Lyons Davidson Solicitors

22/05/2026

Yesterday, representatives from our Serious Injury, Non-Motor, and Clinical Negligence teams had the pleasure of attending the Personal Injury Claimant Seminar hosted by Guildhall Chambers.

It was an insightful and engaging day, bringing together leading medical and legal experts to explore some of the most complex and high-stakes areas in claimant practice. Sessions covered key developments including NICE guidelines on chronic neurological rehabilitation, capacity, acceleration injuries, and important case law updates. 💡

A huge thank you to Guildhall Chambers for hosting such a well-delivered and valuable seminar, we look forward to attending again in the future. 👏

20/05/2026

Lyons Davidson is proud to be on the approved solicitor list for Headway - the brain injury association through the work that we carry out for our brain injured clients. Headway works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services; they regularly support our clients and their families. 💜

Headway runs an annual awareness campaign, Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, which aims to raise awareness of the impact of brain injury and provide a platform for brain injury survivors. This year, ABI Week will take place between 18 – 24 May and the theme is Isolation and Loneliness After Brain Injury.

We see first-hand how isolated our clients can become after sustaining a brain injury. No two brain injuries are the same but there are a number of common challenges that our clients can face when adjusting to a life with brain injury. These can include behavioural changes, difficulties with communication, problems with mobility and accessibility, emotional and psychological challenges, and a lack of understanding from friends, family and the public. These challenges can impact the way people with a brain injury interact with others, which in turn can result in feelings of isolation and loneliness.

We work closely with our clients and their families to help them overcome the challenges they face after brain injury, and this includes letting them know about the excellent support that Headway can offer.

For more information on Headway’s Isolation and Loneliness After Brain Injury campaign, please visit their website:

🔗 https://www.headway.org.uk/news-and-campaigns/action-for-brain-injury/we-see-you/ %20results:%20The%20impact%20of%20isolation%20on%20people%20with%20brain%20injury

We see you aims to raise awareness of the impact that isolation and lonlieness can have on brain injury survivors and their families. It explores how the symptoms of brain injury can affect your ability and desire to see friends and family.

19/05/2026

Lyons Davidson’s Employment and Civil teams were delighted to attend the Broadway House Chambers Employment Quiz in support of Gipsil’s AIM Project.

The AIM Project provides wellbeing and practical support to care-experienced young people across Leeds during the important transition between school years 9–12, as well as offering aspirational activities and experiences.

Fourteen law firms from across Yorkshire and the North East competed for the coveted trophy, with teams tested on everything from Yorkshire knowledge - thankfully including when Yorkshire Day is celebrated - to pop music from the past four decades. 🏆

After a brilliant evening of quizzing, our team finished in second place, just one point behind DAC Beachcroft 🥈

A great evening in support of a fantastic local cause. Thank you to Broadway House Chambers for organising such an enjoyable event. 👏

15/05/2026

Today marks Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2026. 💚

It is a privilege to support our clients who are living with a spinal cord injury, and to work alongside the wonderful clinicians, families and charities who work so tirelessly to make life better for those who are navigating the life-changing impact of their injuries.

Spinal Injuries Association

15/05/2026

Every year Headway - the brain injury association holds a 'Hats for Headway Day' to kickstart their Action for Brain Injury Awareness week. This year’s theme is ‘Isolation After Brain Injury’. 🧠

Headway is the UK wide charity working to improve life after brain injury, providing vital support and information. 💜

Lyons Davidson are proud to be on the approved solicitor list for Headway who regularly support our clients and their families.

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Find out more about 'Hats for Headway' on:

🔗 https://www.headway.org.uk/about-headway-uk/our-organisation/events-and-conferences/hats-for-headway-day/

11/05/2026

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is “Action” - highlighting the importance of turning awareness into meaningful support for ourselves and others. 🧠

Whether it’s checking in with a colleague, taking time to prioritise wellbeing, or encouraging open conversations, every action can make a difference. 🫂

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available through Samaritans on 116 123, NHS 111, SHOUT by texting 85258. In an emergency, always call 999. 📱

06/05/2026

The proposed ban on upward only rent reviews could mark one of the most significant changes to the commercial leasing market in decades. 🏠

While the reforms are intended to support high streets and small businesses, the wider implications for landlords, tenants, investors and lenders may be far more complex.

Potential impacts include:
• shorter lease terms
• higher headline rents
• increased use of index linked and stepped rents
• reduced security of tenure
• changes to valuation and lending considerations
• divergence between pre and post ban leases

Our latest article explores the practical and commercial implications of the reforms, together with the steps landlords and occupiers should now be considering ahead of the 2026–2027 transition period.

🔗 https://www.lyonsdavidson.co.uk/the-new-ban-on-upward-only-rent-reviews-what-commercial-landlords-and-tenants-need-to-know/

01/05/2026

Today, 1 May 2026, brings in a raft of changes to renters’ rights. 🏠

Tenants now enjoy additional rights in relation to pets 🐶 and rent increases.

Landlords should make sure they are providing tenants a copy of the Renters Rights Information sheet 📄

For more information please visit:

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026

22/04/2026

Landlords: there’s an important new requirement under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 📢

If you have existing assured or assured shorthold tenancies created before 1 May 2026, you must provide each named tenant with the official Information Sheet 2026 by 31 May 2026.

The document outlines key changes to tenancy structure, possession processes, and tenant rights - and it must be shared in its original PDF format.

Make sure you serve it correctly and keep a clear record to avoid any disputes.

Read the full guidance here:
https://www.lyonsdavidson.co.uk/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026/

15/04/2026

For many people, unwanted comments, following, or intimidation in public spaces are an everyday reality.

A new law aims to change that - putting responsibility where it belongs and giving stronger protections.

We’ve explained what this means and why it matters:

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