Compliance
Competition
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karolien.francken@faros.eu
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"Striving to find innovative ways for getting across rather dry legal messages puts a smile on my face. You may find this odd, but in my compliance practice, I can be my enthusiastic self."
Karolien is the driving force behind Faros’ innovative compliance practice. Karolien assists Belgian and international clients with various compliance matters. She has extensive practical experience in developing tailor-made compliance programs. In her day-to-day practice, Karolien regularly provides hands-on trainings to legal teams and sales teams throughout Europe.
In addition to her compliance law practice, Karolien specializes in vertical practices (distribution and supply relationships). She also has gained extensive practical experience in handling private damages cases.
Karolien started her legal career at contrast in 2013. Karolien is a proud co-founder of Faros.
Karolien is a member of the Brussels bar.
Compliance & Competition.
Karolien holds a bachelor and master’s Law degree from the University of Antwerp and a master's degree in competition law from the University of Toulouse Capitole I. In addition to her Law degree, Karolien holds a master's degree in Applied Economics. Karolien’s economic background allows her to fully connect with the business of her clients.
Karolien regularly publishes in the field of competition law. One of her latest publications as co-author is a practical toolbook in response to the publication of Regulation 2022/720 and the 2022 Vertical Guidelines and a practical toolbook regarding the new Horizontal Block Exemptions and accompanying guidelines of the European Commission.
Karolien speaks Dutch, French and English.