Abbas is a residential real estate specialist whose expertise spans the breadth of property work, including, notably, the prime and super prime markets, the firm said in a statement.

Karen Chapman, head of real estate, said: “It is a great pleasure to welcome Parveen to Druces. Our long-standing commercial real estate practice has latterly been sharing the limelight with the Residential team, as recently recognised by Legal 500. Parveen’s appointment marks the next phase in the growth story for that part of our practice.”

Abbas added: “I am delighted to be appointed as a partner at Druces, joining a firm with a distinguished track record in real estate. I am looking forward to meeting the team and reconnecting with clients and contacts in the coming weeks.”