Cresa Acquires Fischer

Cushman & Wakefield Acquires Cresa Partners of Los Angeles, Inc.

May 17, 2022

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield has acquired Cresa Partners of Los Angeles, Inc., adding a team of more than 40 occupier-focused commercial real estate professionals across three Los Angeles County offices. The acquisition strengthens Cushman & Wakefield’s local occupier services capabilities and expands its West Region platform in Los Angeles.

Cresa Acquires Axis Tenant Advisors (Houston)

January 30, 2025

Real Estate

Chicago-based commercial real estate advisory firm Cresa has acquired Houston boutique tenant-representation firm Axis Tenant Advisors and its founder Scot Ison. The move expands Cresa's Houston occupier services footprint and brings additional tenant-only brokerage expertise to its local office; Axis operated as a single-person boutique at the time of the transaction.

Quanos Acquires Fischer Information Technology

August 2, 2024

Software

Quanos Group (backed by Keensight Capital) has acquired Fischer Information Technology GmbH, a German specialist in technical documentation and product information software. The add-on expands Quanos' aftersales and technical documentation product portfolio and strengthens its position as a global leader in AI-enabled industrial aftersales and technical documentation solutions.

Cresa Acquires Bluechip Insights

November 18, 2025

Data & Analytics

Cresa has acquired Bluechip Insights, a North American data analytics firm, and will fold its location, demographic, and AI-powered analytics capabilities into Cresa’s Strategy & Analytics Group. The acquisition brings Bluechip’s analytics in‑house to strengthen Cresa’s data-driven real estate advisory services and support expanded client offerings.

Cresa Acquires CMPG

December 8, 2025

Professional Services

Cresa has acquired CMPG, a Diamond Bar-based project management firm, expanding its project management capabilities and regional footprint across Southern California. All 22 CMPG employees will join Cresa, with CMPG leaders Christie Fischetti and Dyana Elam joining as Managing Principals and Cresa retaining CMPG's Inland Empire office.

CohnReznick Acquires Smith Schafer & Associates

January 1, 2026

Professional Services

CohnReznick acquired Minneapolis-based Smith Schafer & Associates effective January 1, 2026, marking the firm's entry into Minnesota and expanding its Midwest footprint. Smith Schafer brings three local offices, 12 partners and 89 employees, and expertise across professional services firms, construction, manufacturing, and transportation to strengthen CohnReznick's advisory, assurance, and tax capabilities.