What sets ACLF apart is their personal approach. We’ve always felt like more than just clients; they truly care about our success and are always available to hop on a call and provide guidance beyond just legal advice. Their commercial acumen and innovative mindset have been invaluable as we navigate the emerging technology landscape. They have been with us every step of the way, from startup to scale-up, and we have full confidence in their ability to support us through our entire journey, from start to exit. We couldn’t ask for a better legal partner, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration for years to come.
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.