Restrictive covenants

All businesses need to protect themselves against unfair competition by ex-employees using knowledge gained during their employment to compete with the previous employer.

To do this restrictive covenants are included in the employment contract to restrict the ex-employees activities on leaving employment.

As these clauses are anti-competitive however they are unenforceable unless carefully drafted.

We not only specialise in such drafting to ensure enforceability but also represent our clients in the courts when proceedings for an injunction are required to ensure compliance with the restriction.

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Jeremy Redfern

Partner, Commercial

Worcester

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Frances Woods

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution

Worcester

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Mark Blake

Partner, Dispute Resolution

Worcester

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Claire Simon

Solicitor, Personal Injury & Dispute Resolution

Worcester

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Jonathan Lewis

Solicitor, Dispute Resolution

Worcester

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Expert legal advice you can rely on:

Employment law
Business transfers
Compromise agreements / Settlement Agreements
Data protection
Employment documentation and policies
Employment tribunals
Health and safety compliance
Human resources advice
Legal health check for businesses
Restrictive covenants
Restructuring and redundancy

Employment law

We make employment law easy to understand and straightforward to implement. We know that every business is different and our employment solicitors will work hard to address the particular challenges you face. We won’t baffle you with legal jargon but will always be on hand to provide help and support when you need it, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Business transfers

The decision to transfer a business is often straightforward. Ensuring the relevant legislation is not forgotten is where QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright can help.

Compromise agreements / Settlement Agreements

When your employment ends, it can sometimes involve a Compromise or Settlement Agreement. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright can explain what this is, help you agree one and make sure your rights are taken care of.

Data protection

Data breaches can cost companies thousands of pounds in fines, compensation payments, and the unquantifiable costs of general disruption and loss of customer confidence. One serious data breach can plunge a small or medium-sized company into insolvency.

Our solicitors know that data protection is crucial, and that’s why we offer businesses a holistic data protection service. We advise on data protection law and every aspect of data information protection and data security.

Employment documentation and policies

Every business needs basic policies and procedures. Having basic rules in the workplace makes certain everyone knows what to do. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright can ensure your employment documentation is taken care of.

Employment tribunals

Workplace disputes can often feel like a drain on management time. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright helps you to deal with them correctly, fairly and in a timely manner.

Health and safety compliance

Every business has a duty of care to its employees. This means making sure every employee leaves your workplace in the same healthy condition as when they arrived. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright understands health and safety regulations. More importantly, we understand how to turn them in to simple, practical advice.

Human resources advice

Having an expert readily at hand to deal with any Human Resources matter can be a comfort. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright expert lawyers work with business owners, executives and Human Resources professionals to support their workplace needs.

Legal health check for businesses

QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright can help you to check the health of your business. Do you have the appropriate legalities in place, where are you at risk and what needs an update are all questions we can help you to answer.