Sports and Entertainment
Firm news
Mohit Pasricha
September 2025
The Lawrence Stephens’ Sports and Entertainment team has been shortlisted in the Best Legal/Professional Services Team category, and Senior Associate Will Bowyer has been shortlisted in the Football Industry Rising Star category at the inaugural Global Football Industry Awards, presented in partnership with the Daily Telegraph.
These awards recognise excellence off the pitch, whether through marketing, sustainability, sponsorship, grassroots development, diversity and inclusion, or investment in the sport. Nominations for these awards were made by professionals across the football industry, recognising the outstanding work and the dedication, insight, and relationships that Will and the team are known for.
The Global Football Industry Awards will take place on 20 November 2025 in London and will be hosted by global football icons Ian Wright OBE and Jamie Carragher. Founded by football players and industry leaders, the Global Football Industry Awards exist to recognise the often-overlooked heroes driving the game’s success behind the scenes. From grassroots initiatives to corporate partnerships, this event shines a well-deserved spotlight on the international business leaders, brands, and innovators who make football’s global impact possible. Judged by a panel of experts from across the game, the awards acknowledge those whose vision, dedication, and leadership are shaping the future of the sport.
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