Our team have a wide knowledge of restrictive covenants and are able to support and advise you with any issues that may arise as a result of such clauses in your employment contract; shareholder agreement; partnership agreement; compromise agreement; business/share sale agreement or consultancy agreement.
Restrictive Covenants are a complex and ever evolving area of employment law, they can be included in agreements in order that you are prevented from competing for business with your employer if your contract is terminated. Restrictive covenants are commonly used in executive, banking and broker contracts where a potential competition issue may arise. Our Employment Litigation & Covenants team can give you the support and advice you need.
Employment Litigation & Covenants: Types of post termination restrictions
There are generally five types of post termination restrictions which an employer may include in a contract of employment to seek to protect its legitimate business interests.