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Emil Mihai Lixandru
Call 2016 | Barrister
About
Emil Lixandru is a Direct Access Barrister with 16 years of international professional experience. Qualified in Romania, England and Wales and currently based in London, UK Emil is practicing both as a Sole Practitioner and a member of 3 Bolt Court Chambers. Emil is a versatile Barrister who can provide a variety of legal services from drafting documents, advising clients, analyzing evidence and undertaking researches to advocating in court and negotiating dispute settlements.
Throughout his vast career, Emil has dealt with Family matters, Crime, Civil as well as Employment and Immigration cases. Working on his own or in conjunction with other legal representatives, Emil can handle multiple tasks while still on top of the notch due to his persuasiveness and attention to details capacity.
IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM
Emil began his immigration practice in 2013 when he succeeded with Charles Gunter’s asylum application, a Jamaican national who had lived in the UK long enough to settle in this country. In November 2023, Emil won the deportation appeal in the case of Adejoke Christiana Ogunrotimi, HU/51010/2023, First-Tier Tribunal.
CRIME
Emil has dealt with many criminal cases including Rape, ABH, Human Trafficking, Theft, Fraud, Road Traffick Offences and Burglary. Emil has also undertaken prosecution work for the CPS.
FAMILY
Emil is well familiarized with family law representing individuals as well as the Local Authority. A decade of care proceedings work is well enough to qualify Emil as a top practitioner in this area.
EMPLOYMENT
From Unfair Dismissals to Victimisation, Discrimination and Redundancy, Emil knows the secrets of Employment Law flawlessly navigating through claims by providing a mastery advocacy job
2010 Master in International Law, Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, Bucharest, Romania
2009 Master in Business Law, Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, Bucharest, Romania
2006 Bachelors of Law, Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, Bucharest, Romania
2015 The American Bar Association, US
2012 The Bar of England and Wales, UK
2012 The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, UK
2009 The Bar of Bucharest, Romania
2021 Certificate in Communication, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
2020 Certificate in Negotiation, Yale School of Management, Connecticut, US
2018-present Barrister, 3 Bolt Court Chambers, UK (www.3boltcourt.com)
2022-2024 Associate, West Houston Law Group, US (www.westhoustonlawgroup.com)
2017-2019 Prosecutor Agent, Crown Prosecution Service, UK (www.cps.gov.uk)
2013-2018 Barrister, Holborn Chambers, UK (www.holbornchambers.co.uk)
2009-2012 Associate, Tănăsescu, Ispas & Associates, Romania (www.avtanasescu.ro)
Emil was born in Bucharest, Romania where he studied English and French in school. He moved to London, UK in 2010 and he has also lived for seven years in the US. Emil is a Romanian-British American citizen fluent in Romanian, English and French with basic Spanish and Italian skills.
Please Click the Names Below for Testimonials on PDF Document:
“This is a brief note just to inform you how I was satisfied with my barrister Emil Mihai Lixandru for the 4 days court hearing 9th March 2020 to 12th March 2020 which I had him for. I appreciate the advice and help he gave me throughout this court case.”
Judith Peterson
2024 Modupe Jimoh Ibrahim vs Cristinel Baba & Mariana Nicolae, Bromley County Court
Landlord and Tenant
2023 Onești Court of Law, Romania vs Vivian Oancea, Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London
Extradition
2022 HMRC vs Andrei & Gheorghe Hurmuz, High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, London
Tax evasion
2020 James Vanderpant vs Dyena LTD, Southampton County Court, Southampton
Intellectual Property Rights
2017 Lincoln Council vs The Chiriță Family, Lincoln Family Court, Lincolnshire
Care Proceedings
2017 Ajayi v Abu & Another EWHC 3098 (QB); [2018] IRLR 1028, High Court of Justice, London
Modern Slavery
2015 Regina vs Dănuț Spin, Snaresbrook Crown Court, London
Human Trafficking
2013 Charles Gunter vs The Secretary of State, London
Asylum
Emil loves cooking, reading and living a healthy lifestyle. He practices mixed martial arts, plays golf and travels around the world. With a passion for music, Emil is a modern renaissance man.
