Braunford LLP & Anor v Pierre Allain

Braunford LLP & Anor v Pierre Allain

The claimants have demonstrated good reason for expedition as there is real urgency to resolve whether the defendant may work for a competitor post-garden leave, and expedition will not materially prejudice the defendant nor interfere with the administration of justice. Six months is sufficient for trial preparation, and the balance of justice favours an expedited trial.

Parties
Claimant: Braunford LLP; Claimant: Corbiere Limited; Defendant: Pierre Allain
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Expedited Trial and Related Interim Relief
Outcome
application for expedited trial granted; extension of time for service of defence granted
Legal Topics
Confidential Information, Expedited Trial, Interim Injunction, Employee Competition, Breach of Confidence, Copyright Infringement, Database Rights, Trade Secrets, Fiduciary Duty, Unjust Enrichment
Employment Intellectual Property Civil Procedure Confidential Information Expedited Trial Interim Injunction Employee Competition Breach of Confidence +5 more

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Parties

Braunford LLP

Claimant

Corbiere Limited

Claimant

Pierre Allain

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Expedited Trial and Related Interim Relief

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimants have shown good reason for an expedited trial
  2. 2 Whether expedition would interfere with the good administration of justice or cause prejudice to the defendant
  3. 3 Whether interim injunctive relief should be continued or extended

Ratio Decidendi

The claimants have demonstrated good reason for expedition as there is real urgency to resolve whether the defendant may work for a competitor post-garden leave, and expedition will not materially prejudice the defendant nor interfere with the administration of justice. Six months is sufficient for trial preparation, and the balance of justice favours an expedited trial.

Court Disposition

application for expedited trial granted; extension of time for service of defence granted

Orders

  • Trial to be expedited with window commencing 16 February 2026
  • Time for service of defence extended to 15 August 2025