LAWYER PROFILE

Hazel Moffat

UK 2026

Burness Paull

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Parliamentary & Public Affairs

Scotland

12 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland

18 years ranked

Data Protection & Information Law

Scotland

2 years ranked

Cyber and Breach Response

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Burness Paull

Practice Areas

Hazel is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team specialising in public law. She has represented clients including the Scottish, UK and EU Governments, regulatory bodies across the health, education, information and utilities sectors as well as many high profile Scottish, UK and international businesses on matters ranging from judicial review, contentious procurement and public inquiries to cyber-attacks and data breaches, governance and board matters and legislative drafting.

Professional Memberships

Hazel is a non-Executive Director of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and a member of the First Minister’s National Advisory Council for Women and Girls Circle.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Administrative & Public Law - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Hazel Moffat heads up the public law and regulatory team at Burness Paull. She is recognised for her expertise in advising government organisations and private companies on an array of judicial reviews and regulatory disputes.

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Parliamentary & Public Affairs - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Hazel Moffat leads the public law and regulatory offering at Burness Paull. She is recognised for her experience in parliamentary affairs and often assists with legislative drafting, among other matters.

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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Hazel Moffat is head of Burness Paull's cyber practice. She advises clients on how to respond to major ransomware attacks and data breaches by guiding them through their engagement with regulators and notification requirements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Hazel has really strong technical knowledge and excellent experience. She brings an interesting and useful perspective to any transaction.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hazel thinks outside of the box. She is a pleasure to work with.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hazel's knowledge of our dynamics is critical to our business and the development of our strategy and decision-making.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hazel's insight and understanding of our sector combined with her legal expertise results in high-quality advice.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hazel is the person I want on my side for any legal battle. I have watched her perform for us and she is world-class.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hazel is the go-to for advice.
Parliamentary & Public AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession