Global companies face increasing pressure to design outsourcing models that are efficient, legally compliant and sustainable. This session explores how international service structures can be strategically developed and integrated into existing business operations while navigating complex labour, regulatory and ethical requirements. Key issues include:

•    labour and employment law risks in international outsourcing (eg, co-employment, transfer of undertakings, worker leasing rules and local employment regulations);
•    compliance considerations such as data protection, works council involvement, information and consultation duties and whistleblower requirements;
•    economic opportunities and limits of cross-border services, including growing political and regulatory anti-offshoring measures in various jurisdictions;
•    governance and practical implementation, focusing on contractual safeguards, oversight mechanisms and effective monitoring structures;
•    cross-border employment classification risks; and
•    data protection and employee-related privacy requirements across jurisdictions.

This session offers a practical overview of key developments, legal pitfalls and strategic considerations for building future-proof global outsourcing models.