Levy & McRae is proud to announce our Criminal Defence Department has once again been recognised as a leading practice in Spear's Magazine Directory, a respected and authoritative guide to the legal industry, known for profiling elite firms that specialise in representing high net worth individuals and high-profile clients.

The firm’s continued inclusion in Spears is a reflection of the team’s longstanding reputation for strategic excellence, discretion, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes in complex, sensitive criminal matters — including white-collar crime, regulatory investigations, and reputational risk.

This recognition is awarded to the department as a whole and underscores the collaborative strength, legal acumen, and consistent performance of every member of the team: Neil Hay, Andrew Seggie, Hannah Fairbrother, Hannah Baxter, Michelle McKinnon, Laurelle Johnstone, Paul Anderson, Mark McGuire.

Neil Hay, Head of Private Crime, commented: "We are honoured to be recognised once again by Spears. This accolade reflects the outstanding commitment and capabilities of our entire team, who bring experience, judgement and discretion to every case. Our clients trust us with matters of the utmost sensitivity, and we never take that responsibility lightly."

Levy & McRae continues to advise a wide range of high-profile individuals, senior executives, and high net worth clients in the UK and internationally, delivering a comprehensive and discreet service tailored to the unique demands of each case.

SPEAR'S Magazine Directory

Spear’s Magazine Directory is a prestigious guide published by Spear’s Magazine, a UK-based wealth management and luxury lifestyle publication. It is often referred to as the "Forbes of Europe" for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs).

The Spear’s 500 Directory is a comprehensive guide to the top private client advisers and service providers to wealthy individuals around the world. This includes lawyers, wealth managers, family offices, private banks, property consultants, art advisers, and more.

There are different sub-categories such as:

• Top Family Lawyers
• Top Tax Advisers
• Top Reputation Managers
• Top Criminal Defence Lawyers, etc.

Spear’s recognises criminal defence lawyers who:

• Regularly represent HNWIs or high-profile clients in white-collar crime, fraud, regulatory investigations, or serious criminal charges.
• Are known for discretion, results, and high-stakes litigation.
• Are often involved in cases with media exposure or international legal elements.

Recognition criteria may include: track record of success in complex criminal cases; reputation among peers and clients; ability to handle cross-border and reputationally sensitive cases; contributions to legal thought leadership or policy; confidential client feedback collected by Spear’s editorial team.