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Luke Gunthorpe serves as Special Counsel at Stratos Legal, where he leads the firm’s recovery and litigation practices. With extensive experience managing high-volume commercial and consumer debt recovery matters, Luke brings a deep understanding of both routine and complex litigation. Luke has previously managed recovery operations for a national debt collection agency, representing clients across diverse industries. His litigation experience spans all Australian jurisdictions, and he regularly appears in Queensland Courts and the Federal Court of Australia. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a range of disputes, including contested winding-up and bankruptcy proceedings. Known for his thorough knowledge of litigation procedures and a commercially focused approach, Luke excels in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. He also has significant experience advising and acting for liquidators and bankruptcy trustees, providing valuable insight into insolvency and bankruptcy matters.

Special Counsel
Stratos Legal
Sep 2024 - Present • 2 years 2 months

Senior Associate
Stratos Legal
Sep 2017 - Dec 2024 • 7 years 3 months
Senior Associate
Paladin Legal
Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 • 4 months
Senior Associate
DCL & Associates Lawyers
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 • 5 months
Lawyer
DCL & Associates Lawyers
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 • 2 years
Solicitor
Debt Collection Legal
Aug 2012 - Jan 2015 • 2 years 5 months
Solicitor
Leonard Legal
Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 • 6 months
Solicitor
Robert Downey Lawyers
Feb 2009 - May 2012 • 3 years 3 months

Paralegal
Colin Biggers & Paisley
May 2008 - Dec 2008 • 7 months

ARITA Advanced Certification
University of Technology Sydney
2015 - 2016
Practice Management Course
Queensland Law Society
2013 - 2014

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2006 - 2007

Master of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2006 - 2007

Bachelor of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2002 - 2006
Last checked: 6 Aug 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society