Baker Tilly strengthens its position through strategic partnership with Baat

Utrecht, 6 July 2026 - Baker Tilly has taken another strategic step in its growth journey through a partnership with Baat, a well-established accountancy and advisory firm in the south of the Netherlands. The combination further strengthens the position of both organisations and creates a platform with combined revenues exceeding € 220 million.

Baat is a leading professional services firm in Limburg, supporting entrepreneurs and business owners across a broad range of disciplines, including accountancy, audit, tax, employment and corporate law, corporate finance and a variety of advisory services. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, close client relationships and personal approach.

The partnership aligns with Baker Tilly’s strategy to further strengthen its multidisciplinary service offering, combining national reach with strong local presence. For Baat, the partnership provides additional scale, access to specialist expertise and investment capacity in areas such as quality, digitalisation, data, AI and talent development.

Strong regional presence and shared ambition

With offices in Maastricht, Sittard, Roermond and Venlo, Baat significantly enhances Baker Tilly’s presence in the south of the Netherlands. The firm is often described as “Limburg’s best-kept secret”, large enough to offer a comprehensive range of services, while remaining accessible, pragmatic and closely connected to its clients.

Ronald Hoeksel, CEO of Baker Tilly, commented: “Baat is a high-quality, entrepreneurial firm with a strong market position in Limburg and a culture that closely aligns with our own. The organisation has built deep client relationships, offers a broad range of services and has a clear ambition to continue evolving and growing. Together, we strengthen our position in the south of the Netherlands and further enhance our ability to support clients with specialist expertise, innovation and international capabilities. We are excited to welcome Baat’s partners and professionals and continue to grow our organisations together.”

Continuity for clients

Clients will continue to work with their trusted advisers and benefit from the personal service they value today, while gaining access to the broader expertise and capabilities of a larger organisation. The partnership also creates new opportunities for employees to develop their careers, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to a growing platform. To reflect the partnership, the firm will continue operating under the name ‘Baat, powered by Baker Tilly’.

Cyril Ermans, Partner at Baat, said: “Entrepreneurship, personal relationships and a strong commitment to clients have defined Baat from the very beginning. We found a natural partner in Baker Tilly. One that shares our values while providing the scale, expertise and innovative strength needed to create even greater opportunities for both our clients and our colleagues. This step enables us to further strengthen our regional position while preserving the entrepreneurial culture and distinctive identity that make Baat unique.”