Martin Helweg

Partner

  • Sector: Maritime & Offshore
  • Department: Corporate Finance

'We not only understand our client's world, we literally live in it'

Since 2025, I have served as a partner at JBR’s office in the United Arab Emirates.
I am a seasoned maritime executive with an international career spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. I have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, market entries, and corporate transformations, supported by a strong global network in the maritime industry.

JBR is an industry leader combining international experience with deep knowledge of the maritime and energy markets. Together with our extensive relationships and new Dubai office, we are uniquely positioned to help clients create sustainable value in a rapidly changing world.

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Erik Roel returns to JBR after twenty years

Twenty years after his retirement, Erik Roel returned to JBR last summer. As Director Strategy, he supervises JBR's strategy team and works on client projects. WeConsultancy.com asked Erik what it is like to be back on the old nest in Zeist.

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JBR advises on Business Valuation

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Scale where it needs to be, autonomy where it can be

The VVTsector faces a stark choice: grow with demand and technology, or get bogged down in staff shortages, ICTfailures and real estate pressures. JBR's analysis shows that below €80-100 million turnover, independence quickly becomes vulnerable, while smart alliances unlock agility, investment power and better care.

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Why the North Sea as a green energy factory matters to you now

The North Sea is rapidly transforming into the green heart of Europe. As oil and gas platforms are phased out, new wind farms, hubs, and energy islands are being established, connecting several countries. This shift is motivated not only by climate considerations but also by geopolitical factors, as offshore wind contributes to enhance energy independence.

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JBR opens UAE office in Dubai to strengthen growth in the maritime sector

Zeist / Dubai, November 2025 - Amid a rapidly evolving M&A and corporate finance landscape, JBR is expanding its international presence with the opening of a new office in the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with Martin Helweg (Helweg Group). Helweg will also serve as Partner of JBR UAE, the office will be located in Dubai.

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Webinar Care Monitor 2025 - Meet the Authors

The authors of the Healthcare Monitor identify key trends, acquisitions and companies by sub-segment, and translate them into scenarios and strategy for the coming years.

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Frank Hermans

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Frank Hermans: "We understand the needs and sensitivities of entrepreneurs."

Interview with the new Associate Partner about the Belgian market.

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JBR Interim Executives Harm Tunteler, Bart Kroon, Ed Flohr at the office in Zeist, white couch and large work of art.

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Talk to an interim executive

Exchange ideas with an independent and reliable interim executive. They are used to uncertainty and are a good discussion partner.

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Care Monitor 2025 in FD

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Politics put the brakes on private equity takeovers in healthcare

Read the FD interview with Caspar van der Geest and Thomas van Amerongen about the Healthcare Monitor 2025.

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Rogier Tigchelaar-Ronald van Rijn-Elsevier

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Don't take energy supply for granted

Interview with Elsevier Weekblad: "Energy security is no longer a given and is increasingly an individual responsibility."

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What are the challenges of decentralized power generation

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The challenges of decentralized energy generation

Opinion of Ronald van Rijn, Managing Partner at Weekbald Elsevier on decentralized energy generation.

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