Press Release
Published: 27 February 2025
BritishAmerican Business Joins Fair Civil Justice
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Contact: Dominic Parker, Senior Communications and Media Manager, BritishAmerican Business
dparker@babinc.org | +44 7500 115352
At its February board meeting, BritishAmerican Business confirmed that it will join UK advocacy group, Fair Civil Justice as a member. This decision follows a full review of the work of FCJ since it was founded and a recommendation to join from many of BAB’s largest members.
Commenting on the decision, BAB CEO Duncan Edwards OBE said:
“We have been monitoring the work of FCJ since it was launched in the UK and are now very pleased to be joining the organisation. Our member companies support the work of FCJ as it seeks to bring balance to the debate on predatory and third party funded litigation and we look forward to playing an active part in the organisation.”
FCJ Executive Director Seema Kennedy OBE said:
“I am delighted that BAB has voted to become a member of FCJ. BAB has been a great supporter of our campaign to raise awareness of the damage that predatory litigation is causing to our economy, and I am confident that with its support, we will be able to continue leading the debate for reform. I look forward to working closely with BAB and our other supporters during the critical months ahead.”
About BritishAmerican Business
BritishAmerican Business is the leading transatlantic trade association incorporating the British-American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in the UK.
We are committed to strengthening the economic corridor between the United States and the United Kingdom by supporting policies and actions that protect and enhance the environment for transatlantic trade and investment on behalf of our members.
We convene and serve a growing network of companies and business leaders through networking opportunities, bespoke programming and marketing platforms. We actively promote trade and investment and support those who make the transatlantic corridor part of their business growth ambition.
About Fair Civil Justice
Fair Civil Justice is the leading UK advocacy group campaigning to level the playing field for consumers, business and the courts from the growing threat of predatory litigation.
We are a member-led organisation, bringing together those with an interest in the area and want to play a responsible role in developing a new fairer and more transparent process.
Members include the British Chambers of Commerce, Institute for Legal Reform, and the Finance and the Leasing Association. We also convene consumer groups, policymakers, regulators and third-sector organisations who recognise that there is a problem and are committed to finding solutions to tackle it.
We regularly meet with policymakers to share evidence and sentiment from consumers and the business community. We publish reports and policy papers to provide practical recommendations and solutions to improve the policy framework.
The campaign was founded in 2022, and is chaired by Seema Kennedy OBE, a former Member of Parliament and Minister.