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.
