Charlie Copp and Ben Carter join partnership at Crowe

National audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe has promoted Ben Carter and Charlie Copp to partner. The move reinforces the firm’s continued investment in developing talent and enhancing the depth of expertise it delivers to businesses and professional services clients.

Nigel Bostock, chief executive at Crowe, said, “We are pleased to welcome Charlie and Ben to the partnership as the firm continues to strengthen and deepen its expertise and capabilities. Both promotions reflect the depth of talent within Crowe and our commitment to supporting businesses and professional practices with sector‑led, insight‑driven advice. Their experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our core growth areas.”

Ben Carter becomes a partner in Crowe’s professional practices team, bolstering the firm’s specialist tax advisory support in the field. Having arrived at the firm as a tax assistant in 2011, he specialises in professional practices and individual partners’ taxation, advising on matters including salaried members legislation, tax reserves, and the tax implications of international expansion and growth. He also advises individuals who are members of multi‑jurisdictional firms, with particular expertise supporting partners in US law firms.

He now leads the firm’s annual Law Firm Benchmarking Report, which provides valuable insight into a professional practices sector that continues to perform strongly despite wider economic pressures.

Carter noted, “I’m delighted to join the partnership at Crowe. As I mark my 15th year with the firm, I’m genuinely excited to continue my journey here and to play a key role in driving the ongoing growth and future development of our Professional Practices team.”

Charlie Copp has meanwhile been promoted to partner in the firm’s corporate finance team, following a strong year for the practice and sustained demand for mid‑market M&A advisory services. He is also the firm’s life sciences and healthcare industry lead.

With more than 15 years’ experience, Copp re-joined Crowe from Azets in 2022, having spent a year there as an associate director. He now advises entrepreneurs, shareholders and management teams on sell‑side, buy-side and capital‑raising transactions typically ranging from £10 million to £50 million. His transactions have often involved private equity investing into UK businesses and backing management teams. He is highly experienced in cross-border M&A, particularly involving buyers from North America and Europe.

Copp added, “I’m thrilled to join the partnership. Having started my career at Crowe, it is especially rewarding to take this step within the firm. Following an outstanding year for the Corporate Finance team in 2025, we are well positioned to build on this momentum with a strong pipeline and a number of live transactions. I look forward to continuing to support clients in realising the value they have created in their businesses.”

Crowe is a national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm offering global reach and local expertise.

As well as internal promotions, the firm has recently announced a series of partner hires, most recently including the appointment of Mark Dyer to the firm’s well-established national VAT, customs and international trade practice, and Bhavin Bharakda to its consulting practice.