Turning Legal Headaches into Handshakes
Luke Ingham-Myers Experienced Litigation Specialist & Nationally Accredited Mediator
Over 30 years turning disputes into resolutions.
About
IM Mediator…
Luke Ingham-Myers is a highly experienced litigation specialist and nationally accredited mediator with over 30 years in the legal and commercial sectors.
Luke started his career in 1995 as a Judges’ Associate in the District Court of Queensland. The next three decades saw Luke develop his litigation and commercial skills with roles in top tier firms (Clayton Utz) to national and global insurers (Suncorp and Allianz) time spent in a start up business which listed on the ASX (Onthehouse) before founding his own law firm IM Lawyers, in 2016.
With such a broad and diverse background, Luke can bring insight and understanding to how an individual may experience the trauma of a claim but also understands the key drivers that may motivate a corporate entity to seek resolution. With over 30 years of real world experience, Luke has been turning legal headaches into handshakes.
Professional Achievements
Bachelor of Laws (Bond University) 1994;
Admission, solicitor Supreme Court of Queensland (1997);
Allianz Institute of Management, Allianz Management Program (2013);
Doyles Guide, Leading Motor Vehicle Accident compensation lawyers, Queensland (2017);
National Mediation Certificate (Queensland University of Technology) (2019);
Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS) (2019);
Admission, solicitor High Court of Australia (2020);
Queensland Supreme Court pro bono mediation scheme member (2022);
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, mediation panel (2025); and
Doyles Guide, Leading Work Injury compensation lawyers, Queensland (2025).
WHY MEDIATION WINS!
FASTER ⚡
One to two days instead of 1–3 years in court
cheaper 💰
Save 70–90 % on legal fees
private 🔒
Nothing becomes public record
control 🤝
You decide the outcome, not a judge
Other Areas of Mediation: Personal Injury Claims: Negotiating fair settlements for injuries, compensation, and trauma-related conflicts, with empathy and precision. Commercial & Business Conflicts: From everyday disputes to high-stakes negotiations. Partnerships & Ventures: Shareholder, joint venture, and partnership impasses. Financial & Debt Matters: Securities claims, insolvency, and bankruptcy resolutions. Property & Leasing: Tenant-landlord and real estate conflicts. Professional & Regulatory: Indemnity, conduct investigations, and compliance issues. Family & Trusts:Estates, trusts, and intergenerational business disputes. Workplace & Employment: HR tensions and labor disputes.
Other Areas of Mediation: Personal Injury Claims: Negotiating fair settlements for injuries, compensation, and trauma-related conflicts, with empathy and precision. Commercial & Business Conflicts: From everyday disputes to high-stakes negotiations. Partnerships & Ventures: Shareholder, joint venture, and partnership impasses. Financial & Debt Matters: Securities claims, insolvency, and bankruptcy resolutions. Property & Leasing: Tenant-landlord and real estate conflicts. Professional & Regulatory: Indemnity, conduct investigations, and compliance issues. Family & Trusts:Estates, trusts, and intergenerational business disputes. Workplace & Employment: HR tensions and labor disputes.
Our Services
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Mediation services for personal injury cases provide a confidential process where a neutral mediator helps injured parties and insurance companies reach a settlement without the need for lengthy and expensive court trials. This approach often saves time, significantly reduces costs, and allows both sides to have more control over the outcome. Personal injury cases include work and road injury, medical negligence and public liability claims and childhood abuse.
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Estate mediation delivers a private, cost-effective alternative to courtroom battles, with a trained neutral mediator helping siblings, spouses, and beneficiaries resolve disputes over wills, trusts, and inheritance in a structured yet flexible setting. This collaborative approach cuts legal fees dramatically, protects family privacy, speeds up settlements, and empowers everyone to craft lasting agreements that honor relationships and individual wishes.
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Commercial mediation provides a confidential, efficient alternative to costly litigation, where an experienced neutral mediator guides businesses, partners, and stakeholders through structured negotiations to resolve contract disputes, partnership conflicts, or breach-of-agreement claims.
This proven process dramatically lowers legal expenses, minimises business disruption, protects commercial relationships, and delivers faster, customised settlements that all parties can gain clarity and control on their future.
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Specialising in the resolution of conflicts involving contracts, insurance claims, banking disputes, and superannuation issues. Drawing on deep experience from leading law firms and in-house corporate positions in Australia’s large insurers, Luke guides parties toward practical, interest-protecting agreements that rebuild and resolve relationships and rebuild reputations.
What People Are Saying
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“You have gone above and beyond in assisting the parties in what, I hear, was a very lengthy mediation. Thank you again for your continued dedication to assisting the community in the pro-bono mediation scheme.”
— Supreme Court of Queensland, Chambers
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"I cannot recommend Luke highly enough as a mediator. He is the consummate professional, calm, impartial, exceptionally well-prepared, and genuinely committed to helping parties reach fair and sustainable resolutions."
— Emma, Client