Huws Gray Ltd v Gentleman [2026] EWHC 973 (Comm) (25 February 2026)

Huws Gray Ltd v Gentleman [2026] EWHC 973 (Comm) (25 February 2026)

There is a serious issue to be tried regarding the enforceability of the restrictive covenant; damages would be inadequate for the claimant; the balance of convenience favours maintaining the status quo by granting the interim injunction until trial.

Citation
[2026] EWHC 973 (Comm)
Parties
Claimant: Huws Gray Limited; Defendant: Daniel Gentleman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Interim Injunction Application in Employment Dispute / Application for Interim Injunction Prior to Trial
Outcome
Interim injunction granted
Legal Topics
Restrictive Covenants, Interim Injunctions, Non Compete Clauses, Confidential Information
Employment Law Contract Law Restrictive Covenants Interim Injunctions Non Compete Clauses Confidential Information

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Parties

Huws Gray Limited

Claimant

Daniel Gentleman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interim Injunction Application in Employment Dispute / Application for Interim Injunction Prior to Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the restrictive covenant in the defendant's employment contract is enforceable
  2. 2 Whether an interim injunction should be granted to restrain the defendant from breaching the restrictive covenant
  3. 3 Whether the scope and duration of the non-compete clause are reasonable and necessary for the protection of the claimant's interests

Ratio Decidendi

There is a serious issue to be tried regarding the enforceability of the restrictive covenant; damages would be inadequate for the claimant; the balance of convenience favours maintaining the status quo by granting the interim injunction until trial.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction granted

Orders

  • The defendant is restrained from breaching the non-compete covenant in his employment contract pending trial.