Levy & McRae is a key port of call for high-net-worth individuals seeking advice and representation in high-profile financial crime cases. Recently, the firm has been instructed on internal investigations and dawn raids, and allegations of embezzlement, corruption and bribery, as well as sensitive cases of public concern. Neil Hay is the stand-out player in the practice and takes a lead role on the team’s financial crime cases. David McKie and Paul Anderson are further names of note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I had an incredibly positive experience with Levy & McRae - Neil Hay was incredibly supportive, putting me at ease in what was a situation I have never found myself in. His advice was clear and concise and he made me feel I was the only client they had. Nothing was too much trouble and any queries were responded to incredibly efficiently.'

  • ‘They helped me get through what has been the most difficult time in my life and did so with understanding, compassion and of course professional expertise to get the best outcome.'

  • ‘The team consistently secure high-profile instructions in this area of practice. Their expertise in dealing with the media/coms side of things - alongside the legal work - probably sets them apart from others.’

  • ‘Neil Hay is a recognised expert in this area. Top man.’

Work highlights

  • Acting in a Proceeds of Crime case, involving a £1m seizure of cash.
  • Acting for a client in an HMRC investigation, involving a dawn raid in which large volumes of financial records and IT equipment were seized, together with millions of pounds in cash from five different premises.
  • Acting for a client in a high 8-figure fraud case involving multiple investigations and alleged offences.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Neil Hay

Other key lawyers

David McKie, Paul Anderson