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Brexit: Can anything be done about higher material prices as sterling falls?

Since the EU referendum result, the pound has seen significant falls against both the euro and dollar, consequently the cost of importing materials for use on construction projects has increased. Jennifer Jones examines how pre-existing construction contracts may be affected by examining potential fluctuation clauses in the contract and the decision in Williams v Roffey Bros [1990] 1 All ER 512.

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25/08/2016

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