Leadership appointment launches LAWD

LAWD offers specialist transaction, advisory and valuation services to the agriculture and land development industries and has seen rapid growth since commencement of operations in 2020, given the extensive experience of its leadership team across the farm and property sectors.

Mr Wilkinson will head up LAWD's WA operations as the transactions director, and has a strong track record in agribusiness, having held positions with companies including Elders, Summit Fertilizers and IAMA/Landmark.

LAWD executive chairman, John McKillop, said while LAWD was already active in the WA market, it was important for the firm to have a boots-on-the-ground presence in the State.

"As the nation's largest graingrower and a significant player in the production of meat and livestock, dairy, wool and horticultural produce, it is critical we have operations based in Western Australia," Mr McKillop said.

"Simon is a well-respected figure in Western Australia's agriculture industry and, over the course of his career, has demonstrated his ability to create strong connections with agribusiness and a commitment to supporting a thriving farm sector in the State.

"We are delighted to welcome Simon to LAWD to lead our business in the west."

Mr Wilkinson said he looked forward to joining a firm that may be new but had quickly established itself as a leader in the national rural property market.

"It is an exciting time for rural and agricultural property in Australia and I am excited to join a new, innovative and energetic team that carries genuine industry knowledge, experience and connections," Mr Wilkinson said.

"I am also looking forward to working with existing networks and forming new relationships across Western Australian agriculture to ensure positive results for buyers, sellers and those who choose to invest in this important and great industry."

LAWD will launch its Western Australian operations on Thursday, July 29, and will open an office in Perth over the coming months.