During 2024 and 2025, 11KBW’s Harini Iyengar has successfully represented the Bar Standards Board in prosecuting three significant cases of serious sexual misconduct by barristers. In each case, the sexual misconduct was by a senior male barrister towards a younger female in a more junior role. In BSB v Kearney, the proceedings resulted in an order for disbarment (currently under appeal). In BSB v Wheetman, the proceedings resulted in an order for suspension from practice for 24 months and £3,000 in costs. In BSB v Sidhu (where Harini was led by Fiona Horlick KC), the proceedings resulted in an order for disbarment, currently open to appeal. A barrister who is disbarred has a right of appeal to the High Court without requiring permission. Findings and sanctions by the Bar disciplinary tribunal are published here.
Harini is ranked as a leading practitioner in Professional Discipline and Regulation by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. She has considerable experience and expertise in advising on and appearing in complex disciplinary proceedings before various regulatory bodies and on High Court appeals. Harini also has considerable experience and expertise in disciplinary proceedings concerning both non-academic and academic student misconduct, in employment-related disciplinary matters, and in conducting independent investigations into allegations of misconduct.
Please contact her clerks Martin, Chloe or Harry at 11KBW if you would like to instruct Harini.
