GRI Global Committee: Future Retail Chapter (April edition)

Banco Sabadell es el cuarto grupo bancario privado español integrado por diferentes bancos marcas sociedades filiales y Sociedades participadas.

With the largest commercial real estate team in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide, CMS is well positioned to help investors, funders, developers, landlords and occupiers navigate all aspects of the real estate market and maximise their assets. Whatever the size and scope of your project or deal, with almost 800 real estate lawyers in 47 countries we have the resources to meet your needs quickly and efficiently, offering expert advice. We have been active in real estate in our markets for decades, so we understand the culture, the economic context, the local legal context and the history.

BRAIN is a company of intelligence, research and market studies in Real Estate. Brain develops quantitative, qualitative researches, product tests, vocational studies and competitive analysis, with its own methodology throughout Brazil.

Real Estate Consultancy specialized in providing solutions to investors developers occupiers and owners in all business lines.

Colliers International is the global leader offering a complete portfolio of services for real estate investors, landlords, tenants and developers. As a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, Colliers has professionals in 485 offices around the world united by an entrepreneurial spirit - we take the initiative, think creatively, collaborate to reach and use our experience to innovate. Our 16,000 employees share a culture of service excellence. We strive to provide the best service experience in the business results we achieve and the personal attention in order to exceed the expectations of our clients.

Duff & Phelps REAG offers independent, specialized consultancy in connection with real estate investments, valuation, asset and portfolio management.

Property and investment management and development services for residential and student housing properties.

Grupo Patio is a leading real estate company in Latin America and one of the fastest growing real estate development platforms in the region. The Company has under administration over US$1,5 bn, invested in over 70 real estate assets. The Company operates through each of its 5 divisions: Patio Comercial (Retail), Patio Oficinas (office), Patio Industrial (industrial), Patio Residencial (residential) and Patio Capitales (capital markets division). During its 14 years of operations, the Company has consolidated as a platform with a strong emphasis on value generation through an active management of its portfolio, innovative designs and strong focus on productivity and profitability of its assets.

Grupo Souza Lima is recognized in the national market of security and outsourced services (concierge, cleaning and facilities) as a company of operational excellence with complete and innovative solutions and that has a special care with all employees. With 29 years of market and operating in 15 branches in 11 states, it is considered to be the fastest growing company in its segment with more than 22,000 trained and prepared employees who help in the efficient delivery of the services offered using the best market practices. Whether they are Patrimonial Security, Armed Escort, Electronic Security or other services known as facilities. Grupo Souza Lima DNA is directly linked to the commitment with the employees who make the difference in the day to day. In each action they carry all the values that brought the company to the current level of recognition. This attitude, attention and care make Souza Lima a different company. After all, our purpose is People, Caring for People.

IHG® is a global organization with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental®, Kimpton®, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, HUALUXE®, Crowne Plaza®, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Holiday Inn Resort®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,200 hotels and nearly 780,000 guest rooms in almost 100 countries, with more than 1,500 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG® Rewards Club, our global loyalty program, which has more than 100 million enrolled members. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 350,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally. Visit www.development.ihg.com for development information.

Newmark Knight Frank is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe.

Regus is a global provider of work environments. Its network of more than 3,000 business centers in more than 104 countries. It provides convenient and high-quality spaces for people to work on, whether for minutes or years.

Wolf Theiss is one of the leading law firms in CEE and SEE. We have built our reputation on a combination of unrivalled local knowledge and strong international capability. We opened our first office in Vienna 60 years ago. Our team now brings together over 340 lawyers from a diverse range of backgrounds, working in offices in 13 countries throughout the CEE and SEE region. Over 80% of our work involves cross-border representation of international clients, and we offer full range of services.

Drooms is the leading provider of data rooms in Europe, connecting professionals and information in the worlds´ real capital markets. Our mission is to drive the transformation of manual processes into smart digital workstreams by connecting data and professionals across boundaries. We are expanding our tools and services around the globe through online, direct and indirect distribution channels with our passionate people, the main driver of our success.