About MDC Legal
MDC Legal is a specialist employment and workplace relations law firm. We offer the full range of employment law services across the spectrum of all employment law, HR and workplace law matters.
Doyle’s Law Guide 2021 ranks MDC Legal as the ‘Leading Employment Law Firm’, Mark Cox as the ‘Market Leader in Employment Lawyers’ and Nikita Barsby as a ‘Preeminent Employment Lawyer’. Founder and Partner Mark Cox earns the greatest of respect from his adversaries, so much so that he is almost exclusively their sole port of call when referring conflicting matters. Mark Cox is viewed as having ‘a cool head on his shoulders’ and ‘forceful but always reasonable’.
Who We are
Our team of employment lawyers are unique among employment law firms in Perth because, amongst other reasons, they have worked in a variety of legal settings including for boutique legal practices, national and international law firms, state and federal government, unions and community legal centres. Find out more about the MDC Legal team.
Our diversity gives us a holistic understanding of business, workplace and employment law issues.
We assist businesses and employees with legal resources, support and representation. We act for a variety of clients, including ASX listed enterprises, small, medium and large businesses, not-for-profits and NGOs. We also act for individual employees including professionals, unions, executives and senior employees in the public and private sector. We can provide strategic and practical solutions to your employment law issues.
What We Do
At MDC Legal, we provide expert employment law and workplace relations solutions through high quality, cost-effective legal services. Our best practice advice and services will provide you with fast and effective resolutions to disputes and compliance matters. View MDC Legal’s services.
Employment law presents many challenges for employers and employees. It covers issues such as recruitment, employment contracts, policies and procedures, record keeping, investigations and disciplinary issues, people and culture management and dealing with employee claims. It also involves measures to protect a business with restraints of trade, to protect their goodwill, intellectual property and confidentiality.
As an essential ingredient to business prosperity, we help businesses to get HR and workplace culture right. We enable individual clients to achieve optimum outcomes in their employment. Our expert team provides responsive, timely, holistic, strategic, cost effective HR and Employment Law solutions.
We are conscious that employment issues can be stressful and are often urgent. We deliver timely, supportive services, strategic advice and successful outcomes.
Testimonials
Anonymous
I would be happy to recommend MDC Legal to others. During a difficult time, Nikita’s clear and accurate advice has been extremely valuable.
Anonymous
Thank you to Nikita and Madeleine from MDC Legal for their assistance in resolving my work related matters. The result achieved with their assistance and diligence was exactly what was sought throughout the whole process.
Anonymous
My experience has been nothing but positive so thank you again for all your assistance and counsel. An extremely professional and knowledgeable practice with an empathetic touch, was easy to see why you come recommended.
Anonymous
I was recommended MDC Legal, through another legal consultant, as a good option to assist with an employment contract and redundancy dispute I was having with my current employer. From the initial engagement I was extremely happy with how quickly the MDC team were able to gather my relevant employment information, understand my situation and provide clarity on my legal position. As with most employment dispute cases, the time taken to reach a resolution is often stressful and only adds to unwanted anxiety within the workplace, so I was very happy that MDC had received a settlement offer which was both acceptable and within a reasonably short time. From a personal experience perspective, I certainly appreciated the positive personal and straight forward approach to providing advice, making it easier to understand my position and expectations throughout the process, MDC were very good in keeping me informed.
I would happily recommend MDC Legal to anyone seeking legal help or professional advice on employment related matters.
Anonymous
I can’t reiterate enough how happy I was that I consulted Nikita and Lauren. The support I received especially during a time like this was invaluable and for that I truly appreciate all the work that went into your advice. You were both professional, realistic and understood exactly what I needed/wanted and where I wanted to take this matter. One again thank you for your support.
Thomas Zimmermann
I contacted MDC Legal following a recommendation and I am glad that I did.
My initial email was answered 30 minutes later, in detail. All subsequent correspondence was quick, professional and to the point. There was transparency throughout.
The most impressive aspect of MDC Legal for me however, was their honesty. This is a virtue fast disappearing in today’s world.
Thank you MDC Legal.
