Source Bioscience UK Ltd v Wheatcroft & Anor [2021]

The claimants were part of a group of companies who were providing laboratory services which included providing Covid-19 testing.  The first defendant was a former employee of the claimant.   He began to work for the claimant in 2014 and was appointed to their executive board rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer in 2015.  His contract contained a number of post-termination restrictive covenants. 

The defendant left his position as Chief Operating Officer with the claimant in May 2021.  In June, the claimant became aware that he was going to work for another company, a second defendant to the action.   The defendant denied that the company