Natu primarily focuses his practice on defending companies in product liability, business litigation, and class action litigation. He prides himself on a strong work ethic and his ability to communicate with clients efficiently to reach their goals. He has experience in all phases of pre-trial practice, including initial case assessment, coordinating fact and expert discovery and drafting pre-trial and dispositive motions. Natu also has trial experience, having been a member of various trial teams that achieved successful results for Shook clients.
Natu also has extensive experience in sports, media and entertainment law. Prior to his time at Shook, Natu assisted in revising sports betting legislation for various states to properly encompass the esports field. Natu also represented clients in esports tournament agreements and sponsorship agreements, as well as prepared and oversaw the fulfilment of sponsorship contracts with major sporting organizations and events such as the Orange Bowl, Miami Heat and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Additionally, as part of the Esports Bar Association since its inception, Natu has extensively researched and assisted with drafting various articles related to gaming, copyright, antitrust and blockchain technology.
Natu earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was managing editor for the Florida Law Review and chair of public relations for the Florida Moot Court Team. While in law school, Natu worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Alan O. Forst of the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. Natu was also a quarterfinalist in the Leroy R. Hassell Sr. National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition. Additionally, he was a research assistant to Professor Clay Calvert, where he assisted in drafting and editing law review articles regarding the First Amendment and media law.
Natu also devotes a portion of his practice to pro bono services. His pro bono practice focuses on representing asylum seekers who have suffered persecution and seek protection under U.S. asylum laws.
Natu is fluent in Spanish, and holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Argentina.
Representative Matters
Secured early dismissal for local business defending claims pursuant to Florida Telephone Solicitation Act class action.
Defended personal injury and wrongful death Engle-progeny cases, including at trials.
Defense of social media platform in multidistrict litigation alleging consumer fraud and product defects.
Prior to Shook, represented esports athlete in sponsorship agreements.
Publications
A Call Of Duty For The Legalization And Regulation Of Esports Betting, Florida Entertainment & Sports Law Review, V. III Issue I, December 2023.