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Actons
LawNet Law Firm of the Year (up to £6m t/o) 2025/26! The Nottingham Independent Law Firm.
About Actons
LawNet Law Firm of the Year 2025/26 Working together, helping you to succeed. At Actons Solicitors, we are very proud to be one of the leading independent law firms in Nottingham. Having been based in Nottingham for over 200 years, our long-standing reputation is based not only on providing top quality legal advice - but on developing long term, mutually beneficial relationships. What we do We try not to sit on the fence. We've built a team of down-to-earth lawyers, who know that at the heart of providing you with exceptional service is listening and understanding what you want to achieve. Chairman's welcome "Welcome to Actons Solicitors. I’d like you to know: - We strive to provide our clients with exceptional legal advice. - Our business is based on values that allow our clients to flourish. - We are friendly, and occasionally fun! - Our team are talented and hardworking, and we are proud of them. - We have great clients who we enjoy working with. Let’s leave it there for now, as I’m confident our actions will say it better than I can. We look forward to working with you." Simon Dakin, Chairman
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Signals from Actons
11 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Actons hosted the ELEVATE Event The Wellbeing Edition on 15 October 2026 at the Southampton Harbour Hotel featuring Claire Cathcart, Jack Butler, Dr Jo Burrell, Fiona Stephens, and Michelle Flynn.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Legal & Regulatory
Actons noted that in a recent High Court decision, the Court of Protection had no jurisdiction to determine the validity of a Will made by an individual who was still alive.
Reported by Heather Parker TEP
Legal & Regulatory
Actons covered the October 2026 trade union access rights framework for employers under the ERA25, including physical and digital workplace access with tight timeframes and a presumption in favor of access.
Reported by Nic Elliott
People
Actons spent time reflecting on the previous year's successes as owners of the company.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Presence & Recognition
Actons promoted Jess Pressland's branding below.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Presence & Recognition
Actons planned a webinar on the upcoming Union changes with the employment team.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Presence & Recognition
Actons hosted a work session with Kate Lawson.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Presence & Recognition
Actons hosted a discussion with Jennifer Ryan at LinkedIn News UK.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Presence & Recognition
Actons hosted a Friday Fanfare event with Hannah Lowery, FCIPD, and Marianne Barlow.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Presence & Recognition
Actons hosted a CIPD catch up with Sally Sellwood on draft code of practice for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Reported by Nic Elliott
Research & Knowledge
Actons published a technical note from HMRC on Inheritance Tax and pensions, focusing on the proposed IHT treatment of pension death benefits and practical realities of administering estates under the new regime.
Reported by Heather Parker TEP