Firm: Kim Wilson & Co
Position: Director & Senior Counsel
Phone: (08) 6380 3900
Email: kim.wilson@kimwilson.com.au
Location: Perth, Western Australia

About Kim Wilson SC

Kim Wilson SC is one of Western Australia’s most experienced and respected Family Law barristers and Senior Counsel. With over 40 years in practice, Kim has built a reputation for excellence in complex commercial Family Law matters, combining strategic legal insight with sound judgment and professionalism. He is recognised nationally for his contribution to the development and advancement of Family Law in Australia.

Kim is the Director and in-house Senior Counsel at Kim Wilson & Co, where he leads a highly skilled team specialising in all aspects of Family Law, including high-value property settlements, financial disputes, parenting matters, mediation, and arbitration. He is also frequently briefed by other law firms to appear as Senior Counsel in significant Family Law cases across Australia.

Professional Recognition

• Doyle’s Guide 2022: Preeminent West Australian Family & Divorce Barrister (Senior Counsel) – Western Australia
• Doyle’s Guide 2020: Recommended Family Law Senior Counsel – Australia
• Accredited Family Law Specialist: Since 1992
• Appointed Senior Counsel: 24 September 2001

Qualifications & Professional Background

• LLB: University of Western Australia (1972)
• Admitted to Practice: Western Australia, 1974
• Appointed Senior Counsel: 2001
• Accredited Family Law Specialist: 1992

Kim has practiced exclusively in Family Law for over four decades. His extensive career has included leading high-stakes and complex commercial Family Law cases involving business structures, trusts, and international assets. His meticulous approach and ability to navigate both the financial and emotional complexities of family disputes have earned him the respect of his peers and clients alike.

Arbitration & Mediation

Kim is an Approved Arbitrator and a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AIFLAM), available to receive instructions to conduct Arbitrations and Mediations throughout Australia. His pragmatic, balanced, and empathetic approach makes him a trusted choice for resolving disputes efficiently and fairly outside the courtroom.

Leadership & Contributions

Throughout his distinguished career, Kim has contributed significantly to the Family Law profession in Australia. His leadership roles and dedication to advancing legal education reflect his ongoing commitment to excellence in practice and mentorship.

• President, Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Western Australia (FLPA WA): 1991–1993
• Chair, Organising Committee: Fifth National Family Law Conference
• Executive Member, Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia: 2000–2005
• Member, International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)

Kim has presented numerous seminar papers and keynote addresses to Family Law professionals across Australia, sharing insights drawn from decades of courtroom advocacy and dispute resolution experience.

Current Practice

Today, Kim continues to practise as in-house Senior Counsel at Kim Wilson & Co, where he mentors a team of skilled Family Lawyers and advocates. He also regularly accepts briefs from other Family Law firms, providing strategic advice and representation in complex financial and parenting matters.

His ability to simplify complex financial arrangements, combined with a deep understanding of Family Law legislation and human dynamics, positions him as a trusted authority in Australian Family Law.

Personal Interests

Outside of the courtroom, Kim enjoys following the West Coast Eagles, maintaining fitness by exercising with his family and dog, and indulging his passion for travel, fine dining, and good wines. His balanced approach to work and life mirrors the calm, composed perspective he brings to his practice and to his clients.