Celebrating Legal Insight at the ABSC Inc. Gala Dinner
Madison Marcus was honoured to attend the 2025 Australian Business Summit Council Inc. (ABSC Inc.) Annual Gala Dinner on Friday, 2 May 2025. The event, held at Aqua Luna Waterfront Dining in Drummoyne, brought together prominent figures from various sectors, including the legal, business, diplomatic, and academic fields.
The evening featured a keynote presentation by Mr Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for HSBC in Australia and New Zealand. His remarks on global market shifts, inflation trends, and Australia’s economic outlook sparked meaningful conversation among attendees. During the event, Madison Marcus was formally recognised for its published contribution on offshore labour and employment law, a critical area for businesses managing global workforces and navigating complex compliance frameworks alongside other authors and contributors.
EKONOMOS Recognition for Offshore Labour and Employment Law
A major highlight of the evening was the formal recognition of Michael Short, who received an EKONOMOS Article Contributor Award for his feature in EKONOMOS Issue 6.
The article, co-authored with Ramy Qutami and Eric Boone, explored the increasing legal complexities surrounding offshore labour and international employment law compliance for Australian businesses. Their contribution reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality legal thought leadership on issues shaping the future of employment regulation.
“This honour recognises the depth of insight that our legal team brings to employment and workforce advisory. We are proud to support businesses navigating international legal obligations,” said Ramy Qutami, Managing Director of Madison Marcus.
Key Legal Issues Addressed in the Article
The award-winning article provided critical guidance for companies managing offshore workforces, including:
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Complying with international and Australian employment laws
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Legal risks of cross-border labour arrangements
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Contractual safeguards for offshore staffing
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Regulatory pitfalls in labour supply chains
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Strategic advisory for multinational employment models
As more Australian businesses expand their operations overseas, the need for robust and compliant employment strategies becomes increasingly essential. The article presented clear, practical solutions and considerations to help mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance.
Read the Article
Madison Marcus: Specialists in Employment Law
Our firm provides comprehensive legal support for businesses operating in offshore labour markets. We provide:
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International employment contract review and drafting
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Advice on cross-jurisdictional workforce compliance
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Strategic solutions for global expansion and remote staffing
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Legal risk assessment for labour outsourcing and third-party engagements
We work with businesses across all sectors to build legally sound frameworks that support international operations and protect long-term business goals.
A Continued Commitment to Strategic Legal Leadership
Madison Marcus is proud to be recognised for its contribution to EKONOMOS and to play a role in broader conversations on employment law and international workforce compliance.
We extend our thanks to the Australian Business Summit Council Inc. for hosting an outstanding event and for celebrating excellence in legal thought leadership.
To explore how Madison Marcus can support your business with offshore labour compliance or employment law advisory, please visit www.madisonmarcus.com.au.
