Post Termination Restrictions
What are post termination restrictive covenants?
Restrictive covenants are clauses in employment contracts that limit an employee's actions after they leave the employer, such as working for a competitor, soliciting or dealing with former clients, or poaching former colleagues. These clauses are intended to protect the employer's legitimate business interests, such as confidential information, trade secrets, goodwill and customer relationships. However, not all restrictive covenants are enforceable, as they may be seen as unreasonable restraints of trade that infringe on the employee's freedom to work.
Why you need expert legal advice
If you are an employer who wants to ensure that your restrictive covenants are valid and effective, or if you are an employee who faces a potential breach of contract claim for violating a restrictive covenant, you need expert legal advice from a team of experienced employment solicitors. That's where we can help.
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We have a dedicated team of employment solicitors who can advise you on all aspects of restrictive covenants, from drafting and reviewing them, to seeking high court injunctions to enforce them. We have a wealth of experience in dealing with complex and high-profile cases involving restrictive covenants, both in and out of court.
We can help you achieve your objectives, whether you want to protect your business assets and contacts, secure your freedom to work, or resolve a dispute amicably.
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