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04 July 2019
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A City Law Firm—Jacqueline Watts & Natalie Sutherland

Two promotions to director & head of family

A City Law Firm has bolstered the team with the promotions of Jacqueline Watts and Natalie Sutherland.

Having joined the firm in 2013, Jacqueline previously headed its company and commercial team, overseeing M&A deals and investment matters. She has now been promoted to the position of director, and will continue to advise on corporate and commercial matters, with particular expertise offered in technology law.

Natalie, who has more than 13 years of experience, has taken on the role of head of the family and child law team. She advises and represents clients on a wide range of family law issues, including surrogacy, divorce and LGBT legal issues.

A City Law Firm’s founder, Karen Holden, commented, ‘I am thrilled to welcome both Jacqueline and Natalie to these roles in the business and I am looking forward to seeing where their expertise will lead the business in the future.’

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