Cushman & Wakefield began in 1917 as a New York-based real estate firm founded by J. Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield. The company has grown into a full-service global commercial real estate business with a long operating history and a broad international footprint. Its service lines include agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, occupier services, and energy and sustainability work, supporting owners, investors, and occupiers across the built environment. Cushman & Wakefield also uses research and market insights to support property strategy, transactions, and portfolio decisions across its global platform.