Ionic Legal ranked in the top tier for intellectual property in Chambers UK 2027
The latest edition of Chambers and Partners’ guide to the best lawyers in England and Wales ranks Ionic Legal in the top tier for intellectual property for the third year running. Roy Crozier and Paul Cox are top-ranked as individuals while Andrew Stone and Chandni Jobanputra are also listed as Band 2 partner and Associate to Watch respectively.
Founded in 2024 by IP specialists Paul Cox and Roy Crozier, Ionic Legal has been recognised as a leading firm in its practice areas of expertise since launching. In just two years, the team has built a reputation for straightforward, partner-led adviceon intellectual property, technology and commercial matters for brands and businesses worldwide.
This latest acknowledgement follows the firm’s strong rankings in The Legal 500 2027 and the new edition of IP STARS.
Ionic Legal ranked top for intellectual property
Chambers ranks Ionic Legal in the top tier for IP in the North West of England alongside just one other firm. The guide states: “Ionic Legal advises national and international clients on a wide variety of IP matters, including anti-counterfeiting and passing-off programmes, brand protection and commercialisation strategy.” It adds: “The team is also known for trade mark prosecution and global portfolio management, as well as for disputes concerning all core rights.”
Chambers reports the following client feedback on Ionic Legal: “are always offering unique strategies to tackle a problem. Their client service is perfect; they are always available.” A further testimonial addresses the firm’s handling of matters and its IP expertise: “Ionic Legal’s key strengths lie in their diligence, responsiveness and professionalism. They consistently demonstrate a proactive approach to managing matters… They also show a strong understanding of brand protection and IP enforcement, combining practical legal insight with an efficient, results-driven approach. Overall, their reliability and consistent delivery set them apart from other firms.”
Top-tier partner rankings
Ionic Legal co-founder Roy Crozier maintains his top ranking in the North West edition of the guide. “Roy is an expert in the IP world and always available to discuss a problem and ways to approach it. He is friendly and accessible,” a source says. Another shares: Roy is highly pragmatic and commercial in his approach, providing significant value through his no-nonsense style, which cuts through complexity to deliver clear recommendations.”
His fellow co-founder Paul Cox is also top-ranked, working in The South and the firm’s recently-opened Winchester office. “Paul is the go-to for trade mark prosecution matters. He’s excellent at dealing with complex trade mark portfolios and is technically superb,” testimonials say. “He stands out for his ability to distil complex issues into practical recommendations, always aligned with our business objectives. He is responsive, pragmatic and highly dependable, and brings a level of strategic oversight that adds real value to our IP function.”
Additional individual rankings
Andrew Stone, partner at Ionic Legal, is also ranked in the North West edition for IP work. Interviewees told Chambers: “Andrew draws on a considerable amount of experience in this field, both in relation to trade marks and designs. He is responsive, and he is proactive in coming up with solutions as matters progress – so he is commercial as well… Overall, his balance of expertise, efficiency and client-focused service distinguishes him.”
Chandni Jobanputra is listed as an ‘Associate to Watch’ for the first time, recognising her and the firm’s growing profile. A managing associate “with a wealth of experience in intellectual property law,” Chandni also earned great feedback from clients: “I am impressed by her knowledge and creative solutions on various issues.”
Ionic Legal’s expertise
The firm advises clients on matters related to:
- Trade mark and design protection
- Intellectual property dispute resolution and enforcement
- Strategy and commercialisation innovation
- Private IP criminal prosecutions
- Technology and data protection
- Commercial contracts