Neil Hay

Spear’s Review

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

Based in 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.

Wherever possible, Hay works to avoid the courts and their associated publicity, but if they cannot be avoided he leads a highly skilled team of defence lawyers. He is a regular speaker at legal conferences and an author of legal articles.

Adviser Profile

 As a leading criminal defence specialist and Solicitor-Advocate, Neil’s focus is on protecting clients’ reputation and family. Based in Edinburgh and London, he works tirelessly for all clients, from across the UK and globally, who are facing criminal charges originating in Scotland. 

A formidable court lawyer, Neil’s aim is to safeguard clients’ privacy by working behind the scenes and with great discretion; his department at Levy & McRae also includes expert media management. Entrusted with the most sensitive and complex client cases by top London and UK law firms, Neil is described as ‘a brilliant lawyer who combines great client skills with unsurpassed experience’, who ‘provides a top-class personal service’.