Singapore Contract Law: Common Law principles governing contracts, including Contract Law Act 1961 and Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396). Establishes basic principles of contract formation, validity, and enforcement.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): While consultants are not employees, this act is relevant for ensuring clear distinction between contractors and employees, and understanding bouNDAries of non-compete restrictions.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures that non-compete clauses do not violate competition law principles and are not unreasonably restrictive of trade.
Man Financial v Wong Bark Chuan Case Law: Key 2008 Singapore case law [1 SLR(R) 663] establishing principles for enforcement of restrictive covenants.
Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Case Law: 2012 Singapore Court of Appeal case [SGCA 32] providing guidance on reasonable restrictions in non-compete agreements.
Doctrine of Restraint of Trade: Legal principle requiring non-compete restrictions to be reasonable in duration, geographical scope, and scope of restricted activities.
Valid Consideration Requirement: Common law requirement that the non-compete agreement must be supported by adequate consideration to be enforceable.
Legitimate Business Interests: Legal requirement that non-compete restrictions must protect legitimate business interests and cannot be wider than necessary.
Public Policy Compliance: Legal requirement that the agreement must not be against public policy and must be clear and unambiguous in its terms.
