Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited v William Savage

Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited v William Savage

Both the non-competition and modified non-solicitation clauses are reasonable, necessary, and enforceable to protect PLMR's legitimate business interests in confidential information and customer connection; injunctive relief is appropriate as damages are inadequate and no countervailing factors justify refusal.

Parties
Claimant: Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited; Defendant: William Savage
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment / Interim Injunction Application
Outcome
Injunction granted
Legal Topics
Restrictive Covenants, Restraint of Trade, Injunctions, Post Termination Obligations
Employment Law Contract Law Restrictive Covenants Restraint of Trade Injunctions Post Termination Obligations

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Parties

Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited

Claimant

William Savage

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Employment / Interim Injunction Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Are the restrictive covenants in Mr Savage's employment contract enforceable?
  2. 2 Has PLMR demonstrated legitimate business interests requiring protection?
  3. 3 Is the scope of the covenants no wider than reasonably necessary?

Ratio Decidendi

Both the non-competition and modified non-solicitation clauses are reasonable, necessary, and enforceable to protect PLMR's legitimate business interests in confidential information and customer connection; injunctive relief is appropriate as damages are inadequate and no countervailing factors justify refusal.

Court Disposition

Injunction granted

Orders

  • Interim injunction granted restraining Mr Savage from breaching non-competition and non-solicitation clauses (with blue-pencilling of 'prospective clients' and 'such other natural or legal person that the Employer is in the habit of doing business with prior to the Termination Date').