Zunic Law is proud to announce that our partners Tijana Žunić Marić, Nemanja Žunić and Jelena Đukanović have been awarded the prestigious Lexology Index Client Choice Award for 2026. This significant international recognition confirms their expertise, professional integrity and the exceptional reputation they enjoy among clients in Serbia and internationally.
Individually, Tijana Žunić Marić was named winner in the field of Employment/Labour law, Nemanja Žunić in Data & Information Technology, while Jelena Đukanović received the award in the Data category. Each of these distinctions is granted to only one lawyer per practice area and jurisdiction, further underscoring the exclusivity and importance of the award.
The Lexology Index Client Choice Award carries particular credibility, as nominations are submitted exclusively by in-house counsel, and winners are selected based on rigorous criteria that include the quality of legal services, client dedication and the highest professional standards.
The Lexology Client Choice Awards represent a confirmation of the Zunic Law team’s long-standing commitment to developing specialized legal practices, as well as our ability to provide clients with strategic, reliable and innovative legal advice in areas that are critical to modern business.
These individual recognitions form part of broader international acknowledgment of Zunic Law’s work, as the firm was named Law Firm of the Year in Serbia by Lexology Index in both 2024 and 2025. In addition, Legal 500 ranks Zunic Law among the leading law firms in the areas of employment law, corporate law and intellectual property law.
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Zunic Law
Zunic Law is a law firm with more than three decades of continuous presence on the Serbian market, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of lawyers educated at renowned international universities. Extensive experience, combined with a strategic understanding of the modern business environment, has enabled the firm to build a strong and recognizable market position.
Legal services focused on the technology sector occupy a central place in Zunic Law’s practice. The firm was among the first in Serbia to recognize the transformative impact of digitalization on business and, on that basis, developed an advanced IT and tech practice. We advise clients in the areas of cybersecurity, crypto-assets, e-commerce, financial technologies, the video game industry and other innovative sectors shaping the modern economy.
In line with ongoing technological development, Zunic Law has also built a specialized practice in the field of artificial intelligence. The focus is on providing comprehensive legal support to companies that develop or deploy AI systems, with particular emphasis on regulatory compliance, risk management and preparation for future legislative frameworks.
Personal data protection represents one of the firm’s key areas of expertise, in which Zunic Law is ranked among the leading legal advisers in Serbia. Within this practice, we use modern technological solutions and AI tools to provide clients with efficient, precise and reliable legal services in a complex regulatory environment.
Alongside technology-oriented practices, the firm continuously strengthens the traditional areas that form the foundation of its work. In corporate law, we advise domestic and international companies of various sizes and industries, providing support in corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, as well as in strategic business decision-making. In employment law, we assist clients with drafting internal policies, human resources management and resolving complex and sensitive employment matters, including disputes and crisis situations.
In the banking and finance sector, we work with banks, insurance companies, as well as private and investment funds, providing legal support in structuring financing, implementing banking arrangements and executing complex financial transactions.
A significant segment of our practice is dedicated to technology companies and startups, which we support throughout all stages of development, from intellectual property protection and securing venture capital investments, through regulatory compliance, to business growth and successful exits.
In addition to corporate clients, Zunic Law also provides legal support to entrepreneurs, business owners and individuals with complex business and personal interests, particularly in the areas of wealth management, tax structuring, real estate investments and other specific legal matters.
Lexology Index – Client Choice
Lexology Index represents a global reference point for law firms and companies when selecting legal advisers and counsel, owing to its objective and well-established methodology. Through an independent, transparent and carefully structured process, the platform identifies leading lawyers and experts across different areas of law. The research is based on a data-driven approach that includes peer recommendations, client feedback and proven results achieved in practice. Over more than thirty years of existence, Lexology Index has built a reputation as one of the most relevant and reliable global sources, identifying outstanding legal professionals in more than 150 countries.
Client Choice, launched in 2005, recognizes law firms, consulting firms and individuals worldwide who stand out for exceptional client service and their ability to deliver real value to clients. A distinctive feature of this award is that individual candidates may be nominated exclusively by in-house counsel, ensuring a strong focus on genuine client experience and the practical needs of the business environment.
The methodology is based on a comprehensive and independent research process that includes surveys of Lexology’s in-house counsel subscribers, as well as feedback collected at international professional events. Candidates are assessed against a range of criteria, including the quality of legal advice, business and industry understanding, transparency, communication, efficiency, ethics and use of technology. Based on the collected data, shortlists are formed by country and practice area, followed by additional verification and interviews, with final decisions reflecting the expert judgment of the Client Choice research team.
