Actons has unveiled its second set of promotions this year with one Director and one Associate promotion.
Commercial litigator Gordon Monaghan has taken on the role as a Director. Gordon joined the firm’s Litigation team in November 2019 and has extensive experience dealing with complex high-value commercial contract, property, restrictive covenant, and company law disputes. He also became an Accredited Commercial Mediator in 2017.
At the same time, corporate solicitor Tom Butcher has stepped up as an Associate. Since joining the firm’s Corporate team in 2016 as a Paralegal, Tom has trained and qualified with the firm and become a valued member of the successful Corporate team, working on a number of significant corporate transactions.
These promotions follow hot on the heels of the promotions of Private Client lawyers Bindiya Patel and Heather Parker to Director earlier this year.

Simon Dakin, Chairman at Actons commented: “I am delighted to welcome Gordon as a Director. Since joining the firm 18 months ago, Gordon has brought significant commercial litigation experience and enthusiasm to the team and wider firm. I also congratulate Tom on his well-deserved promotion to Associate. Both of them have developed very well since joining us, and have become important members of their respective teams, they have also both consistently performed to a high standard.”
“I am looking forward to Gordon and Tom making a significant contribution to the firm’s future success.”
Posted on May 10, 2021