Arthur J Gallagher Services (UK) Ltd And Ors v Alexandre Skriptchenko And Ors

Arthur J Gallagher Services (UK) Ltd And Ors v Alexandre Skriptchenko And Ors

The court found a high degree of assurance that the claimants will establish breach of confidence at trial based on admissions and disclosed material. Damages are inadequate, and the balance of convenience favours granting mandatory interim relief for search and destruction of confidential information on defendants' devices, with safeguards for defendants' confidential information.

Parties
Claimant: Arthur J Gallagher Services (UK) Ltd; Claimant: INK Underwriting Agencies Ltd; Claimant: Quillco 226 Ltd; Claimant: Heath Lambert Ltd; Defendant: Alexandre Skriptchenko; Defendant: Portsoken Ltd; Defendant: Mr Kirkland; Defendant: Mr Prescott; Defendant: Mr Addis; Defendant: Miss Polak; Defendant: Mr Carman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application / Interim Relief
Outcome
interim mandatory injunction granted
Legal Topics
Confidential Information, Mandatory Injunction, Interim Relief, Breach of Confidence
Commercial Law Employment Law Confidential Information Mandatory Injunction Interim Relief Breach of Confidence

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Parties

Arthur J Gallagher Services (UK) Ltd

Claimant

INK Underwriting Agencies Ltd

Claimant

Quillco 226 Ltd

Claimant

Heath Lambert Ltd

Claimant

Alexandre Skriptchenko

Defendant

Portsoken Ltd

Defendant

Mr Kirkland

Defendant

Mr Prescott

Defendant

Mr Addis

Defendant

Miss Polak

Defendant

Mr Carman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application / Interim Relief

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether mandatory interim relief for search and destruction of confidential information on defendants' devices should be granted
  2. 2 Whether claimants have established a strong case for breach of confidence
  3. 3 Whether damages are an adequate remedy

Ratio Decidendi

The court found a high degree of assurance that the claimants will establish breach of confidence at trial based on admissions and disclosed material. Damages are inadequate, and the balance of convenience favours granting mandatory interim relief for search and destruction of confidential information on defendants' devices, with safeguards for defendants' confidential information.

Court Disposition

interim mandatory injunction granted

Orders

  • Defendants to deliver up devices and computers to external expert appointed by defendants.
  • Expert to image devices, search for claimants' confidential information using agreed search terms.