Andrew Sanderson#14080

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).

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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