Mark Cox

Mark Cox, Director of MDC Legal, is a distinguished practitioner in employment law with over 25 years of experience. Holding a BA LLB (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, he has a rich career trajectory that includes being an associate to Chief Justice David Malcolm and working at a commercial litigation firm before progressing to a national firm. Mark served as Principal Solicitor at the Employment Law Centre before establishing MDC Legal in January 2010. Recognised by Best Lawyers in 2025 and consistently acknowledged as a market leader by Doyles since 2017, Mark excels in providing strategic advice and dispute resolution for a diverse range of clients including startups, established businesses, not-for-profits, and governmental bodies. He has successfully conducted litigation and acted as counsel across several jurisdictions, handling cases involving injunctions, contractual claims, unfair dismissals, bullying, and discrimination. Mark's leadership at MDC Legal ensures comprehensive advice and representation on employment law matters, offering services like drafting policies, and auditing workplace processes to ensure compliance and operational excellence.