Orehovec, Vinter, Kiš, Šimunovic has demonstrable experience in employment-related litigation and disputes, with notable expertise in the energy sector. The team regularly represent clients before the Croatian courts in unlawful redundancy cases and union disputes. Team leader Irena Vinter Gregorić handles employment issues arising from M&A and corporate spin-offs, while Martina Simunovic Leposa advises on a broad range of daily employment-related work. Kresimir Kis is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Irena, Krešimir Kiš, and Martina Šimunović Lepoša continuously maintain my impression that I can rely on their support, and I especially appreciate the experience they have gained in practice.’

  • ‘The team consists of specialised experts from various legal fields, which guarantees a proper understanding of the entire problem and the offer of appropriate legal solutions.'

  • ‘Lawyers are specialised in specific areas from which they have a lot of practical experience and, therefore, can quickly offer adequate solutions and legal advice. Among the lawyers, I would especially single out the lawyers Irena Vinter Gregorić, Krešimir Kiš, and Martina Šimunović Lepoša.'

  • 'Very high standard of engagement and proactive approach in handling disputes, availability and willingness to consult in emergency cases, pragmatic approach in giving advice.'

Key clients

  • INA Group
  • Zagrebački holding d.o.o.
  • Vodoopskrba i odvodnja d.o.o.
  • JANAF d.d.
  • Grand auto d.o.o.
  • Hyundai Croatia d.o.o.
  • Lola RIBAR d.d.
  • STRABAG d.o.o.
  • Odašiljači i veze d.o.o.
  • Fleksbit d.o.o.
  • KNAUF Insulation d.o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advising INA - Industrija nafte d.d., on a range of day-to-day employment matters, including employment termination support and representation in several hundred ongoing litigation cases.
  • Advising Zagrebački holding d.o.o., a major utility and transport services company in City of Zagreb with over 11,000 employees on the full range of employment matters.
  • Advising JANAF d.d., Croatian pipeline transportation of crude oil company with almost 400 employees on labour and employment law issues, including preparation of contracts and internal by-laws.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Irena Vinter Gregorić

Other key lawyers

Martina Šimunović Lepoša, Krešimir Kiš