Neil Hay

Spear’s Review

Neil Hay is the solicitor of choice for a great variety of law firms in Scotland and England, which seek him out for his expertise in criminal law, especially concerning high-net-worth individuals and prominent public figures.

Operating from Edinburgh and London at Levy & McRae, Hay works with clients all over Scotland, and abroad when Scottish law is involved. Individual clients include high-level professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs, landowners, investors, politicians and celebrities. Corporate clients include some of the biggest companies in the country as well as pressure groups and charities.

When cases include elements that have taken place north of the border, it is key to consult someone well versed in Scots law. ‘The powers of the police, SFO jurisdiction and rules of evidence are different in Scotland,’ Hay explains.

Adviser Profile

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, London and international law firms for his skill and discretion in representing their clients in all Scottish courts. 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 courtroom advocacy in highly sensitive and complex cases.