Hazel is a Senior Solicitor in our Planning team.
Hazel joined Burness Paull in 2022 following her traineeship. Since joining the firm Hazel has been an integral part of the team supporting in a variety of renewables and energy-related planning matters.
She now regularly advises clients, particularly developers, on the planning and environmental aspects of renewables projects.
Hazel’s experience in contentious matters since joining the planning team allows her to input on advice where clients are seeking to be represented at planning appeals/inquiries and judicial review proceedings.
She has experience of both contentious and non-contentious infrastructure matters also. This has led her to become a Scottish representative for the Compulsory Purchase Association Futures, and is actively involved with the Southern Scotland Young Professionals in Energy Network.
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Compulsory Purchase Association Scotland: key takeaways for the future of CPO reform in Scotland
25/11/2025
In this article, we discuss the proposals to reform the structure and extent of compulsory purchase powers available to acquiring authorities.
Alternative dispute resolution methods
25/11/2025
This article provides an overview of the most common methods of dispute resolution, the circumstances under which they might be appropriate, and a comparison of their relevant features.
The Scottish Government launches consultation on CPO reform
22/10/2025
The Scottish Government has published its consultation on compulsory purchase reform, seeking to make the compulsory purchase system in Scotland simple.
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