Ms Mariam Adel El-Sobky

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Barrister Status:
Suspended
Called:
Mar 2001
Inn:
Lincoln's Inn
Hearing type:
Disciplinary Tribunal (5 Person)
Decision date
11/08/2026
Breach details:
Professional misconduct contrary to Core Duty 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 and Conduct rules rC8, and rC87.1 of the Bar Standards Board Handbook (Version 4.6)
Offence details:

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to observe her duty to the court in the administration of justice, in that she made audio recordings of court hearings in family proceedings, without the consent of the parties or the judge, knowing that she was not lawfully entitled to do so, including of:

• a hearing on 14 July 2021;
• a hearing on or around 19 August 2021; and
• a hearing on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to act with integrity, in that she made audio recordings of court hearings in family proceedings, without the consent of the parties or the judge, knowing that she was not lawfully entitled to do so, including of:

• a hearing on 14 July 2021;
• a hearing on or around 19 August 2021; and
• a hearing on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, behaved in a way which was likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in her or in the profession, in that she made audio recordings of court hearings in family proceedings, without the consent of the parties or the judge, knowing that she was not lawfully entitled to do so, including of:

• a hearing on 14 July 2021;
• a hearing on or around 19 August 2021; and
• a hearing on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, behaved in a manner which could reasonably be seen by the public to undermine her integrity, in that she made audio recordings of court hearings in family proceedings, without the consent of the parties or the judge, knowing that she was not lawfully entitled to do so, including of:

• a hearing on 14 July 2021;
• a hearing on or around 19 August 2021; and
• a hearing on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to observe her duty to the court in the administration of justice, in that she sent audio recordings of family proceedings to individuals employed by her and requested that they transcribe the recordings, knowing that she had made such audio recordings without the knowledge or consent of the judge or the parties to the proceedings and when she was not lawfully entitled to do so. Ms El-Sobky sent such audio recordings to her employees:

• by WhatsApp message on 14 July 2021;
• by WhatsApp message on 19 August 2021; and
• by WhatsApp message on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to act with integrity, in that she sent audio recordings of family proceedings to individuals employed by her and requested that they transcribe the recordings, knowing that she had made such audio recordings without the knowledge or consent of the judge or the parties to the proceedings and when she was not lawfully entitled to do so. Ms El-Sobky sent such audio recordings to her employees:

• by WhatsApp message on 14 July 2021;
• by WhatsApp message on 19 August 2021; and
• by WhatsApp message on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, behaved in a way which was likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in her or in the profession, in that she sent audio recordings of family proceedings to individuals employed by her and requested that they transcribe the recordings, knowing that she had made such audio recordings without the knowledge or consent of the judge or the parties to the proceedings and when she was not lawfully entitled to do so. Ms El-Sobky sent such audio recordings to her employees:

• by WhatsApp message on 14 July 2021;
• by WhatsApp message on 19 August 2021; and
• by WhatsApp message on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, behaved in a manner which could reasonably be seen by the public to undermine her integrity, in that she sent audio recordings of family proceedings to individuals employed by her and requested that they transcribe the recordings, knowing that she had made such audio recordings without the knowledge or consent of the judge or the parties to the proceedings and when she was not lawfully entitled to do so. Ms El-Sobky sent such audio recordings to her employees:

• by WhatsApp message on 14 July 2021;
• by WhatsApp message on 19 August 2021; and
• by WhatsApp message on or around 26 August 2021.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to act in the best interests of her client, in that, on 22 July 2021, when she was due to attend an Advocates’ meeting in advance of a 5-day final hearing in care proceedings in which she was acting for the mother, she sent in her place an individual who was unqualified, and whom she knew was unqualified. As a result, the other advocates felt unable to receive Ms El-Sobky’s client’s position or discuss the issues and were forced to reschedule the meeting to the morning of the trial to accommodate Ms El-Sobky.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, behaved in a way which was likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in her or in the profession, in that, on 22 July 2021, when she was due to attend an Advocates’ meeting in advance of a 5-day final hearing in care proceedings in which she was acting for the mother, she sent in her place an individual who was unqualified, and whom she knew was unqualified. As a result, the other advocates felt unable to receive Ms El-Sobky’s client’s position or discuss the issues and were forced to reschedule the meeting to the morning of the trial to accommodate Ms El-Sobky.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to provide a competent standard of work and service to her client, in that, on 22 July 2021, when she was due to attend an Advocates’ meeting in advance of a 5-day final hearing in care proceedings in which she was acting for the mother, she sent in her place an individual who was unqualified, and whom she knew was unqualified. As a result, the other advocates felt unable to receive Ms El-Sobky’s client’s position or discuss the issues and were forced to reschedule the meeting to the morning of the trial to accommodate Ms El-Sobky.

Mariam El-Sobky, a barrister, failed to take reasonable steps to manage her practice, or carry out her role within her practice, competently and in such a way as to achieve compliance with her legal and regulatory obligations, and failed to take reasonable steps to ensure her practice is efficiently and properly administered, in that, on 22 July 2021, when she was due to attend an Advocates’ meeting in advance of a 5-day final hearing in care proceedings in which she was acting for the mother, she sent in her place an individual who was unqualified, and whom she knew was unqualified. As a result, the other advocates felt unable to receive Ms El-Sobky’s client’s position or discuss the issues and were forced to reschedule the meeting to the morning of the trial to accommodate Ms El-Sobky.

Sanction:
Suspended from practice for 10 months and a requirement that return to practice will be dependent on providing satisfactory proof of capacity to practise by a BSB approved mental health professional.
Costs:
£¤7,226.44
Status:
Open to Appeal
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