Publisher's Synopsis
Restrictive Covenants under Common and Competition Law (formerly Restraint of Trade and Business Secrets) has become established as the leading authority on the restraint of trade doctrine, all associated drafting and litigation problems, and the protection of business secrets. Covering business and employment clauses and changes to EU restraint of trade law from 1st May 2004, it is ideal for commercial practitioners looking for practical guidance to the clauses and issues directly relevant to employment covenants and business covenants. Crucially, it considers business covenants under the common law restraint of trade and competition law. * Detailed discussion of the inter-relation between competition law and the common law doctrine * Guidance for practitioners on competition law issues and impacts arising from the new EU restraint of trade law * Discusses remedies and their availability * Enhanced coverage of UK competition law and European law * Complete with CD-ROM, containing precedents and quick reference tables for key cases
