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Awards & Press · Europe

Cleveland & Co shortlisted for Specialist Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026

Cleveland & Co has been shortlisted for Specialist Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026, one of the UK’s most established legal industry awards recognising excellence across the profession. The shortlist brings together firms that are shaping their respective sectors through focused expertise, consistent delivery and a clear strategic direction. Cleveland & Co’s […]

Zoe Wang30 April 2026

Awards & Press · Europe

Emma Cleveland Highly Commended for Law Firm Leader of the Year at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to share that our CEO, Emma Cleveland, has been recognised as Highly Commended for Law Firm Leader of the Year – Boutique Law Firm at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026. This recognition reflects Emma’s leadership in building Cleveland & Co and shaping a firm that challenges traditional legal models. […]

Zoe Wang30 April 2026

Awards & Press · Europe

Cleveland & Co recognised as finalist for Law Firm of the Year at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are pleased to announce that Cleveland & Co has been named a finalist for Law Firm of the Year at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026. This recognition marks an important milestone for the firm and reflects the strength of the model we have built, as well as the team behind it. […]

Zoe Wang30 April 2026

Our News · Europe

Cleveland & Co Appoints Cordelia Hughes as Chief Growth Officer

Cleveland & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Cordelia Hughes as Chief Growth Officer. Cordelia brings more than 20 years of senior commercial leadership experience across financial and legal services. Most recently Vice President of Sales at RWS Group, she led a global financial services and legal sector team serving asset managers and […]

Zoe Wang4 March 2026

Awards & Press · Europe

Emma Cleveland featured in the 2025 Heroes Executive Role Model List

We are delighted to announce that our CEO, Emma Cleveland, has been featured in the 2025 Heroes Executive Role Model List, supported by YouTube. The Heroes Role Model Lists celebrate global leaders who are championing inclusion and driving meaningful change in business, recognising individuals who are creating workplaces where diversity thrives and future leaders are […]

Zoe Wang12 November 2025

Our News · Europe

Cleveland & Co Appoints Caroline Donald as Deputy General Counsel, Governance, Regulation & Trading

Cleveland & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Donald as Deputy General Counsel, Governance, Regulation & Trading. Caroline brings over 25 years of legal, regulatory, and leadership experience in financial services and investment management, having held senior legal and chief of staff roles at Goldman Sachs, First Sentier and Slaughter and May. […]

Zoe Wang4 July 2025

Our News · Europe

Cleveland & Co Appoints Anne-Marie Botha as Managing Director, Corporate

Cleveland & Co is delighted to announce the appointment of Anne-Marie Botha as Managing Director, Corporate, marking a key milestone in the firm’s continued expansion. Anne-Marie’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening the leadership team as we enter our next phase of strategic growth and global scaling. With more than 25 years of senior leadership […]

Zoe Wang14 May 2025

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Catherine Brown appointed as Consultant People Business Partner

Cleveland & Co welcomes Catherine Brown: as Consultant People Business Partner Cleveland & Co, a leading outsourced in-house legal firm, is thrilled to announce that Catherine Brown, will be joining us as our Consultant People Business Partner, a pivotal role demonstrating the firm’s commitment to nurturing our most valuable asset – our people. With a […]

Emma Cleveland30 April 2024

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Rowena Hill Appointed as Managing Director and General Counsel EMEA

Cleveland & Co, a leading outsourced in-house legal firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rowena Hill as the new Managing Director and General Counsel for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region effective from the end of April 2024. Rowena’s appointment reinforces our dedication to enhancing our leadership for the future. Rowena’s […]

Emma Cleveland6 March 2024

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Craig Bingham Appointed as Board Advisor: A Strategic Addition to Cleveland & Co’s Leadership Team

Cleveland & Co is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Craig Bingham as a Board Advisor. With over three decades of unparalleled experience in Financial Services on a global scale, Craig brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to the leadership team. Having served as the Global CEO of Bennelong Funds Management, CEO […]

Emma Cleveland5 March 2024

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