DORA Compliance: We Are Your Trusted Legal Partner for Digital Resilience

Cleveland & Co delivers specialised legal services to support your adherence to the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). With our in-depth expertise, we ensure your financial operations remain compliant, resilient, and secure, safeguarding your business from regulatory risks and operational disruptions.

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Addressing Your DORA Compliance Challenges

Struggling with the complexities of ICT risk management, third-party oversight, or data protection? You’re not alone. Many financial institutions face difficulties navigating DORA’s stringent requirements, including resilience testing, incident reporting, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. Cleveland & Co understands these pains and provides tailored legal strategies that resonate with your operational needs.

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The Countdown to Compliance is On

With DORA’s implementation phases progressing and full compliance expected by 2025, proactive action is essential. Delay can mean significant penalties, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. Take the lead—many of your peers have already partnered with us to achieve seamless compliance, ensuring business continuity and regulatory alignment.

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When you partner with Cleveland & Co you gain more than just legal support. You gain a strategic ally.

Partnering with Cleveland & Co means more than compliance—it means operational resilience, robust governance, and peace of mind. Our services guide you in aligning with DORA’s mandates while enhancing your digital security frameworks and reinforcing senior management accountability. You’ll experience fewer risks, smoother audits, and a fortified reputation.

A trusted partner in the investment management industry

The scope of our client relationships within the investment management industry reflects our ability to deliver high quality advice, and make it accessible to all industry participants. Our clients include leading funds, investment managers, and industry associations.

200+ clients representing a combined £8.7 trillion of Assets Under Management

Traditional legal services often struggle with slow turnaround, generic advice

Cleveland & Co differentiates itself through specialised, high-quality legal expertise, rapid service delivery, and an in-depth understanding of DORA’s requirements. We don’t just offer legal guidance; we integrate with your team to provide commercially focused advice, ensuring efficient and actionable solutions.

Emma Cleveland – CEO, Global General Counsel

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Expert legal support tailored to your needs

Cleveland & Co works closely with your team to understand your specific legal requirements.

Your Business

Alongside your initial legal requirements we aim to help clients understand what service agreements will be in scope for Dora compliance.

Specialist Skills

We draft tailored governance frameworks, protocols, and response plans. Ensuring your business can respond to ICT disruptions effectively.

One Team

Our approach integrates seamlessly with your in-house teams. Expect meticulous attention to detail, fast execution, and expert advice tailored to your business.

Pricing

We offer flexible pricing models tailored to your specific needs. Whether it's a one-time consultation or ongoing support, our pricing structure is transparent and aligned with the scope of services required. Our goal is to provide exceptional value without unforeseen costs.

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Fixed Fee Projects

Ideal for clients with specific projects or well-defined scopes of work. One-time, transparent pricing ensures clarity and predictability.

Clear, one-time cost
Transparent and predictable budgeting
No ongoing commitment after project completion
Best suited for specific, well-defined projects

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Monthly Retainer

Best for clients requiring continuous advisory services. Access to a cross section of skills managed through one partnership.

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

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A panel of specialists through one account

The Cleveland & Co business model offers you the hard to access combination of a team of specialists offering high quality advice in the format of a single lawyer hire available as a round the clock service.

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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 Institutional Funds Legal Team

The institutional funds 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 and Corporate Governance, Corporate, Commercial
Experience: 19 years

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Argyro Leoutsea

Director

Expertise: Investment Management, Financial Services Regulation, Funds, Alternative Funds, Securities, Trading & Investments, Corporate Governance, Financing, Corporate, Commercial and Fintech
Experience: 20+ years

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Rebecca Solomon

Legal Counsel

Expertise: Investment Management, Funds, Derivatives, Financing, Corporate, Commercial, Privacy and Intellectual Property
Experience: 3 years

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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.

Recent Awards

Our ability to provide value to clients in the financial services sector is winning awards across a range of categories.

FAQ

Our FAQ section covers a range of topics about the institutional work work we do.

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Will you help us update our services agreements with Dora clauses?

Yes, we will draft or provide new standard DORA clauses to be added to your agreemetns including any intragroup services agreements.

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How do you integrate with our in-house legal team?

We work as an extension of your in-house team, offering high-caliber legal advice while seamlessly integrating into your processes to ensure efficiency and precision.

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Can you assist with third-party service providers?

Yes we draft provide standard DORA clauses to include in contracts with third-party providers of ICT Services.

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Can you assist with US Parents sub-contracting with ICT providers?

Yes we can draft / provide DORA clauses for US Parents to include in contracts with sub-contracting ICT service providers to back out the risk/obligations that the US Parent may have with foreign entities.

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Can you provide suggestions and Wording for an IMA relating to the DORA provisions?

Yes. Our on demand team is a one stop shop enabling us to meet all institutional needs.

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What jurisdictions can you cover?

Our lawyers are qualified to advise asset managers on UK, Irish, Australia, US, Singapore mandates.

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.”

UK & European IT Company

“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. ”

Investment Manager

“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.”