Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Administrative & Public Law

The Regions (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Education

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Matthew Wyard

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Matthew’s practice spans the breadth of public law work. He has experience in advising on and representing clients at all levels up to and including the Supreme Court. His particular areas of interest are community care, education, healthcare, immigration and planning.

Career

Having spent the first two years of practice as an in house barrister, Matthew then spent 5 years building his public law practice at 3PB Chambers before moving to 39 Essex in August 2025. Alongside his successful practice, Matthew sits as a Chair in the Valuation Tribunal for England and is also the Chair of the Board of Directors of Thinkspace Education Limited, a higher education institution.

Professional Memberships

Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association

Court of Protection Practitioner’s Association West Midlands branch

Court of Protection Bar Association

Education Law Association

Publications

Contributing Author, Education Law Handbook

Contributing Editor, Clark Hall and Morrison on Children

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Administrative & Public Law - The Regions (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Matthew Wyard is skilled in handling public law challenges arising from decisions made in relation to education and immigration. He is a member of the Attorney General's C panel.


Education - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Matthew Wyard acts for a wide range of clients, including several individuals and education institutions. He has notable experience of appearing in both the First-tier and Upper Tribunals, and is well-regarded for his work in SEN-related judicial reviews.

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