Directed acquittals on all counts following successful no case submissions in serious Crown Court stabbing trial.Tom Lambert represented a Defendant in a trial at Aylesbury Crown Court arising out of an incident where the complainant (the Defendant's frie...
Overview
“His ability belies his call. He was, in all respects, a very formidable opponent. A class act... I have no doubt that he will prove to be a future star of the criminal bar.” – An opposing barrister
Crime
Tom has a busy practice as a trial advocate, prosecuting and defending across all criminal courts. He has experience in offences ranging from violence and sexual offences to road traffic and Dangerous Dogs Act matters. He is known for thorough preparation and effective advocacy.
In 2023, he successfully appeared in the Court of Appeal whilst still a pupil, securing a significant sentence reduction.
In 2024, he worked with BCL Solicitors LLP for a period of 3 months, assisting on a range of high profile General and Serious Crime cases, from pre-charge engagement through to trial matters.
In 2025, he assisted Corker Binning in preparing for a trial under the recent National Security Act 2023 on behalf of one of the defendants in the Hong Kong trade office spy case.
Regulatory
Tom has a growing regulatory practice, regularly acting for the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Health and Care Professions Council in hearings at all stages. He is also building experience in sports regulation, following a secondment with the British Horseracing Authority.
Public Law/Inquests/Inquiries
Tom has assisted in an inquest concerning a death after police custody and contributed to work on supply chain transparency under the Modern Slavery Act, in collaboration with Anti-Slavery International.
Experience
Tom previously worked as a stage and screen actor, performing off-Broadway and on the West End.
During his law studies, Tom won the National Speed Mooting Prize for Criminal Law and the Francis Taylor Building Kingsland Mooting Cup for Public Law. He also won the City Criminal Essay Writing Competition for an essay about the reform of the Loss of Control partial defence in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. He was a volunteer for the Schools Consent Project, which provides legal workshops in schools about consent and sexual assault, and also as a Vocalise Mentor, teaching advocacy skills to prisoners in HMP Brixton.
Appointments
- CPS External Advocates Panel – Grade 3
- Approved NMC Counsel List
- CPS RASSO Panel
Education
- Called 2022 (Middle Temple)
- Bar Vocational Studies (Distinction) - The City Law School
- Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) - The City Law School
- BA (Hons) Classics (2:1) - St Benet's Hall, University of Oxford
Scholarships
- Terence Fitzgerald Scholarship - Middle Temple (2021-22)
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We are delighted to announce that Georgia Jenkins and Tom Lambert have accepted offers to join Chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages.For more information, please contact our clerking team – either by email or by telephone...
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Following the government’s decision to encourage a local inquiry in Oldham and the Home Secretary’s plans for a nationwide review and five local inquiries, the approach to investigating historical child sexual exploitation remains a critical i...
A formidable junior trial advocate, equally adept in prosecution and defence, with extensive experience across the full spectrum of criminal offences and a reputation for incisive preparation, persuasive courtroom advocacy and assured jury handling.
Tom is regularly instructed to both prosecute and defend in the Youth Court, Magistrates' Court, and Crown Court. He has experience in relation to a broad range of criminal offences, including offences against the person; sexual offences; road traffic offences; theft offences; Dangerous Dogs Act offences; and Malicious Communications offences.
Tom has recently appeared in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division, where he succeeded in getting his client's sentence reduced from 32 months to 20 months. He focuses on going above-and-beyond for his clients, with thorough preparation, written submissions and oral advocacy.
During his pupillage, Tom assisted senior members of chambers in relation to high-profile cases, including terrorism and homicide offences. He has also developed experience with the private prosecutions team in Chambers.
Regulatory
An accomplished advocate who brings the same forensic preparation, strategic judgement and persuasive advocacy to the regulatory arena, acting effectively in a variety of disciplinary and enforcement proceedings.
Tom has worked extensively as a Case Presenter for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, from interim order hearings to substantive hearings. He has built a reputation for attention to detail and persuasive advocacy.
Tom's practice is diversifying into other areas of professional regulation; during his pupillage, Tom completed a secondment with the British Horseracing Authority, and looks forward to developing his experience in sports regulation.
Inquests, Inquiries and Public Law
Well placed to deploy his forensic preparation, calm judgement and assured advocacy to assist in navigating complex evidence and sensitive issues with clarity and discipline.
Tom was the first pupil at Chambers to complete a seat with the Public Law team. He assisted the family's representative in a Coroner's Inquest into a death following release from police custody.
He has also assisted with the publication of an article about supply chain transparency in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The article was written in collaboration with Anti-Slavery International.