Global financial services firm founded in 1848 advising on M&A, restructuring, capital structure and capital raising, alongside asset and private wealth management businesses.
Lazard is a global financial services firm founded in 1848, operating through two businesses: Financial Advisory and Asset Management. The advisory arm advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure and capital raising - the transaction types central to private equity sourcing, financing and exit processes. Lazard is positioned as the world's largest advisory-focused firm, and describes its mission as delivering contextual alpha and helping clients navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape, a position maintained since its founding.
The Asset Management division comprises Lazard Asset Management, Lazard Private Wealth Management and Lazard Frères Gestion, providing investment solutions and wealth management to a global clientele. The firm employs just over 3,000 professionals worldwide and operates across a global network combined with local market perspective.
Governance and reputation are long-dated: the firm has served a global clientele for over 175 years, with stated commitments to excellence, integrity and innovation on behalf of clients. Lazard reports that it values diversity of viewpoint within its teams and blends local perspective with global network capabilities across its advisory and investment platforms.
