In this episode, employment law Partner, Nick Benton is joined by dispute resolution Partner, Gary Pitt, to explore the role of restrictive covenants in protecting businesses when employees leave.

Restrictive covenants can be key to ensuring that your clients, workforce and confidential information are protected when an employee leaves your business.

Nick and Gary break down the different types of covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation and non-dealing clauses, and explain how they may apply in practice. 

They also discuss the importance of tailoring restrictions to individual employees, and reviewing them as employees progress through their careers, as well as how to make sure the restrictions are legally robust.

Finally, Nick and Gary look at what employers can do when things go wrong and discuss the various enforcement options such as damages claims and injunctions, as well the practical steps to take if you suspect an ex-employee has breached their covenants.

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