# Contact ESG & Taxation Specialist 1. [Home](https://www.meijburg.com/) 2. [Specialism](https://www.meijburg.com/specialism) 3. Contact ESG & Taxation Specialist [ ![Merijn Betjes](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2022-07/Merijn%20Betjes%20profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/merijn-betjes) [ Merijn Betjes ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/merijn-betjes) PartnerMerijn began his career at Meijburg in 2006. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, he is now a seasoned tax specialist. Merijn specializes in ESG and is the NL Lead for ESG Tax & Legal, which encompasses KPMG's ESG sustainability services. In this role, Merijn acts as a strategic link between the ESG team, colleagues within KPMG, clients, and the international network.Merijn advises a wide range of globally operating clients in various sectors, including industry, real estate, healthcare, shipping and offshore, and startups & scaleups.He supports clients with regulatory scans and conducts impact assessments to apply regulations to clients' business operations. Merijn focuses particularly on environmental taxes in the areas of energy, CO2, water, and packaging, as well as subsidies & incentives and related topics such as the greening of employment conditions/payroll tax and fiscal transparency.Merijn's strong point as a specialist is his focus on client relationships through a proactive approach. He is proud of setting up and expanding our ESG practice and implementing a tool (including AI) for the real estate practice.Additionally, Merijn regularly publishes for NLFiscaal/WFR and has recently recorded podcasts with KPMG and the NOB. betjes.merijn \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Matthijs Bolkenstein](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2023-10/matthijs-bolkenstein-profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/matthijs-bolkenstein) [ Matthijs Bolkenstein ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/matthijs-bolkenstein) Partner LegalSpecialismsLegalBanking & FinanceFinance transactionsFund structuringCapital MarketsRestructuring bolkenstein.matthijs \[at\] meijburglegal.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Bernard van Gerrevink](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2022-06/Bernard%20van%20Gerrevink%20profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/bernard-van-gerrevink) [ Bernard van Gerrevink ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/bernard-van-gerrevink) PartnerAs an all-round tax advisor, Bernard has extensive experience in the international tax practice that includes cross-border transactions, tax accounting and compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and international reorganizations. Next to this, he supports companies in developing internal tax strategy and policies to enhance good corporate governance and to meet evolving and future new requirements related to tax transparency of multinational companies. Bernard is member of the Global KPMG IMPACT network, and the Netherlands country lead for KPMG’s Tax Impact Reporting services. In addition, he is Head of KPMG Meijburg & Co’s French desk and Head of our International Taxation Knowledge Group. Bernard joined Meijburg & Co in 2004. Since 2008, he is a lecturer at the Université Paris Dauphine in France. Specialisms Tax treaties Dividend withholding tax Structuring Corporate income tax vangerrevink.bernard \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Bart Hopmans](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2023-10/bart-hopmans-profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/bart-hopmans) [ Bart Hopmans ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/bart-hopmans) Director LegalBart is an attorney‑at‑law (advocaat) and leads the Commercial Contracting practice. He specializes in providing strategic advice to national and international medium to large corporates, entrepreneurs, family businesses, start-ups and growth companies. Bart has been involved in many commercial law projects, including the implementation of (strategic) legal advice. His work primarily consists of advising clients on commercial contracts, including drafting and reviewing all kinds of commercial agreements. He has extensive experience with commercial law, business and consumer relationships, and general terms and conditions. Bart also advises clients on various corporate matters, such as directors’ liability, and has experience in litigation.Bart is known for his ability to advise on legal strategies or practical solutions based on the needs and legal position of the client. His pragmatic and creative approach takes into account the relevant market and other interests of the client. Bart has published articles in legal periodicals, and regularly gives presentations and courses in his areas of expertise.QualificationsMember of the Dutch Bar (advocaat)Post-academic program National and international contracting, Grotius Academy, NijmegenMaster of Law, Vrije Universiteit, AmsterdamExchange program in law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada hopmans.bart \[at\] meijburglegal.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Leo Kanters](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2023-05/leon-kanters-profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/leon-kanters) [ Leon Kanters ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/leon-kanters) Partner kanters.leon \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Eindhoven ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-eindhoven) [ ![Jeroen Kuppens ](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2022-07/Jeroen%20Kuppens%20profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/jeroen-kuppens) [ Jeroen Kuppens ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/jeroen-kuppens) DirectorJeroen is a seasoned tax specialist with more than 30 years’ international experience in his profession. For decades now he has specialized in international (re-)structuring, with a specific focus on companies wishing to re(structure) their business or operations (including scale ups), especially if this involves transferring functions and risks, or if new investments have to be made. Jeroen also develops strategies for setting up international tax structures for companies. In doing so, he helps clients mitigate their tax-related risks and comply with their national and international obligations. One of Jeroen’s strengths is his multidisciplinary approach, which enables him to look at complex issues from different perspectives, resulting in innovative