M&E Global (Staffing) Solutions Ltd & Anor v Tudge & Ors

M&E Global (Staffing) Solutions Ltd & Anor v Tudge & Ors

The restrictive covenant is enforceable and breached; confidential information was misused; springboard relief is justified to prevent ongoing unfair advantage; damages are inadequate and balance of convenience favours granting the orders.

Parties
Applicant/claimant: M&E Global (Staffing) Solutions Limited; Applicant/claimant: M&E Global Resources Limited; Respondent/defendant: Mr Russell Tudge; Respondent/defendant: Mr Johnny Oaks; Respondent/defendant: Mr Stuart McIntosh; Respondent/defendant: Mr Michael Kobicke; Respondent/defendant: DSG Service Gesellschaft MBH; Respondent/defendant: DSG Personal Services GMBH; Respondent/defendant: J&M Maintenance & Logistics Services Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Interim Application / Interlocutory Hearing
Outcome
Interim orders granted; directions for speedy trial approved.
Legal Topics
Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information, Springboard Relief, Interim Injunctions
Employment Commercial Equity Restrictive Covenants Confidential Information Springboard Relief Interim Injunctions

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Parties

M&E Global (Staffing) Solutions Limited

Applicant/claimant

M&E Global Resources Limited

Applicant/claimant

Mr Russell Tudge

Respondent/defendant

Mr Johnny Oaks

Respondent/defendant

Mr Stuart McIntosh

Respondent/defendant

Mr Michael Kobicke

Respondent/defendant

DSG Service Gesellschaft MBH

Respondent/defendant

DSG Personal Services GMBH

Respondent/defendant

J&M Maintenance & Logistics Services Limited

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Interim Application / Interlocutory Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the restrictive covenant in Mr Tudge’s contract is enforceable
  2. 2 Whether confidential information was misused by the defendants
  3. 3 Whether springboard relief is justified

Ratio Decidendi

The restrictive covenant is enforceable and breached; confidential information was misused; springboard relief is justified to prevent ongoing unfair advantage; damages are inadequate and balance of convenience favours granting the orders.

Court Disposition

Interim orders granted; directions for speedy trial approved.

Orders

  • Enforcement of remaining restrictive covenant period against Mr Tudge
  • Delivery up and deletion of M&E confidential information from defendants