Non-Compete Covenants in Philippine Employment Agreements - Current Views and Future Direction

Villlaraza and Angangco Law (“V&A Law”) is an exclusive partner of The Legal 500 and Legal Business/In-House Lawyer for the Employment Yearbook 2023. V&A Law Partner Rashel Ann Pomoy and Associate Roy Santos Necesario co-wrote an article entitled “Non-Compete Covenants in Philippine Employment Agreements – Current Views and Future Direction” as the Firm’s contribution to the Employment Yearbook.

 

Released on 25 September 2023, the Employment Yearbook aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current Employment legal market. It delves into into the intricate legal complexities faced by companies and highlight the advisors who possess the best expertise to assist them. 

 

In their article, Pomoy and Necesario discuss how businesses can protect their interests and retain their talents by using non-competition clauses in their employment agreements. The article also explores the emerging phenomenon of litigating before local courts to enforce non-competition clauses.

 

V&A Law’s article can be viewed here:

https://www.legal500.com/fivehundred-magazine/employment/non-compete-covenants-in-philippine-employment-agreements-current-views-and-future-direction/

 

The full Employment Yearbook 2023 can be accessed here:

https://www.legal500.com/fivehundred-magazine/publications/employment-yearbook-2023/