Tom Platts > Stephenson Harwood LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

With a broad client base that includes banks, financial institutions, and private equity funds, Stephenson Harwood LLP has a strong track record within the Philippine market for handling foreign investment and asset financing, particularly in the aviation sector. Jointly leading the practice is Tom Platts who advises international businesses on market entry and M&A, Saugata Mukherjee who is experienced in handling capital markets transactions, and Gregory Xu who is well-regarded for advising financial institutions on corporate finance matters.

Stephenson Harwood LLP has a strength in asset financing, especially relating to Indonesian aviation and shipping sectors. The team advises clients such as financial institutions, offshore companies, airlines, and sponsors. Further to this, the team also regularly acts for private equity and private credit funds on acquisitions and restructurings. The practice is co-headed by Saugata Mukherjee, Gregory Xu, and Tom Platts.

Having recently acquired Jonathan Goacher from Hill Dickinson LLP, the growing practice at Stephenson Harwood LLP is noted for its expertise across the aviation, consumer goods, and energy and natural resources sectors. Leading the practice is Tom Platts, who advises on cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions, while Saugata Mukherjee acts for banks, lessors, and funds on lending structures and portfolio acquisitions. Also leading the practice, Simon Wong specialises in aircraft financing, leasing, and trading, and Gregory Xu has experience in handling banking and finance mandates, including documentation, restructuring, and enforcement of transactions.

Commended for ‘the quality of service and responsiveness, all delivered with humility and efficiency’, Stephenson Harwood LLP advises on private equity and venture capital investments across South and Southeast Asia. The team is also well-placed to collaborate with its Formal Law Alliance partner Virtus Law LLP, advising on the domestic and international aspects of transactions across the healthcare, technology and telecoms, maritime and energy sectors. Tom Platts leads the team and handles M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, while Jonathan Goacher is noted for his expertise in regulated industries.