“Tom Platts is a globally recognised corporate and private equity lawyer whose practice sits at the intersection of complex cross-border M&A, strategic investment and long-term value creation across Asia and Europe. As a partner at Stephenson Harwood and leader of its top-tier Asia M&A and private equity practice, he is widely trusted by international corporates, investors and boards on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions across sectors including energy transition, technology, financial services and healthcare.

Beyond his technical excellence, Tom is distinguished by the breadth of his leadership and his commitment to impact. He is consistently recognised by leading directories including Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, and his influence extends beyond the boardroom through his founding of the #macritchiechallenge for Dementia Singapore, #medicalactionmyanmar, and the walk-to-talk.com initiative. This combination of commercial authority, international perspective and genuine social purpose marks him out as one of the most respected corporate lawyers of his generation..”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial, 2026

Tom Platts, Partner and Head of Corporate, Singapore

Tom Platts is a Partner and Head of Corporate in Singapore, and a highly regarded corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience advising on complex cross border M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Based in both Singapore and London, Tom leads the Southeast Asia M&A team and advises an international client base on strategically significant investments and transactions throughout ASEAN and globally.

What Tom Does

Tom specialises in high value, cross border corporate transactions, acting for corporates, private equity funds, financial sponsors and growth companies. His work spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, venture and growth capital, and equity capital markets matters.

He advises across a broad range of sectors, including renewables and energy transition, technology and telecoms, media, consumer, financial institutions, transport, agri business, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

US Focus and Cross Border Leadership

Tom has a particular focus on the United States and leads the firm’s US Area of Focus for Southeast Asia. He regularly acts for US corporates and financial sponsors investing in the region and often coordinates multi jurisdictional advice for US law firms, ensuring seamless execution of complex cross border deals.

Clients value Tom’s ability to act as a strategic quarterback on transactions, combining deep regional knowledge with a clear, commercially focused approach.

Recent Experience Highlights

• Advising Cyan Renewables on its AU$1.1 billion take private of ASX listed MMA Offshore.
• Advising New Forests on the Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 acquisition of a majority stake in Burapha Agro-Forestry, including carbon credit and sustainability aspects.
• Advising S&P Global on multiple strategic acquisitions, including fintech and data driven businesses leveraging AI technology.

Recognition and Reputation

Tom is consistently recognised as a leading individual for Corporate M&A in Singapore and Southeast Asia. He is ranked by Chambers Asia Pacific and recommended by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for work in Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines.

He has also been recognised in Asia Business Law Journal’s A List, Asian Legal Business’ Super 50 TMT Lawyers, and as a stand out talent by Acritas Stars. Clients praise his availability, commercial acumen and ability to deliver clear advice in high pressure situations.

Approach and Interests

Tom is known for his proactive, solutions driven approach and his commitment to building long term client relationships. He is fluent in English and French and has a strong interest in energy transition and social impact initiatives such as the walk-to-talk initiative he founded in 2024.

Contact Tom Platts

Direct: +65 6622 9641
Mobile: +65 8233 3245 | +44 7741 601 729
Email: Email Tom Platts
Offices: Singapore and London