Navigating Data Protection in a Global Landscape
At Cleveland & Co, we specialise in simplifying complex data transfer agreements and SCCs, ensuring your organisation’s compliance with evolving international data protection regulations. Our expertise lies in making the intricate straightforward, keeping your data flows seamless and legally sound.
Our services are crafted for financial institutions grappling with the nuances of the New SCCs and IDTA. If your organisation transfers data across borders and seeks to align with the latest legal requirements, our tailored solutions are designed for you.
Time is of the essence!
Partnering with Cleveland & Co means gaining a dedicated ally in data protection
We offer comprehensive reviews of your existing data transfer agreements, ensuring they align with current laws. Our drafting and negotiation of New SCCs, including any unique commercial terms, are meticulously tailored to your business needs.
A trusted partner in the investment management industry
UK Savings Industry Body
Team Size: 11-50 employees.
In-house legal team: 3
Client Requirement
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- Provide specialist legal expertise across major projects between the industry association and firms within the banking and investment management space to pilot and launch.
- Advice on the protection and processing of data as applicable to different initiatives, engagement with members and engagement with suppliers.
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Production and Maintenance of privacy policies, retention policies, employee data processing policies etc.
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Provide training on relevant legal topics for the team.
Benefits Delivered
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- Enhanced internal corporate and governance policies to manage legal risk across the board.
- Efficient delivery of critical legal projects, managing the needs of internal stakeholders, member requirements and external parties.
- Protecting and mitigating against intellectual property challenges or disputes.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Global Real Estate Investment Manager
Team Size: 190+ employees globally.
In-house legal team: 5
Client Requirement
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- Advice relating to data protection and processing across 12 countries.
- Gap analysis of laws and regulation across countries.
- Preparation of Global Retention Policies.
- Liaise directly with business stakeholders for project implementation.
- Update core compliance policies for global implementation.
Benefits Delivered
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- Provided specialist skills not contained within the in-house legal team.
- Market Intelligence ensuring that the impact of both regulatory and market practice changes are proactively managed and reflected in policies.
- Regular project discussions to manage workflow seamlessly to deliver to deadline.
Custodian
Team Size: 51-200 employees globally.
In-house legal team: 1
Client Requirement
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- Create and maintain business critical templates so that client agreements reflect current regulatory requirements in line with the growth and sophistication of the business.
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Draft and maintain privacy and retention policies. Scoping of impact and advice on GDPR.
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Implementation of documentation changes and negotiations off the back of data protection changes.
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Proactively horizon scanning for applicable regulatory change.
Benefits Delivered
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- Facilitate and support the growth of the business by seamlessly managing contractual arrangements.
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Market Intelligence ensuring that the impact of both regulatory and market practice changes are proactively managed and reflected in policies.
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Horizon scanning to manage regulatory change and seamlessly deliver to deadline.
200+ clients representing a combined £8.7 trillion of Assets Under Management
Cleveland & Co stands apart in proving access to high quality investment management advice
Embrace certainty in an uncertain regulatory environment
Ensure your data transfer strategies are future-proof.
Initial Review
Our approach involves a thorough review of your data transfer mechanisms, ensuring they comply with the latest legal standards
Drafting
Implementation
Pricing
Choose Your Plan
Fixed Fee Projects
- Clear, one-time cost
- Transparent and predictable budgeting
- No ongoing commitment after project completion
- Best suited for specific, well-defined projects
Monthly Retainer
- Access to a dedicated team of experts
- Continuous, on-demand support
- Flexible, tailored assistance as needs evolve
- Builds a long-term relationship for strategic support
A panel of specialists through one account
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Specialists typically outperform generalists by 15%
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Access 700% more PQE compared to a single hire
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Availability with team members across time zones.
Your Data Protection Legal Team
The regulation team at Cleveland & Co are happy to answer any questions you may have and have a depth of experience to assist with implementing advice.
Rowena Hill
Managing Director, General Counsel EMEA
Expertise: Investment Management, Financial Services Regulation, Funds, Alternative Funds, Distribution, ESG, Corporate Governance, Corporate, Commercial
Experience: 19 years
Fiona Richardson
Director, Head of Regulation
Expertise: Investment Management, Financial Services Regulation, Funds, Alternative Funds, Securities, Trading & Investments, Securities Lending, Distribution, ESG and Corporate Governance
Experience: 30+ years
Rebecca Solomon
Legal Counsel
Expertise: Investment Management, Funds, Derivatives, Financing, Corporate, Commercial, Privacy and Intellectual Property
Experience: 3 years
Access to 200+ years team PQE experience for less than the cost of a General Counsel.
Cleveland & Co provides access to a bench of specialist expertise billed as a single General Counsel service.
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FAQ
How long does it take?
The team at Cleveland & Co aim to turn around work deliverables within 48 hours, unless agreed owtherwise.
Does your pricing adjust for large volumes of work?
We offer a 10% discount for bundles of 10 agreements that need updating.
Top Tier Investment Management Testimonials
“Cleveland & Co played an instrumental role in our recent M&A operation, turning a complex process into a smooth transition. Their strategic expertise and professional approach gave is confidence, ensuring our success. We highly recommend their services for any business seeking a reliable partner for significant growth.”
“Cleveland & Co have been supporting us on our journey to a $1bn plus asset under management for a few years. They have filled a need for us – having on hand a general counsel with multiple skill sets without having to employ a whole general counsel team. It is hard to do – but they have made it work – and work very well. “
“We were introduced to Cleveland & Co a few years ago and the relationship has proven to be very beneficial to us. The combination of expertise within the field, accessibility, speed and flexibility has been just what we needed. We look forward to carrying on the relationship, and it’s refreshing to deal with a pragmatic, professional, down to earth group of people.”
Conveniently located in London Bridge
Chat with Craig, or leave a message.
“I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and can coordinate within the team for you if necessary. Alternatively feel free to just leave a message and I can get back to you by email.” Craig Rowland