In this article, Jezamine Fewins explains that overly broad restrictions may look tough on paper, but in court, they often fail. She walks through what makes a restriction fair, enforceable, and ultimately effective under Hong Kong law.
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30 June 2025
Are Your Restrictions Reasonable? - Jezamine Fewins Comments For Human Resources Director
Lewis Silkin
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In this article, Jezamine Fewins explains that overly broad restrictions may look tough on paper, but in court, they often fail.