Paul Baram

Paul Baram is a Principal Lawyer with over three decades of experience in insurance law, having dedicated 23 years to honing his practice in health law. He collaborates closely with medical defence organisations, adeptly navigating complex health liability claims, including cases involving catastrophic injuries. His extensive expertise encompasses representing general practitioners and medical specialists in matters such as delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, adverse surgical outcomes, and intricate birth cases. In addition to his proficiency in health law, Paul has substantial experience in liability and personal injury litigation. He represents insurers and self-insured entities across various sectors, including construction, retail, hospitality, local government, and security. His work involves defending complex liability matters and major claims, providing advice on contractual, insurance indemnity, and workers' compensation recovery issues. Paul possesses a deep understanding of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). Highly esteemed within the health litigation industry, Paul serves as the General Editor of the LexisNexis Australian Insurance Law Bulletin. His expertise in professional malpractice litigation, medical malpractice, and insurance law has been acknowledged by his inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Australia peer-review guide and recognition as a leading practitioner in defendant medical negligence and malpractice by Doyle’s Guide. Paul has held significant roles throughout his career, including his tenure as Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, where he contributed for over 20 years. His legal journey also includes positions at Deacons and Abbott Tout Solicitors. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (Hons) Law from the University of Sydney, where he completed his education in 1983.