Professional Qualifications:
European Patent Attorney
Chartered Patent Attorney
Academic Qualifications:
BSc in Biochemistry, Imperial College, University of London
PhD in Biochemistry, University of Dundee
Hazel joined Abel + Imray in 2026 and is based in the London office. Before joining the firm, she worked at a biotechnology start-up, having previously trained and worked in private practice firms in London.
Before entering the patent profession, Hazel gained research experience in cell signalling and developed a broader understanding of the life sciences sector through work in life science commercialisation. This combination of scientific, commercial and private practice experience gives her a valuable perspective on the role intellectual property can play in supporting innovative businesses.
Hazel specialises in life sciences, biotechnology and therapeutics, while her IP experience extends across a broad range of technologies and rights, including patents, designs, trade secrets and plant variety rights.
She advises clients across the patent lifecycle, including drafting and prosecution, patentability and freedom-to-operate assessments, contentious matters and wider IP strategy. Hazel also has experience representing clients in European Patent Office opposition and appeal proceedings and coordinating the prosecution of large international patent families across a diverse range of jurisdictions.
Hazel particularly enjoys working closely with clients to understand their technology and commercial objectives, and to provide practical, commercially focused IP advice.
