Cushman & Wakefield began in 1917 when J. Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield started a real estate partnership in New York City. The company grew through national expansion in the 1960s and international acquisitions in the 1970s-90s. Today, it operates as a global commercial real estate services provider with a presence in numerous countries. Business lines include tenant and landlord representation, capital markets, valuation, project management, and facilities services. The firm serves various property sectors including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily markets worldwide.