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At Actons, we are proud to be one of Nottingham’s leading independent law firms. We’re well-known for our open and friendly culture, underpinned by top-quality legal advice. Whilst our origins date back some 200 years, we’re a modern, progressive, ambitious law firm. Whether you are looking for a fresh approach to your legal issues or a new career opportunity, come and talk to us!
MoreWhat We Do - Legal Services
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. We will work in partnership with you to achieve your goals and resolve your legal issues. You've come to the right place if you need top-notch legal advice for you or your business. Find out more...
MoreChairman'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.

Latest news and case studies
What do you want to achieve? That’s where we start.
Our teams of specialist solicitors will then be able to advise you with the sole intention of delivering positive results - every time.
The Legal 500 2023: Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate"Actons‘ practice is led by newly promoted directors, Heather Parker and Bindiya Patel. The team also includes director Mike Spencer, who is the primarily litigator with over 30 years’ experience resolving complex family fall-outs, contentious and non-contentious negotiations and Court of Protection applications. The firm displays aptitude acting for farmers and agricultural business owners on all areas of will, trust and estate work."
"For Actons, ‘client care is always at the forefront of its work’."The Legal 500 2018 (Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence – Claimant)
"You have been so helpful and supportive and I sometimes think if I had gone to another solicitors firm they might not have gone as far as you have with the case. So I just want to say again thank you both ever so much for all your help I really do appreciate it."Ms R P, Leeds
"Extremely satisfied with the standard of service provided by Actons and would not hesitate to use Actons for any future needs. I was most impressed by the very professional and friendly manner in which the delicate issues of our Wills and LPA's were processed by Ruth Swain. Because I have a mobility problem which made it difficult to attend your offices, Ruth conducted all our business very effectively in my own home."Joseph Greatorex
The Legal 500 2021: Corporate & Commercial: Nottingham & DerbyNoted for its particular investment in the private healthcare industry, Actons 'very professional' team focuses primarily on advising owner-managed businesses and SMEs on acquisitions and disposals. Simon Dakin continues to be very active in multimillion-pound corporate transactions. The 'diligent and hardworking' Peter Flowerday has considerable expertise assisting clients with corporate and commercial deals.