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DTZ Corporate Finance, now operating as part of Cushman & Wakefield’s broader Capital Markets group, provided specialized financial advisory and investment banking services within the commercial real estate sector. While the DTZ brand is no longer independently used in this context, the expertise and legacy of its corporate finance arm continue to influence Cushman & Wakefield’s capital markets activities.
Historically, DTZ Corporate Finance focused on helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions and financial challenges. Their services typically included:
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory: Guiding clients through the buying and selling of real estate companies, portfolios, and specific assets. This involved valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring to maximize value for their clients.
- Capital Raising: Assisting clients in securing debt and equity financing for real estate projects and investments. This included structuring and placing various types of financing, such as mortgages, mezzanine debt, and private equity. They worked with a wide network of lenders, investors, and institutional capital sources.
- Restructuring and Recapitalization: Providing advisory services to companies facing financial distress or needing to optimize their capital structure. This could involve negotiating with creditors, developing restructuring plans, and implementing strategies to improve financial performance.
- Valuation Services: Offering independent valuation opinions for a variety of purposes, including M&A transactions, financial reporting, and tax planning. Their valuation expertise covered a wide range of property types and market conditions.
- Strategic Advisory: Consulting with clients on strategic real estate decisions, such as portfolio optimization, market entry strategies, and investment planning. This involved in-depth market analysis and financial modeling.
DTZ Corporate Finance differentiated itself through its deep understanding of the real estate industry, combined with its financial expertise. Their professionals typically possessed strong backgrounds in finance, accounting, and real estate, allowing them to provide sophisticated advice tailored to the specific needs of their clients. They covered various property types, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hospitality.
The team’s success was built on building strong relationships with clients, investors, and lenders. They acted as trusted advisors, providing objective and insightful advice to help clients achieve their financial goals. The integration into Cushman & Wakefield has expanded the reach and resources available to the former DTZ Corporate Finance professionals, enhancing their ability to serve clients on a global scale.
Although the DTZ Corporate Finance brand no longer exists independently, the legacy of its expertise and client-focused approach is carried forward within Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets group, continuing to provide comprehensive financial advisory and investment banking services to the real estate industry.