Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principle that prohibits unreasonable restrictions on trade and ensures non-solicitation clauses are reasonable, proportionate, and protect legitimate business interests
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, ensuring non-solicitation agreements don't unfairly restrict market competition
EU Retained Competition Law: Post-Brexit incorporation of EU competition principles into UK law, affecting how non-solicitation agreements are structured in cross-border contexts
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation that may impact non-solicitation terms when they affect employment relationships or worker rights
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting agency workers' rights that must be considered if the non-solicitation agreement involves temporary or agency workers
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting trade secrets and confidential information, crucial for enforcing non-solicitation provisions related to business knowledge
Contracts Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may be affected by or enforce contract terms, relevant for subcontractor relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation ensuring contract terms are fair and reasonable, particularly important for enforceability of restrictive covenants
Basic Contract Law Principles: Fundamental requirements for valid contracts including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Enforceability Requirements: Legal principles requiring restrictions to be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and scope of prohibited activities
