Ionic Legal Celebrates Outstanding Legal 500 Rankings 2026

Ionic Legal is delighted to announce a series of exceptional results in the Legal 500 2026 rankings, reflecting the firm’s continued growth, depth of expertise, and dedication to client service.

Top-Tier Recognition in IP

We are proud to share that Ionic Legal is now ranked Band 1 for Intellectual Property in the North West which is a milestone achievement for our firm and a testament to the strength of our team’s reputation and results in this field.

In addition, Ionic Legal has been recognised as “One to Watch” in three key areas:

• Intellectual Property in the South West and South East
• IT and Telecoms in the South West

These accolades underscore the firm’s expanding national presence and the trust placed in us by clients across multiple regions and industries.

Celebrating Individual Achievements

We are equally thrilled to celebrate the recognition of several of our outstanding lawyers in the 2026 guide:

• Paul Cox – once again recognised in the Hall of Fame for Intellectual Property in the South East.
• Roy Crozier – ranked as a Leading Partner for Intellectual Property in the North West.
• Andrew Stone – named a Next Generation Partner for Intellectual Property in the North West.
• Annalisa Checchi – recognised as a Next Generation Partner for IT and Telecoms in the South West.

Their rankings reflect not only their individual achievements but also the collaborative excellence of the entire Ionic Legal team.

Client Testimonials

We are deeply grateful to our clients, whose feedback makes these recognitions possible. Highlights from this year’s submissions include:

“The Ionic team is new in this incarnation but have decades of experience of litigation and advisory work with their previous practices. In this incarnation, they are focused and reactive.”

“I have worked with the leading partners at Ionic for many years. They are easy to work with, knowledgeable and friendly. For litigation I have often recommended Andrew Stone for his capable client handling, subject matter knowledge and litigation nous. For trade mark matters, Paul Cox has outstanding experience in portfolio management and enforcement. Roy Crozier is excellent at client, case and people management and in the broader strategic oversight of cases.”

“Paul Cox and Roy Crozier are excellent. Their knowledge of IP is first rate and they use this to help clients secure the best results. They have developed a team to rival any other firm.”

Looking Ahead

These outstanding results reinforce our commitment to delivering the highest standards of legal service, and we are immensely proud of our entire team for their hard work and dedication. As we look forward, Ionic Legal remains focused on achieving exceptional results for our clients across IP, IT, and Telecoms, while continuing to grow our presence and reputation nationwide.