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BOPA Bojanovic & Partners

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Routinely acting for international clients on cross-jurisdictional matters, BOPA Bojanovic & Partners' recent mandates encompass termination procedures, day-to-day-employment advice, employment document drafting and personal data processing. Other notable areas are work management, restructurings, reorganisations, outsourcing, trade union relations, industrial action, cross-border recruitment, immigration and labour disputes. The 14-strong labour and employment department is headed up from Belgrade by Nikola Gvoić, who has ‘outstanding experience across a broad spectrum of employment matters’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘BOPA has, with no doubt, the best employment practice on the Serbian market.’
  • ‘Their understanding of employment legislation and practice is in-depth and looks to support the client’s business.’

  • ‘Very pragmatic and business-oriented advice. They understand the needs of clients and act accordingly. Very fast at responding and easy to work with.’

  • ‘Demonstrates exceptional strength in collective bargaining and provides invaluable support in managing employee relations, particularly with senior management.’

  • ‘Their deep understanding of client organisations ensures that their advice is consistently relevant and practical.’

  • ‘Highly recommended for their professional and client-focused approach, which always aligns with clients’ needs.’

  • ‘Nikola Gvoić is a go-to partner and amazing lawyer.’

  • ‘Nikola Gvoić provides high-quality employment law advice. Outstanding experience across a broad spectrum of employment matters, with a sharp focus on the human resources aspects of commercial issues.’

Key clients

  • Thermo Fisher
  • Databricks
  • NCR
  • Ariston
  • Gen Digital
  • Sycomp
  • Disney
  • WorkMotion
  • Croud
  • AmDocs
  • Epson
  • Amp.up
  • Sony
  • Gettaxi
  • Amerisource Bergen
  • Asics
  • Hayat Biotech
  • Oyster
  • Amazon
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Lidl
  • Ardagh Group
  • Fevo, Inc
  • Fivetran
  • Altium
  • Xiaomi
  • Emirates
  • Wizz Air
  • Elementor
  • Alumil
  • Euralis (Caussade Semences Serbia)
  • Erricson
  • Gastrans
  • Danone
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • Atmus Filtration Technologies
  • Harman
  • MoonActive
  • Polygon Labs
  • ProPharma Group
  • TomTom

Work highlights

  • Advised Hewlett-Packard’s Serbian affiliate on a high-level manager termination.
  • Advised Databricks on setting up its Serbian entity, which included preparing employment-related documents and policies.
  • Advised Gen Digital on setting up new employment policies and practices, further to the merger between NortonLifeLock and Avast.

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Nikola Gvoić