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Deviant Legal awarded Best Video Games & eSports Law Firm 2026

Deviant Legal has been awarded Best Video Games & eSports Law Firm 2026 – Europe by Acquisition International Magazine.

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René Otto, founder and legal advisor at Deviant Legal.
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We’re incredibly proud to share that Deviant Legal has been awarded Best Video Games & eSports Law Firm 2026 – Europe by Acquisition International Magazine.
 
Since the start of Deviant Legal, our mission was clear: build a law firm that truly understands the video games and esports ecosystem. So this award feels like a rare drop, but at the same time as a reminder that we’re on the right path.
 
Huge thanks to our clients, partners and the incredible people in the gaming industry who trust us with their legal challenges every day. You’re the real team behind this achievement.
 
Next objective: continue helping the games and esports industry build, launch and scale with the right legal foundations.

René Otto

René is an award-winning game lawyer and one of the leading experts in video game publishing agreements. He has drafted and negotiated hundreds of contracts for both indie developers and AAA studios. Passionate about inclusivity and accessibility, René strives to make legal support approachable for everyone in the games industry.

René Otto, founder and legal advisor at Deviant Legal.

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