Hugh McKee

ugh McKee is an experienced and highly accomplished practitioner with a heavyweight caseload. For many years he has been instructed in all areas of crime, including; murder, sexual offences, violence, serious fraud/confiscation, drugs, road traffic, health and safety, trading standards and police discipline.

Hugh has defended in a number of high-profile cases involving allegations of violence and in recent years has been involved in a number of lengthy and complex fraud trials with the Legal 500 noting him as having ‘wide fraud experience’. Hugh has also prosecuted and defended in a number of health and safety related cases primarily where a death has occurred. Hugh has accumulated a wealth of experience in all aspects of criminal law. He appears alone, leads and is led both for the prosecution and defence.

He is a well-respected trial advocate known for his experience of defending lengthy, complex, high-value fraud and money laundering cases. He pays meticulous attention to detail is forensically astute and able to deal with any difficult legal issue.

Recommended for commercial crime cases - Legal 500 2017; 2018

He is extremely good at his job - Chambers & Partners 2018

A highly experienced criminal practitioner - Legal 500, 2016 : Crime

He is a robust criminal advocate. Direct, incisive and well prepared with an engaging manner - Chambers & Partners 2016 (Crime)

Unfazed by any set of circumstances - Legal 500, 2015: Crime

His preparation and presentation are excellent and he is also exceptionally amenable an easy to approach in relation to instructions and witnesses - Chambers and Partners 2015 Crime

He is very bright and very good with clients , and has a very strong presence in court - Chambers and Partners 2015 Crime

General Crime. Fraud & Financial Crime. Civil Recovery and Asset Forfeiture. Corporate Crime and Financial Regulatory. Environmental Law. Health & Safety Law. Regulatory and Disciplinary Proceedings

Ranked in Both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading junior.

What the Legal Directories say:

"His recent work includes serious fraud, historic sexual abuse and firearms cases" - Legal 500 2021 - Crime