Carpenter Box doubles Brighton office space after Boormans merger

Carpenter Box has revealed that it has doubled its office space in Brighton following its recent merger with Boormans.

Initially home to 20 Carpenter Box and StarBox staff, the office welcomed an additional 12 staff and one partner following the merger with Boormans in July.

The growing team now occupies both the penthouse and lower ground floors of the building. The office also encompasses StarBox, the firm’s specialist brand for new media entrepreneurs.

The firm, which also has offices in Worthing, Crawley, Chichester, Lewes, Portsmouth and London, first opened its Brighton base on Stroudley Road two years ago.

Around 35 people are now based at the Brighton office led by Stuart Noakes, partner and head of tax services. He is supported by Matt Virgo from Boormans, Paula Nurse from the business services team and Mark Northam from StarBox.

Earlier this year, the office also welcomed Zelie Byrne as tax associate director, to further boost its tax advisory offering.

Noakes said: “Brighton is a vibrant and dynamic city, and we’re excited to be expanding here. It’s home to so many great businesses and entrepreneurs and we’re delighted to be a growing part of that community.”

Carpenter Box employs over 270 partners and staff across its seven offices and has been advising and supporting clients for over 100 years.