Restraint of Trade Advicewith expert lawyers

A Restraint of Trade is a type of contract clause that can restrict workers from competing with their workplace. It's generally included in an employment agreement or contractor agreement.

If you are leaving your employer and planning to start your own business, it’s important to understand the risks under your employment contract, especially as these issues are often not clear-cut.

This is where it can help to have an experienced lawyer review the Restraint of Trade clauses in your contract. Our lawyers can advise you on the risks these clauses may pose and let you know about any other issues you should be aware of.

Our fixed-fee packages for Restraint of Trade Advice start at $500 + GST. This includes an initial discussion with a Sprintlaw lawyer to obtain your instructions and review the restraint clauses in the agreement you provide to us.

You’ll also receive high-level written advice summarising the key issues and risks of the restraint clauses. From there, you’ll have follow-up phone consultations with a lawyer to talk through our advice and answer any questions you have about the document.

We handle everything by phone, email and video call, so you never need to visit an office. Once you request a quote, one of our legally trained consultants will get back to you within one business day with a fixed-fee proposal. If you accept, we will pair you with a specialist lawyer who will guide you through the process. All documents are delivered digitally, and you can communicate with your lawyer in the way that suits you best. It is the same quality legal advice you would get from a traditional firm, just without the commute, hourly billing surprises or the formality.