Non-Compete Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This Non-Compete Agreement sets out post-relationship restrictive covenants designed to protect a business’s legitimate interests in England and Wales. It covers non-competition, non-solicitation and non-dealing, drafted with reasonableness and severability in mind so the restrictions stand the best chance of being enforceable.

Who is this template for?

Used by employers, business owners and buyers of a business who want to restrain an employee, consultant or seller from competing, poaching clients or staff, or misusing confidential information for a limited period.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clearly numbered sections:

• Parties — the parties to the restrictions.
• Background and Purpose — the interests being protected.
• Consideration — what is given in return for the restrictions.
• Duration of Restrictions — how long they apply.
• Non-Competition — restriction on competing.
• Non-Solicitation of Clients — restriction on approaching clients.
• Non-Solicitation of Employees — restriction on poaching staff.
• Non-Dealing — restriction on dealing with clients.
• Confidential Information — protection of information.
• Reasonableness and Severability — keeping restrictions enforceable.
• Injunctive Relief — court remedies for breach.
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction — England & Wales.
• Entire Agreement — the whole agreement.
• Signatures — execution by the parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set the duration and scope and adjust the clauses before signing.

Format and scope

Provided as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF in A4 size, drafted for use in England and Wales.