Gellert Ivanson Lawyers is an Auckland-based law firm founded in 1989 by John Gellert and Tony Ivanson. The practice focuses on property, commercial and family law, serving individuals, families and businesses across Auckland, regional New Zealand and overseas clients.

The firm is known for its practical, client-focused approach, combining deep experience with innovative use of technology to deliver timely, cost-effective legal advice on-demand. With a reputation for reliability and ethical practice, the team handles complex transactions and sensitive matters with clarity and integrity.

Gellert Ivanson operates from St Heliers and Albany with a client-first ethos, delivering accessible, flexible service and remote options for clients who cannot visit an office, while building long-term relationships through referrals and sustained client satisfaction.

About Gellert Ivanson Lawyers

Founded in 1989

13 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Family
Employment & Labor
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Gellert Ivanson provides comprehensive property and real estate services, including conveyancing, leasing, subdivisions, property financing, building and construction matters and dispute resolution. The firm guides individuals, developers and businesses through complex transactions with practical, cost-efficient advice, clear documentation, and proactive risk management to protect clients' property interests.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

In corporate and commercial matters, Gellert Ivanson assists with buying and selling businesses, company formation, contracts, governance, employment issues and succession planning. The team conducts due diligence, negotiates terms, and delivers practical strategies to support growth, protect assets and minimise risk for small businesses and larger enterprises alike.

Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Family

In family law and relationship property matters, Gellert Ivanson supports clients through separation, property division and related arrangements, offering empathetic guidance, clear explanations and practical solutions designed to secure fair outcomes for families and individuals.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Gellert Ivanson provides employment advice to both employers and employees, including drafting and reviewing agreements, restructuring, redundancy, disputes and privacy considerations, as well as health and safety matters, to align employment relationships with business needs and legal requirements.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Private Client

Private client services cover wills, enduring powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning, and estate administration, helping clients articulate and implement their wishes while ensuring efficient and orderly succession and protection for beneficiaries.

Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

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