Lazard, Inc.

Lazard is a multinational financial advisory and asset management firm, founded in 1848. Its core mission is to deliver sophisticated and differentiated advice and investment solutions to its diverse client base. The firm's global headquarters are located in New York City, U.S., with other principal executive offices in Paris and London.

Lazard provides a comprehensive range of services primarily to institutional clients, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. These services encompass financial advisory, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring, capital structure, capital raising, and corporate finance. Additionally, the firm offers asset management services, covering investment management, listed equity and fixed income investments, and alternative investment funds.

Recognized as the world's largest independent investment bank, Lazard is led by Peter R. Orszag, who serves as CEO and Chairman, a role he fully assumed on January 1, 2025. A notable recent strategic move is the firm's acquisition of Campbell Lutyens, announced on April 30, 2026. This acquisition will establish "Lazard CL," a new private capital advisory unit, aligning with Lazard's "Lazard 2030" strategy to expand its private markets advisory presence and diversify its revenue streams. Furthermore, effective January 1, 2024, Lazard completed its conversion from a publicly traded partnership to a U.S. C-Corporation, changing its legal name to Lazard, Inc.