and effective solutions for his clients. Jeroen is most proud of developing a well-thought out tax and transfer pricing model that seamlessly aligns with the business operations of his clients. Jeroen constantly shares his expertise by, for example, preparing six monthly updates for the IBFD PE and e-commerce, thus further underlining his expertise in this area. kuppens.jeroen \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Luc Pfennings](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2022-07/Luc%20Pfennings%20profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/luc-pfennings) [ Luc Pfennings ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/luc-pfennings) Senior Manager pfennings.luc \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Eindhoven ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-eindhoven) [ ![Thom Sigtermans](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2023-05/thomas-sigtermans-profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/thom-sigtermans) [ Thom Sigtermans ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/thom-sigtermans) Tax Consultant Thom has been with KPMG Meijburg & Co since 2019 after obtaining master’s degrees in both direct and indirect tax law. He has experience assessing complex cross-border supply chains and optimizing their indirect tax treatment using the facilities and licenses available within VAT, Customs and Excise legislation. Furthermore, Thom is a member of the Tax Sustainability team, which focuses on taxes which are part of the EU Green Deal, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Education and memberships Direct Tax Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam Indirect Tax Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam Member of the Dutch Association of Tax Advisors sigtermans.thom \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Ronald Honings ](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2022-10/Ronald%20Honings%20profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/ronald-honings) [ Ronald Honings ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/ronald-honings) Partner honings.ronald \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Eindhoven ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-eindhoven) [ ![Sandra Kortekaas](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2026-10/sandra-kortekaas.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/sandra-kortekaas) [ Sandra Kortekaas ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/sandra-kortekaas) Director kortekaas.sandra \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Rotterdam ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-rotterdam) [ ![Roel Kluijtmans](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2026-06/roel-kluijtmans.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/roel-kluijtmans) [ Roel Kluijtmans ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/roel-kluijtmans) PartnerRoel is working in the international corporate tax practice in the Netherlands, advising MNEs on corporate taxes and international tax law. Roel’s tax knowledge and experience is broad and he has been involved in international tax structuring, renewable energy investments, business restructuring and IP transfers, insolvency restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, tax controversy and tax ruling projects. Roel is a member of the International Tax knowledge group and the Withholding Tax knowledge group. Recently Roel also joined the Tax Sustainability practice of KPMG Meijburg & Co and has experience with the EU green deal, grants and incentives and other ESG tax topics. Roel focuses on the Chemical Industry and his clients are mainly located in the US, the Netherlands and the UK. kluijtmans.roel \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Eindhoven ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-eindhoven) [ ![jorik](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2025-02/Jorik%20Jansen%20profiel.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/jorik-jansen) [ Jorik Jansen ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/jorik-jansen) Tax consultantJorik has been a tax advisor at Meijburg since 2021. Corporate income tax, international tax law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax compliance and ESG are his areas of expertise. He mainly assists multinationals in tax controversies ranging from tax structuring to litigating cases before the courts. Jorik is also a member of Meijburg’s ESG Tax Sustainability team that, together with the KPMG ESG network, advises clients on how to be fulfill their ESG ambitions while at the same time being tax‑compliant. His clients operate mainly in the chemical industry, the healthcare sector, the software and automotive industries.Jorik is known for his analytical skills and his ability to provide international and strategic advice. He is solution-oriented with a future-proof approach, focusing predominantly on management and coordination. These qualities make him a valued advisor for his clients. Jorik set up the KPMG Climate Policy and Regulatory Dashboard, containing information about ESG tax regulations from more than 80 countries. This database is used worldwide by KPMG member firms and clients, thus underscoring Jorik’s impact on the international tax landscape. jansen.jorik \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) [ ![Tamara van Mourik](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/styles/tax_expert_xl/public/2026-05/tamara-van-mourik-1.jpg) ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/tamara-van-mourik) [ Tamara van Mourik ](https://www.meijburg.com/about-us/our-people/tamara-van-mourik) Director vanmourik.tamara \[at\] kpmg.com [ Meijburg Rotterdam ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-rotterdam) - [ ![Linkedin](https://www.meijburg.com/themes/custom/openworld/static/images/icon_linkedin.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.meijburg.com/markdownify/node/1990&title=Contact ESG & Taxation Specialist&source=https://www.meijburg.com/markdownify/node/1990 "Linkedin") - [ ![Email](https://www.meijburg.com/themes/custom/openworld/static/images/icon_email.svg) ](mailto:?subject=Contact ESG & Taxation Specialist&body=Check out this site https://www.meijburg.com/markdownify/node/1990 "Email") - [ ![Print](https://www.meijburg.com/themes/custom/openworld/static/images/icon_print.svg) ](# "Print") - [ ![whatsapp](https://www.meijburg.com/themes/custom/openworld/static/images/icon_whatsapp.svg) ](https://wa.me/?text=https://www.meijburg.com/markdownify/node/1990 "whatsapp")