Atypical restrictive covenants | Practical Law

Atypical restrictive covenants | Practical Law

This practice note looks at contractual clauses other than traditional post-termination restrictive covenants which can amount to indirect restraints of trade. These clauses, which are often found in deferred remuneration schemes, bonus schemes, long-term incentive plans and share plans, may be used (or may be viewed as being used) to limit unfair competition.

Atypical restrictive covenants

Practical Law UK Practice Note 6-384-2533 (Approx. 19 pages)

Atypical restrictive covenants

by Practical Law Employment, based on an original article by Michal Stein, Julie Quinn and David Fisher, of Nabarro LLP
Maintained • England, Scotland, Wales
This practice note looks at contractual clauses other than traditional post-termination restrictive covenants which can amount to indirect restraints of trade. These clauses, which are often found in deferred remuneration schemes, bonus schemes, long-term incentive plans and share plans, may be used (or may be viewed as being used) to limit unfair competition.