Mr Yash Kulkarni KC KC > Chambers of Poonam Melwani KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Quadrant Chambers is ‘very highly regarded for commodities and has many excellent barristers practicing in this area‘. The team is well versed in handling commodities disputes, acting for sellers, buyers and interested parties in litigation, and is also sought after for its strength in international arbitration, advising on matters under LCIA, ICC, GAFTA, FOSFA and RSA rules. Simon Rainey KC and Simon Croall KC are highly respected silks, with excellent reputations in acting for major trading houses and energy companies in disputes. Yash Kulkarni KC acted for the claimants in Africa Sourcing v Rockwinds, a challenge to an arbitration award issued by the Federation of Cocoa Commerce, which involved issues surrounding duty of disclosure. Among the juniors, Benjamin Coffer, who is often instructed to advise on arbitrations heard under trade association rules, and Ben Gardner are key contacts. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Paul Toms KC took silk in March 2024.