BOPA Bojanovic & Partners advises on employment matters spanning terminations, restructurings, immigration and day-to-day HR support, led by Nikola Gvoić. The team also handles the labour aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations, drawing on wider support from the firm’s commercial and disputes practices. While active across several sectors and cross-border projects, the practice’s core workload centres on advisory mandates and procedural employment issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The employment team at BOPA provides a full range of services, making them a trusted partner. They stand out by their ability to provide comprehensive, business-focused advice in an area that is both legally complex and highly sensitive for organisations. They keep up with regulatory and market practice updates and use technology to handle HR documentation.’
- ‘They handle everything from day-to-day HR advisory and complex restructurings to high-stakes litigation and due diligence in M&A transactions. The team has exceptional efficiency and pragmatic advice. They excel at simplifying complex labour law issues and providing clear, actionable guidance. Their streamlined communication and document management processes are a testament to their modern, client-centric approach, making even the most challenging situations manageable and straightforward. The team effectively follows industry trends and adapts to various client needs. This flexibility is evident in their communication methods, document-sharing practices, and even their billing approach, ensuring a seamless and efficient collaboration.’
- ‘They handle sensitive and complex employment matters with a rare blend of empathy and calm professionalism. Their ability to remain composed and provide sound judgment under pressure is a quality that sets them apart. This team stands out for its pragmatic style and deep understanding of the human dynamics behind legal issues. They are particularly skilled at balancing compliance with business objectives, ensuring that legal advice supports long-term organisational stability. They use modern case and document management technologies, clear communication and flexible billing arrangements.’
Key clients
- Vossloh Cogifer S.A
- Gilbarco Acis
- Talos Global
- Be Charge
- CVC Capital Partners
- Inbox Kitchen
- Bitbox
- Doodle AG
- Cisco
- Dayco
- Foundry
- Intrepid
Work highlights
Acted as Serbian and Bosnian legal advisors to NCR Corporation regarding employment matters for NCR’s complex intra-group reorganisation, which resulted with the split of the company into two independent public entities: NCR Voyix and NCR Atleos.
Advised CVC Capital Partners and its subsidiary Mehiläinen OY, a Finnish healthcare and social care provider, on the acquisition of MediGroup in Serbia.
Advised Gilbarco Acis, a Vontier company and provider of innovative fuelling and charging solutions, on terminations and updates to the internal company by-laws and employment documentation.
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Practice head
Nikola Gvoic