Called to the Bar in 1999 and practises from 11KBW as a veteran senior junior barrister. Ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as leading junior in Data Protection, Employment, Education and Professional Discipline and Regulation and noted as Independent Investigator. Experience and expertise also includes Public, Commercial, Equality, Information, and Privacy. Usually instructed by solicitors but undertake Direct Access cases where suitable. Governing Bencher of Inner Temple10 years on Temple Women's Forum Steering Group now on Bencher Nomination CommitteeBar Council Retention Panel MemberBar Council Race Panel MemberCOMBAR EDI Committee MemberAuthor of "A Practical Guide to the Law of Gender Pay Gap Reporting"Former Trustee of various charities. Former National Spokesperson for Women's Equality Party; Former Candidate for Parliament, Hackney Mayor, Greater London Assembly, Councillor, City of London Common Councilman.My clients 2014-2023 told the legal directories:“Harini Iyengar is extremely intelligent and very user-friendly, making it a pleasure to work with her." Chambers & Partners"She’s a powerfully strong advocate and very clever” C&P“A technically excellent, tenacious, skilled advocate.” Legal 500“Harini is very calm under pressure and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Very quick to grasp both the legal issues and commercial realities.” L500“Harini is very thorough in her preparation, and has a great intellect as well as a good appreciation of commercial realities, resulting in an all-round package of high-quality, pragmatic advice” L500“She is very good and really knows her stuff” C&P“In investigations her findings are justified and she is very thorough” C&P“A very engaging speaker whose advocacy shines; she is also excellent with her clients and really good at client management.” C&P“She’s well prepared, robust and committed to her clients.” C&P“She is very accessible and focused on achieving the best outcome.” C&P“She is extremely responsive and has great attention to detail.” L500“She is excellent. Extremely cool under pressure and not fazed by anything.” C&P“She provides thoughtful advice that goes beyond the law” L500“She is sharp-witted, perceptive and an experienced cross-examiner” C&P“She listens carefully to clients and reflects their instructions with well-constructed advice” L500“She brings confidence to both instructing solicitor and client” L500“She provides high-quality advice, and is genuinely interested in her clients” L500