Alessia Morris

Alessia Morris is a Consultant and Notary Public based in Edinburgh (Scotland, UK) and Milan (Italy)

She is a dually qualified Italian Avvocato and Scottish Solicitor and Notary Public

Alessia is an accomplished leader and has managed teams ranging from small 4-people management teams to more sizeable teams with over 20 staff. She brings extensive experience across a range of disciplines and offers considered, and practical advice to clients in a cost-effective manner. She is able to identify and develop solutions and strategies which meet clients' needs. Alessia combines a pragmatic and solution-driven approach with her breadth and depth of expertise to provide sound and personalised advice. Clients appreciate her approachable manner and clear communication style. 

Alessia has considerable experience in corporate matters, including the establishment new organisations and joint ventures and organisational restructurings.

Alessia has developed strong communications, negotiation and influencing skills through engagement, often at very senior level, with both Scottish and UK organisations, as well as international organisations such as EU, OECD, UN, and UNESCO. Alessia has held a number of non-executive Director-type roles. She also sits on a number of advisory boards. 

She maintains a formidable professional network and leverages this to broaden her knowledge and improve her capacity to innovate, also with the ultimate aim to support clients' needs.

Alessia currently spends part of her time with the Scottish Government.

In essence, Alessia brings a unique mix of skills and experience relevant to a number of disciplines, including change management, contract management, crisis management, international relationships, and organisational restructuring.

She also volunteers at the Legal Clinic of Edinburgh Citizens’ Advice Bureau supporting people from the most disadvantaged communities with a number of family and housing issues and instigating referrals to other advice agencies.

When not at work, Alessia values time with her husband and young daughter, enjoys travelling and cooking and indulges in her life-long passion for cinema.