Hazel qualified as a solicitor with higher rights of audience in 2016. She was called to the Bar in 2021. 

Hazel has extensive experience in public children law proceedings which she gained from in-house positions prior to coming to the bar. 

Hazel is a dedicated lawyer who spent the first few years after law school helping some of the most disadvantaged clients gain access to Justice, with real and tangible results; this was within Citizens Advice Bureaux and the Free Representation Unit. She was able to make the transition to representing commercial clients on ‘the other side’ in money disputes as a county court advocate for LPC Law. Thereafter, she represented clients detained under the Mental Health Act; before settling down in family law. Hazel is therefore a well-rounded lawyer who has gained insight of the broad context of the law, and in particular child protection and safeguarding. Hazel works incredibly hard, and conscientiously, to achieve the best results for her clients whether lay, or professional. She is understated and has a quiet confidence, yet very effective.

Hazel is very passionate about ‘Justice For All’, as demonstrated by the years she spent working within Citizens Advice Bureaux and the Free representation unit. Despite her busy day job, Hazel continues to represent clients on a pro bono basis. She is a keen supporter of Advocate where she tries her hands at different areas of law. Some of her cases have been publicised due to the positive impact on the client. In 2024 Hazel was nominated for Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Bar Pro Bono Awards, and her name was published on the Pro Bono Recognition List.