The broad employment law offering at JPM & Partners ranges from due diligence, redundancy and termination procedures and health and safety issues, to day-to-day advice, trade union negotiations, overseas employment assignments, employment litigation, mobbing and whistleblowing. The practice is led from Belgrade by Jelena Nikolić, ‘an outstanding lawyer with excellent knowledge of Serbian labour law’, who has significant experience in terminations, employment law disputes and M&A-related employment issues. Providing key support, Marko Ilic routinely drafts employment documents, while Andrea Cvetanović assists with workplace strategies and employment-related data protection and corporate matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jelena Nikolić is an outstanding lawyer with excellent knowledge of Serbian labour law and its practical application.’
  • ‘Jelena Nikolić consistently delivers deep analyses of potential solutions.’
  • ‘Jelena Nikolić is highly professional and a true asset in helping clients navigate labour law challenges.’
  • ‘Jelena Nikolić offers invaluable guidance on how to remain fully compliant with the law. ‘
  • ‘Jelena Nikolić’s clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, ensures that complex legal matters are easily understood by all stakeholders. Instils confidence.’
  • ‘Jelena Nikolić is always available to clients and handles every issue faced with great care and expertise.’
  • ‘Jelena Nikolić is a very dedicated, professional, who is always available for discussion - even after hours, holidays etc.’

  • ‘Jelena Nikolić is a highly reliable and helpful partner.’

Key clients

  • Remonte Europe Holding
  • BASF Srbija
  • Beiersdorf Srbija
  • Contitech Fluid Serbia
  • Continental Automotive Serbia
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • G-Core See doo
  • SD Worx People Solutions
  • Norma Grupa Jugoistočna Evropa
  • Tom Tom International
  • Enterprise Services
  • Providenca Holdings
  • Nec Aspire Technology
  • MTU Maintenance Serbia
  • Predstavništvo Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit
  • Groundlink Doo
  • New Yorker Srbija

Work highlights

  • Advising Remote Europe Holdings on employment and immigration law matters.
  • Assisting Norma Group with drafting employment-related documentation.
  • Advising TomTom International on employment law and data protection matters.

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Practice head

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Jelena Nikolić

Other key lawyers

Marko Ilic, Andrea Cvetanović