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Restrictive Covenants: Dos and don’ts to protect an employer’s interests
Jonathan Fenn and Clare Fletcher explore the importance of tailoring restrictive covenants to ensure employers maximise their chances of safeguarding confidential information and preventing competitive activities ‘The best covenants are tailor-made to the individual circumstances of both employer and employee.’ Employees gain an in-depth knowledge of their employer’s business, including key customers, suppliers, technology, trade …
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