In this decision of ATT Systems (S’pore) Pte Ltd and another v Centricore (S) Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC 13, the Singapore High Court held, among other things, that the general non-compete obligations were valid and enforceable against the former employees. The Court found that the defendants had breached confidentiality obligations, non-compete and loyalty obligations, induced breaches of contract by the former employees, and engaged in a conspiracy to cause damage by such means.
Case Update: Tan Kok Yong Steve v Itochu Singapore Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 85 – High Court upholds 2-year non-compete clause, grants injunction
Significance: the Singapore High Court (Coram: Tan Siong Thye J) upheld a two-year restraint of trade, non-competition, clause and ordered an injunction against an ex-employee. The Court also held there was a valid agreement for a severance package which was not predicated on the employee’s compliance with the non-competition undertaking.