Restrictive Covenants & Non-Compete Clauses

Restrictive covenants limit what an employee can do after they leave, such as joining a competitor or approaching clients. This course explains the main types of covenant, how UK courts decide whether they are enforceable, alternatives such as garden leave, and the government’s plans to reform non-competes.

This course gives general information about the law in England and Wales and is not legal advice. Scotland and Northern Ireland apply similar principles but outcomes depend on the facts. The law on non-competes may change; take legal advice on specific covenants.