A restrictive covenant is a standard yet vital tool for protecting a business after the departure of key employees. It can prevent the potentially serious damage that immediate competition from the employees can create – either in the poaching of customers or use of valuable know-how.

For Employers

We will ensure that restrictive covenant clauses in your staff contracts protect your business with clear and precise wording. We can assess covenants already in place to ensure they are appropriate to the employee or help to draft new clauses for employees that are about to join the business.

For Employees

For individuals that wish to start their own venture or take their knowledge and expertise to a similar employer, we will help to establish where you will be in breach of your restrictive covenant.

Many restrictive covenants suffer from being unclear and ambiguous. We can advise you as to whether clauses will be enforceable and how you can best develop your business as risk-free as possible.

Court Proceedings

If you are facing a claim for breach of restrictive covenant or bringing a claim against a former employee, then our experts will guide you through the process. We will advise on the most effective way to approach the action that balances cost against the best possible outcome.

Contact Us

For further information about our employment services or to discuss a particular matter or situation in more detail, please contact Vanessa James on 01727 798000 or by email at vanessa.james@salaw.com.