JLL traces its origins to 1783 when Jones Lang Wootton was founded in London. The modern company formed in 1999 through a merger with LaSalle Partners. JLL operates five main business segments: Markets Advisory handles leasing and property management; Capital Markets provides investment sales and financing; Work Dynamics offers workplace solutions; JLL Technologies develops real estate software; and LaSalle manages institutional investments. The firm serves clients across commercial, industrial, retail, residential and hospitality sectors. JLL maintains a significant global presence with operations in over 80 countries.