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We provide solution based, incisive legal advice – in plain English, so you can concentrate on the things that really matter.
Based in the heart of Nottingham city centre, Actons is a law firm with a vibrant, friendly culture and a client base that is the envy of many of our competitors. Our lawyers offer real experience and proactive, effective legal advice across a broad range of legal services and industry sectors.
Actons is Nottingham’s leading independent law firm and is known for its open and friendly culture, underpinned by top quality legal services.
Whilst our origins date back some 200 years, we’re a modern, progressive, ambitious law firm on a journey. Whether you are looking for a fresh approach to your legal advice or a new career opportunity, come and talk to us!
Not only are we included in legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, but we were also included in The Times Best Law Firms 2019. We’re also a member of LawNet, the leading network of independent UK law firms.
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Search ArticlesCould Cohabiting Partners Soon Inherit Automatically? Proposed Changes to Inheritance Law Explained
In June 2026, the Government published a consultation proposing significant changes to inheritance law for cohabiting couples in England and Wales. The aim is to provide greater legal protection for couples who live together but are not married or in a civil partnership. The proposals recognise a growing issue in modern family life.
Actons Employment Team Shortlisted for Prestigious Personnel Today Award
Our Employment Team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Personnel Today Awards, recognising the team’s excellence in supporting employers and HR professionals across the East Midlands and beyond. The shortlist is a significant achievement for the team and reflects the expertise, dedication and commercial approach that clients rely on when navigating workplace challenges, employment disputes and evolving employment legislation.
Actons Strengthens Employment Team With New Arrival
Darcey White has joined the firm’s Employment team as a Solicitor. She qualified in 2023 and gained extensive experience at Austin Moore & Partners before moving to Actons. Nic Elliott, Darcey White, Laura Robinson, James Symons, Rachael Moxey Darcey brings significant expertise in employment and HR matters, delivering clear, practical advice that helps businesses manage risk and make informed decisions.
Problematic Probationary Periods - Part 1
When the qualifying period for employees to gain unfair dismissal protection reduces from two years to six months on 1 January 2027 (for “ordinary” unfair dismissal claims), it seems likely to introduce a new area of confusion for employers and employees surrounding probationary periods. James Symons, Director and Solicitor in our Employment Law team, explains more.
Actons Advises Synergy Care Developments on New Care Home Completion
Actons Property team, led by Director and Head of Property Caroline Pearson, has advised Synergy Care Developments Ltd on the successful completion of a large 82-bed care home development in Burton-upon-Trent. Actons supported Synergy throughout the project, including the acquisition of the site, negotiation of the development agreement, and the completion of the lease to the care home operator.
Webinar - The Employment Rights Act: Preparing for the Changes
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now law, with new requirements being introduced in stages throughout 2026 and 2027. For employers, this is an ideal time to understand what’s changing and what it will mean in day-to-day practice. Join us online on 5 February 2026, 9:30–11:00am, for a free webinar that breaks down the key reforms clearly and practically.
Leaving Charitable Gifts in Your Will
Leaving a gift to charity in your Will is an easy, impactful way to support causes you care about. You can leave a fixed amount, a particular item or a share of your residuary estate. These make a long-lasting difference to the charities, and they can also be tax-efficient as gifts to UK-qualifying charities are usually exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT). Pecuniary gift: a set sum of money to a named charity. Specific gift: a particular item (e.g. property, jewellery, artwork, shares).
Actons Advises Tay Fire and Security on Acquisition by Complii
The Corporate & Commercial team at Actons, led by Alastair Rose, have advised Tay Fire and Security on its acquisition by Complii. Founded in 2016 by Ellie and Mark Sanders, Tay Fire and Security has established a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive fire and security solutions, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, dry risers, dampers, AOVs, sprinklers, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
Will the Employment Rights Bill Actually be Detrimental for Employees?
The stated intention of the Labour government’s reform of employment law, via the Employment Rights Bill, is to achieve “the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation”. James Symons, Director and Solicitor in our Employment Law team, explains more. The headline changes are the reduction of the qualifying period for unfair dismissal (the current two-year period will be reduced to six months), restricting the use of “fire and rehire” and banning exploitative zero-hours contracts.
Actons Advises G & H Associates on Acquisition by Dains Group
Actons is pleased to have advised the team at G & H Associates on its acquisition by Dains Group, a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm. The deal was led by Alastair Rose and Simon Dakin, Directors in Actons Corporate & Commercial team, with specialist support from James Symons, Director in the Employment team.