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Software multi-national takes action against former employees

Summary

In a High Court case, Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd (IES) and its subsidiary IES R&D Ltd have sued four former Irish employees—John Gleeson, Stephen Earle, Darren Jordan, and Sean O'Riordan—alongside the company Building Performance Consulting Engineers (BPCE). IES alleges that the defendants, all senior staff at its Irish branch, resigned between December and January of the previous year and, while still employed, diverted business to BPCE, a rival firm they are said to have set up. The claim further states that the ex‑employees took IES's proprietary "Virtual Environment" software and created models for BPCE's benefit. IES seeks injunctions to prevent the use of its software and to recover any revenue earned by the defendants from solicited business during their employment. Justice Leonie Reynolds granted IES permission to serve short notice of the proceedings, with the case scheduled to return next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Software multi-national takes action against former employees. Charges or matters: unlawfully divert business; breach of contract; taking property. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2021-02-12 Publication

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