B. J. Gill

B. J. Gill
KC
Official portrait, 2026
Solicitor General for Scotland
Incumbent
Assumed office
19 June 2026
MonarchCharles III
First MinisterJohn Swinney
Lord AdvocateRuth Charteris
Preceded byRuth Charteris
Personal details
BornBrian John Gill
OccupationAdvocate
ProfessionLawyer

Brian John Gill KC is a Scottish advocate who has served as Solicitor General for Scotland since June 2026. Gill previously served as a Senior Advocate Depute and Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland.[1][2]

Solicitor General for Scotland, 2026–

In June 2026, Gill was named as the successor of Ruth Charteris for the office of Solicitor General for Scotland. On his nomination, Gill said that he was "delighted and honoured to be recommended for this appointment and I look forward to working with and supporting Ruth Charteris, if approved by Parliament".[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Lord Justice General presides over Law Officers' installation". Judiciary of Scotland. 19 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Law Officer Appointments". The Scottish Government. 16 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Law Officer Appointments". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
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