Square Global Ltd v Leonard

Square Global Ltd v Leonard

Square did not repudiate the contract of employment; Mr. Leonard was not constructively dismissed. The post-termination restrictive covenants, specifically the six-month non-compete clause, are reasonable and enforceable. Square is entitled to declaratory and injunctive relief prohibiting Mr. Leonard from competitive employment until 11 November 2020.

Parties
Claimant: Square Global Limited; Defendant: Julien Leonard
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Dispute / Judgment After Expedited Trial
Outcome
Claimant succeeds; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed.
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Post Termination Restrictive Covenants, Notice Period, Confidential Information, Restrictive Covenants Enforcement
Employment Law Contract Law Constructive Dismissal Post Termination Restrictive Covenants Notice Period Confidential Information Restrictive Covenants Enforcement

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Parties

Square Global Limited

Claimant

Julien Leonard

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Employment Dispute / Judgment After Expedited Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the Defendant constructively dismissed?
  2. 2 Did the Claimant repudiate the contract of employment?
  3. 3 Did the Defendant affirm the contract prior to resignation?

Ratio Decidendi

Square did not repudiate the contract of employment; Mr. Leonard was not constructively dismissed. The post-termination restrictive covenants, specifically the six-month non-compete clause, are reasonable and enforceable. Square is entitled to declaratory and injunctive relief prohibiting Mr. Leonard from competitive employment until 11 November 2020.

Court Disposition

Claimant succeeds; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed.

Orders

  • Declaration that Mr. Leonard remains an employee until 11 May 2020.
  • Order prohibiting Mr. Leonard from competitive employment or work with a third party until 11 May 2020.