In the event of the UK public’s decision to leave the European Union, Kingsbridge would like to put on record our thoughts. In a recent survey conducted with our contractor client base the majority of those questioned preferred to remain in the EU. As we now know, this will not be the case. Nevertheless, we do not foresee a British exit having any major impact on our clients, all of whom are headquartered/based in the UK.
Many contractors that we spoke to were forthright in their belief that their unique skillsets and job suitability will remain in demand in the event of a Brexit, and we support that assertion. As one particular respondee noted: “The right skills are always required”.
With regard to our corporate and commercial clients, we see no major impact to the UK water industry in the immediate future, although there may be less regulation over time once a Brexit is complete. For the insolvency practitioners we work with we also expect very little in the way of change.
Whilst it is difficult to predict the consequences, positive or negative, of a Brexit at this early stage Kingsbridge will stand behind all of our clients and partners whatever the future holds. Over time we may see some large employers and users of freelance contractors (banks, the aerospace industry, the automotive industry and so on) impacted by loss of business which may in turn have an impact on their use of contractors, but it remains too early to tell.
The freedom to set our own terms that a British exit allows our country could well lead to an economic landscape stronger than we have ever experienced before.
Kingsbridge will continue to watch as this historic, once-in-a-generation event unfolds, and we will support every single one of our clients as required.
