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Ben Cullen

Head of Offices, UK • United Kingdom

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43-45 Portman Square
London, W1A 3BG
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Office: +44 207 152 5024

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Ben Cullen

Head of Offices, UK • United Kingdom


About

Ben leads Cushman & Wakefield’s Occupier Representation business in London. 

His team is the market leader and advises Occupiers across all sectors in building and implementing real estate strategies. 

In 2018, the team advised on 3.6 million sq. ft. of transactions and saved clients £135m in its negotiations on their behalf. Ben joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2001. He was appointed Salaried Partner in 2007 and International Partner in 2015.

Awards & Recognition

  • MRICSMSc
  • BA
  • Hons

Assignments

Amazon –  Strategy and transactions for 1.1m sq. ft. of office space across Central London

 L’Oréal – Strategic review followed by 120,000 sq. ft. re-gear, Hammersmith

Ascential Plc – 140,000 sq. ft. strategic review followed by 4 Central London transactions

WeWork – London growth plan– 750,000 sq. ft. across 9 transactions

Sony Pictures Entertainment – Business case review followed by 75,000 sq. ft. relocation from Soho to Paddington

Ineos – acquisition of 2 new London HQ buildings totaling 80,000 sq. ft. in Knightsbridge

L.E.K Consulting – 30,000 sq. ft. ‘stay vs. go’, Victoria

Tableau – 45,000 sq. ft. acquisition, South Bank

SilverLake – 10,000 sq. ft. re-gear Mayfair

Vodafone – 35,000 sq. ft. acquisition, Paddington

Kingfisher Plc – London portfolio advice

Red Bee Media – 90,000 sq. ft. lease re-gear and decentralization, White City

Hammerson Plc – relocation and bifurcation of London HQ – 55,000 sq. ft., Kings Cross

Burberry Plc – London expansion 125,000 sq. ft., Westminster

Unite the Union – U.K. portfolio advice totaling 100,000 sq. ft. of building sales and acquisitions

What's new

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Chris Bennett As Head of London Offices Capital Markets

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed experienced real estate finance leader Chris Bennett as Head of London Offices Capital Markets.

Richard Coleman • 10/07/2025

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From Caution to Strategic Conviction: European Real Estate Finds Its Footing

European real estate is still a strong play, offering real income-producing assets backed by solid long-term trends and fundamentals says Cushman & Wakefield.

Lauren Joselyn • 11/06/2025

Birmingham, UK
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Senior Hire To UK Capital Markets Team

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Rob Woods as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.

Richard Coleman • 18/02/2025

Services

Lease Transaction & Advisory

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s leading providers of leasing advice to occupiers and investors.

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Business Rates
Business rates represent a major cost for both occupiers and owners of non-domestic property. 
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Development
There are now five economic factors of production - Labour, Land, Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Data. At Cushman & Wakefield, we understand the significance of each to generating successful outcomes in real estate development.
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MORE INSIGHTS

India Investment MarketBeat Q1 2022
MarketBeat • Investment / Capital Markets

India Capital MarketBeat

India’s GDP grew by 7.4% in the quarter ended Mar-25, rising from 6.4% in the previous quarter. Inflation dropped to 2.8% as of Jun-25, marking a 6-year low.
11/07/2025
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

Compliance Brazil

Cushman & Wakefield stands out for its anti-corruption practices.
Matheus Cardoso • 10/07/2025
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Research

D.C. Multifamily Performance Defies Headlines

Recent headlines have focused on widespread government layoffs and federal agency cuts in the nation’s capital. Yet, Washington D.C.’s multifamily market tells a different story.
Sam Tenenbaum • 10/07/2025
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Article • Investment / Capital Markets

Building management

Choosing a condominium administrator is a strategic decision that directly impacts the appreciation of the property, operational efficiency and the well-being of users -
Stela Hirata • 30/05/2025
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Article • Workplace

Back office and front office advantages and disadvantages of segmentation

Back office and front office: advantages and disadvantages of segmentation

Renato Almeida • 23/04/2025
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Article • Valuation

Valuation and Advisory: Retail

Specialized retail property valuation is an essential element in defining the sale and rental value of assets in this dynamic sector.

Rogerio Cerreti • 04/04/2025
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Article • Construction

Real Estate and Architecture

Just like in the residential market, the architecture of corporate properties also shapes trends, reflects corporate culture and directly influences their value.

31/03/2025
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Article • Workplace

High end offices

In the corporate real estate market, the differences between high-end offices and regular offices go far beyond aesthetics. High-end offices are designed to meet the demands of companies that value comfort, technology, location and functionality, as they have certain characteristics that make them superior to others. Below, we will detail the differences that classify these spaces as high-end.

Renato Almeida • 21/03/2025
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Article • Valuation

Valuation and Advisory: Office

Our Real Estate Appraisal services go far beyond the market value of the property, they guarantee accuracy and security in each report issued.

Rogerio Cerreti • 14/03/2025
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

Responsability social Portal CW

Cushman & Wakefield has launched its new registration portal for social projects, facilitating the process of selecting initiatives that may receive investment through the Municipal Cultural Projects Support Program (PROMAC).

Cynthia Franco • 21/02/2025
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Article • Economy

Logistics market 2025

The high-end logistics warehouse market in Brazil showed an impressive performance in 2024, consolidating its position as one of the most dynamic sectors of the commercial real estate market.

Marcel Bordeaux • 07/02/2025

FEATURED STORIES

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Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
Exemplar service line collaboration to deliver a new workplace for our Midlands team.
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Battersea Power Station Development Co
Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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Brindley place
Hines • Retail
Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working.
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ArchCo Portfolio Valuation • Industrial & Retail
Valuation of an extensive portfolio encompassing 18 million square feet, consisting of 5,285 rental spaces distributed across the UK, with approximately 80% located in London.
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Valuations for Multi-Let Industrial Assets • Industrial
Secured Lending services provided for 5.9 million square feet across 59 assets in the UK.
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Commercial Real Estate Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology

Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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Battersea Power Station Development Co
Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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Brindley place
Hines • Retail
Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working.
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Entre Deux Maastricht INVESCO
Invesco • Banking & Financial Services

IREEF is a flagship fund of Invesco Real Estate comprising core and value-add assets across Europe.

CW Birmingham Office UK
Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
Exemplar service line collaboration to deliver a new workplace for our Midlands team.
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