Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW)' employment team covers matters arising from organisational changes, employee relations and workplace disputes. The practice is jointly led by Andjelka Zatezić, Sara Pendjer and Mitar Simonovic, supported by counsel and associates who handle both day-to-day advisory work and contentious employment mandates. Nenad Stankovic contributes to complex employment matters, including contentious cases and situations involving organisational change or regulatory risk.
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Testimonials
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- 'I am always recommending this team to other entrepreneurs since I am aware that good legal advice and research can prevent possible costly consequences of legal proceedings.’
- ‘Andjelka Zatežić is very knowledgeable in this sector particularly and I rely fully on her team's advice since one wrong decision in employment matters can lead to lengthy court proceedings. I have also had a pleasure to cooperate with Mitar Simonovic in different legal projects and can commend. Mitar's knowledge and particular care of the client's interest every step of the way.’
- ‘What truly sets this practice apart is the depth of its regional expertise combined with a global outlook. We felt confident in their ability to navigate both local legal frameworks and international standards, understanding of international client expectations and its ability to translate that into actionable local guidance. What we also appreciated most was the team’s responsiveness and clarity. In short, working with Stankovic & Partners feels less like hiring a law firm and more like gaining a strategic partner.’
- ‘Partner Nenad Stankovic brings clarity to complex disputes and always sees the broader picture, which is invaluable in high-stakes cases. Counsel Mitar Simonovic has a great attention to detail and ability to balance deep legal expertise with practical execution. Counsel Sara Pendjer stands out for her ability to distil intricate legal issues into actionable advice.’
Key clients
- Apatinska pivara (member of Molson Coors group)
- Monster Energy
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- CCBill
- Garbino (affiliate of Teddy S.p.A.)
- Lanos (Montenegro)
- Devellop
- CANSEE
- Dominion Voting
- Banjalucka pivara LLC (Serbia)
- Andersson&Sjoblom Technical Management LLC
- Vrize DOO Belgrade
Work highlights
Acting for Apatinska pivara, a member of the Molson Coors Group, the global brewing company, in relation to various employment matters, including employees’ salaries, contract terminations, the acquisition of immigration permits for employees, personal data issues, employment-related arbitrations, and other matters relating to the rights of employees.
Providing ongoing employment advice to Takeda Pharmaceuticals encompassing everything from redundancy and downsizing exercises to employment negotiations and disputes.
Advising CCBill on all aspects of employment in Serbia and assignment of employees to work abroad, including policies and procedures, the rules on the organisation and systematisation of roles, employment contracts for all employees and all other labour-related matters.
Practice head
Andjelka Zatežić; Sara Pendjer; Mitar Simonovic
Other key lawyers
Nenad Stanković