Emma Healiss specialises in domestic and international construction, energy and procurement disputes.  She is described as an “exceptional” and “first-class” barrister.

Emma is ranked by Legal 500 in construction, professional negligence, and energy.  Recent recommendations include “a terrific junior who is able to think on her feet”, “exceptionally methodical, dedicated and cuts through the complex and often opaque issues in a claim with ease, with innovative solutions and commercial advice for the client”, an “unrivalled ability to review, comprehend and advise on complex points of law within tight timescales” and “incisive on her feet”.

Emma has developed a strong domestic and international practice. Of late, she has acted as junior counsel to bereaved families, survivors and former residents in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. She is currently instructed by Lendlease in Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd & Others, the only construction case to feature in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2022.  Emma is also highly sought after for adjudication disputes, particularly those involving insolvent parties.

Emma is a contributor to Keating on Construction Contracts and Keating on Offshore Construction and Marine Engineering.

Called to the Bar (2014); Pupil, Keating Chambers (2015 - 2016); Tenant, Keating Chambers (2016 to date).

French (conversational)

SCL, SCL Astra, TECBAR

Emma enjoys playing netball in a weekly league, is a keen skier and likes to bake in her spare time.