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Non-competition Covenants in Case of a Business Transfer
Non-competition Covenants in Case of a Business Transfer

Author(s): Virginijus Bitė
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Civil Law, Commercial Law
Published by: Mykolas Romeris University
Keywords: transfer of business; non-competition covenants (commitments); conditions of validity (admissibility) of non-competition covenants;

Summary/Abstract: The validity (probability) of non-competition covenants which are typical for business transfer transactions is one of those issues on which discussions go in the international business transfer theory and practice. On one hand, such covenants help ensure the business interests of the buyer, on the other hand, by their nature, they can mean a restriction of competition, which is prohibited by law. This article, based on the analysis of the European Union, the Lithuanian and foreign legislation, case-law and doctrine, is designed for a disclosure of the concept of non-competition covenants, which are concluded by the parties in the context of a business transfer as well as for the identification of the conditions of the validity (admissibility) of those covenants.

  • Issue Year: 18/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 177-198
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: English