D v P

D v P

The Court found that injunctive relief was appropriate to enforce the post-termination restrictions despite the Defendant's good faith, and that confidentiality must be maintained to avoid damaging sensitive information.

Parties
Claimant: D; Defendant: P
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Employment / Expedited Trial and Post Judgment Confidentiality Ruling
Outcome
Injunction granted; confidentiality maintained
Legal Topics
Post Termination Restrictive Covenants, Confidentiality, Injunctions
Employment Law Post Termination Restrictive Covenants Confidentiality Injunctions

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Parties

D

Claimant

P

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Employment / Expedited Trial and Post Judgment Confidentiality Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether post-termination restrictive covenants in the Defendant’s contract of employment are enforceable
  2. 2 Whether confidentiality of proceedings and judgment should be maintained

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that injunctive relief was appropriate to enforce the post-termination restrictions despite the Defendant's good faith, and that confidentiality must be maintained to avoid damaging sensitive information.

Court Disposition

Injunction granted; confidentiality maintained

Orders

  • Injunction granted until 15 June 2016 preventing Defendant from breaching post-termination restrictions
  • Confidentiality regime to continue for the time being