Albert Yuen appointed to lead Eversheds technology, data and cyber practice in Asia
29 January 2026
Albert (Alby) Yuen, a partner at Eversheds Sutherland in Hong Kong, has been appointed to lead the firm’s technology, data and cyber practice in Asia. Yuen was previously head of technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) at international law firm Linklaters in Hong Kong, where he led and developed its TMT practice, advising on major regional and global mandates.
Yuen’s career encompasses 25 years’ extensive TMT experience across the Asia-Pacific region and on the U.S. West Coast, having held senior positions with Linklaters and Osborne Clarke in Hong Kong, Gilbert + Tobin in Australia, and U.S. firms Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and O’Melveny & Myers in Los Angeles. In addition, he brings valuable in-house skills and technical excellence through secondments with notable telecommunications companies in Asia and Australia.
Yuen advises on an array of key areas within the TMT space including complex technology and telecom transactions, digital infrastructure projects, fintech, data privacy and cybersecurity, commercial IP, emerging technologies (such as AI, blockchain) and complex commercial transactions.
Throughout his career, he has advised on multi-jurisdictional cloud and outsourcing projects for global and regional corporate entities, including financial institutions, large-scale digital infrastructure (including data centre, tower and fibre) projects, cutting-edge regulatory matters such as data regulation, AI governance and cybersecurity and technology risk management and compliance issues.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Alby to the Eversheds Sutherland team,” said Charles Butcher, the firm’s managing partner for Asia and head of its Asia M&A practice. “Alby’s appointment comes at an exciting time in our Asia development. His proven leadership, technical excellence and market recognition further strengthen our ability to deliver cutting-edge technology, data and cyber advice where it matters most – helping clients navigate opportunities across key markets regionally and worldwide. He will work closely with our Asia technology team and our integrated global technology practice to drive the next phase of growth, ensuring clients benefit from both continuity and innovation as we expand this globally thriving practice.”
Simon Gamlin, a partner and commercial advisory practice group head, said: “Technology is a core pillar of our global practice. Alby’s experience and knowledge in advising on complex technology transactions, data, cyber and related regulatory issues will strengthen our integrated offering. Working closely with colleagues across Asia and our global network, Alby will help drive the development of our technology practice in key sectors such as financial services, telecoms, energy, and digital infrastructure.”
