The panel look at problem with the current systems in each of their jurisdictions and in particular the weaknesses that can be exploited by unmeritorious litigants

• Crippling coasts orders in the UK and extremely limited costs sanctions in the US
• A solution that would allow greater access to justice for both the UK and US - the Mid Atlantic Solution

The audience will be polled for their view on various topics including the Mid Atlantic solution and the abolition of costs recovery.

Moderator: Jonathan Warne, Partner, CMS
Nicholas Bacon QC, 4 New Square
Erin Valentine, Counsel, Chaffetz Lindsey