CEE/CIS - Serbia

Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz

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Providing ‘top-tier employment law guidance’, Petrikic & Partneri AOD in cooperation with CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz’s Belgrade employment practice is particularly active in the tech and TMC sectors. In a recent 12-month period, the practice advised on employment and management agreements, internal policies, collective bargaining, remote working, and terminations. It is also experienced in mass layoffs, harassment, immigration, secondments, work accidents, compliance, and litigation. Team head Dragana Bajić is ‘a standout in her field’, while Ksenija Ivetić-Marlović advises on the employment, labour and pension aspects of transactions, restructurings and corporate changes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This employment practice is truly exceptional.’
  • ‘The team's strengths lie in its rapid responsiveness, deep understanding of clients' needs, proven expertise, and thorough grasp of Serbia's employment landscape.’
  • ‘Dragana Bajić is a standout in her field.’
  • ‘Dragana Bajić’s commitment to resolving labour policy issues and advancing the digitalisation of labour documentation sets her apart from competitors.’
  • ‘They stand out by offering practical solutions on complex employment policies, and by keeping pace with industry trends through implementing technology into labour practices.’
  • ‘Clients highly recommend their client-focused services to anyone seeking top-tier employment law guidance.’
  • ‘Dragana Bajić's dedication, in-depth expertise, and innovative mindset make her an invaluable resource. She's not just a legal advisor but a strategic partner, who is always focused on finding practical solutions.’

  • ‘Dragana Bajić’s work brings efficiency and clarity to complex employment matters, and clients highly appreciate her contributions to their activities.’

Key clients

  • Lear Corporation
  • Ahold Delhaize
  • Accenture
  • InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Elicio NV
  • Vestas
  • König Metall Group
  • Perficient, Inc.
  • Clarivate
  • Mahle Shared Services
  • Valoris Center
  • Euro Accident Livförsäkring AB
  • Wienerberger
  • AHK – German-Serbian Business Association
  • Canon
  • fischer fixing systems
  • Hikvision
  • Rio Tinto
  • A1 Telekom Austria Group
  • Honor
  • Rivian Automotive Inc.
  • Capgemini
  • CCC Group
  • COFCO International
  • Omron Electronics

Work highlights

  • Provides day-to-day advice to Lear Corporation on all aspects of HR and labour law, as well as representing the client in labour dispute proceedings in Serbia.
  • Advising Delhaize Serbia on day-to-day labour law matters.
  • Advising Accenture on various employment law issues, including the recruitment process and background checks for candidates and employees.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dragana Bajić

Other key lawyers

Ksenija Ivetić-Marlović, Sandra Miljanić