Emma Catterall.

Senior Associate
LLB, BA (Politics and Anthropology)
  • Agribusiness
  • Commercial Law
  • Property
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Succession Planning
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Emma Catterall is a Senior Associate at HHG Legal Group, based in the firm’s Bunbury office and advising individuals, families, business owners, and regional clients across wills, estate and succession planning, and property matters.

Emma began her career with HHG Legal Group as a graduate in the firm’s Albany office and has worked and lived exclusively in regional areas for her legal career. This has resulted in strong connections across regional Western Australia and a genuine understanding of the communities and clients she supports. She regularly works with individuals, farming families, business owners, and regional clients navigating important personal, financial, and intergenerational planning decisions.

Working across both succession and commercial matters allows her to provide practical advice that considers the broader picture for clients, particularly where family, business, property, and long-term planning objectives intersect.

Known for her warm, approachable, and thoughtful nature, Emma is highly regarded by both clients and colleagues for the genuine care and professionalism she brings to her work. She focuses on building strong long-term relationships and helping clients feel supported, informed, and comfortable throughout the legal process.

Areas of Focus.

  • Wills and estate planning
  • Succession planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Testamentary trusts
  • Enduring powers of attorney
  • Commercial and property matters
  • Property transactions and leasing
  • Regional and agribusiness succession matters

Experience working with:

  • Individuals and families
  • Farming and regional families
  • Business owners and family enterprises
  • Regional and South-West businesses

Representative matters.

  • Advises farming families and business owners on intergenerational succession and asset protection strategies.
  • Assists clients with complex estate administration matters involving blended families, companies, trusts and superannuation interests.
  • Assists families wanting to put in place protections for vulnerable family members.
  • Advises clients on business acquisitions and leasing matters.

Accreditations for Emma.

  • Qualifications

    • Practical Legal Training – The College of Law
    • Bachelor of Laws – Murdoch University
    • Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Anthropology) – University of Western Australia
  • Courts Admitted

    • Supreme Court of WA – 2017
    • High Court of Australia – 2019
  • Membership

    • Law Society WA
    • South West Law Society
    • Women Lawyers of WA

What our clients are saying about us.

  • Emma was a hit at the Busselton session, and a couple of the audience were keen to talk about estate planning with her already! What a genuine person she is. Thank you for arranging for us to have her there!
    L.G
    Bunbury Office
  • was very satisfied in all categories, and would recommend Emma and HHG Legal Group to friends and family.
    R.D
    Bunbury Office
  • Thank you for your very professional assistance!
    J.J
    Bunbury office