{"id":40030,"date":"2021-08-12T14:36:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T12:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-tijana-zunic-maric-as-a-thought-leader-for-data-privacy-protection-in-2021\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:50:15","slug":"thought-leader-data-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/thought-leader-data-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Tijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107 Named Thought Leader in Data Protection 2021 by Who’s Who Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After being recommended as a Global Leader in the field of Data Privacy & Protection for two years in a row, Who\u2019s Who Legal included Partner\u00a0Tijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107<\/a>\u00a0in the prestigious Who\u2019s Who Legal Thought Leaders Data guide for 2021.<\/p>

After being previously recognized as a\u00a0Global Leader<\/strong>\u00a0for Data Privacy & Protection\u00a0in 2020<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a02021<\/a>, Tijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107 was included in the prestigious Who\u2019s Who Legal\u00a0Thought Leaders: Data 2021<\/a>\u00a0guide, as the only acclaimed Thought Leader for Data Privacy & Protection in Serbia.<\/p>

Following this prestigious recognition, Tijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107 was acknowledged as a Thought Leader by Who\u2019s Who Legal in both 2022<\/a> and 2023<\/a> in the field of data protection.<\/p>

Alongside this accolade, Zunic Law has been repeatedly recognized by the international directory Legal 500<\/a>, which ranked our firm among the leading law firms in Serbia in the areas of corporate law<\/a>, intellectual property law<\/a>, and employment law<\/a> for 2023<\/a>, 2024<\/a>, and 2025<\/a>.<\/p>

Zunic Law\u2019s outstanding achievements in the legal industry and client service have been further confirmed by the Lexology Index<\/a>, which named Zunic Law the Law Firm of the Year in Serbia for 2024.<\/p>

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Clients have said about Zunic Law<\/h3>

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\u201cTijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107, with her deep understanding of the complexities of data protection, helps clients achieve full compliance with the latest regulations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

\u201cThe client experience with this team is exceptional, built on years of trust and consistently outstanding results.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

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Zunic Law for Data Protection<\/h2>

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Zunic Law is the leading law firm in Serbia in the field of Data Protection.<\/a> Our team provides comprehensive legal support to companies throughout the process of aligning with the GDPR<\/a> and national data protection regulations.<\/p>

Our approach is practical, efficient, and fully tailored to the business needs of our clients, allowing us to implement the entire compliance framework within just a few days. During the compliance process, we conduct data flow mappings, risk assessments, prepare the necessary documentation, and draft DPA agreements that clearly define the obligations and responsibilities of controllers and processors. Our clauses are fully aligned with current regulatory requirements and significantly reduce legal risks.<\/p>

For international companies, we prepare legal framework analyses and recommendations to ensure that cross-border data transfers<\/a> are lawful and sustainable. We also create clear and accessible privacy policies for websites and applications, fully compliant with the GDPR and best practices, and ensure their regular updates.<\/p>

Zunic Law represents clients before supervisory authorities and during audits, providing precise and timely responses to regulators, thereby minimizing financial and reputational risks. During M&A transactions<\/a>, our team conducts GDPR due diligence, identifies potential risks, and provides post-transaction compliance guidance.<\/p>

Our approach connects legal compliance with information security, in accordance with standards such as NIS2, DORA<\/a>, and ISO. This enables companies to strengthen their protective measures, increase system resilience, and reduce exposure to cyber risks.<\/p>

For organizations without an internal Data Protection Officer (DPO),<\/a> we offer an external DPO<\/a> service, managing compliance and communication with supervisory authorities on behalf of the client. For companies outside the EU, we provide the Data Protection Representative<\/a> service, acting as a contact point for EU citizens and regulators.<\/p>

In addition to advisory services, Zunic Law organizes data protection training programs – from basic GDPR workshops for employees and managers to specialized courses for DPOs. The goal of these training courses is to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed for responsible and secure handling of personal data, effective risk management, and cooperation with supervisory authorities in their day-to-day work.<\/p>

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Who\u2019s Who Legal (now part of Lexology)<\/h2>

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Over the past two decades,\u00a0Who\u2019s Who Legal<\/a>\u00a0has identified the foremost legal practitioners in business law across 160 jurisdictions and 35 individual practice areas, based upon comprehensive, independent research. Only those receiving the highest number of recommendations from peers and clients are listed in the Who\u2019s Who Legal publications.<\/p>

In this highly selective guide, Who\u2019s Who Legal features only the most highly regarded data lawyers and forensic experts according to research in association with Global Data Review (GDR) \u2013 those who truly stand out in their field as being leaders and who are held in the highest esteem by their clients and fellow practitioners.<\/p>

\u201cThese individuals are worthy of special mention owing not only to their vast expertise and experience advising on some of the world\u2019s most significant and cutting-edge legal matters, but also their ability to innovate, inspire, and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Who\u2019s Who Legal<\/strong> has since become part of Lexology<\/strong>, a global platform for legal information that provides up-to-date news, analyses, and expert insights from leading law firms around the world. Lexology helps legal professionals stay informed about the latest legal developments and effectively manage business risks.<\/p>

The platform offers a free, customizable daily newsfeed covering more than 50 areas of law and 170 jurisdictions, as well as a rich archive of articles, guides, and expert publications. In addition, Lexology includes advanced, subscription-based tools designed for in-depth legal research, regulatory tracking, and the identification of specialized legal advisors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After being recommended as a Global Leader in the field of Data Privacy & Protection for two years in a row, Who\u2019s Who Legal included Partner\u00a0Tijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107\u00a0in the prestigious Who\u2019s Who Legal Thought Leaders Data guide for 2021. After being previously recognized as a\u00a0Global Leader\u00a0for Data Privacy & Protection\u00a0in 2020\u00a0and\u00a02021, Tijana \u017duni\u0107 Mari\u0107 was […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":38603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[127],"class_list":["post-40030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-awards-job-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40030"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72906,"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40030\/revisions\/72906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zuniclaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}