Emma Baker

Emma specialises in medical negligence claims, health disciplinary investigations and proceedings, professional indemnity matters, and providing strategic policy coverage advice.

Emma’s recent experience includes acting for APHRA and several of the National Health Practitioner Boards in disciplinary referrals to QCAT. In addition, she has worked in house for a State Government department advising on statutory interpretation, procedural fairness, information privacy, and commercial contracts.

Emma is also experienced in defending professional indemnity claims against a variety of other professionals including solicitors, property valuers, accountants, and engineers.

With more than 15 years' expertise in insurance and commercial litigation, Emma acts for medical and allied health professionals, hospitals, and their insurers. Over the years she has acted for dentists, psychologists, doctors, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals in negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings.

‘The opportunity to specialise in medical and health law, and to work with clients in the public and private health sector, is what attracted me to the insurance and health team at Barry Nilsson.’

Emma’s clients appreciate her personable approach and her ability to distil complex legal issues in a practical and concise way. She is recognised for her depth of knowledge and dedication to supporting healthcare professionals, insurers, and organisations through complex legal challenges.

Industry recognition

• Doyle's Guide - Recommended Medical Negligence & Malpractice Lawyers, QLD in 2025
• The Best Lawyers in Australia - Insurance Law, Brisbane since 2023
• The Best Lawyers in Australia - Professional Malpractice Litigation, Brisbane since 2023