Suzanne Lambert

Clinical Negligence

Suzanne is instructed by both Claimants and Defendants in a wide variety of cases arising from allegations of clinical negligence. She acts in both low-value cases as well as high-value cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries (for example, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, neurological injuries, loss of fertility, IVF and surrogacy, and delayed diagnosis of cancer). She has experience with complex legal issues such as contributory negligence, apportionment between Defendants, fatal accident claims, consent, and secondary victim claims.

She deals with cases relating to both liability and quantum at the drafting and advisory stage as well as in settlement negotiations. She has trial experience in both the county courts as well as the High Court and she has significant experience of procedural hearings and applications at the interlocutory stage.

Suzanne is recommended as a ‘Leading Junior’ by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. Recent editorial includes:

• “She is lovely to work with, very responsive and helpful.” Chambers & Partners 2026
• “She has excellent attention to detail and is incredibly bright. She is a team player and is willing to go the extra mile.” Chambers & Partners 2026
• “Suzanne Lambert is very methodical, very pragmatic and she is really experienced with birth injury claims. She is a junior of choice.” Chambers & Partners 2026
• “She never misses even the smallest thing, and is kind and compassionate with clients.” Legal 500 2026
• “Suzanne is a wonderful barrister. She works her socks off and works really hard. She is a really strong individual.” Chambers & Partners 2025
• “Suzanne is absolutely superb. Her knowledge is excellent and her tactical awareness is pretty outstanding. She is very astute and responsive.” Chambers & Partners 2025
• “Incredible attention to detail plus excellent drafting skills.  Also a real team player and very good with clients.” Legal 500 2025

Selected Cases

• Jama v J Kuye and 12 others (2024): Junior Counsel for tetraplegic Claimant. Obtained settlement of damages for alleged failures in primary and hospital care.
• Ledsham v NHS Foundation Trust (2020): Successfully defended a claim alleging failures to appropriately investigate and diagnose TB.
• MXW v 2 NHS Foundation Trusts (2020): Obtained settlement of damages for birth injury claim following delayed diagnosis of Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Junior Counsel for the Claimant.
• ARB v IVF Hammersmith Ltd & R [2018] EWCA Civ 2803: Successfully defended a claim for wronglful conception. Supreme Court refused to grant permission to appeal.