Carlie Holt
Partner
Carlie, a work health and safety (WHS) and coronial law specialist, guides her clients through safety governance and WHS issues arising in their workplace. She excels in presenting to boards and officers on due diligence and advising her clients in the aftermath of an incident.
Carlie's experience
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Undertaking a gap analysis and audit for a ASX listed commercial solutions company in relation to Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
- Australia
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Acted for a German manufacturer after its Australian dealer entered voluntary liquidation, advising on debt recovery, PPS interests, WHS compliance, asset sales, customer liaison, and business continuity-successfully safeguarding the client’s interests and market reputation.
- Germany & Australia
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised an Australian-owned ASX listed company in the Renewable Energy sector on principal contract obligations for a solar farm in New South Wales, Australia.
- Australia
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising global provider of logistics solutions in relation to dispute around level of control and influence over work activities and associated liability under WHS Act.
- Australia
- Professional & Public Services
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Advised a national retailer on successfully challenging improvement notices issued by WorkSafe Victoria relating to manual handling risks, including preparing submissions demonstrating compliance with occupational health and safety obligations, resulting in the withdrawal of the notices and avoiding significant operational impacts across its Australian business.
- Australia
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a global supplier of mining equipment, on conducting a comprehensive analysis to identify officers of their Australian operations. This included developing a tool for the client to assess officer status moving forward.
- Australia
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advising one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world Executive and National Senior Managers on Australian WHS duties through a comprehensive briefing.
- Australia
- Retail & Consumer
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Advised a client on undertaking a gap analysis of their existing incident reporting policies and making recommendations for systems improvement. This included developing a due diligence self-assessment guide and an LPP protocol.
- Australia
- Infrastructure
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Advised a global provider of logistics solutions on their ongoing obligations to subcontractors nationally, including effective subcontractor management.
- Australia
- Professional & Public Services
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Advised a client on assisting with a SafeWork NSW investigation into psychosocial risks following a bullying complaint.
- Australia
- Professional & Public Services
Credentials
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2026Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer
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2024Joined Pinsent Masons
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2006University of Sydney - Master of Laws
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1999Bond University - Bachelor of Laws
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