A Global Firm Built Over Generations on a Foundation of Client Service

A Business Founded on a Simple and Powerful Model

Lazard is one of the most respected names in global financial services, standing for excellence, integrity and innovation on behalf of clients.

Founded in 1848, today our mission remains the same: To provide sophisticated and differentiated advice and investment solutions, custom-tailored for our clients.  

View our 2025 Annual Letter to Shareholders to learn more about the continued transformation of our firm, grounded in our strategy of delivering contextual alpha to help clients navigate an increasingly complex landscape.

You can also read more about our future ambitions and long-term growth strategy in Lazard 2030: Beyond What the World Sees Today, a note from Lazard’s CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag.


Lazard stands for sophisticated, differentiated and custom-tailored advice that solves problems and creates solutions for our clients, complemented by a fundamentally-driven investment approach to asset management, delivered globally by extraordinarily talented people working together, and representing the highest standards of integrity.

Peter Orszag Smiling in Studio
Peter Orszag CEO and Chairman

Careers at Lazard

At Lazard, the individual matters. Our firm was built on the premise that a multicultural and diverse talent pool can serve a global clientele best.

Just as importantly, Lazard is a firm where you can come up with great ideas, and then apply them.

We have opportunities for talented individuals to grow and develop at every stage of their career.


Latest Transactions

April 29, 2026
Italy, United States

Lazard was the Exclusive Financial Advisor to Chiesi on its Announced Acquisition of KalVista Pharmaceuticals for $1.9 billion

$1.9 Billion

April 29, 2026
Italy

Landi Renzo and Westport Fuel Systems Italy Sign a Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Sustainable Mobility Market Growth

Undisclosed

April 28, 2026
United States

Lazard Acted as Financial Advisor to GoNetspeed on its Sale (Along with Greenlight Networks) to a Joint Venture Formed by T-Mobile and Oak Hill Capital – T-Mobile to Contribute $2.0bn to Acquire 50% Stake in JV and Substantially All Existing Residential Fiber Customers

Undisclosed

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