Their expertise with startups was especially valuable
Published: March 12, 2019
Author: admin

We are very proud to have Jacqueline & her team at A City Law Firm as our lawyers. Their expertise with startups was especially valuable as she wrote our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy; and provided valuable advice on our company articles. Excellent lawyers for a startup budget.

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Karen Holden

Founder and MD


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.

Director & Head of Commercial Team

Founder and MD


Jacqueline heads up our Corporate and Commercial Team, is a Director of the Firm and sits on the Management Team. She is a confident and skilled negotiator, achieves favourable results for her clients and is a seasoned innovator.

Jacqueline head up a specialist team of lawyers best placed to advise on new innovation. Whilst she oversees all work undertaken by her team, she also runs the more complex investment rounds and enjoys working with those looking to disrupt their marketplace or using new and innovative technologies. She has specialist experience in crypto-currency and block chain, where she runs a steering panel of experts in this field as well as giving expert commentary and talks. She has a passion and understanding of machine learning and AI and works closely with our clients in developing their IP, business and securing investment. She has an array of clients across a multitude of sectors and disciplines, each at varying stages of funding, expansion and exits.

PRESS, AWARDS, TESTIMONIALS, ARTICLES

Thank you very much indeed for your help and expertise.

I had a meeting with Marilyn, Karen was unavailable. I received a vast amount of information which I am working on already. Thank you very much indeed for your help and expertise.

We feel very lucky to have ACLF on our team.

We feel very lucky to have ACLF on our team. Start up can be a murky world where you are easily taken advantage of, Jackie and her team helps us navigate this safely and with a commercial mindset

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I highly recommend this team with their unique focus on providing professional legal advice with a tangible human touch

My initial contact was with Trevor – a real gentleman who was efficient, caring and understanding. Karen, despite being extremely busy, quickly contacted me and offered so much support and excellent legal advice, detailing the various options available to me. Karen...

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she recommended you without a moment’s hesitation and I completely see why. I feel so fortunate and very privileged

"I can't thank you enough for your invaluable guidance and support throughout my financial divorce process. You cajoled and coached me gently and patiently, and remained calm and resolute throughout despite all the challenges. When I first inquired of Karen, she...