THE deputy chairman of the Bristol Aero Collection Trust (BACT) has died.

Andrew Gregg, a highly respected Bristol solicitor who lived in Abbots Leigh, passed away at age 80. He leaves behind a wife Carol, a son Edward, and a daughter Elizabeth.

Andrew joined the BACT in May 2012 and retired in 2023.

BACT chairman Sir Iain Gray said: “Andrew made a huge contribution to both the establishment of Aerospace Bristol, but importantly its operation through the first five years. 

“He brought both his professional knowledge and network, but also enthusiasm and passion towards the history of aerospace in Bristol. 

“He was the Deputy Chair for many years, but always managed to keep this bridge between the governance of the museum and the interests and ambition of its Members and Volunteers. He will be missed.”  

To name just a few of his achievements, Andrew was one of ten BACT co-sponsors of Concorde - First To Last, the complete film history of the supersonic airliner.

He was a trustee of the charity, Fly2Help, established by Phil O’Dell, Rolls-Royce Chief Test Pilot, to name a few of his achievements.

In his professional life, he set up and established Osborne Clarke’s criminal defence team, growing and developing it until it became the leading criminal defence firm in the South-west.

Andrew left Osborne Clarke after almost 20 years as a partner to establish his own practice, Andrew Gregg & Co, operating out of the firm's current offices on Queen Square. 

His firm later merged with another just a few doors along to become Gregg Galbraith Quinn, eventually being renamed Gregg Latchams Quinn, then GLQ and GL Law and now, following further mergers, part of national Shakespeare Martineau.

Andrew, who was twice President of the Bristol Law Society and their publicity representative, frequently appearing on the radio and television speaking about legal issues, was also a Notary Public and a past President of the Notaries Society. 

He was also awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from UWE Bristol. 

There will be a private family cremation.

Information provided by Peter Gibbs