Q3 2019

EU BUSINESS NEWS / Q3 2019 15 Avison Young’s New Deal “Marc and I recognize that our clients need full-service real estate offerings to compete in today’s dynamic global marketplace,” says Völckers. “Our organization had expanded to the point where we needed to partner with a leading company that shares our views on strong growth, collaboration, partnership and a client-centric approach to every transaction. Therefore, our decision to join forces with Avison Young was an easy one. Our team is looking forward to expanding our office leasing, industrial and investment sales capabilities in northern Germany while offering our existing clients access to a wider range of services. We’re also looking forward to capitalizing on our new global brand and being part of Avison Young’s Principal- led, collaborative culture and international network of real estate professionals.” Adds Bachmann: “As the largest owner-managed real estate agency for commercial properties in Hamburg, we wanted to multiply and develop beyond the city’s borders after more than 22 years in the local market. We wanted to offer services through an international platform and achieve much greater market penetration without giving up our entrepreneurial standards. With Avison Young, we have found a company that corresponds to our own DNA. Here, we can continue to develop individually and as a company. This acquisition means that we now have a broader and superregional base and can operate even more successfully for our clients and with a larger team in the market.” With the addition of 20 members from Völckers & Cie, Avison Young now has nearly 100 employees in Germany.