News & Events: Ed Wylde
The Legal 500 2026
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court’s members have obtained 82 individual rankings in the Legal 500 2026, including 21 new rankings and 12 promotions this year across our key practice areas and regions. Members of Chambers are ranked in the following areas: Crime (London and Western Circuit), Ecclesiastical Law, Employment (London and Western […]
Ed Wylde successfully defends man accused of historical sexual offences
Ed Wylde, instructed by Footner & Ewing, represented a man accused of historical sexual offences – all counts relating to the same complainant, and alleged to have taken place in the 1980s. The complainant was a friend of the defendant’s homosexual partner at the time; the trial required sensitive handling of all witnesses, and particularly […]
Ed Wylde prosecutes Southampton-based paedophile
Ed Wylde prosecuted a 72-year-old man, who was convicted of two counts of sexual activity with a 13-year-old child. The Crown’s case was that the Defendant effectively groomed the Victim, by virtue of his position as the grandfather of her close friend L, with the offending culminating in a sexual episode at L’s house. After […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 3 – Casey Chard
In the latest episode of the Criminal Law podcast, Ed Wylde speaks with Casey Chard about his pupillage experience at Pump Court Chambers, where he provides helpful techniques for how one can make the most out of the process. Casey discusses a number of insights he learned from each of his supervisors and how acquiring […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 2 – Stephanie Painter
In the second episode of Season 2 of our Criminal Law Podcast, Ed Wylde interviews Stephanie Painter about the techniques for applying for CPS panel grades and directories’ rankings. Stephanie offers valuable insights on suggested training and experience for newly qualified barristers, as well as guidance on how to maintain a balance in life at […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast – Ellie Fargin
In the first episode of Season 2 of our Criminal Law Podcast, Ed Wylde speaks to Ellie Fargin about her recent 5-week RASSO case, involving 10 complainants and offences covering a 40-year period. Ellie was led by Rebecca Fairbairn and offers some useful insights into the different roles of leaders and juniors when working on […]
Pump Court maintains Top Tier status in the Legal 500 2025 rankings
We are very proud to announce that Pump Court Chambers has maintained its status as a Top Tier Set in the latest edition of The Legal 500 UK Bar Guide. Chambers is ranked as a Tier 1 set for Family: Children and Domestic Abuse, Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy and Crime (General and Fraud) on […]
Ed Wylde joins CPS RASSO panel
Pump Court Chambers is very pleased to announce that Ed Wylde has joined the CPS RASSO panel. Ed joined Chambers in October 2021 after completion of his criminal pupillage and undertakes work across a broad spectrum of criminal offences. For further information on Ed’s practice, or to instruct him, please contact Tony George, Senior Criminal […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 5 – Annabel Hazlitt
In the final episode of this season of the criminal law podcast, Ed Wylde speaks to Annabel Hazlitt about her career prior to coming to the Bar, including a summer internship as a clerk at the RCJ, which gave her invaluable experience of advocacy. Annabel talks about starting her specialised criminal pupillage at Pump Court […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 4 – Ruba Huleihel
In the most recent episode of the Pump Court Criminal Law podcast, Ed Wylde and Ruba Huleihel discuss the new law relating to intentional strangulation, and its prevalence in the criminal justice system. The pair also discuss the tactical advantages and disadvantages of introducing one’s own bad character, as well as the process for applying […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 2 – Sarah Jones KC
In the second episode of the Pump Court Criminal Law podcast, Ed Wylde speaks to Sarah Jones KC about her career, top tips for advocates, taking over as the Head of Pump Court’s Criminal Team and the challenges faced by the criminal Bar. To download please click here.
SPA v LCpl R
R was accused of one count of rape, one count of attempted rape, two counts of sexual assault, and five counts of battery. The allegations were said to take place in the context of an unhappy and cross-continental marriage, across a period of approximately fourteen months. The case involved complex issues of jurisdiction, specific disclosure, […]
