Minerva Christiaan-Rakus
- Qualified, Solicitor of England & Wales (2020)
Areas of focus

Areas of focus
Minerva assists clients to manage their property portfolio, advising on disputes in an organised and efficient manner.
Minerva advises on a variety of landlord and tenant disputes, including both hostile and uncontested lease renewals, dilapidation claims, and possession claims. She also assists on telecommunications disputes, and a range of insolvency issues including liquidations and administration.
Minerva's clients include property developers, retailers, public sector organisations and investment funds.
"Up-and-coming associate Minerva Christiaan-Rakus is one to watch out for." - Legal 500
"Minerva Christiaan-Rakus is exceptional - the star of the future? No, she's the star of the here and now." - Legal 500
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