Cresa Acquires Axis Tenant Advisors (Houston)

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.

Carr's Hill Partners Acquires AXIS Industrial Services

August 12, 2020

Industrial Services

Funds advised by Carr's Hill Partners, a New Orleans-based private equity firm, acquired AXIS Industrial Services, a Corpus Christi-based multi-craft industrial contractor providing scaffolding, insulation, fireproofing, painting and abatement services. Management, led by Founder & CEO JT Maddox IV, will retain an equity interest and the investment will support AXIS' capability expansion and geographic growth across the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond.

Cresa Acquires Fischer

October 23, 2025

Real Estate

Cresa has acquired Fischer, a Dallas-based occupier advisory firm, adding approximately 110 professionals and Fischer’s proprietary technology platforms ManagePath and Visual Manager. Fischer’s executive leadership join Cresa’s management team and board, expanding Cresa’s corporate services platform, technology capabilities, and geographic footprint.

Accenture Acquires Axis Corporate

April 8, 2024

Consulting

Accenture has acquired Axis Corporate, a Barcelona-based management and technology consulting firm specializing in financial services. The ~110-employee firm will join Accenture's Strategy & Consulting practice to strengthen its banking, payments and risk-management capabilities in Spain.

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.

Axis Insurance Managers Inc. Acquires Treasures Insurance Edmonton Inc.

February 9, 2026

Insurance

Axis Insurance Managers Inc. has acquired Treasures Insurance Edmonton Inc., strengthening Axis’s presence in Alberta and expanding its ability to deliver commercial and personal insurance and advisory services across Canada. As part of the transition, Chris Waye joined Axis as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Director Edmonton to support the firm’s Edmonton expansion.