Barrister Emil Mihai Lixandru has been ordered to be suspended from practising for twelve months by an independent disciplinary tribunal, which concluded on 6 November 2026. The tribunal found proven seven charges of professional misconduct brought by the BSB.
The charges relate to Mr Lixandru filing an application for Judicial Review which was found to be an abuse of process as it was based on the same arguments which had failed on appeal. Mr Lixandru also took a substantial fee from his client to lodge the Judicial Review claim which, on his own account, he believed to be a waste of his client’s money.
The tribunal found that Mr Lixandru behaved in a way that was contrary to his duty to the court in the administration of justice. The tribunal also found that Mr Lixandru failed to act with integrity and/or acted in a way that could reasonably be seen by the public to undermine his integrity and behaved in a way likely to dimmish the trust and confidence which the public places in him or in the profession.
Spokesperson, The Bar Standards Board said:
“The court relies upon barristers to lodge claims that are properly arguable and do not abuse the court process. Mr Lixandru did not do this. The tribunal’s decision reflects the seriousness of his misconduct.”
The tribunal’s findings remain subject to appeal.
About Emil Mihai Lixandru
Emil Mihai Lixandru was called to the Bar of England and Wales by Lincoln’s Inn in October 2016.
