JBR Expands to United Arab Emirates

Strengthening our presence in the heart of global maritime and energy markets

JBR is proud to announce the opening of our new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates a major milestone in our international growth. Together with Martin Helweg (Helweg Group), who joins as Partner of JBR UAE, we’re deepening our commitment to clients across the Maritime, Offshore, and Energy sectors.

About Martin
I am a seasoned maritime executive with an international career spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, market entries, and corporate transformations, supported by a strong global network in the maritime industry.

A strategic step in global growth

The UAE plays an increasingly vital role in global trade, offshore operations, and sustainable energy investments. With our new Dubai office, JBR brings its 40+ years of M&A and corporate finance expertise closer to clients operating at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Our team in Dubai works hand in hand with JBR offices in the Netherlands and Belgium, offering seamless international collaboration and local insight.

“Many of our clients are turning their focus to the Middle East and Asia,” says Ronald van Rijn, Managing Partner at JBR. “At the same time, we see growing interest from those regions towards Europe and beyond. Our presence in the UAE strengthens the bridge between these markets.”