DJH, which is backed by private equity specialist Tenzing, has followed the purchase of McBrides with a deal to buy Loucas, a deal that sees it strengthen its presence across the southeast and add key clients in London.

Founded in 1974, Kent-based practice Loucas is owned by managing director, Athos Louca, while the team of 34 staff will all remain with the business, based out of the firm’s current office in Maidstone.

The local leadership will remain unchanged, with Louca continuing as managing director alongside the existing senior team of James Haigh, client services director, Richard Lake, director of audit, and Stuart Shaw, director of tax.