Our Story
Ace Legal was founded on a simple belief: stronger deals come from smarter legal guidance.
Legal advice is not a formality in a transaction; it shapes structure, strategy, risk, negotiation leverage and long-term outcomes. Yet in practice, many clients struggle to find the right advisors, assess quality, or coordinate the different specialists involved. This leads to fragmented advice, misalignment and unnecessary complexity.
We saw that what clients truly needed wasn’t more advisors, but a senior partner with oversight, judgment and the ability to bring the right experts together at exactly the right moment. So Ace Legal was built around a different model: lean, partner-led and designed to strengthen the deal at every stage.
One senior partner leads with clarity and commercial insight, supported by a flexible network of legal and advisory specialists who are engaged only when their expertise meaningfully improves the transaction.
This is why our clients choose us: legal guidance that strengthens your transaction, from first structure to final signature.
Full-scope
Full-scope deal support, top-tier expertise and a trusted network. We know what we do best - and who does the rest. Our partners become your extended team.
Dedicated & accessible
One partner-level contact throughout the process - clear, available, accountable.
We build genuine, lasting relationships based on trust, transparency and collaboration.
Pragmatic
You need practical advice you can apply immediately. We focus on clear, actionable guidance that is tailored to your business and aligned with your goals.
Founder
Ace Legal was founded by Bas Kruijt, a seasoned M&A/PE/VC specialist with deep experience in (cross-border) transactions across a wide range of sectors. After working at two leading Amsterdam law firms, where he worked on complex domestic and international transactions. He then pursuit his career as in-house as legal counsel for a major real estate investor (AUM €15B+), and later building legal departments for several companies. In addition to his legal background, Bas brings practical entrepreneurial experience, giving him a unique understanding of the commercial pressures and dynamics behind every deal.
Having operated on all sides of the table, Bas understands each stakeholder’s perspective. This allows him to act as a true strategic partner.
His pragmatic, no-nonsense approach is paired with creativity, dedication, and genuine curiosity about your business, ensuring an efficient and effective working relationship.
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Core Legal Partners
Bas Kruijt
Core Legal Partner
Founder, with extensive experience in (cross-border) M&A, PE and VC transactions. Has lead various funding rounds and additional experience in investment management and entrepeneurship.
Derk de Wolf
Core Legal Partner
Has deep experience in M&A and corporate transactions, complemented by expertise in employment law and corporate litigation. Has advised on complex deals, offering comprehensive support across all legal aspects surrounding transactions.
Key numbers
50+
Deals completed
21
Network Partners
€ 700M+
Combined transaction value
12+
Years of Experience
9/10
Client score for expertise
