Avoiding the risk of litigation when recruiting a team

When accountancy firms hire partners from competitors there are a number of issues to consider from restrictive covenants to non-poaching of team members and non-compete restrictions. Remziye Ozcan and Shiv Raja of Fox & Partners explain potential pitfalls

The professional services market is currently undergoing change. More people are working (at least a portion of their week) from home than ever before. Existing issues in the workplace have been magnified and partners and teams are now reflecting on their future. For those who have become disillusioned, a move to a competitor may be on the cards. This creates opportunities for firms on the lookout for new talent.

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