Cushman & Wakefield to acquire Réponse.

Cushman & Wakefield, a real estate services firm agreed to acquire Réponse, a design & build contractor in France, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to complete early in 2020. Financial terms were not disclosed. The strategic acquisition will complement and strengthen Cushman & Wakefield’s business in France, adding a in-house design & build capability alongside its existing services which include Agency, Asset Services, Capital Markets, Development, Hospitality, Occupier Services and Valuation & Advisory. “This acquisition expands our service offering in France, allowing us to better support our clients. It is a complementary step as we already advise clients on how best to optimise their workplaces. The addition of Réponse’s highly-regarded team of engineers, architects, designers and project managers provides an in-house Design & Build solution to turn that vision into reality,” Antoine Derville, Cushman & Wakefield Head of France.