Emil Mihai Lixandru (2016)
Year of Call 2016
British citizen, Romanian citizen & US Green Card holder with Social Security Number. A well versed 10+ PQE international Lawyer qualified in England, Wales and Romania, with two years of Banking experience and two Masters in Law who’s fluent in Romanian, English, and French.
EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
- February 2012–July 2019, Self Employed Registered European Lawyer & Direct Access. Barrister member of Law Lane Chambers in London, UK Main duties: Advocating in court, advising in conference, settling cases, drafting statements, revising contracts. Skills aquired: Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Attention to details
- June 2017–February 2019, Contractor for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, UKMain duties: Prosecuting offenders in the Magistrates’ Courts for crimes of fraud, traffic and domestic violence. Skills aquired: Persuasiveness, Time management
- January 2009–February 2012, Associate at Tănăsescu, Ispas & Associates, Bucharest, RomaniaMain duties: Conducting legal researches, observing trials, attending preliminary hearings, preparing case files. Skills aquired: Self-discipline, Quick information processing.
- August 2006–June 2008, Cards and POS officer at Unicredit Bank in Bucharest, RomaniaMain duties: Backoffice helpdesk support Skills aquired: Customer service, Multitasking, Teamwork
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EMPLOYMENT LAW:
Abdelmalek Boukra vs Veolia Envir. Service Ltd [2019] – Central London Employment Tribunal Successful trial for the Claimant in a case of Unfair Dismissal Loredana Secrieru vs eRecruitment Ltd [2016] – West Midlands Employment Tribunal Successful pre-trial settlement for Claimant in a case of Pregnancy DiscriminationCRIME:
Regina vs Ionel Petru Fichtel [2017] – Stafford Crown Court Successful appeals against conviction and sentence in a case of ABA & Breach of Non-Molestation Regina vs Sorin Alexe [2016] – Oxford Crown Court Successful appeal against decision in a case of Sexual Assault Regina vs Dănuț Viorel Spin [2015] – Snaresbrook Crown Court Successful bail application and judgment of acquittal in a case of Human Trafficking Regina vs Eugen Guna [2015] – Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court Successful judgement of aquittal in a case of Raccially Aggravated AssaultFAMILY LAW:
Izabela Pop vs Ionel Petru Fichtel [2018] – Wolverhampton Family Court Successful judgement for the Respondent father, Mr Fichtel in a case of Child Arrangements Lincolnshire County Council vs The Chiriţăs [2017] – Lincoln Family Court Successful judgement for the Chiriţă family in a case of Forced Adoption Eirini Gliniadaki vs Philip Dennis Modinos [2016] – Luton Family Court Successful judgement for the Respondent father, Mr Modinos in a case of Child Arrangements Rajesh Karwal vs Sharoo Karwal [2016] – West London Family Court Successful judgement for Mr Karwal, the Applicant in a case of Child ArrangementsCOMMERCIAL DISPUTES:
Brown & Brown vs Complete Building Solutions Limited [2017] – High Court of Justice Successfully defended a summary judgment application in a case of Breach of ContractINTERNATIONAL LAW:
Giovanni Di Monda vs Regina Daniela Brașoveanu [2016] – High Court of Justice Partially acted in an international case pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) 2201/2003 Brussels IILANDLORD AND TENANT:
Mr Chi Tat Siu vs Ana Maria Mureșan [2014] – Wandsworth County Court Successful pre trial settlement for Defendant in a civil action for RepossessionIMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS:
SC Trans-Com Diplomat Cristian SRL vs UK Border Force, The National Post Seizure Unit [2015] Successful restoration request for a tractor unit seized by the UK Border Force at Port of Dover Charles Rudolph Gunter vs UKBA [2013] – Eaton House Immigration Removal Centre Successful Asylum application- Please Click the Names Below for Testimonials on PDF Document:
