Sports and Entertainment
Mohit Pasricha
March 2026
Lawrence Stephens were delighted to have advised Mr Reece James on his new long-term contract with Chelsea FC.
Led by Mohit Pasricha, Partner and Head of the Sports and Entertainment team (and with support from Senior Associate, Jake Cohen), Mohit worked closely with Mr James on the negotiation and drafting of his employment contract with Chelsea FC in addition to a range of image rights and regulatory documents underpinning Mr James’ new contract.
This landmark contract reflects not only Mr James’ extraordinary talent and work ethic, but also his deep commitment to Chelsea FC, a club he joined nearly 20 years ago, at age 8, and where he has been serving as club captain since 2023.
Through meticulous attention to detail across all legal aspects of this transaction, Mohit ensured that Mr James’ new contract secures the stability and financial freedom that were of paramount importance to Mr James and his family.
Mohit Pasricha commented:
“As exceptional as Reece is as a footballer, he’s an even better person, and it has been a pleasure to support him during this process.”
This transaction reflects the latest high-profile football transaction the Sports and Entertainment team at Lawrence Stephens have advised on since the team was established in August 2023, having previously advised on several record-breaking transfers and employment contracts on behalf of both men’s and women’s footballers.
You can read more about the Sports and Entertainment team here.
