GVA Grimley and former Colliers International partner US real estate consultant Cassidy Turley have teamed up to create a new international partnership.
The move follows Cassidy Turley’s recent breakaway from Colliers International.
The group has more than 2,800 associates in 58 locations in the US and a property management platform comprising 420m sq ft of managed space. It completed $16bn in transactions in 2008.
Wally Pinkard, chairman of Cassidy Turley, said: “We are creating something new and exciting, and we are doing it at a time when the industry is looking for a fresh solution.
“Our agreement with GVA Grimley further strengthens our international offer for our clients in a fast changing market. The professionals from GVA Grimley are recognized as thought leaders within our industry.”
Steve Halbert, chairman of GVA Grimley, said: “We are really excited by the opportunity to work with Cassidy Turley.
“We want to provide our teams and clients with a premier service provider across the US.
“With its extensive network of offices, and an exceptional range of professional services, this is a great fit with our own business. We share a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture approach to client service.”
GVA Grimley is one of the UK’s largest property consultants operating from 12 offices with 1,350 staff generating a turnover of £137.3m for the year ended 30 April 2009.
