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Tijana Žunić Marić and Nemanja Žunić Awarded Global Elite Thought Leaders for 2025 in Data and IT in Client Choice Award Report by Lexology Index

15/01/2025

Zunic Law partners Tijana Žunić Marić and Nemanja Žunić have been recognized as Global Elite Thought Leaders for 2025 in Serbia by Lexology Index’s Client Choice report, a distinction that represents the highest global recognition in the legal profession.

Partner Tijana Žunić Marić has been recognized as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Data Protection, while Partner Nemanja Žunić has been named a Global Elite Thought Leader in IT Law for the second consecutive year.

Zunic Law has also been recognized as the Law Firm of the Year in Serbia by the Lexology Index, while Legal 500, one of the world’s leading legal ranking platforms, has ranked our firm in the areas of Employment Law and Corporate Law.

Our clients said about us:

“An absolute drive to understand clients’ needs fully before coming up with the best solution.”

 

Zunic Law for Data Protection

 

Zunic Law is the most internationally recognized law firm in Serbia in the data protection field.

Within its data protection practice, the Zunic Law team provides comprehensive support to companies in achieving compliance with the GDPR and data protection regulations. Our approach is fast, practical, and tailored to the client’s business needs, enabling us to implement a complete compliance framework within just a few days.

We prepare data flow mappings, risk assessments, and accompanying documentation, as well as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that clearly define the responsibilities of controllers and processors. Our contractual clauses minimize risks and are fully aligned with the latest regulatory requirements.

For clients engaged in international operations, we provide analyses of data protection frameworks and recommend measures that ensure cross-border data flows remain compliant and sustainable. We create clear and accessible privacy policies for websites and mobile applications, fully aligned with the GDPR and best practices, with regular updates to reflect regulatory and business changes.

Zunic Law represents clients in proceedings before supervisory authorities and during audits, preparing accurate and timely responses to regulators while minimizing reputational and financial risks. During M&A transactions, we conduct GDPR due diligence, identify potential risks, and provide guidance to ensure compliance after the transaction is completed.

The Zunic Law team bridges legal compliance and information security in accordance with standards such as NIS2, DORA, and ISO, helping companies strengthen technical protection measures, enhance operational resilience, and reduce the risk of penalties and cyber threats.

For organizations without an internal Data Protection Officer (DPO), we offer the service of an external DPO who ensures compliance on behalf of the client and handles communication with supervisory authorities.

We also provide a Data Protection Representative service for companies outside the EU. The representative acts as a contact point for EU citizens and relevant supervisory authorities.

Zunic Law additionally organizes Data Protection Training Programs, which include GDPR training for employees. The program is designed for two participant groups, managers and employees, with the goal of enabling staff to handle personal data safely and responsibly. We also organize DPO training sessions, where we share practical knowledge on GDPR compliance, risk management, and cooperation with supervisory authorities, focusing on the practical application of compliance within day-to-day business operations.

 

Zunic Law for IT Law

 

Zunic Law is a law firm specialized in IT law and digital business. Our team provides comprehensive legal support to companies operating in the digital environment, covering all aspects of their technological and innovative projects.

We help IT companies conduct negotiations and conclude IT contracts in a secure and efficient manner, with a particular focus on agreements involving elements of artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients’ interests are fully protected.

In the field of information security, our team assists clients in turning potential risks into opportunities through practical and effective policies, contracts, and procedures that promote sustainable compliance and system resilience.

Zunic Law provides legal support to startups in Serbia and the European Union, enabling them to develop their innovations on solid, lawful, and sustainable foundations.

Our cryptocurrency and web3 team ensures legal security for users, partners, and investors through continuous support in compliance programs, education, and representation before competent authorities.

As a trusted partner to startups and companies developing e-commerce models in Serbia and the EU, Zunic Law combines deep legal expertise with practical experience in the digital economy. At the same time, we support established institutions, banks, insurance companies, payment processors, and rapidly growing FinTech businesses, in developing compliant and secure digital products and services.

We understand the specific nature of the healthtech and biotech industries and provide legal and strategic advice that helps clients identify opportunities, reduce risks, and increase the value of their innovations.

Our team, specialized in the IT and gaming industries supports all stakeholders, from international publishers and studios to e-sports organizations, hardware manufacturers, and advertisers.

In the field of media and digital platforms, we assist creators, production companies, brands, agencies, and digital platforms in turning regulations into a competitive advantage — from copyright protection and licensing, through content moderation and advertising, to data protection and dispute resolution.

Zunic Law is recognized as a leader in the field of data protection. Our team provides comprehensive legal services, from interpreting and applying the GDPR to tailoring regulatory frameworks to the specific needs of each business.

Through our AI law practice, we advise companies and institutions on how to align their operations with the modern and increasingly strict regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence. Our services are designed for all participants in the AI ecosystem — from startups and large corporations developing or offering AI solutions to companies implementing them in daily operations. We help clients meet legal obligations, reduce risks, and ensure that the use of AI technologies in areas such as finance, healthcare, education, and transportation is fully compliant with applicable regulations. We also support investors and funds during acquisitions and due diligence processes, providing clear risk assessments and legal certainty for their investments.

 

Global Elite Thought Leaders

 

These accolades are particularly significant as Global Elite Thought Leader status is achieved by less than 5% of practitioners listed worldwide. Moreover, only one expert per practice area is awarded in each country, and nominations are exclusively made by corporate counsel.

Established in 2005, the Client Choice Award recognizes law firms and partners worldwide who stand out for their exceptional client care and quality of service. Uniquely, nominations for this award can only be made by corporate counsel, and only one recipient per legal area is selected in each country.

This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services tailored to the needs of our clients. Lexology’s Client Choice Awards are based on rigorous research and feedback from in-house counsel, focusing on qualities such as legal expertise, practical problem-solving, responsiveness, billing transparency, and ethical standards.

For our clients, these distinctions reaffirm our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and innovation in legal practice. At Zunic Law, we view these awards not only as a milestone but also as a responsibility to continually enhance the value we bring to those who entrust us with their most critical matters.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and collaborators for their trust and support, which have been instrumental in achieving this recognition.

To learn more about the Global Elite Thought Leaders and the Client Choice Awards, visit the Client Choice Awards by Lexology Index website.

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