London cafe wars: Daisy Green owner breaks silence amid ‘David and Goliath’ takeover row Prue Freeman has faced backlash and legal action since Daisy Green’s takeover of Hoxton Beach was announced Evening Standard · Feb 18
Couple launch judicial review over 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes The couple have now formally notified the City of London Corporation that they intend to seek a judicial review Evening Standard · Feb 2
‘Small mercies’: north London cafe evictions paused after legal challenge City of London Corporation accused of lack of transparency in retendering process that handed contracts to Daisy Green The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
Sir Keir Starmer weighs into Hampstead Heath cafes row Four popular independent cafes across green spaces in north London are being taken over by a new operator Evening Standard · Jan 28
Couple launch legal challenge against 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes Lawyers for the managers of two of four cafes due to be taken over in the spring have written to the City of London Corporation to oppose plans Evening Standard · Jan 8
Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group The City of London Corporation chose Australian-inspired cafe group Daisy Green to take over next spring. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025