Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its corporate tax practice with the arrival of Shofiq Miah as a partner. He joins the firm in London.

Miah is a corporate tax specialist with a broad practice covering both direct and indirect taxes. As well as advising clients in relation to transactional tax matters including M&A, equity and debt capital raisings and other financing arrangements, he has significant experience of handling complex tax disputes and tax advisory matters.

"The expertise of our tax practice is drawn upon by colleagues across the firm, and is known for providing bespoke solutions to often complex challenges," said partner Tom Nicholls, head of corporate, Stephenson Harwood. "As part of our strategic ambitions, we're targeting five key sectors that have been identified as crucial to help drive profitable growth. Strengthening our expertise in the practices which support these areas – which include private capital and funds – is essential. Our clients expect us to deliver the critical transactional and advisory support they need, and Shofiq's arrival to the team enhances the support we can deliver. I'm particularly excited that Shofiq's expertise extends into contentious tax work, which is another area we're also keen to develop further."

Stephenson Harwood’s international corporate practice acts for listed and private companies, international banks, private equity houses and management teams across a broad range of industries, including consumer, technology, life sciences and transportation. The firm's tax practice advises clients on all aspects of tax, from business and company sales and group restructurings, through to real estate and financing transactions, funds, private wealth and tax disputes.