, strategic joint ventures and corporate restructurings. He also has particular expertise in advising on capital markets transactions. Having worked for many years in London, Tom moved to Southeast Asia in 2011, where he advises a significant base of blue-chip international corporate, banking and funds clients. In recent years, he has worked on complex deals in every jurisdiction in ASEAN, with a specific expertise advising on transactions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Tom is currently ranked in Singapore as a leading individual by Chambers Asia Pacific and is also a recommended lawyer by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific for the Corporate M&A category, and in Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. He was also client-nominated as a stand-out talent by Acritas Stars 2019. Tom is appointed to the editorial board of HealthInvestor Asia. His straight-forward and pro-active approach to solving complex matters is particularly appreciated by clients, together with his in-depth sector and jurisdictional knowledge and his willingness to "go to the extra mile" for them. Tom is also recognised for being "very smart and solutions driven".