Tso joins the firm from DLA Piper where he was partner and co-head of International Equity Capital Markets. His practice is focused on advising clients on capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, equity financing, outbound investments, corporate restructuring and regulatory compliance.
He represents issuers, shareholders, underwriters and sponsors on IPOs, including secondary and dual primary listings, on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Tso also represents listed companies, private equity funds, large corporations and professional investors on a wide range of transactions including public and private mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, general offers, privatisations, investments in equity and convertible instruments. He regularly advises listed issuers, controlling shareholders and SFC licensed persons on handling queries from the Hong Kong securities regulators.
He has previously worked at international law firms Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Kirkland & Ellis as well as the legal and compliance department of Morgan Stanley.
Praj Samant, Reed Smith’s Asia-Pacific managing partner, said: “Arthur is a standout name in the market with a wealth of experience that will benefit our clients. His arrival enhances our leading corporate offering in Asia and dovetails with the wider global practice. We are very pleased to have him on board.”
Johnny Lim, Reed Smith’s Asia co-chair of Reed Smith’s global corporate group, said: “Arthur is exactly the type of lawyer we are looking for as we continue to strategically grow our corporate practice. As a capital markets and M&A specialist, he is well known to the major investment banks, intermediaries, leading private equity funds and major corporations in China, Europe and the US. This diverse mix of experience advising international and domestic organisations will prove a huge asset to our clients.”
Tso said: “Reed Smith’s corporate team is among the very best in Hong Kong. The firm is renowned for its client-centric and collaborative approach and has an enviable global platform. With its ambitious growth plans, it is an exciting time to be joining the firm. I am thrilled to be here.”
Tso was recognised in the LexisNexis “Top 40 Under 40” in 2022 and has been named as a “Recommended Lawyer” for Capital Markets Equity (Hong Kong) by Legal 500 Asia Pacific for the last three consecutive years. He was also named on the “Rising Star” list and on the “A-List: Growth Drivers” list by the China Business Law Journal in 2023 and 2024.