Our journey to WSP

GL Hearn was first established in 1923 as a private practice in London Bridge, and has grown to one of the UK’s leading real estate consultancies.

Most recently, in 2022, WSP UK acquired GL Hearn and, as part of WSP in the UK, we have become an integral part of a successful, global organisation, forming one of the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary property, infrastructure and environmental consultancies and strengthening vital advisory solution services for clients.

Under new ownership, we have continued to drive our business forward, creating exciting opportunities for clients and colleagues alike and strengthening our reputation due to the talent and commitment of our people.

Having celebrated our centenary in 2023, by combining GL Hearn’s 100 year track-record with WSP’s future ready credentials we are able to deliver a truly dynamic and best-in-class real estate solution for our clients.

We are WSP GL Hearn.

Our timeline to WSP

1923   Established at 84 Leadenhall Street, EC3 as a private practice by George Leonard Hearn.
1955   Claude Geoffrey Hearn becomes Senior Partner and is succeeded by his son, Jimmy Hearn.
1961   Expanded to three other offices in England and one in Scotland to become GL Hearn & Partners.
1985   GL Hearn move to a larger London HQ to grow the business.
1998   The company achieved ISO 9001 registration, becoming incorporated as a private limited company. Jimmy Hearn is appointed CEO.
2004   Warrington office relocates to Manchester and, after 81 years in south-east London, GL Hearn move to Soho Square.
2014   Further expansion of the London office, GL Hearn relocate their headquarters to High Holborn.
2015   With the aim to increase its service offering to clients, GL Hearn is acquired by Capita plc.
2018   GL Hearn relocate its London HQ to the City of London, at Gresham Street.
2022 GL Hearn is acquired by WSP and forms an integral part of their growing advisory business.