AVISON YOUNG OPENS FIRST OFFICE OUTSIDE OF CANADA

CHICAGO — Avison Young, a Canadian-based commercial real estate company, has opened its first U.S. office in Chicago. Michael Fonda, Brendan Kelly, Hugh Williams and Suzanne Serino, all formerly of Cushman & Wakefield, have joined the company as principals. The new office, which will be situated in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, is part of the company’s growth and expansion strategy. With 11 offices across Canada, Avison Young is the country’s largest independently-owned commercial real estate services company.