Why a Big Builders’ Merchant Couldn’t Stop Its Salesman Joining a Rival: A Lesson for Every Business Owner If you employ salespeople, account managers, or anyone who holds your customer relationships, you have probably wondered what stops them walking out...
When an employee leaves and goes to a competitor, emotions often run high. Employers want to protect their client base and confidential information. Employees want to move on and use their skills. The question is: where’s the line? The recent case of Tom James UK Ltd...
A recent High Court case, Spill Bidco Ltd v Wishart [2025] EWHC 2513 (Comm), has shown just how far a court will go in enforcing non-compete clauses against a business seller. The case involved the founder of a manufacturing group who thought he was simply helping out...
In the previous article, I discussed what clauses one should include in an NDA and whether one can add a non-compete in that NDA and an earlier blog covered What is an NDA? In this article, I will discuss whether one can also add a non-solicitation, a...
In a previous article, I discussed why everyone seems to be talking about NDAs by showcasing their importance for both business and personal usage. In this article, I will discuss what you should include in your NDAs and whether you can add a non-compete clause to...
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