Employment Covenants and Confidential Information (4th Ed)

Written under the general editorship of two specialist employment law practitioners, with contributions from their respective Chambers and law firm, this book provides a comprehensive yet practical analysis of law and good practice, setting out the law, practice and appropriate strategy from both the employer's and employee's point of view. It offers guidance on how to prevent competitive conflicts arising and what to do when they occur, what activities an employee or ex-employee may undertake and what they may not, practical steps to avoid potential conflict when drawing up a contract and the remedies available for breach of contract. This edition contains new coverage of fiduciary duties, team moves and evidence gathering, as well as updated information on springboard injunctions, mediation, structure of employment contracts, inducements to employees to remain and multi-jurisdictional covenants. Previous edition ISBN: 9781845920418

Selwyn Bloch QC of Littleton Chambers is a leading employment silk. He advises and appears in commercial/employment cases, including disputes regarding employment and partnership covenants, fiduciary duties confidential information and team moves, often with an international element. Kate Brearley, a Partner with Stephenson Harwood LLP is an expert in all areas of employment law. Recognised as a leading practitioner in the field of employment covenants and team moves, Kate regularly advises on the drafting and enforcement of employment covenants and cases involving competitive activity including the misuse of confidential information in the employment and partnership contexts.