Amanda Sturrock
Excellent service from an outstanding professional team. MDC Legal took the initiative, worked hard, were honest, spoke from a position of expertise which gave them the opportunity to challenge lesser expertise with great confidence. We were treated with respect and given very honest feedback every step of the way. We have left our meetings with Mark Cox feeling humbled by his support and respectful of his integrity and the huge energy he has for his work. Most of all we felt supported.
Crystal Brown
Mark and Jessie from MDC Legal were incredibly professional and dealt with my case compassionately. I had a great result and I thank the whole team for everything that they did. Five stars from me!
Michael Bellman
MDC legal has assisted myself and my firm in the past with sound legal advice and professional services which has resulted in very positive outcomes, would highly recommend them for any workplace legal issue.
Sean Fraser
I can confidently recommend their services and have found MDC and their legal team to be professional and considerate. The advice I received was both genuine and realistic resulting in a favourable outcome for myself. Thank you MDC.
Andrew Beek
What an amazingly talented team I had through my recent trial. Truly a level beyond in professionalism, respect for the law and demonstrated themselves to be a class above the plaintiff in the Supreme court. They went well beyond my expectations, achieving an phenomenal outcome. Superb communication throughout the whole process, with outstanding advice and direction. I could not recommend anyone better than this team for my legal representation. Thank you again so much.
Andrew Beek, Director of WA Bending Pty Ltd.
Sarah M
MDC legal are a highly professional and ethical legal firm. I recently sought their advice and representation in an employment related matter, and engaged the services of Joanna Knoth. MDC Legal and Joanna responded quickly to my initial enquiries and throughout out period of interaction, and were extremely knowledgeable in workplace legislation. Costs were well explained upfront and as my case proceeded so there were no ‘surprises’. They communicated well at all times, explained required processes effectively and ultimately achieved a positive outcome for me as their client. I would highly recommend them as a legal firm and would engage their services again if I had further need for legal advice.
John Tidy
I had a rather difficult legal issue compounded by the fact that a big established law firm was throwing their “family” weight behind the matter.
One letter, with excellent advice and legal clout, from MDC Legal was all it took for this matter to be very favorably resolved.
Four years down the line and this matter has never been an issue again.
Well done MDC Legal!
Quyen Truong
Joanna and the team at MDC Legal helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my working career to date. They were professional, efficient and effective in helping me achieve a great outcome. They showed great empathy and understanding of my workplace case and I would recommend them to anyone.
Liz Carbone
I recommend MDC legal to anyone seeking prompt professional advice and assistance with an employment law matter. I have personally been assisted by Mr Mark Cox and have also worked with some of his legal staff and have been really impressed by the depth of assistance and commitment to achieving positive results. If you have an employment matter and want the best value for money in the long run for your hard earned dollars, contact MDC legal and give yourself the best chance possible.
Sherry Wong
I used MDC Legal upon another lawyer’s recommendation, for an employment contract for my business. Mark, Jessie and Jo are a great team. Their communication is excellent so I knew what stage the project was at every step of the way. Costs are explicitly outlined so there is complete financial transparency. Very happy with the end contract and their services. Will be using them again for further employment law needs for my business.
Brian Peddie
Mark Cox and the team at MDC Legal assisted me through one of the most difficult periods in my professional career. They were honest, informative, empathic and very experienced. I could not have achieved the positive outcome I did without them. I highly recommend MDC Legal.
TAL MHLC
As a not-for-profit community legal center, the Mental Health Law Center has appreciated the considered, professional advice and assistance provided by Mark Cox and his team at MDC Legal. Their advice, not only on matters of employment law but also on applying the law to complex employment situations was communicated clearly and without jargon. The advice they provided was relevant, up-to-date and useful in achieving a positive outcome.
The Employee Handbook and Management Guides provided by MDC Legal are extremely useful, not only in preventing employment situations from arising but also in providing quick guidelines to assist in the day to day managing and creating a positive work environment for staff members.
Highly recommended.
Need Help with an Employment Law Issue?
For any legal services in employment law, call MDC Legal on (08) 9288 4000 or contact us online to see how we can be of assistance.
Our expert employment lawyers will provide the legal support and guidance you need.