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Andrew Sanderson

Partner, Kingsley Napley
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).

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Construction projects in the defence sector
Construction projects in the defence sector
Practice Notes

This Practice Note looks at construction and engineering projects in the defence sector. It provides information about the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) spending and procurement policies, the applicable public procurement rules, the Defence Reform Act 2014 (DRA 2014) and Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 (SSCR 2014), SI 2014/3337 and the use of standard form construction contracts.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Experience

  • Kingsley Napley LLP (January 2025 - Present)
  • Matrix Risk Solutions (February 2021 - Present)
  • National Security and Resilience Consortium (January 2020 - Present)
  • Fieldfisher LLP (October 2014 - December 2024)
  • Squire Sanders (UK) LLP (July 2009 - September 2014)
  • Weightmans LLP (March 2006 - June 2009)
  • Wedlake Saint (October 2004 - February 2006)
  • Halliwells LLP (April 2001 - December 2003)

Membership

  • Member of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (June 2025)
  • Member of the Institute of Transport Administration (Sep 2024)

Qualifications

  • Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen (Jan 2024)
  • Freedom of the City of London (Nov 2022)
  • Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen (Mar 2022)
  • Chartered Fellow, Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) (2021)
  • University of Cambridge Law Firm Partner as Leader (2020)
  • Solent University Maritime Law Short Course (2011)
  • Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts) (2005)
  • BBP School of Law (2002)

Education

  • The Inns of Court School of Law (1999–2000)
  • City University, Northampton Square, London (1998–1999)
  • University of Plymouth (1997–1998)
  • University of Plymouth (1994–1997)
  • Richard Lander Sixth Form Centre, Truro, Cornwall (1991–1993)

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