If you believe that you have already read this headline, you are probably not mistaken. This is the second consecutive year that Who’s Who Legal recommends Tijana Žunić Marić as Thought Leader for Data Privacy & Protection.
WWL firstly recognized Tijana as Global Leader for Data Privacy & Protection in 2020, and later in 2021 and 2022. In 2021, Tijana was also recognized in “Thought Leaders: Data 2021 Guide” for her contribution to this field. Thought Leaders guide offers a separate review of those who were acknowledged as Global Leaders in the past period. Only 25-30 % of lawyers who were acknowledged as Global Leaders are included in this specialized guide.
We are proud to announce that Tijana was also recognized in a prestigious “Thought Leaders: Data 2022 Guide” this year as the only lawyer from Serbia in Data Privacy & Protection with this acknowledgment.
In addition to the recognition awarded by Who’s Who Legal, Zunic Law has been recognized multiple times by the Legal 500 international directory, which ranked our firm as a leading law firm in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property law, and employment law for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
An additional acknowledgment of our success came from the Lexology Index, which named Zunic Law the Law Firm of the Year in Serbia for 2024.
Our clients have said about us:
“Tijana Zunic Maric is solution-oriented, quick to respond, and pragmatic.”
“With her deep understanding of the complexities of data protection, Tijana Zunic Maric helps clients stay compliant with the latest regulations.”
Zunic Law for Data Protection
Zunic Law stands as Serbia’s leading and most awarded law firm in the area of data protection and privacy law.
Our team offers end-to-end legal support to companies navigating GDPR and local data protection compliance. With a practical, efficient, and business-focused approach, we help clients establish full compliance frameworks swiftly and effectively.
We develop data flow mappings, risk assessments, comprehensive documentation, and DPA agreements that clearly set out the duties and responsibilities of controllers and processors. Every clause we draft is fully aligned with current regulatory requirements, substantially reducing legal and operational risks.
For international organizations, we deliver legal framework analyses and tailored recommendations that ensure lawful and sustainable cross-border data transfers. We also design privacy policies for websites and mobile applications that are transparent, easy to understand, and fully GDPR-compliant, with regular updates reflecting ongoing regulatory changes.
Zunic Law represents clients before supervisory authorities and during audits, providing precise and timely responses to regulators to minimize financial and reputational exposure.
In mergers and acquisitions, we conduct GDPR due diligence, assess potential risks, and deliver actionable guidance for achieving post-transaction compliance.
Our team bridges legal compliance and information security, following global standards such as NIS2, DORA, and ISO, to help businesses enhance their security posture, improve system resilience, and mitigate cyber risks.
For companies without an internal Data Protection Officer (DPO), we offer external DPO services, handling compliance oversight and communication with authorities on their behalf. For non-EU clients, we act as Data Protection Representatives, serving as a point of contact for EU citizens and regulators.
Beyond advisory work, Zunic Law provides training programs in data protection, including GDPR workshops for employees and management aimed at fostering awareness and responsible data handling. We also deliver specialized DPO training, focused on the practical aspects of GDPR implementation, risk management, and regulator engagement, ensuring that knowledge translates into effective everyday practice.
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These acknowledgments are a huge honor and inspiration for Tijana, as well as for the entire team of our Law Firm, and they inspire us to improve in this and other fields of law. It is especially rewarding that these acknowledgments are received based on recommendations from our colleagues and clients, who are the main reason why we are in this business.
