Political Lobbying & Media Relations Ltd v Savage [2025] EWHC 3528 (KB) (18 November 2025)

Political Lobbying & Media Relations Ltd v Savage [2025] EWHC 3528 (KB) (18 November 2025)

The restrictive covenants, as blue-pencilled, are reasonable and no wider than necessary to protect PLMR's legitimate business interests in confidential information and client relationships. There is a serious issue to be tried, damages are not an adequate remedy for either party, and the balance of convenience strongly favours granting injunctive relief. There was no undue delay by PLMR. Accordingly, interim injunctive relief is granted to enforce the covenants until expiry.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 3528 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited; Defendant: William Savage
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Interim Injunction Application (employment) / Interim Application Hearing
Outcome
Interim injunction granted
Legal Topics
Restrictive Covenants, Non Competition Clauses, Non Solicitation Clauses, Injunctions, Restraint of Trade
Employment Law Contract Law Restrictive Covenants Non Competition Clauses Non Solicitation Clauses Injunctions Restraint of Trade

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Parties

Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited

Claimant

William Savage

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interim Injunction Application (employment) / Interim Application Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Are the restrictive covenants in Mr Savage's employment contract enforceable?
  2. 2 Should interim injunctive relief be granted to enforce the covenants?
  3. 3 Is there undue delay by the claimant in seeking relief?

Ratio Decidendi

The restrictive covenants, as blue-pencilled, are reasonable and no wider than necessary to protect PLMR's legitimate business interests in confidential information and client relationships. There is a serious issue to be tried, damages are not an adequate remedy for either party, and the balance of convenience strongly favours granting injunctive relief. There was no undue delay by PLMR. Accordingly, interim injunctive relief is granted to enforce the covenants until expiry.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction granted

Orders

  • Mr Savage is restrained from breaching clauses 27.1.1 and 27.1.2 (as blue-pencilled) of his employment contract until expiry on 9 January 2026.
  • The terms of the injunction to be finalised with counsel.