CEE/CIS - Croatia

Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners

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Led by Dora Horvat, the employment team at Ilej & Partners, in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners sits in the firm's broader commercial and corporate law department. The team regularly advises domestic and international clients on contentious terminations, compensation and benefit package issues, in addition to employment-related disputes arising from M&A. Lucijan Loje advises on a broad range of day-to-day employment and labour law matters, while Boris Dvoršćak handles employment-related regulatory mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ilej & Partners are a unique legal team, comprised of professionals with deep expertise in employment law. They collaborate seamlessly, drawing on the diverse strengths and perspective of their team members.’

  • ‘Dora Horvat is a great contact, and I am always happy to reach out to her. She has effective communication and adaptability.' 

  • ‘Ilej & Partners' employment team has some of the most dedicated and skilled employment lawyers in the field. With a deep understanding of employment laws and impressive experience, they provide invaluable guidance and support to us.' 

  • 'They easily understand our needs, they do not overcomplicate things, but we always have a feeling that we are in good hands. In addition to their legal expertise, Ilej & Partners is known for their effective communication and negotiation skills.' 
  • ‘Dora Horvat's dedication and expertise in the field of employment law have made her stand out. She approaches each case with a profound understanding of the complexities of employment disputes and a genuine desire to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.' 

  • 'Dora Horvat's knowledge of employment law is both comprehensive and up-to-date. She navigates the frequent changes in the legal environment and makes sure that we receive the most accurate and current legal advice.’ 
  • ‘Very knowledgeable and experienced team, professionals with whom it is easy to cooperate and very enjoyable.’

  • ‘Dora Horvat is very knowledgeable, professional, and communicative.’

Key clients

  • Endava plc.
  • Hempel
  • Robotic Process Automation d.o.o.
  • FreshBooks
  • EMPWR
  • SAS Institute S.A.
  • Newfire Partners
  • Swarco AG
  • Pearl Infrastructure Capital
  • EPAM
  • Awaze A/S
  • SAP
  • Wolt
  • Henkel
  • HÖRMANN HRVATSKA d.o.o.
  • ECCO Europe AG
  • Pfizer
  • E.ON
  • Zagreb International Airport

Work highlights

  • Advise Endava plc. on all aspects of employment law matters, such as preparing and drafting of employment documents and review of the company HR policies and general labour law advice.
  • Advise SAP, the multinational software company on various employment matters, such as drafting and revising the employment agreements, preparing and conducting employment termination, review of the company HR policies, negotiations and dispute resolution matters.
  • Advising Wolt, an online food ordering and delivery service, on all employment matters in Croatia.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dora Horvat

Other key lawyers

Lucijan Loje, Boris Dvoršćak