Clerks

Nick has been a barristers’ clerk for over 30 years and a senior clerk since 1999. He joined 3 New Square as Senior Clerk in July 2012.

As Senior Clerk he is responsible for the clerking of all members of chambers and in servicing and developing client relationships. He is head of the administration team at 3 New Square and sits on its management committee.

Nick was Chair of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks (IBC) from 2016 to 2019.

Nick has a particular interest in mental health, and has been a member of the Wellbeing at the Bar working group from 2014 to 2019 and a regular speaker on the topic.

He is profiled by the legal directories and recent comments include:

‘Nick Hill is an excellent clerk and always goes out of his way to assist, even on short notice.’ Legal 500, 2026

‘Always very friendly and helpful. Nick Hill is fantastic and always goes out of his way to be as helpful as possible.’ Legal 500, 2026

“Nicholas Hill is ‘the best senior clerk in the business – head and shoulders above the rest’.”  Legal 500 2017

Tim has been a clerk at 3 New Square for over 30 years, and is our longest serving clerk. He heads-up one of our two main clerking teams, a role in which he uses his experience and knowledge of members of chambers to make recommendations and deal with all enquiries relating to their practices.

He also has great experience of Court procedure and is able to assist with all aspects of case listing.

In his time away from the office Tim likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife Esther, his motorbikes, and amongst other things a little gardening.

He is profiled by the legal directories and recent comments include:

‘Very effective clerking. Tim Fairburn is fast and very efficient.’ Legal 500, 2026

“The clerks are very responsive, particularly senior clerks like Tim Fairburn.” Chambers and Partners, 2025

‘Very responsive clerks who are polite and professional. We were dealing with Tim Fairburn for the majority of the big trademark opposition, and he was always helpful and gave accurate fee estimates.’ Legal 500, 2025

‘Tim Fairburn is excellent; communicative, honest, and always flexible on brief fees and timings.’  Legal 500, 2024

Owen joined chambers in 2023. He started his career in 2017 at a leading family law chambers where he progressed from Junior Clerk to Practice Manager.

He is able to assist with all clerking matters and arrives with a proven client service record. He is described in the legal directories as “Always supportive. Owen Beedle is wonderful and goes beyond the call of duty to make things happen.” – Legal 500 (2020)

“I have been very impressed with Owen Beedle this year. He has handled a complex matter for me with great professionalism and skill and always with good humour. – Legal 500 2025”

Outside of work, Owen closely follows a range of sports, not least the fluctuating fortunes of Arsenal Football Club.

Zena Robbins joined Chambers in June 2008 as the Chambers Administrator. She previously worked at Littleton Chambers, having graduated from University in 2001 with an LL.B in Law.

She is responsible for the overall smooth running of Chambers administration, facilities and event management providing support to Members of Chambers and the Clerking Team.

‘The clerking and support team at 3 New Square are great. Nick Hill is a consummate professional. Georgia Onyett and Zena Robbins are fabulous as well.’ Legal 500, 2026

‘The chambers is an IP powerhouse with an excellent clerking team. Nick Hill is first rate, junior clerk Georgia Onyett is learning the ropes well and Zena Robbins on reception is a warm and welcoming presence for all clients.’ Legal 500, 2025

Chambers administrator Zena Robbins is said to be “absolutely wonderful at breaking down the barriers and being really welcoming to clients who are not used to instructing a barrister.” Chambers & Partners, 2021

Georgia joined chambers in 2013 as a junior clerk and helps with the smooth running of chambers, not least in ensuring that barristers’ papers and the barristers themselves are always in the right place at the right time.

‘The clerking and support team at 3 New Square are great. Nick Hill is a consummate professional. Georgia Onyett and Zena Robbins are fabulous as well.’ Legal 500, 2026