Chambers & Partners 2007/2008 recommend Mathew Purchase as an 'up and coming' barrister in education law "recommended for his breadth of practice."

Chambers & Partners 2006/7 recommend Mathew Purchase as an 'up and coming'  barrister in education law:

Mathew Purchase is a promising junior who is “great at cooling down heated situations.” Peers praised him for “taking a very reasonable and proper approach to cases.” As well as being knowledgeable in education, he has broad experience in employment, human rights and public law.