Tony Wyatt
Tony Wyatt practises as an independent self-employed barrister from his own Chambers within Ewing Law’s Storey’s Gate address, having opted to move away from the ‘traditional’ barrister’s model after over a decade of practice at London’s leading criminal chambers, 2 Bedford Row.
Tony’s practice encompasses all aspects of serious criminal defence, from general crime and fraud through to confiscation, restraint and regulatory offences. In addition he specialises in various aspects of Sports Law and in the field of Judicial Review, and has in recent years been frequently instructed on a highly specialised basis in corporate regulation and litigation, where his tactical experience as an advocate has been applied to contested litigation between companies, and in disputes between companies and their employees and/or directors.
Tony has been instructed alone, to lead and as a led junior across the full spectrum of serious crime. He has appeared for the defence in cases that allege murder, manslaughter, drug trafficking, serious assaults, blackmail, kidnap and robbery. This wealth of experience in heavyweight criminal matters has led to his frequent instruction in complex multi-handed trials, and to involvement in cases alleging gang activity, organised crime and a variety of law enforcement agencies both domestic and international.
In General Crime Tony has developed a particular specialisation in offences that involve the threat or use of serious violence – ranging from murder to armed robbery – and has a stellar reputation in his approach to proceedings of this type. Such cases have left him with a detailed understanding and interest in the cell-site and telephone material that often forms the heart of the prosecution evidence and, as a result, he has successfully challenged the same in a number of serious and high profile contested matters. He also specialises in all forms of Serious Fraud and White Collar Crime – often as leading counsel – and has a huge amount of experience dealing with technical defences to Motoring Offences.
Tony frequently works outside of London and the South East, being regularly instructed in all parts of both England and Wales
Away from the law Tony is a bestselling thriller author, using a pen name to avoid confusion with his criminal practice. His interests are in reading almost anything he can lay his hands on, writing fiction and film. He has been a keen sportsman throughout his life, winning a number of national championship titles as an international boxing and playing for several well-known Rugby Union teams. These days he limits his physical activity to less dangerous pursuits in the gym, thankful that punchbags don’t hit back.
Against his better judgement, Tony is a keen supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, London Wasps and the England Rugby Team.
