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Ionic Legal is a UK-based intellectual property and technology boutique founded by Paul Cox and Roy Crozier in 2024. The firm provides partner-led IP and technology advice to a range of clients from small businesses to large international companies, emphasizing responsiveness, commercial focus and clear plain-English communication.
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Andrew Stone
Partner at Ionic Legal · Intellectual Property
Annalisa Checchi
Annalisa Checchi has over 20 years of legal experience in the UK and abroad advising on non-contentious Commercial, Intellectual Property, IT, and Data Protection matters . As a Partner at Ionic Legal, she provides strategic legal counsel to businesses across diverse industries, including technology, aerospace, media, and retail. With extensive experience in both in-house legal departments and private practice, Annalisa has a proven track record of negotiating complex contracts, developing IP strategies, and enhancing legal compliance frameworks for international corporations, startups, and high-growth companies, ensuring risk mitigation and commercial success. She played a key role in securing legal support contracts for major initiatives, including the Aerospace Cornwall programme and Falmouth University Futures programme. Annalisa is also experienced in supporting UK businesses with international expansion and cross-border commercial agreements. Recognised as a Next Generation Partner for TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) in the Legal 500 (2024 & 2025), Annalisa is a thought leader in the legal community. She has served in leadership roles within professional organisations such as the European Young Bar Association and the Junior Lawyers Division of The Law Society of England & Wales. Fluent in Italian and Spanish, she brings a global perspective to her legal practice, ensuring that businesses navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence. · Commercial
Chandni Jobanputra
Managing Associate based in the South East · Intellectual Property
Paul Cox
Founder and Director of Ionic Legal · Intellectual Property
Roy Crozier
Founder and Director · Intellectual Property
Tania D'Souza Culora
Tania D’Souza Culora is an intellectual property lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience in contentious IP matters. She has a strong focus on brand protection and anti-counterfeiting and has worked with clients across sectors including electronics and technology, fashion and luxury goods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Tania has particular expertise in global anti-counterfeiting strategy. Based in London, Tania is dual qualified in England & Wales and Ontario, Canada. She was a co-founder of boutique IP law firm Seastone before joining Ionic Legal. Previously a partner in the IP group at Gowling WLG, she began her legal career at Baker McKenzie in London and has significant experience working with large national and international brands. Tania has been recognised as a World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leader since 2017. · Intellectual Property