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Ed Wylde


Call: 2018

He "is an outstanding advocate and a master case strategist. He quickly identifies the key issues for his case and assimilates the pertinent evidence to craft his trial plan. His advocacy is always perfectly pitched for his audience."

Legal 500 Rising Star 2026

 

Ed Wylde has swiftly developed a reputation as an effective and persuasive advocate, with an eloquent court manner and client-focused approach paired with detailed preparation.

Acting for both prosecution and defence, he regularly appears in the Crown Court, Youth Court, and the Court of Appeal.  He also accepts instructions in respect of the courts martial, regulatory proceedings at the Nursing and Midwifery Council, road traffic law, and transport law.

His practice involves cases across the entire spectrum of criminal offences, acting alone or as a led junior, and with a focus on cases which involve the sensitive handling of witnesses; in particular, cases relating to sexual offences, controlling and coercive behaviour, and violence. Ed is a CPS Grade 3 advocate and is a member of the CPS RASSO panel. He recently was named as a Rising Star by the Legal 500 (2025 and 2026). 

Expertise

Ed has significant experience in healthcare regulation having worked for a national healthcare regulator for a number of years prior to joining Pump Court Chambers. He welcomes instructions in particular relating to proceedings before the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Social Work England proceedings.

He has participated in every kind of hearing at the NMC, with a wealth of experience in substantive hearings, substantive order reviews, and interim order hearings; relating to subject matter as varied as widespread competency concerns, to criminal convictions, to professional misconduct, and allegations of dishonesty.

Would you like to know more?

To instruct Ed or if you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.

Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.

Additional Information

  
  • University of Durham – LLB Law (Hons)
  • BPP Law School – BPTC
  • Middle Temple
  • Western Circuit
  • CPS Grade 3 Panel Advocate – General Crime
  • CPS RASSO Panel
  • NMC Accredited Outside Counsel
  • Youth Court Certified

Ed writes plays and television scripts, plays cricket for an ever-growing series of clubs, and is the co-creator of a satirical multi-platform content provider.

London Chambers


3 Pump Court
Temple
London
EC4Y 7AJ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 0711
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3241
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Winchester Chambers


31 Southgate Street
Winchester
SO23 9EB

Tel: +44 (0)1962 868 161
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3240
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Swindon Chambers


3 Newbridge Square
Aylesbury Street
Swindon
SN1 1HN

Tel: +44 (0)1793 539 899
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3242
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Canterbury Chambers


6 - 8 Longmarket
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2JS

Tel: +44 (0)1227 764 899
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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