Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant: ☒Filed by a Party other than the Registrant:☐

Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

(Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the Registrant)

225 West Wacker DriveSuite 3000Chicago, Illinois 60606Dear Fellow Shareholder:At Cushman & Wakefield we are driven by our desire to make an impact – for the real asset ecosystem, for our communities, and for you – our shareholders. Over the past few years, “Better never settles” has become our rallying cry, in no small part because of how it perfectly captures how we think about our impact. Our impact is never complete. It is not a point in time, nor is it confined by geography or a single unit of measurement. By design, our impact is meant to be replete and longstanding.Every day our approximately 53,000 employees worldwide are inspired by the challenge to serve our clients and communities, better. We pride ourselves in ‘out thinking’ and ‘out doing’, and we revel in the fact that we sit at the intersection of both. We are motivated by the desire to solve complex problems and we know that, now more than ever, complexity is the norm – ever faster, ever changing, and ever important.After more than 100 years of existence, our iconic brand is one of our most valuable assets. We take seriously our responsibility to honor its history, while also ensuring its longevity. As the world’s complexity increases, we are always adapting, analyzing trends, leveraging new technologies, and rethinking our approach to ensure our valuable impact is felt – by you, and for you, for another century to come. After all, Better never settles.Sincerely,MICHELLE MACKAYChief Executive Officer

We are motivated by the desire to solve complex problems and we know that, now more than ever, complexity is the norm..."

225 West Wacker Drive

Suite 3000

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

On behalf of Cushman & Wakefield Ltd., I am pleased to share with you the enclosed materials relating to our 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Annual Meeting is being held on May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) via webcast. The enclosed notice of Annual Meeting and proxy statement ("Proxy Statement") provide more details and outline the business matters to be addressed during the Annual Meeting.

We believe that hosting our Annual Meeting virtually makes shareholder attendance more convenient and more accessible. It also helps us save money and ensure the physical security for all participants. We encourage you to join us from wherever you will be on May 14, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support of Cushman & Wakefield.

Sincerely,

NOELLE PERKINS

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary

To assist you in reviewing the proposals to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting, we have summarized important information contained in this Proxy Statement. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider, and you should carefully read the entire Proxy Statement before voting.

Voting

Shareholders of record as of Record Date may cast their votes in any of the following ways:

INTERNET

Visit www.envisionreports.com/CWK You will need the multi-digit number included in your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice card.

PHONE

Call +1 (800) 652-8683 or the number on your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice card. You will need the multi-digit number included in your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice card.

MAIL

If you received a paper copy of the proxy materials by mail, you may send your completed and signed proxy card or voting instruction form to the address listed on your proxy card or voting instruction form.

AT THE VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING

To vote online during the virtual Annual Meeting, you will need to access the Annual Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card or notice card that you received (if you are a shareholder of record) or by registering for access to the Annual Meeting as described in this Proxy Statement (if you are a beneficial owner). If you attend and vote electronically during the virtual Annual Meeting, your vote during the Annual Meeting will replace any earlier vote.

PROXY SUMMARY INFORMATION

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

Summary of Director Nominees

The following table provides summary information about each of the director nominees standing for election at the Annual Meeting.

(1)Independent director

PROXY SUMMARY INFORMATION

2025 Highlights

2025 Highlights

Overview

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global commercial real estate services firm driven to solve complex problems for real estate occupiers and investors. Led by an experienced executive team, our approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries provide exceptional problem-solving, advisory and execution across the built environment, and we manage approximately 6.5 billion square feet of commercial real estate globally. Our business is focused on meeting the increasing demands of our clients through comprehensive global offerings including (i) Services, (ii) Leasing, (iii) Capital markets and (iv) Valuation and other services.

We are a firm built around the belief that Better Never Settles. As an organization and as individuals, we will never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our core values (Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary and Entrepreneurial) drive our business, create inspiration and help us provide value-added services to the built environment every day.

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier brand in the industry, setting the standard across the built environment by providing effective problem solving through quality advice and execution. We have strengthened our core operations, established a culture of operating with discipline and increased the level of data we use to make decisions, focusing on profitability and driving long-term growth. We have a balanced portfolio of businesses, generating consistent cash flow, and the Cushman & Wakefield brand is well known across the globe.

To support our vision, we plan to leverage the scale of our global platform and invest in advanced technologies to win new business, retain and expand existing client relationships while moving up the value chain and capture market share in high-growth asset classes, such as data centers. We aim to bring data-driven insights to clients, providing the most insightful and forward-thinking solutions.

In addition, we intend to continue investing in high-caliber talent, creating an environment where they can thrive and drive meaningful impact. By prioritizing our employees, we are building a high-performing company—one that is positioned to seize new opportunities, drive sustainable growth and set the standard for excellence in our industry.

Our approach to client relationships is centered on collaboration and transparency. By building strong partnerships based on trust and mutual respect, we seek to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with the highest level of service and professionalism. With a client-centric operating model, we align ourselves to our clients’ success.

In December 2025, we presented our long-term strategic priorities and financial targets at our Investor Day. For more information regarding our 2025 performance, see our 2025 Annual Report.

Cushman & Wakefield Platform of Real Estate Services

References in this Proxy Statement to “Cushman & Wakefield,” “Cushman,” the “Company,” the “Group,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. References to the “Board” refer to our Board of Directors.