Software firm takes action against former employees over alleged diversion of business to rival firm
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A multi-national software development firm has brought High Court proceedings against several Irish-based outgoing employees, who it claims have unlawfully diverted its business to a rival firm they allegedly set up.
The action has been brought by Scotland- headquartered Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd (IES) and related IES R&D Ltd which develop specialised software used to help design buildings that are more environmentally friendly.
The action is against John Gleeson, Stephen Earle, Darren Jordan, Sean O Riordan and Building Performance Consulting Engineers (BPCE).
The court heard that all four were senior employees at IES s Irish branch, who on dates between December and January last resigned from that company.