Cleveland & Co is an award-winning alternative law firm redefining how legal services are delivered to the investment management sector. We are the creators of the External In-House Counsel® model, offering clients the commercial integration of an in-house legal team with the breadth, technical strength, and agility of a global external advisor.
Founded in 2012 by Emma Cleveland, Cleveland & Co is a women-led, internationally recognised legal partner to the world’s leading asset managers, pension funds, institutional investors, wealth platforms, insurers, and fintech. With jurisdictions across UK, EMEA, APAC, and the US, our team operates across borders, sectors, and asset classes. Today, we support over 200 clients with a combined AUM exceeding £9 trillion.
Law Firm of the Year (Small) - Clio Modern Law Awards 2026Best Use of Technology - Highly Commended, Clio Modern Law Awards 2026