International firm DLA Piper has announced the addition of an experience new tax partner to its office in Sydney.

Paul McNab joins the firm from the tax controversy and dispute resolution group of Big Four group PwC, where he had been for more than 22 years. Prior to that, he had worked for the Australian Tax Office for more than eight years.

He has extensive private sector experience helping clients manage relationships with the ATO, statutory auditors and other stakeholders, and is particularly active in the technology, infrastructure, resources and pharmaceutical sectors.