Emma Natoli

Emma Natoli specialises in insurance litigation with a focus on personal injury, public liability, and workers compensation matters. She acts for a diverse range of clients, including insurance companies, corporate entities, and individuals.

Emma has extensive experience in handling psychiatric and psychological injury claims and providing expert advice and representation in cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries. She is experienced in instructing investigators and medical experts, analysing lay and expert medical evidence, and engaging in negotiations with plaintiff solicitors prior to settlement conferences.

Emma provides legal advice on liability, quantum, and evidentiary issues, ensuring that her clients are well-informed and prepared for all stages of the litigation process. Her expertise in negotiating settlements and representing clients at mediations and tribunal hearings ensures that her clients' interests are robustly defended and advanced. Emma has also handled numerous recovery claims for her Tasmanian clients, including pursuing entities that failed to ensure safe work systems for contractors. Her work includes claims involving injured public officials including police officers.

Emma regularly appears independently before tribunals and Courts and in alternative dispute resolution. Her background in both plaintiff and defendant insurance law, and as an associate to a Supreme Court of Tasmania judge, equips her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, enabling her to provide exceptional representation and advice to her clients.

'I enjoy the variety and complexity of insurance law, and take pride in delivering pragmatic, outcome-focused advice to clients who value clarity and strategic thinking.'

Emma adopts a client-focused approach, prioritising clear communication and strategic planning to achieve favourable outcomes. Her approach means that clients receive tailored advice and representation that aligns with their specific needs and objectives. Her approach benefits defendant insurance clients by providing them with comprehensive risk assessments and strategic solutions that mitigate potential liabilities and enhance their legal standing.