Bruce Erroch returns to practice

The new term at the Court of Session sees the return to private practice of Bruce Erroch having completed his term as Advocate Depute and, since 2013, Senior Advocate Depute.

During his years at Crown Office, Mr Erroch prosecuted numerous high-profile and complex cases, including many homicides, appearing against the leading Senior members of the Criminal Bar.

In addition to his heavy trial caseload, he frequently represented the Crown in the Appeal Court. At a recent event to mark Mr. Erroch’s departure from Crown Office, the Lord Advocate described him as having been “an outstanding Advocate Depute.”

Prior to becoming an AD, his practice was wholly a civil one, focusing on reparation, professional negligence, fatal accident enquiries and contractual matters. As one of the few Senior Advocate Deputes in recent times to have come from a civil background, he relished the challenge of adapting his skills to the High Court and valued the camaraderie of the Criminal Bar.

He expresses the view that “Everyone who serves as an AD leaves the role a better advocate; and I hope that I am not the exception which proves the rule!” Mr. Erroch now resumes full-time practice and, additionally, sits as a Convener of the Mental Health Tribunal and as a Legal Assessor to the NMC. The latter role compliments his longstanding interest in professional regulation.

Hastie Stable Director Gavin MacColl said: “It’s great to see Bruce returning to the Stable from his time in Crown Office. He brings a wealth of skills with him. We welcome him back.”