Expert Employee Competition and Confidentiality Disputes Lawyers

Acting at first instance and in the Court of Appeal in relation to a dispute between two suppliers regarding the use of confidential information to contact and procure customers directly following the termination of a sub-contract. Relief was gained on an interlocutory and, following a speedy trial, on a final basis.


Acting for a large leading software services provider pursuing a former senior employee who was joining a competitor in order to prevent loss of our client's confidential information. An interim injunction was obtained preventing the employee working for the competitor for several months pending a speedy trial. The case was later settled with a very satisfactory outcome for the company.


Acting on behalf of a national services company against a main competitor following the poaching of a sales manager. An injunction on a without notice basis was obtained against the manager and the company after covertly obtained evidence revealed that the employee had stolen a customer database which he planned on targeting through his new employment. The case was settled on confidential terms.