Gavin J Anderson specialises in regulatory crime and has particular expertise in Health & Safety, Environmental and Corporate Crime Prosecutions as well as Inquiries.
He served as an Advocate Depute from 2021 – 2024. He was Lead Crown Counsel for the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit and the Health and Safety Investigation Unit.
He appears regularly in the High Court of Justiciary, Sheriff Court and tribunals throughout Scotland.
Gavin also has experience of Professional Disciplinary proceedings, appearing regularly before a variety of regulatory tribunals, and Media Law where he has advised media organisations in relation to reporting restrictions and contempt of court issues surrounding high-profile criminal proceedings.
As Crown Counsel, Gavin chaired multi-agency meetings following serious incidents, where he oversaw investigative strategy and enforcement action. He is well-placed to advise on internal corporate investigations or compliance with external regulatory action.