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.
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.