Tom Platts Bio

Tom is a Corporate Partner recognised for his expertise in advising clients on complex, strategically significant cross-border M&A and private equity transactions across Southeast Asia and beyond. Tom heads the Southeast Asia M&A team and is based in both Singapore and London. He advises a diverse international client base on strategic investments and cross-border M&A throughout ASEAN and globally. His practice spans a wide range of sectors, including renewables, consumer, financial institutions, media and telecoms, technology, transport, agri-business, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Tom’s practice has a particular focus on the United States. He leads the firm’s US Area of Focus for Southeast Asia, with responsibility for the firm’s relationships with US law firms and US strategy in the region. Tom acts for US corporates, financial sponsors, and their portfolio companies on investments and transactions, and frequently “quarterbacks” advice for US law firms needing coordinated support across multiple Asian jurisdictions, ensuring seamless service for clients navigating complex cross-border matters. Tom is ranked as a leading individual in Singapore by Chambers Asia Pacific and is recommended by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for Corporate M&A in the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. He is also recognised in Asia Business Law Journal’s A List, ALB’s Super 50 TMT Lawyers, and as a stand-out talent by Acritas Stars. Clients value Tom’s proactive approach, deep sector knowledge, and ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice on complex legal challenges, helping them achieve their business objectives in unfamiliar and challenging markets. Tom is fluent in English and French, and is committed to energy transition and social impact initiatives.