Clerks and Administration

Becket Chambers’ experienced and approachable clerks have a reputation for unrivalled customer service. Knowledgeable across all of our key practice areas, we will help you to identify and approach the right barrister, provide an initial fees estimate, and help to ensure the smooth progress of your case.

Legal 500, 2026 guide:

'The clerks will do all they can to provide assistance and cover wherever needed. They work extremely hard to ensure matters runs smoothly. The clerks are always at the end of the phone and their communication turn around is extremely quick. Paul Eaton, Arron Smith, and Ashleigh Tutt are all superb clerks. '
'Paul Eaton and Arron Smith and the team are always helpful and their communication is great. Ashleigh Tutt has been a good addition to the clerking team.'

Legal 500, 2025 guide:

'Arron Smith and Paul Eaton are fantastic. They are always willing to help find the right counsel for the clients. They often go above and beyond to ensure that you get the best counsel for a matter.'
'Arron Smith and Paul Eaton are very forthcoming with information and get back quickly to progress matters and reassure clients.'

Legal 500, 2024 guide:

‘Paul Eaton and Arron Smith are very helpful and efficient.’
‘Arron Smith and Paul Eaton are always on hand to provide suitable barristers wherever possible.’
‘Becket Chambers is a brilliant set of barristers and offers barristers covering all aspects of family law.’

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Paul Eaton

Senior Clerk

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Arron Smith

First Junior Clerk

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Ashleigh Tutt

Second Junior Clerk

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Pat Messer

Fees Clerk

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Emma Staples

Receptionist

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Rachel Tombs

Marketing Consultant

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