Karolis is a managing associate in Linklaters’ Antitrust & Foreign Investment group.
He has extensive experience advising clients on all aspects of EU competition law, including merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance and antitrust compliance issues. Karolis also regularly supports clients on foreign investment rules and other regulatory issues, as well as matters under the new regulatory frameworks such as the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation and Digital Markets Act.
Karolis has worked across a wide range of industries, including private equity, finance, energy, technology, and telecommunications, offering clients pragmatic, business-focused advice tailored to their specific needs. He is particularly skilled at navigating the complexities of merger control rules, ensuring clients achieve strategic outcomes while remaining compliant with the competition and other regulatory regimes.
Karolis joined the firm as an Associate in 2019. Prior to joining Linklaters, he did a traineeship at the European Commission, Directorate-General for Competition.
Karolis’ recent experience includes advising:
Karolis holds a post-graduate diploma in Economics for Competition Law from King’s College, an LL.M degree (cum laude) in European Competition Law and Regulation from the University of Amsterdam, and a bachelor’s degree from Newcastle University.
Karolis speaks English and Lithuanian.
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