For decades, Levy & McRae have been known as the premier private crime lawyers in Scotland. Our highly rated team has acted in many of the most high-profile and challenging cases and has a reputation for unrivalled case preparation and excellent court advocacy. We were recently awarded the prestigious Legal 500 Scotland Crime Firm of the Year 2024.
In a time of crisis, we are on your side, guiding and leading you through the complexities of the criminal law. We provide a discreet and confidential service for those facing investigation or prosecution, with the aim of avoiding court proceedings and publicity. If court proceedings cannot be avoided our experienced and highly rated team of criminal law specialists will provide you with robust & effective court representation.
Criminal Law
Our criminal law capabilities encompass an extensive range of defense expertise across all categories of crimes under Scots Law, from Breach of the Peace to Attempted Murder. We have particular expertise in sensitive cases involving domestic or sexual allegations and we also advise clients in relation to road traffic cases such as drink-driving, dangerous driving and cases involving fatalities. We robustly represent clients facing any criminal charge, across Scottish courts at all levels – High Court, Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace courts. Our team includes four Solicitor-Advocates, who advise and represent clients in relation to the most important, challenging or complex cases.
Financial Crime
We specialise in fraud and financial crime, including white-collar offences such as fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax evasion, bribery and Proceeds of Crime allegations. Representing professionals, high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and organisations, we handle complex cases, including cross-border investigations and regulatory scrutiny, with a strategic and tailored approach to achieve the best outcomes.
Regulatory and Business Offences
Our team brings extensive experience in advising and representing clients across a wide range of regulatory and business offences, including Health & Safety allegations and Directors Offences. In recent cases we have defended clients in relation to investigations and prosecutions brought by the HSE, SEPA, SSPCA, The Pensions Regulator, Forestry & Land Scotland and COPFS. This includes matters such as breaches of statutory regulations and financial misconduct. Whether dealing with investigations by regulatory bodies, or defending against prosecution, we provide expert guidance tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
At Levy and McRae we have a substantial referral network where we are routinely referred clients by other law firms where our expertise is required. Our standing in the Scottish legal sector is significant. We are trusted by other lawyers to represent their client to the highest standards when they are facing criminal prosecution or an allegation. It is for this reason that we are often referred to as “The Lawyer`s Lawyers”.