Bas has been a lawyer since 1995. He specialized in employment law at two large (now: 'Zuidas') firms and then was a partner of a niche firm for over 20 years. Since 2016, besides being a lawyer, he is also a mediator (MfN certified) and combines both practices. Since November 1, 2023, he joined SOLV as a lawyer and mediator in the role of Of Counsel. As an employment lawyer, he has extensive experience assisting employers with reorganizations and with issues such as individual dismissal, co-determination, competition clauses and contract negotiations. He also regularly assists individual employees and directors who are threatened with dismissal or have already been given notice.