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What the games industry has to say about us.

  • Dieneke Kuijpers-Schalk

    Knowledge for Children

    Rene is a unique lawyer. His approach, sharpness, and out-of-the-box thinking allow him to view cases from new perspectives, leading to innovative and surprising solutions. Rene is not driven by profit or money, but by collaboration and finding smart, practical solutions that work. What makes working with Rene so special is his deep social involvement: he distinguishes himself through a truly inclusive approach, being a hero for those who desperately need one, and he does not shy away from setbacks or opposition. Rene goes all the way, always, with heart and soul. His passion lies in the gaming industry, and as a company in the gaming industry, you couldn’t wish for a better lawyer than Rene. Not only does he know all the legal ins and outs of gaming, but he is also very familiar with the entire industry, its developments, and trends, which is extremely valuable.

  • Ilyas Ben Haddou

    Sparrow Night

    Deviant Legal is one of the most unique law firms in the creative media and games industry. René is a wonderful person with a big heart for the people in these industries and for the medium itself.

    He is well-connected, approachable, and highly collaborative with everyone in the field. This makes him not only one of the most unique lawyers in the industry, but also one of the most remarkable people you’ll ever meet. His deep knowledge of the industry makes him a true powerhouse, one who genuinely cares about you.

    René is sharp, persistent, and has a great sense of humor. He doesn’t focus on the money he makes, instead, he cares deeply about the people he can help and support. His big heart is reflected in both his team and the company at Deviant Legal. When you need his services, you can always count on him to do everything in his power to help.

    As an award winning lawyer with a special focus on gaming, content creation, esports, and cosplay, there is no one I trust more for legal advice. René and his team at Deviant Legal are truly the number one go-to!

  • Guus Knol

    Pun Intended

    Working with Deviant Legal has been great. They are helpful and will always try to find the best way to help you out personally. For someone who has never interacted with a Law Firm before this, they made it very easy to understand, and they where able to put our wishes into a solid looking contract. Would definitely recommend to others looking for legal advice or contracts, especially game related!

  • Andie Gallo

    Paper Castle

    My team and I have had the pleasure of working with René and the incredibly talented people at Deviant Legal on multiple occasions. They helped us navigate some difficult situations with utmost professionalism and patience, all done with their characteristic friendly and human approach. Thanks to their expertise, we were finally able to overcome what seemed to be an insurmountable obstacle. Can’t recommend them enough for anyone looking for legal counsel in the game’s industry!

  • Alessandro Capriolo

    I had my first consultation with René at Deviant Legal and I couldn’t be happier. He was very kind and clear, answering all my questions about the legal side of releasing my first indie game. I felt confident and well-informed after speaking with him. I highly recommend Deviant Legal!

  • Manou Ijpelaar

    Studio Mantasaur

    Deviant Legal is a huge asset to the gaming industry. They are client driven and approachable. They have given very valuable advice to our company without wanting anything in return. René always goes for it, he cares for you, he’s honest, he’s reliable, part of our dev team and mist importantly a friend. It’s these little things that make him outstanding in his profession and what makes Deviant Legal such a good lawfirm.

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Danna Albanyan

Working with René was a game-changer for our studio. He helped us navigate complex IP licensing for our first major game and commercial release- and we needed someone who not only had deep legal expertise but also a sharp understanding of the creative industries. René brought both- and more. He guided us through the agreement with clarity, respect, and long-term thinking, and was incredibly supportive throughout. His flexibility and positivity were especially meaningful as part of a budding community of game studios in need of accessible legal support.

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Rami Ismail

René helps. Whether that’s with legal disagreements, contract drafting, or in building a coherent community in the Dutch games industry, René has rapidly gained tremendous visibility by simply being a spectacular combination of personable, approachable, humble, genuinely kind and caring, and also by being a great and dependable lawyer with tremendous specialization in all things games industry.

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Ayla Derrick

René worked with my indie studio, Cave Bear Games, in order to write out a custom rev share agreement contract for our team. As a new indie studio we deeply appreciated René’s hopeful and supportive attitude towards the industry and those who are passionate about it.

While working with him for our contract, he was extremely knowledgeable. Not only was he able to transform our requirements into legalese, but also recommend and educate so that we could better meet our goals for the agreement. He was dutiful, pointing out possible concerns we may not have thought of, in order to proactively protect both the company and the team members alike.

René brings a unique – and welcome – attitude to the legal side of game development. I feel very lucky to have found him!

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Koen Deetman

At heart René is a gamer, professionally he’s a skilled lawyer that doesn’t overlook the tiniest details. Working with him was a pleasure on contracts for KeokeN Interactive surrounding our Deliver Us Mars game, and most importantly during this process we’ve had some good laughs to color the sometimes grey paperwork. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask for his services again.

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