MMD Advokati advises on restructurings, workforce reductions and day-to-day employment compliance, with recent mandates centred on large-scale organisational changes and negotiation processes. The team, led by Miodrag Klancnik, continues to support employers through redundancy planning, union engagement and operational transitions, alongside regular advisory work for both long-standing and newer clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Miodrag Klancnik Miodrag is a highly supportive and respective with fair knowledge and practical expertise in area of employment, data privacy, he is known for his exceptional ability to deliver creative and business-oriented solutions to complex legal challenges.'
- ‘MMD's employment practice is outstanding and one of the best (if not the best) on the market.'
- ‘I think MMD is the best employment law firm in Serbia. They combine deep knowledge of case law and opinions and stances of line ministries. They guide employers through all sensitive employment law matters, with a clear view of how the authorities and judges will respond.’
- ‘What really sets this employment team apart is the people. The partners combine deep knowledge of case law with a calm, solutions-driven style—they don’t just quote the law, they explain how it actually plays out. Partner Miodrag Klančnik is the best employment lawyer I worked with.’
- ‘What makes this practice stand out is the combination of deep legal expertise, responsiveness, and genuine client care. From the first encounter, the experience was exceptional — the team quickly understood our needs, and the partners remained closely involved and highly attentive throughout.'
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to provide clear, practical solutions. They combine strong technical expertise with a genuine willingness to understand our business needs. We particularly value their approachability, reliability, and proactive communication, which makes working with them both effective and straightforward.’
Key clients
- MEI TA Europe
- Dräxlmaier
- Agroservice
- Chillbase
- RTE International
- Robert Bosch
- DHL Freight
- Beam Global
- Oracle
- IKEA
- Tab Baterije
- JUB
Work highlights
Advised MEI TA Europe on a restructuring and mass redundancy process involving over 300 terminations, including legal strategy development, risk mitigation, and union negotiations.
Advising Dräxlmaier in a Zrenjanin plant ramp-down project, involving the systematic decrease of production levels and workforce, the leading up to closure of plant’s operations by the end of 2026.
Advised Robert Bosch in the development and implementation of workforce performance monitoring system for the production plant.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Miodrag Klančnik