Trevor Goodman

Trevor Goodman is a Director at Cleveland & Co, specialising in investment management, financial services regulation, and governance. With over 30 years of experience, he advises asset managers, financial institutions, and investment firms on regulatory frameworks, corporate matters, and strategic legal risk, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach.

Trevor has held senior legal and executive roles at leading global asset management firms. At Morgan Stanley, he was lead lawyer for its US$20 billion SICAV platform, overseeing cross-border fund structures, regulatory compliance, and governance. He later led legal support for EMEA at Legg Mason and in the UK for Santander Asset Management advising on investment management and regulatory frameworks. He also held the role of Head of Operations at an asset management consultancy where he also chaired the legal, risk and compliance committee. His experience spans fund structures, distribution, regulatory compliance, and governance across complex cross-border environments, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial, solutions-driven approach.

At Cleveland & Co, Trevor supports clients across corporate, regulatory, and governance matters, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver clear, pragmatic, and commercially aligned advice. His approach reflects the firm’s values of integrity, clarity, and excellence, with a particular emphasis on solving complex problems in a collaborative and cost-effective manner.

Trevor is widely recognised for his adaptability, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence. He brings a calm, strategic perspective to client engagements and is known for building strong, trusted relationships with boards, senior executives, and investment teams.

His areas of expertise include investment management and financial services regulation, corporate and M&A, fund structures and governance, distribution, compliance frameworks, and regulatory strategy across UK and EU markets.

Outside of work, Trevor enjoys spending time with his family, as well as sports, travelling, writing, and music, bringing balance and perspective to his professional life.