PHOENIX—Signaling a move to expand its Capital Markets platform,Cushman & Wakefield has added a capitalmarkets and commercial real estate veteran to its leadershiproster. Bob Kline of RW KlineCompanies has joined the firm as senior managing directorof the Equity, Debt and Structured Finance Group.

Kline was previously CEO of the number one CMBS debtrestructuring firm in the world and the leader of the equity/debtadvisory team at RW Kline Capital, LLC.

With Cushman & Wakefield, Kline will spearhead a specializednational CMBS advisory practice focused on CMBS debt maturities,assumptions, restructurings and rescue capital. Blending hisexisting advisory team with C&W's Capital Markets team, Klinewill create the largest CMBS debt restructuring practice in NorthAmerica. Additionally he will represent equity, debt, andstructured finance clients with a primary focus on the West. Hewill work closely with the Phoenix, Los Angeles and Dallas offices,and will also assist in other regions where he has been active.Kline will be based in Cushman & Wakefield's Phoenix office.