US based tailoring giant Tom James Company has launched legal action against an ex-employee Max Potter, alleging breaches of restrictive covenants and confidentiality. Tom James are seeking to enforce a non-compete clause until June 2026. The case is currently before the High Court at The Royal Courts of Justice, London. Constantine Law acts for Mr Potter. Mr Potter told Law360 on Friday 17 October that the case is about "if Tom James succeeds, it sets a dangerous preceden

US based tailoring giant Tom James Company has launched legal action against an ex-employee Max Potter, alleging breaches of restrictive covenants and confidentiality. Tom James are seeking to enforce a non-compete clause until June 2026. Mr Potter denies wrongdoing, calling the case “bullying” and saying it could force him into bankruptcy. Managing Partner, John Hayes who is acting for Mr Potter commented to City AM: “This case highlights the conflict between a big US corp

Welders are included in the immigration salary list In her article for BE News, Constantine Law partner, Rebecca Tester , looks at the recent changes to immigration laws and how this is impacting the built environment sector. Rebecca discusses the areas of the sector most likely to be impacted by the changes, which roles might be given a temporary reprieve through the immigration salary list, and looks to what the industry can expect in the months ahead. Read Rebecca's full p

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In the latest episode in our podcast series, our new business immigration team, Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester introduce themselves before going on to discuss recent major changes to the UK’s immigration system. The UK government’s recent white paper on immigration sets out reforms designed to reduce net migration, shift focus towards domestic workforce development, and recalibrate the balance between attracting global talent and controlling settlement. Among the most signif

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