Blog: Brexit set to drive up escape of water claims costs
Many will have breathed a sigh a relief when the government finally agreed a trade deal with the European Union at the turn of the year. However, a few months on, the cost implications for escape of water claims are now becoming clear, argues Yuling Kao an associate at BLM.
The value and complexity of escape of water claims in the UK was increasing well before Brexit came onto the horizon. This was partly due to the use of more expensive materials in the construction of
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