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Andrew Sanderson

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)

1 Contributions by Andrew Sanderson

UK defence infrastructure projects: procurement and contracting under DSPCR and Procurement Act 2023, DRA/SSCR single-source QDC reporting, NEC4 2023 updates, sustainability and SME targets
PRACTICE NOTES
UK defence infrastructure projects: procurement and contracting under DSPCR and Procurement Act 2023, DRA/SSCR single-source QDC reporting, NEC4 2023 updates, sustainability and SME targets
This Practice Note surveys construction and engineering activity within the UK defence arena. It summarises the Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s spending and procurement approach, the applicable public procurement regime, the Defence Reform Act 2014 (DRA 2014) and Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 (SSCR 2014), plus the deployment of standard form construction contracts. While the DRA 2014 and SSCR 2014 continue to underpin MOD procurement, the framework is shifting. The Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), refreshed NEC4 frameworks, and enhanced sustainability and SME objectives signal a sustained focus on openness, value for money, and innovation across the defence estate. A significant reorganisation of UK defence commenced in 2025 through the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Reform programme. This Practice Note captures policy and legislative updates to October 2025, including developments under PA 2023, the MOD SME Action Plan 2022–2025, and the 2023 NEC4 contract updates... Spending policy Defence is organised into six Top Level Budgets (TLBs): Head Office and Corporate Services Navy Command Army Command Air Command UK Strategic Command (formerly Joint Forces Command) Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) The MOD has stated that the defence...
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