UK Bar
Education - London (Bar)
Mathew Purchase KC is an erudite education specialist with a deep knowledge of judicial review, contract law, and school exclusion matters. He represents a diverse list of clients in complex equality law claims and has notable experience handling cases at the intersection between education and employment law.
Strengths
"Mathew Purchase is fantastic to work with - brilliant and very approachable, straightforward and very empathetic."
"Matthew is fantastic. He is clear and firm with clients, and brilliant at mediation."
Employment - London (Bar)
Mathew Purchase KC acts for employees, employers and trade unions across a wide range of employment law issues, representing clients in the High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. He is well-regarded by clients for his work in relation to discrimination and collective labour law, among other matters. He has also served on the Attorney General's A Panel.
Strengths
"Mathew exudes calm authority."
"He is effective without being aggressive, assertive when he needs to be but handles witnesses really, really well. He made himself available and is a pleasure to deal with."
