Announcements as to appointments effective 1 July 2019

The Directors of Kim Wilson & Co are pleased to announce Jane Johnson and Adam Somerville-Brown will be commencing as Directors at Kim Wilson Family Lawyers on 1 July 2019.  They will be joining our current Directors, Kim Wilson SC, Paula Wilkinson, Linda Richardson and William Sloan.

Jane is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with a particular interest in the post separation care and support of children. In 2017 and 2018, Jane was named a Leading Lawyer in Parenting, Custody and Children’s Matters (WA) by Doyle’s Guide, an honour that reflects Jane’s commitment to and particular interest in this very important area of Family Law.

Adam is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of the Family Law Rising Stars – Western Australia, 2018. Adam is a consultant author for the CCH Database providing legal commentary on Family Law and a casual lecturer for the College of Law teaching other Lawyers in the field of Family Law. Adam has assisted and represented clients across the spectrum of Family law issues with a special focus on more substantial and complex property settlement cases and parenting disputes.

The Directors and team also welcome Angela Hayes as an Associate of the Firm.

Angela joined Kim Wilson & Co in 2015 whilst completing her law degree.

Angela graduated in late 2016 and was admitted in August 2017. She has gained a wide experience in assisting senior lawyers and instructing senior lawyers of the Firm and independent Barristers at numerous Trials.

She was awarded a Certificate of Legal Business Skills from the College of Law. Angela is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia and a member of the Young Lawyers Committee. Angela is empathetic to the emotional stress and turmoil that arises from the breakdown of relationships and the family unit. She endeavours to assist clients in reaching an outcome that is rewarding, timely and cost effective.

Once again, the Directors and team members of Kim Wilson & Co congratulate Jane, Adam and Angela on their achievements.