The recent decision of Victoria’s Court of Appeal in Just Group Limited v Peck [2016] VSCA 334 (20 December 2016) is a timely reminder to exercise care when drafting restraint of trade clauses.

Even when “cascading” provisions are used, parties should not expect the court to do the work of making an agreement for them.

The case concerned a restraint imposed by Just Group Limited to prevent its CFO, Ms Peck from joining a competitor, Cotton On. Continue reading →