Levy & McRae are proud to announce that Neil Hay, our Partner and Head of Private Crime has once again been featured in the prestigious 2025 Spear`s 500 Index, an annual listing by Spear's Magazine that highlights the top lawyers in criminal and white-collar crime serving high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.

Neil remains the only Scottish criminal lawyer to be included in this directory, solidifying his reputation for excellence and leadership in the field.

Commenting on the recognition, he said: “It is a privilege to be recognised again for our work in criminal law, particularly in such a highly regarded directory. Our focus on providing strategic and discreet representation for high net worth individuals remains at the heart of everything we do, and it’s gratifying to see that commitment acknowledged.”

This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to providing excellent legal representation to clients who require the utmost in skill, discretion, and strategic advice and representation.



Spears:

"Leading criminal defence specialist Neil Hay deals with all Scottish criminal law and white-collar crime. Individual clients include doctors, lawyers and other professionals, HNW and UHNW individuals, politicians, company directors and celebrities. Corporate clients include FTSE companies, pressure groups and charities. 

Neil is regularly Instructed by premier UK and London law firms, and international firms, to represent their clients in all Scottish courts. His commercial acumen means he is sought out by business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and landowners.

Highly regarded as the lawyer’s lawyer, Neil’s reputation is for excellent advice, skilful negotiation and formidable courtroom advocacy; he is entrusted with some of the most highly sensitive and complex cases."

Neil`s full listing can be viewed here.