Restrictive
Covenants
& Team Moves

Overview

Post-termination restriction disputes are urgent by nature. Whether you are seeking to enforce covenants against a departing employee or defend a former employer's injunction application, the window for action is short and the tactical decisions matter immediately. STA Legal acts for employers and employees in restriction disputes before the High Court and Employment Tribunal.

What We Handle

• Without-notice and on-notice injunction applications
• Non-compete and non-solicitation clause enforcement
• Confidential information and database right claims
• Team move and garden leave enforcement
• Springboard injunctions
• Defending covenant claims — enforceability and blue-pencilling
• Garden leave compliance advice
• Covenant drafting and risk assessment for employers

Our Approach

Speed and precision are everything. We move quickly to assess the covenant's enforceability, gather evidence and advise on the best tactical approach — whether that is an injunction application, a without-prejudice approach or a robust letter before action. We are experienced in the full lifecycle of these disputes, from the first phone call to final judgment.