Levy & McRae is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked Tier 1 for Crime: General in Scotland by The Legal 500, maintaining its position in the highest tier of the directory's rankings. The firm has also received recognition in three client satisfaction categories: Lawyer and Team Quality, Billing and Efficiency, and Sector Knowledge.

These distinctions recognise the firm's longstanding expertise in criminal defence and reflect the confidence placed in its lawyers by clients, fellow solicitors and other professional advisers.

Independent Recognition of Criminal Law Expertise

In its latest assessment, The Legal 500 highlights the breadth of Levy & McRae's criminal practice, which provides specialist representation across all levels of the Scottish criminal court system.

The directory identifies the firm's experience in regulatory, financial and domestic crime, as well as its work for individuals facing particularly complex and sensitive criminal proceedings.

The Legal 500 also recognises David McKie and Callum Anderson as joint heads of the Crime: General practice. Its editorial commentary highlights David's work involving public relations and media issues for high-net-worth clients, alongside Callum's experience representing police officers and public officials.

In addition to its Tier 1 position in Crime: General, Levy & McRae is ranked Tier 2 for Crime: Fraud, where The Legal 500 acknowledges the firm's experience representing high-net-worth individuals in significant financial crime investigations and proceedings, including cases involving embezzlement and the alleged misappropriation of public funds.

Client Satisfaction: Three Further Distinctions

We are especially grateful to receive recognition in three client satisfaction categories:

• Lawyer and Team Quality
• Billing and Efficiency
• Sector Knowledge

These distinctions are particularly meaningful to us because they reflect aspects of legal service that matter to clients and professional colleagues: the quality of legal advice, the effectiveness of its delivery and the specialist knowledge required to navigate complex matters.

The Legal 500's independently collected testimonials offer further insight into the experiences of those who have worked with our team.

One contributor describes Levy & McRae as a “go-to firm” for private clients requiring criminal advice in high-stakes matters.

Another highlights the firm's responsiveness and professionalism, describing the team as “Professional, laser-focused and always available.”

We greatly value this feedback and the trust it represents.

Beyond Criminal Defence: Protecting Clients' Wider Interests

While these rankings primarily recognise our criminal law expertise, our work frequently extends beyond the immediate criminal proceedings.

We advise individuals, businesses and institutions on matters involving reputation management, crisis management, media law, regulatory investigations and professional disciplinary proceedings.

These issues often arise alongside criminal allegations or investigations, creating overlapping legal, professional and reputational challenges.

Our experience in these interconnected areas enables us to advise clients on the wider consequences of the situations they face, particularly where discretion, specialist knowledge and careful strategic judgement are essential.

The Legal 500's editorial assessment of our fraud practice also acknowledges the firm's work on complex financial crime matters, including proceedings involving substantial financial sums and extensive documentary evidence.

Recognising the Contribution of Our Team

These achievements reflect the collective experience and commitment of colleagues across Levy & McRae.

We are pleased to acknowledge the contributions of Callum Anderson, David McKie, Paul Anderson, Ross McGowan, Craig Penman, Cameron Irons, Callan Turner, Scott McKay, Gowan Mackay and Ray Gribben, alongside the wider team whose work supports our clients every day.

The expertise and dedication of our colleagues remain central to the firm's ability to handle challenging legal matters and maintain strong professional relationships.

Our Thanks to Clients and Professional Colleagues

We are particularly grateful to the many solicitors, law firms, advocates and other professional contacts with whom we work closely.

Their continued confidence in our team, and their willingness to refer complex and sensitive matters to us, are deeply appreciated.

We regard this recognition not only as an acknowledgement of our legal expertise, but also as a reflection of the professional relationships and trust that underpin our work.

Our thanks go to our clients, colleagues and professional partners for their continued support.