Biography

After admission to Faculty in 2013, Gavin enjoyed a varied civil practice. He retains a particular interest in public law, particularly insofar as concerning the rights of prisoners.

Gavin held a full-time commission as an Advocate Depute from May 2022 to November 2025. He was appointed as an ad hoc AD thereafter.

Gavin’s reputation as a tenacious but fair-minded prosecutor precedes him. He is also well regarded by defence agents and has become well-instructed, on behalf of accused persons, since leaving Crown Office.

He regularly deals with the most sensitive of cases in the High Court of Justiciary.

Gavin has extensive experience pleading before the Supreme Courts of Scotland, Sheriff Courts and other specialist tribunals throughout the country.

Gavin sits as a legally qualified chair of the Scottish Social Services Council.