In the recent case of Cheshire Estate & Legal Limited (CEL) v Blanchfield & Ors the Court of Appeal considered the issue of whether two directors
The High Court has held that an unusual non-compete covenant lasting for a period of up to 12 months at the employer’s discretion may, in
On 12 May 2023, the Government released some further details about its plans to limit the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. In this
In the recent case of Law by Design v Ali the High Court upheld a 1-year non-compete restriction preventing a solicitor from going to work for a competitor
It’s the start of another year and thoughts naturally turn to the new challenges and adventures that lie ahead – including in the world of work. You may be thinking about looking for a new role, or perhaps a job offer is already on the horizon.
As mentioned at our recent webinar, the government has launched a consultation about regulating the use of non-compete restrictions in employment contracts.
A recent High Court decision reminds employers of the importance of tailoring restrictive covenants to the employee. What does the law say?
Does the current law on non-compete clauses stifle the creation of start-ups? And should the law be changed?
