Jamila Haddad
Hazel achieved what every other solicitor told us was unlikely- or even impossible- including some of the biggest law firms I contacted. After five years of exhausting court proceedings, back and forth, Hazel remained calm, confident and consistent throughout the entire process. Even when I doubted we could win, she never did, and in the end, we won. She knew exactly when to keep things low-key and when to push harder, always with a clear strategy. As Special Guardians under an SGO, we always felt misled into signing the SGO without fully understanding the challenges that would come with it. Despite all the difficulties we faced, we stood our ground and always put the child's best interests first. Hazel supported us every step of the way, working alongside different professionals throughout the process. Without her expertise, calm approach and unwavering confidence, I truly believe our Special Guardianship Order could have been compromised. She gave us the strength to keep fighting when we felt defeated and never lost sight of our goal. I cannot recommend Hazel highly enough. She will fight for you, guide you through the most difficult moments, and give honest, strategic advice when you need it most. Her professionalism, dedication and belief in our case made all the difference, and we will always be grateful for everything she did for our family, we are free of court proceedings!