Financial Advisory in the United States


Financial Advisory is at the heart of Lazard’s business in the United States.

We advise public and private companies, corporate leaders and governments on their most important strategic and financial matters. Our bankers provide expertise across a wide range of industries, serving as trusted advisors whose sole mission is to ensure the best result for clients.

Lazard’s more than 175-year history in the United States, our deeply established local relationships, combined with our depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies, enables us to provide clients with exceptional advice to accomplish their M&A, restructuring, capital raising and other strategic goals.

Lazard’s long and distinguished history in the United States, supported by our reputation for strongly analytical, independent advice, has made us a trusted advisor to leaders in business and government across the nation for more than 175 years.

Peter Orszag Smiling in Studio
Peter Orszag CEO and Chairman

Recent 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 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

April 27, 2026
France, United States

FORVIA to Sell its Interiors Business Group to Apollo Funds

$2.1 Billion