"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). Karolien published a “toolbox” to assist practitioners with the application of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation. She also has gained extensive practical experience in handling private damages cases.
Karolien is a qualified lawyer in Belgium. She obtained a bachelor's and master's degree in European and international law at the University of Antwerp and a master's degree in competition law at the University of Toulouse Capitole I. In addition to her law degrees, Karolien holds a master’s degree in Applied Economic Sciences. Karolien’s economic background allows her to fully connect with the business of her clients.
Karolien started her legal career at contrast in 2013. She is a co-founder of Faros.
Karolien is a member of the Brussels bar. She speaks Dutch, English and French.