Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The company provides a broad range of services including leasing, advisory, property and asset management, capital markets, project and development services, and valuation. Through its integrated platform, JLL serves corporate occupiers, institutional investors, real estate owners and developers, offering tailored solutions that span the entire real estate lifecycle.
Founded in 1783 in London as Jones Lang Wootton, the firm established a reputation for expertise in property management and brokerage. In 1999, Jones Lang Wootton merged with LaSalle Partners, a Chicago-based real estate advisory and capital markets firm, forming the modern JLL brand. Over more than two centuries of operation, JLL has continually expanded its service offerings and geographic reach, adopting technology and data analytics to enhance decision-making for its clients.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, JLL operates in more than 80 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Its global workforce collaborates across markets to deliver end-to-end solutions, from strategic consulting and transaction execution to facility management and sustainability advisory. The firm’s scale and local market expertise enable it to support multinational corporations, institutional investors, public sector entities and private clients.
Since April 2016, Christian Ulbrich has served as Chief Executive Officer, guiding JLL’s focus on technology-driven real estate services, environmental sustainability and client-centric innovation. Under his leadership, the company has launched digital platforms such as JLL Technologies and expanded its research capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to data-led insights and responsible property practices. JLL continues to evolve its offerings to address emerging market trends and help clients navigate a rapidly changing real estate landscape.
