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Ben Cullen

Head of Offices, UK • United Kingdom

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43-45 Portman Square
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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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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

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Grade A London Office Space Facing Considerable Squeeze Beyond 2025

New quarterly London office data from Cushman & Wakefield highlights the constrained conditions faced by occupiers seeking Grade A space in London and points to further challenges to come, with just 5.91 million sq ft of total office space currently under construction and available beyond 2025.

Lauren Joselyn • 06/05/2025

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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Business Rates
Business rates represent a major cost for both occupiers and owners of non-domestic property. 
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research

DNA of Real Estate

Track prime rents and yields in up to 43 cities across Europe, covering the key office, high street and logistics sectors. It provides an overview of quarterly performance for prime rents and yields.
Nigel Almond • 07/07/2025
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Efficiency with impact: the business path to Agenda 2030

Sustainability is no longer an aspirational concept — it's a concrete roadmap. More and more companies are aligning their decisions with the goals of Agenda 2030. How are they doing it? By choosing certified buildings, optimizing resources, and above all, understanding that making a positive impact can also be profitable.
04/07/2025
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Insights

Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Medical Focus

Korea’s medical aesthetics market is growing by over 30% annually, fueled by diverse demand from the MZ generation, middle-aged consumers, grooming-conscious men, and foreign tourists.
Jeff Kwon • 03/07/2025
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Insights

Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Dosan Park Edition

One of the high streets, Dosan Park has become a hotspot for sophisticated consumption despite its small size.
Kelly Nam • 01/07/2025
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Research • Supply Chain

Korea Logistics Market Report

2025 Korea Logistics Market Report Part 1 provides an overview of key trends across supply, investment, and leasing activities by submarket, offering insights into the broader dynamics of Korea’s logistics real estate sector.
Suki Kim • 26/06/2025
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Research

What Occupiers Want: Global Survey Results 2025

In partnership with CoreNet Global, Cushman & Wakefield presents the 2025 edition of What Occupiers Want—our biennial global survey that captures key priorities and perspectives into the shifting dynamics of decision-making, investment, workplace trends and portfolio strategies of occupiers worldwide.
Despina Katsikakis • 20/06/2025
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Article • Facilities Management

Facilities Maintenance

If your company needs building maintenance - first of all - it is important to understand that this activity goes beyond emergency repairs.
Rodrigo Costev • 11/06/2025
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Instant Insight #1 Office Fit Out Cost Guide

In Korea, higher construction costs have pushed up rents for new buildings. 
Suki Kim • 09/06/2025
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Insights • Workplace

Sorim Jie: Seoul's Office Market Remained Sought After with Low Vacancy Rates

Korea office market has not been largely affected by Covid-19 nor WFH. Although there has been a slowdown in rent increase and net absorption, the vacancy rate in major business district is still under 5% and the cap rate still at mid-4% for Grade A offices.
Sorim Jie • 13/05/2025

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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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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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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 Company • Retail
Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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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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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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