Emma founded Cleveland & Co in 2012 with a vision to change the shape of legal services provision, and provide clients with high-quality effective advice. With over 20 years’ experience in the investment management sector, working with blue chips such as AIG, Threadneedle, Russell Investments and Aviva Investors, she is well-placed to do so.A tri-qualified lawyer, whose noteworthy career began in litigation at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, her broad-based expertise covers all areas of investment management: front office, middle and back office, business development, risk, compliance and legal. Emma has also played a key role in building new legal departments, creating and implementing global policies and managing international teams.As CEO, Emma provides leadership and vision for how Cleveland & Co serves its 180+ international clients which have a combined AUM of over £4 trillion. Emma’s forethought, work ethic and energy has set the pace for a brand-new way of doing business in law. Along with her innovation in the sector, Emma is paving the way for women across the industry building a successful business which has reached an entrepreneurial milestone that only 0.5% of all women in the UK are likely to achieve. Emma’s dedication, drive and superstar success is what makes Cleveland & Co the incredible company is it today. Emma is on the advisory board at City Hive and available for Non-Executive Director positions.