Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) is a leading global financial advisory and asset management firm with origins dating back to 1848. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates through a network of over 40 offices in more than 25 countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Lazard serves a diverse client base that includes corporations, governments, institutions and high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored solutions to complex strategic and financial challenges.
In its Financial Advisory segment, Lazard offers strategic counsel in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and capital structure solutions. The firm’s advisory teams leverage deep sector expertise and local market insights to guide clients through deal origination, negotiation and execution, as well as financial restructuring in times of corporate stress or transition. This business has built a reputation for handling some of the most high-profile and complex transactions globally.
Lazard’s Asset Management segment delivers investment strategies across public and private markets. The firm manages equities, fixed income, alternative investments and multi-asset portfolios, combining fundamental research with disciplined risk management. Through its open architecture platform, Lazard offers customized investment solutions, specialized mandates and model portfolios to meet the needs of institutional and individual investors. The firm’s global investment teams collaborate to identify opportunities and deliver competitive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.
Founded by brothers Alexandre, Elie and Simon Lazard during the mid-19th century, the firm initially focused on commodity trading before expanding into banking and advisory services. Lazard went public in 2005, ushering in a new era of growth while maintaining its advisory heritage. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Peter R. Orszag, appointed in 2021, the company continues to emphasize client-focused expertise, cross-border collaboration and innovative solutions to navigate evolving market dynamics.
