Leaders in litigation
in Scotland

Welcome to Levy & McRae, leading Scottish specialist litigation law firm. We bring our extensive expertise to assist clients to resolve a wide range of the most challenging, demanding and complex cases.

What we do

Over the last 140 years the firm has acted and continues to act in many of the largest, high profile and most complex cases which have come before the Scottish Courts.

Our People

A team of expert lawyers with sector leading knowledge in the areas where we provide legal services. We combine decades of experience with innovative thinking. 

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Abolition of the Not Proven Verdict: What Scotland’s Reforms Mean for Criminal Law

Significant reforms to the structure of criminal verdicts and jury decision‑making will come into force in Scotland on 1 January 2026, marking one of the most consequential procedural changes in the modern era of Scots criminal law. These reforms arise from the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025, and represent the first stage of its implementation.