Horizon can help you clarify, understand and negotiate your contract of employment or service agreement including the enforceability of restrictive covenants, confidential information or data protection obligations.

Pre Employment / Contracts / Service Agreements

Horizon are here to help you clarify, understand and negotiate your contract of employment or service agreement. If you are commencing a new role and need guidance on the terms being offered, we can provide clear advice on the legality and enforceability of the clauses and support you negotiate any changes, before you sign it.

If you are in the process of leaving your current employer, or have recently left, and would like advice and guidance on any ongoing obligations, such as restrictive covenants, confidential information or data protection, then drop us a line.

It is worth bearing in mind that if you undertake any activity prohibited by your outgoing contract, such as soliciting customers or poaching former colleagues, your employer may have a claim against you for an injunction and damages. However, they will very likely also seek to join in your new employer on the grounds of inducement. It is far better that you start your new role without the threat of any litigation that could sour your new relationship, so contact us for guidance and support.

It may be that you are going into this with your new employer with open eyes, whether that be inside or outside a competitive industry, and you need an independent view on the enforceability of the provisions.

Horizon are here to help.