Employment

Wolf Theiss

With strength in its extensive regional coverage and robust local presence, Wolf Theiss’ team handles a wide range of employment and compliance mandates. Dora Gaži Kovačević leads the practice and advises on major corporate restructurings, management hiring and exist strategies, as well as providing general advice on labour law compliance issues. A ‘true expert’, Ira Perić-Ostojić handles union negotiations and HR restructuring strategies, while Berislav Drašković provides international clients with day-to-day employment-related advice on matters concerning cross-border transfer terminations.

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Testimonials

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‘Ira Perić-Ostojić is a true expert in Croatian labour law and a true market leader. Her advice is reliable, fast, efficient and solution-oriented.'
‘Ira Perić-Ostojić has unparalleled experience in employment and labour matters and has been regularly advising us in all aspects of HR and labour law matters such as all day-to-day general labour law advice.'
'Berislav Drašković is very knowledgeable, solution-oriented and reliable.’
‘The practice is extremely professional. Their collaboration is what makes them stand out.’
‘Ira Perić-Ostojić stands out. She is an insightful and proactive lawyer, well-versed in all legal areas applicable to our company, always providing top-notch counsel.’
‘The diversity of the team's expertise has been very beneficial.’
‘Ira Perić-Ostojić has been very helpful, with a positive approach and availability. Berislav Drašković has been great support while being swift and to the point.’
‘The individuals that have worked with us have been outstanding. Collaborative, always ready to help, and I am fully confident their advice will be fully knowledgeable and compliant with all the law requirements.’

Key clients

Cambridge Mobile Telematics
TaskUs
ALSO Holding
ROCA Croatia
Arthrex
Mosaic Group
Mews
Teleperformance

Work highlights

Advising ROCA on the shut down of their production facility in Croatia, which resulted in the termination of more than 250 employees, as well as on all other related labour law issues.
Advising TaskUs Inc. on the acquisition of a Croatian provider of outsourced specialised services as well as on the related employment law matters such as management and compliance issues.
Advising Mosaic Group in the process of setting up their new operations in Croatia, including all employment and immigration matters.