Petersfield Team Member
Hazel is an expert family solicitor in Hampshire, and advises clients in Petersfield, Clanfield and the surrounding areas.
A specialist in family law, Hazel has been a qualified mediator with Resolution since 2010 and specialises in finances following a relationship breakdown, whether by separation, divorce, or dissolution of civil partnership.
She has achieved recognised status against national standards set by National Family Mediation as an accredited mediator.
Hazel is recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2024 guide for her mediation skills: “Hazel is an excellent mediator who brings her warm personality and common sense attitude together with vast legal background experience to the mediation process. Clients are in a safe pair of hands with Hazel.” She is also described as “having carved out a real niche for herself dealing with armed forces pensions as well as a highly regarded mediation practice. She is brilliant at putting clients at ease and making sure they feel supported and listened to. Hazel will never fight anything unnecessarily and is entirely committed to resolving situations amicably.”
A Recommended Lawyer in the 2023 Legal 500 directory, the commentary included: “Hazel Manktelow has a sensitive yet pragmatic approach. She gives down-to-earth advice and her clients like her. She doesn’t inflame the situation and works well with solicitors on the other side to resolve matters collaboratively and cost-effectively. Her knowledge of pensions, in particular, is great.” Hazel was also been recognised as a Leading Mediator in the same edition “Hazel is an excellent and skilful mediator offering a warm and empathetic manner.”
Having qualified as a solicitor in 2003, Hazel spent two years practicing at a well-known firm in East Sussex before relocating to West Sussex where she joined a growing firm based in Midhurst. She was appointed Head of the Family Department there in 2013 and relocated to Petersfield, where she established herself as one of the leading family solicitors in the Hampshire area. Hazel is a former colleague of members of the Family Law Partners team.
In addition to her expertise in mediation and financial issues, Hazel is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in Domestic Abuse and Financial Provision. She a particular specialism in dealing with cases where there has been domestic abuse and is often approached by those who have experienced such a situation who welcome her sensitive, understanding approach.
Hazel also has experience in dealing with military pensions, in particular naval and armed forces which are complex and require specialist knowledge.
Outside of work Hazel enjoys reading and travel. For her honeymoon she trekked the Inca Trail in Peru and while her young family prevent adventures on that scale (at least for the time being), she enjoys exploring the countryside in the meantime.
For the past 3 years she has also been the co-ordinator of the Havant & District National Childbirth Trust Nearly New Sales.
Hazel also play darts for a local ladies team and has even managed to score the elusive 180 on one occasion!
she has a wealth of experience and takes a holistic approach in supporting clients
"I would like to thank you, Hazel, for your excellent work, professionalism, kindness, and understanding, especially on those occasions when I must have asked what could have been construed as pretty 'silly' questions! At a time when things were very...
