UK:
CDR #Brew: Restrictive Covenants – Restraint Of Trade Or Legitimate Business Protection? (Video)
01 April 2022
Gatehouse Chambers
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Phillip Patterson and Rajiv Bhatt discuss the litigation of
disputes relating to restrictive covenants in employment contracts
and shareholder agreements. What challenges are faced and how can
they be resolved? This Brew looks at the recent decision
in Law By Design Ltd v Ali and covers:
- Their use in employment contracts and shareholder
agreements.
- How long it is appropriate to impose restrictions.
- How to deal with ambiguity in the drafting of restrictive
covenants.
- What steps can and should be taken to enforce restrictive
covenants.
Watch a recording of the Brew below.
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