How we work
Ace Legal is a specialized M&A boutique advising on Dutch and cross-border lower and mid-market transactions.
We combine senior-led execution with lean, transaction-specific deal teams and a curated network of specialist advisors, coordinated through one central point of contact.
Built around efficient execution, responsiveness and getting transactions completed smoothly from structuring to signing and closing.
What we do
We specialize in lower/mid-market M&A, buy-and-build strategies, and (PE-backed) add-ons - providing seamless execution from first review to final closing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-side and sell-side execution for lower and mid-market transactions. From transaction structuring and legal due diligence to SPA/SHA negotiation, signing and closing. Including buy-and-builds, carve-outs and management participations/buy-outs.
Private Equity
Legal execution for platform acquisitions, add-ons and strategic exits. Experienced in supporting PE-backed transactions and coordinating complex deal processes.
Growth Capital
Shareholder arrangements and transaction structuring for growth-stage companies. Built with future investment rounds and exits in mind.
Corporate & Structuring
Shareholder agreements, joint ventures and restructurings that support future transactions, investments and strategic growth.
Identify legal issues before buyers do
Most mid-market transactions lose value or stall during Due Diligence due to preventable legal issues. Our Transaction Readiness Review identifies and addresses these risks early, giving you the opportunity to fix them before negotiations and Due Diligence begin.
Representative transactions
FOOD
Management Buy-In
Advised management on governance structure and shareholder arrangements
INDUSTRIALS
Mid-market acquisition
Advised buyer on acquisition, including structuring and SPA negotiations.
TRAINING PLATFORM
Buy-and-build acquisition
Advised strategic buyer on legal due diligence and SPA negotiations.
Why Ace Legal
Senior-led, always
Every transaction is led directly by experienced M&A specialists (12+ years experience), with top-tier law firm and in-house backgrounds.
No unnecessary layers, no hand-overs and no junior-driven execution.
Built around the transaction
We assemble lean, senior-led deal teams tailored to the transaction, activating specialist expertise only where required - while maintaining one central point of coordination through Ace Legal.
We coordinate advisors, manage timelines and help keep transactions moving efficiently toward closing.
Top-tier quality, without unnecessary overhead
Lean execution supported by a curated network of senior specialists across all relevant disciplines (including IP/IT, Employment, Commercial Contracts, Real Estate and Competition, Tax advisors and Civil-law notaries). No large-firm overhead, with competitive rates and flexible fee structures available.
Including fixed fee, capped fee and success fee arrangements.
Pragmatic and deal-driven
Commercially focused advice with an emphasis on responsiveness, efficient execution and getting transactions completed smoothly.
We focus on the high-level legal architecture, from lean specialist advice to end-to-end deal management.
Key numbers
50+
Deals completed
20+
Specialist Network Partners
€ 750M+
Combined transaction value
12+
Average years of senior experience
9.4/10
Client score for expertise
What clients say about us
“Exceptional legal guidance. The deep knowledge, pragmatic approach and collaborative nature made the process smooth and enjoyable”
Marc Saris
Founding Partner - Impact Negotiation Group
Why clients
choose us
Clear, practical and reliable support.
Ace Legal model
One single point of accountability
Execution first mindset. Fast, focussed and designed to close
Full-scope senior support with a scalable network of top-tier specialists
Clear, fast, accessible communication and consistent process updates
Fee certainity. Value-based pricing, fixed fees and absolute transparancy on costs
Traditional firm model
Multiple layers and points of contact
Larger teams, less flexibility
Specialist workstream managed separately
Less direct communication and process visibility
Less pricing flexibility and predictability
