Restrictive Covenants Why a client non-solicitation clause can amount to a non-compete in Finland Employers should pay compensation where restrictions go beyond protecting business relationships and effectively limit future employment iStock.com/Tero Vesalainen Image Mikko Kontturi Founding Partner, AURORALAW Wednesday 08 July 2026 A Finnish court recently ruled that a post-employment clause preventing an employee from soliciting former clients may give rise to statutory non-compete compensation. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Restrictive Covenants Washington moves to ban almost all non-compete agreements Non-Poaching Guy Carpenter fails to secure UK springboard injunction against defectors Trade Secrets Sweden tightens trade secret protections with new criminal offence Restrictive Covenants First DIFC team move dispute litigated to trial ends in defeat for claimant firm