About Ioanita
Ioanita Gentles is a distinguished Special Counsel and Collaborative Family Lawyer, renowned for her commitment to family law and her collaborative approach to resolving disputes. With a legal career that spans the UK, New Zealand, and Australia, Ioanita offers unparalleled expertise and guidance to her clients. She began her career in civil litigation, personal injury law, and workers' compensation before focusing on family law in 1991 in New Zealand. In 1998, she was called to the Bar in New Zealand, serving as a family law barrister in a notable South Auckland chambers.
Currently, Ioanita serves as Special Counsel at Chomley Family Law. Her extensive experience includes roles at O'Loan Family Law and Atkinson Vinden Lawyers in Australia, where she excelled in communication and negotiation. Additionally, as the Director of Gentles Family Lawyers, she has been an accredited mediator and has handled complex family law matters, including separation, divorce, parenting orders, and property issues.
Her earlier roles as Senior Solicitor at Franklin Bell Family Lawyers and Martin Bullock Lawyers further solidified her expertise in family law, addressing a wide range of issues from binding financial agreements to same-sex relationship matters. Ioanita's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University Law School, a Masters of Applied Law in Family Law from the College of Law in Sydney, and a National Mediation Assessment in Mediation. Her comprehensive legal knowledge and dedication make her a trusted advisor for families navigating legal challenges.
