Irwin Mitchell has hired Anoushka Parker to its residential property team, bolstering its service for UK and international high net worth and ultra high net worth clients in and around London.

Joining as a legal director from Greenwoods Legal, Parker will advise on prime residential transactions, including sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, transfers of equity, de enveloping matters, informal lease extensions and refinancing.

Parker will be based in Irwin Mitchell’s London office and work closely with Claire-Marie Cornford, head of high net worth & international private client services.

Irwin Mitchell national head of residential property Garrath Reayer said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Anoushka to the team. Her expertise in prime central London and her reputation for exceptional client care will be a huge asset to our clients.”

Parker said: “It is great to be back at Irwin Mitchell after a couple of years away. The firm has a wonderful culture, with expert lawyers, and I am really looking forward to being a part of both the residential property and private client teams’ future growth – plenty of exciting opportunities lie ahead.”

Recent analysis by estate agent Hamptons has found London sellers are more likely than anyone else to sell their home for less than they bought it for.