Ed Wylde

After completing a specialist criminal pupillage at Pump Court Chambers, Ed Wylde is developing his practice as a junior criminal barrister. Acting for both the prosecution and defence, he has appeared in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court, and Youth Court, and also accepts instructions in respect of the courts martial, regulatory proceedings at the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and road traffic law.

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

Prior to pupillage, Ed spent two-and-a-half years at the Nursing and Midwifery Council, developing his first-hand understanding of a tribunal environment on a daily basis. He presented cases on behalf of the NMC in front of the Investigating Committee for some 18 months.

Ed has also spent time volunteering with the South Westminster Legal Advice Centre and contributes to the preparation of the New Journal of European Criminal Law.

Case Examples:

• R v U: Instructed by Harding Mitchell Solicitors. Allegations of sexual assault; the case involved an application under section 41 YJCEA 1999 (5-day trial at Southwark Crown Court). Not guilty verdict.
• SPA v A: Instructed by Richard Griffiths & Co. Court Martial, 3-day trial; A was found not guilty of sexual assault.
• R v M: Instructed by Tang, Bentley & Jackson. Allegations of grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm (3-day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court). Not guilty verdict on both counts.
• R v E: Instructed by the CPS as Disclosure Junior for the Crown in a “document heavy” four-week trial at Winchester Crown Court. Defendant found guilty of both counts of murder.
• R v D: Instructed by Christob Solicitors. Allegation of assault by penetration in a domestic context (4-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court). Not guilty verdict.
• SPA v T: Instructed by Richard Griffiths & Co. Court Martial, multi-handed trial. Crown offered no evidence before the conclusion of their case, after cross-examination of all its witnesses. Not guilty verdict.
• R v MH et al: Instructed by Hill Twine Solicitors. Multi-handed trial, representing the first Defendant against an allegation of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (5-day trial at Bournemouth Crown Court). Not guilty verdict.
• R v C: Instructed by Tang, Bentley & Jackson. Allegation of coercive and controlling behaviour in an intimate relationship (5-day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court). Not guilty verdict.
• R v JR: Instructed by Christob Solicitors. Persuaded the Court to depart from the mandatory minimum sentence of three years’ custody in a “third-strike” (dwelling) burglary case and instead impose a suspended sentence.
• R v L: Instructed by Waters Moore Solicitors. In respect of two counts of PWITS (Class A); persuaded the Court to impose a community order.