International collaboration and inspiration: A look back at the REACH Spring Conference 2025

Last week the REACH Spring Conference 2025 took place in Milan - an international gathering of more than 90 M&A professionals from over 20 countries. Our Italian partner Broletto Corporate Advisory organized the event to perfection, with a program full of knowledge sharing, strategic deepening and personal meetings.

Present on behalf of JBR were Charlotte Zoller, Frank Hermans, Jelmer Haites, Ronald van Rijn, Thomas van Amerongen and Niklas Kaiser. Together with Sam Brozynski(IOM Advisory), Niklas gave a presentation on behalf of the Deal Tracking Working Group (DTWG) on the latest insights from the training tracks and deal statistics within the REACH network.

Niklas Kaiser:
“Since everyone is busy all year round, the REACH conference is the ideal time to share experiences. Thanks to local expertise worldwide, a high transaction volume, and broad industry knowledge, we make the most of our international network for our clients.”

Other JBR colleagues also look back on the event with great appreciation:

Charlotte Zoller:
“The REACH conference was a valuable mix of international knowledge sharing and personal interaction. The open, social, and enthusiastic atmosphere made it easy to connect with colleagues from our network.”

Thomas van Amerongen:
“It was a unique opportunity to discuss strategic and macroeconomic developments from an international perspective. These insights can be directly incorporated into our advisory services.”

Jelmer Haites:
“We’re returning with new perspectives and valuable insights. The warm hospitality of our Italian partners—and the energy of Milan—made this an inspiring trip.”

Ronald van Rijn:
“It was inspiring to work with the new generation of colleagues to further strengthen our relationships within REACH. This is how we ensure both continuity and innovation.”

Watch the aftermovie

The atmosphere of Milan cannot be captured in words alone. Watch the aftermovie for an impression of the REACH Spring Conference 2025.

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