Karen is the visionary founder of A City Law Firm, recognised globally and ranked by Chambers & Partners. She has years of legal expertise s in advising founders and businesses in all sectors , but particularly in cutting-edge sectors such as
AI, blockchain, fintech, and autonomous technology.
Her firm stands at the forefront of innovation, providing bespoke legal solutions for businesses preparing for investment, navigating international expansions, and protecting intellectual property in rapidly evolving industries. Her idea to offer fixed fees and packages are born with her vision to offer accessible but bespoke legal services to everyone.
Under Karen’s leadership, A City Law Firm has gained a reputation for driving change in emerging technologies and has garnered multiple accolades, including Champion Female leader ; Best Business Women in Legal Services and Legal Advisor of the Year. Karen’s entrepreneurial spirit has propelled her firm into a niche market, where she advises clients on everything from regulatory compliance in uncharted sectors to legally being prepared for investment in high-growth companies.
A thought leader and advocate for diversity, Karen is frequently invited to speak at prestigious venues such as the House of Lords, Oxford University, and international conferences, where she shares her insights on the intersection of law, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Her international reach includes advising UK companies on expanding into markets like the USA and Dubai, handling complex cross-border disputes, and acting for high-profile clients, including overseas royalty and prominent business figures. Leading to her establishing the Female Founders Growth Imitative.
Karen’s commitment to driving equality is underscored by her Freedom of the City honor in 2019, recognizing her contributions to diversity and inclusion. She is also celebrated for her charitable work with the Albert Kennedy Trust, where she has made significant contributions to the LGBT community. Her accolades extend beyond her legal practice, with her firm consistently listed in the Legal 500 and recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm in London.
Clients praise Karen for her strategic foresight and results-driven approach. One long-standing client of 17 years remarked on her command of litigation, stating, “Her initiative and drive mean we achieve results; even my opponent, after losing, engaged her for future work.”
In addition to her legal practice, Karen regularly contributes thought leadership to publications like HR Grapevine, Elite Business, and Enterprise Times, and her expertise is often featured in national media outlets such as The Guardian, Daily Mail, and The Independent. Her influence extends across the legal sector, where she continues to shape the future of law for tech innovators and entrepreneurs globally.
