"Because of the fast-paced business environment in which we operate, it was necessary for us to find the right office space in order to remain competitive and to continue to provide a superior platform for our team to serve our clients," explains SVP Robert Cleary.

The appointment of Adams came partly out of UGL Equis' ongoing desire to strengthen its Boston group, says Cleary, but was also fomented by the availability of an industry professional with a 25-year track record in the Boston market. "It's a rare occasion when you have the opportunity to get someone with Jim's experience," says Cleary, describing Adams as "a very bright guy" well-versed in assisting companies with their leasing needs, both individually and portfolio-wide. Adams has a lengthy history helping the legal community, having assisted such well-known Boston firms as Palmer & Dodge and Ropes & Gray.

Adams and Cleary have worked with each other at two previous companies, spending nearly a decade together at Colliers Meredith & Grew and later at the Codman Co., which was just taken over by Newmark Knight & Frank. "Jim has developed a deep understanding of the dynamics behind a broad range of real estate transactions," says Cleary. "The wide variety of financial and strategic approaches he brings will be an asset to UGL Equis." Adams has leased more than 10 million sf, assisting both landlords and as a tenant representative, winning the "Boston Tenant Transaction of the Year Award" three times from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.