Post-Termination Restrictions & Legal Advice – mlplaw Solicitors

Post-Termination Restrictions

Many employers impose post-termination restrictions, also referred to as restrictive covenants, upon their employees to restrict their activities after their employment ends.

If your employer is seeking your agreement to such restrictions, it is vital that you have a full understanding of how these clauses work.

We can help you successfully challenge the enforceability of your post-termination restrictions and protect you from unreasonable limits on your ability to work.

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for advice on your post-termination restrictions.

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We are restrictive covenant experts and can advise you on the scope and enforceability of any these clauses,
as well as how to reject or negotiate them with your employer.

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Our services include:

  • Reviewing and advising you on the scope and enforceability of your post-termination restrictions (non-compete, non-solicitation etc) and confidentiality restrictions; 
  • Advising you on how to reject or negotiate any proposed restrictions; 
  • Representing you in claims relating to post-termination restrictions and confidentiality obligations and resisting attempts by your employer to enforce restrictions against you. 
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Our Approach

All of our highly experienced Employment Law solicitors are Legal 500 recommended leaders in their field, who provide jargon-free, commercial legal advice. We speak to you in plain English and provide specialist, practical and pro-active solutions for you.

We take the time to understand you and the challenges you face, enabling us to provide bespoke advice which is tailored to you.

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FAQs

  1. What are post-termination restrictions?

    Post termination restrictions (also known as restrictive covenants) are usually contained in your employment contract and have the effect of restricting your actions after the termination of your employment. 

  2. Can the post-termination obligations in my contract be enforced?

    It is up to the party seeking to rely on such restrictions (usually your former employer) to demonstrate that they go no further than necessary to protect a legitimate business interest. 

  3. What can be covered by post-termination restrictions?

    Your employer will usually seek to limit your use of confidential information and your involvement in, or engagement by a competing business. They will also likely want to restrict your contact with their customers, suppliers and key members of staff. 

  4. When negotiating my contract, how should I approach the use of restrictive covenants?

    It is likely that your employer will require you to agree to some limitations on your activities once your employment ends. With that in mind, you should ensure that such restrictions are reasonable, for instance in relation to the period of time over which they will apply and the geographical reach. 

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Why choose the mlplaw team?

  • Unparalleled Expertise and Experience

We are vastly experienced, Legal-500 recommended Employment Tribunal experts who live and breathe Employment Law. From executive exits and tackling issues like unfair dismissal and discrimination to diving into the complexity of holiday pay – there is no Employment Law challenge we haven’t met head on. We provide empathetic and robust legal support to employees, helping them to achieve their successful outcomes.

  • Your case, your service

You are unique, as are the challenges you face. That’s why our approach is always tailored to you. We don’t like one-size-fits-all strategies. We’re all about crafting tailored strategies that fit your specific needs. Communication is key. We’re fluent in plain language and have no time for legal jargon. We believe in complete transparency and  proactivity, providing you with a clear path and fixed fees so you’re never caught off guard.

  • We keep your options open

The road to success isn’t a one-way street, and we’re here to keep your options open. We’re masters of alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and negotiation, which are the keys to sidestepping the time, money, and stress of legal claims.

 


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