Andrew Sanderson
Andrew Charles Sanderson FCILT, MInstTA is a solicitor-advocate and regulatory specialist with over 20 years’ experience advising clients in the defence, aerospace, and national security sectors. He is a Partner in the Regulatory Team at Kingsley Napley LLP, leading on defence procurement, regulatory compliance, and corporate liability matters.
Andrew co-founded Matrix Risk Solutions and serves as Chairman of the National Security and Resilience Consortium, working alongside former Tier-1 UK Special Forces and intelligence professionals. He advises Ministry of Defence departments and US-based aviation companies on regulatory liability, compliance, and tendering processes, and regularly conducts internal investigations into bribery, corruption, and health and safety breaches.
A seasoned litigator, Andrew has handled High Court litigation, Judicial Reviews, Coroners’ Inquests, and represents organisations and individuals in Health & Safety prosecutions, manslaughter investigations, and PACE interviews. His advocacy and regulatory expertise make him a trusted advisor to senior executives and company directors facing complex legal challenges.
He is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK), a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, and holds memberships in several legal and regulatory associations. Andrew was awarded the Freedom of the City of London and is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen.
He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Transport and Maritime Law and an M.Sc. in International Logistics from the University of Plymouth and is qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts).