Cops’ lawyer fights suspension amid fraud and money-laundering charges
TORONTO — A lawyer charged with fraud and money laundering related to dealings he had with top executives of a police union is appealing his suspension.
In a notice to the Law Society appeal panel, Andrew McKay asks that findings made in November against him be set aside.
“The hearing panel erred in concluding that there was strong evidence of the lawyer’s involvement and active participation in a fraudulent scheme based only on untested hearsay allegations,” McKay says in the notice. “The appellant has no discipline history and enjoys a reputation for honesty and integrity.”
The panel suspended McKay’s licence last month pending outcome of the criminal proceedings against him, a process that could take years.