Estates Gazette Podcast: The return of S Franses and the pandemic impact on West End rents

Following the handing down of the judgment in “round two” of S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd, Joanne Wicks QC and her instructing solicitor (David Cooper of David Cooper & Co) have recorded a podcast where they discussed the significance of the case with EG’s Senior Deputy Legal Editor, Jess Harrold.

Joanne and David, who acted for the claimant tenant, S Franses Ltd, explain the court’s decision and how it reflects the impact of Covid-19 on rent levels in the West End.

You can listen to the full episode by either following this link to the Estates Gazette website or via PodBean here.

To view the judgment and also read an article that Joanne wrote summarising the case, click here.