Emma Harman

Emma specialises in health law and medical negligence, liability, indemnity, and risk management, as well as handling high-value and sensitive claims.

Emma has extensive experience in medical negligence defence, health investigations, including Root Cause Analysis and Part 6 Clinical Reviews, applications for treatment orders, Medicare audits, and coronial investigations. She also has significant litigation experience including a successful appeal to the High Court and has advised on complex strategic and regulatory issues in the health industry, including statutory interpretation, judicial and merit reviews.

Emma acts for medical defence organisations, private hospitals, and healthcare facilities, as well as individual practitioners across a wide range of specialties.

‘At Barry Nilsson there is real significance placed on shared knowledge, innovation and continued education/learning, which is great for professional development.’

Emma’s approach to work and clients is centred on breaking down complex and factually challenging information to deliver clear options and effective strategies.