Team Moves: Poached and Poacher

Post-termination restrictions and restraints of trade are a complex but vital tool for business protection. Designed to help protect an employer’s proprietary interests by restricting the activities of an employee post-termination, they can be heavily negotiated and commercially scrutinised. Where enforced and usually in a team move scenario, they can be highly contested and litigated, often in high-stakes environments. As governments and regulatory bodies across different jurisdictions look to overhaul the use of non-competes and other restraints of trade to boost innovation and economic growth, understanding this evolving landscape is crucial for managing your workforce and protecting your business interests.

For the poached and the poacher, there are various legal and commercial risks to consider. View our short video, where Sinead Casey, Partner in our Employment & Incentives group, talks about our Team Moves: Poached and Poacher campaign.