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Ben Cullen

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Ben Cullen

Head of UK & Ireland • United Kingdom


About

Ben joined Cushman & Wakefield as a graduate in 2001 and was made an International Partner in 2016. Prior to his role as Head of the UK & Ireland, Ben led Cushman & Wakefield’s Offices business in the UK and was a member of the firm’s UK and Ireland Executive Committee.

Ben is an accomplished leader, with an enterprise mindset and a strong market profile. As one of the leading office advisers in London, he has delivered landmark transactions for some of the largest global clients of the firm. He continues to focus heavily on clients, bringing the best of Cushman & Wakefield to the UK and Ireland.

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 Senior Leaders To Drive Insight-Driven Solutions Across APAC & EMEA Markets

Richard Pickering and Alvin So join the APAC & EMEA Multi-Markets team.

Lauren Joselyn • 17/12/2025

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75% Of European Office Leasing Now In Core Areas As Occupiers Prioritise Location Over Quality

Vacancy gap between core CBD office locations and those outside the core is at its highest level since Q1 2016.

Lauren Joselyn • 04/12/2025

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From Caution to Conviction: Europe’s Property Sector Enters 2026 with Momentum

Confidence in European real estate is building, with core sectors poised for growth as fundamentals and investor sentiment improve.

Lauren Joselyn • 04/12/2025

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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Design & Build
Creating Inspiring Workspaces That Drive Success
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research • Valuation

The Great San Francisco Hotel Reset

San Francisco is entering a period of investor enthusiasm, supported by a re-aligned civic and business foundation.
Elaine Sahlins • 09/01/2026
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Insights • Supply Chain

Instant Insight #3 Data Centres & The Power Challenge

AI-driven demand is transforming data centres into core real assets, with power accessibility now the defining constraint for development and valuation.
Suki Kim • 08/01/2026
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Research

Asia Pacific Outlook 2026

Asia Pacific enters 2026 from a position of resilience, with pockets of demand emerging where fundamentals and policy align.
Dominic Brown • 08/01/2026
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Research • Economy

Six for 2026: U.S. Real Estate Trends to Watch

Explore six trends shaping U.S. commercial real estate in 2026, from office and retail to AI-driven growth.
Kevin Thorpe • 06/01/2026
Greater China Outlook Report 2026
Research • Economy

Greater China Outlook 2026

As the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, the development of commercial real estate in Greater China in 2026 will be influenced by multiple factors including macroeconomic conditions, industrial layout, market supply, and consumer evolution. This report examines recent trends in the real estate market and explores key areas that may shape future market opportunities in 2026.
Sabrina Wei • 31/12/2025
Outlook France 2026
Research • Economy

Outlook 2026 France

30/12/2025
Hong Kong Northern Metropolis Report 2025
Research • Economy

Northern Metropolis Large-Scale Land Disposal — Market Analysis & Development Opportunities

The Hong Kong Chief Executive announced in his 2024 Policy Address the adoption of a large-scale land disposal approach to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis. In the first quarter of this year, the government invited the market to submit expressions of interest for the three pilot areas. Market responses were positive, highlighting strong industry engagement with the plan.
Rosanna Tang • 17/12/2025
Global Cities Retail Guide EMEA
Research

Global Cities Retail Guide Europe

Embark on a journey through Europe’s diverse and dynamic retail markets.
13/02/2025
Essential Asia Pacific Insights From The Recovery Readiness Guide
Video • Workplace

Webinar Essential Asia Pacific Insights From The Recovery Readiness Guide

The "Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening your Workplace" outlines some of the best thinking and practices on how businesses can safely and responsibly return to the workplace following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Anshul Jain

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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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Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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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
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Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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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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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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Invesco • Banking & Financial Services

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

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Exemplar service line collaboration to deliver a new workplace for our Midlands team.
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