David Chipperfield plays down impact of Brexit on business

James-Simon-Galerie_Germany_ David Chipperfield Architects Berlin_photograph by Simon Menges

But practice admits decision to leave EU has created ‘operational challenges’

David Chipperfield Architects has said it doesn’t expect its workload in the EU to slip because of Brexit – but admitted it has faced more red tape because of “operational challenges” since the UK finally left the bloc at the beginning of the year.

The firm, which has two offices on the continent in Milan and Berlin, said there were no indications “at present” that revenue would be hit by Brexit.

But it added: “There have been operational challenges relating to recognition of professional qualifications and standards that have had to be overcome.

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