Slobodan Doklestic
Doklestic Repic & Gajin‘Distinguished by its expertise in handling complex employment matters’, Doklestic Repic & Gajin is well-known for its experience in collective bargaining, redundancies, reorganisations, massive lay-offs, and employment and management agreements. The Belgrade team is also mandated to act in labour disputes. Slobodan Doklestic, handles ’the most complex employment matters with precision’; contentious employment and labour specialist Marko Repic assists with collective labour disputes involving trade unions; and Ljubinka Pljevaljcic's wide-ranging practice encompasses employment and labour relations, data protection, contracts, labour law disputes, mass redundancies, employee transfers and collective negotiations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Unique in its approach to legal issues, as well as its proposal of solutions and strategies.’
- ‘Speed, trustworthiness, expertise, knowledge and a detailed approach to any question or dispute.'
- ‘Clients particularly emphasise the commitment to constant updating and monitoring of the latest trends in labour law.’
- ’High-level knowledge of labour law, meaning that the number of court disputes is reduced to a minimum. Each individual within the firm has an extremely high level of expertise - easy, clear and fast communications at every segment of engagement.’
‘Able to address complex issues, give clients advice that they can follow, and come up with creative solutions. Clients are very happy with the work that they do and their responsiveness.’
‘Distinguished by its expertise in handling complex employment matters, from everyday advisory work to high-stakes disputes and workforce restructurings. Their strength lies in delivering tailored, commercially practical solutions that align with business objectives. They also have a strong record in cross-border employment issues.’
‘Slobodan Doklestic is known for his strategic vision and ability to handle the most complex employment matters with precision. His extensive experience and leadership make him a trusted advisor to top-tier clients.’
- ‘Ljubinka Pljevaljcic brings deep employment law expertise, particularly in labour disputes and compliance. Her detail-oriented approach ensures that clients receive well-rounded, effective solutions.’
Key clients
- Philip Morris
- Naftachem
- Marks & Clerk
- BalkanTel
- Balkan Gold
- Proteini Si
- WSP UK
- Tarkett
- Beijing New Building Materials
- Medicover
- Shangai Suochen Information Technology
- Generali Investments
- AIK Bank
- NLB Bank
- ProNatal Group
- Veolia
- DTD Holding
- Al Rawafed Serbia
- Hewlett Packard
- Valvoline Inc.
- KWS Group
- MENU Technologies
- Adecco Group
- Nelt & Co.
- Vision Fund International
- Yandex
- CrossCom Inc
- Shamrock Trading Corp
- Assist Digital
- Synnex
- RUSAL
- TTTech Auto
Work highlights
- Assisted Yandex with employment, labour law and immigration matters, in relation to its entrance onto the Serbian market.
- Advised Philip Morris International on the implementation of a deferred stock award vesting programme for employees in Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- Advised AIK Bank on employment agreements (and annexes to employment agreements) for managers, members and the chairman of the board of directors.
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Slobodan Doklestic, Marko Repic, Ljubinka Pljevaljcic