Eversheds Sutherland (International) appoints Andrew Cheung as General Counsel
February 26, 2026
Eversheds Sutherland (International) is pleased to announce that Andrew Cheung has joined the firm as its new General Counsel (GC). Andrew succeeds Simon Crossley, who, after 20 years with the firm, will retire from the partnership at the end of April 2026.
Andrew brings extensive experience of senior law firm management positions, most recently as General Counsel for Pinsent Masons. A commercial litigator by background, Andrew is dual qualified and is admitted to practice in England & Wales and Australia and has over 20 years’ post-qualification experience.
Helen Thomas, Managing Partner - Clients and Business Delivery, Eversheds Sutherland (International) commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the firm. His extensive experience makes him an outstanding appointment for the General Counsel role. The role of GC at Eversheds Sutherland continues to grow in importance and I’m looking forward to working closely with him in support of our long term ambitions. Simon’s contribution to the firm over the past 20 years has been exceptional and I want to thank him and wish him every success for the future.”
Andrew Cheung, General Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland (International) commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining Eversheds Sutherland at such a strategically important time and I look forward to bringing my experience to support the firm’s ongoing priorities.”
Helen Thomas, Managing Partner - Clients and Business Delivery, Eversheds Sutherland (International) commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the firm. His extensive experience makes him an outstanding appointment for the General Counsel role. The role of GC at Eversheds Sutherland continues to grow in importance and I’m looking forward to working closely with him in support of our long term ambitions. Simon’s contribution to the firm over the past 20 years has been exceptional and I want to thank him and wish him every success for the future.”
Andrew Cheung, General Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland (International) commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining Eversheds Sutherland at such a strategically important time and I look forward to bringing my experience to support the firm’s ongoing priorities.”
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