Emma Baker

Emma specialises in medical negligence claims, regulatory matters, compliance and advisory work in the health and aged care sectors. Her clients include private and public hospitals, medical and allied health professionals, medical practices, aged care providers and their insurers.

She has a particular interest in advising and supporting medical and health practitioners in responding to disciplinary matters involving Ahpra, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Medicare Professional Services Review. She has also previously acted for Ahpra and various National Health Practitioner Boards in disciplinary referrals to QCAT, affording her as strong understanding of both sides of the disciplinary landscape.

Whilst much of her career has been focused on health law, Emma’s background also includes commercial litigation, professional indemnity and public liability claims. In addition to private practice, she has also worked in-house for a State Government department advising on statutory interpretation, procedural fairness, information privacy, and commercial contracts.

‘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