Any employment law solicitors to defend me

[cheekylaxstuff]

Being sued for breach of covenant, which I can prove as not right.
Anyone fancy a Pro Bono V Eversheds??

[Jim13]

You sure it's not just a shot accross the bows?

Have you been caught finger in pie (and it's proveable)?

A lot of the time it's expensive for both parties to fight - the trick is not to get caught...

Give me a nudge if you want someone - I took advice a bit back & she seemed very good, but not cheap.

[cheekylaxstuff]

Pretty sure its a shot across, however its a bit more deeper than that.
My wife still works there...,

Never simple is it.

It's only 1/4 mill. . Lets see

Will let you know

[Jim13]

Good luck!

[Demus]

As a very rough bit of advice, restrictive covenants have to 1) be reasonable 2) be in the public interest in order to be valid. If a restrictive covenant is too wide it can be void but this depends very much on the circumstances. There is a tendency for restrictive covenants to be interpreted strictly against the employer (ie in favour of the employee). (Nordenfelt v sets out the principle I believe) However all the above depends on context and wording, which are unclear at present.

I'm not an employment sol but take it with a pinch of salt.

Even if the covenant was valid, it still would need to be proved on the balance of probabilities that you breached the covenant. ACAS might be of some use for further advise, I could have a look into if you wanted but I lack enough experience to properly advise.

It could be there more as a deterrent/psychological tool rather than something they intend to enforce but again, depends on the facts and if it is serious, it is might be more of a question for an employment solicitor.