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.

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Peter Orszag CEO and Chairman

Recent Transactions

February 18, 2026
United States

eBay Announces Acquisition of Depop from Etsy to Accelerate C2C Strategy

$1.2 Billion

February 17, 2026
United States

Xerox Secures $450 Million of Financing to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Support Long Term Strategy

$450 Million

February 17, 2026
United States

Portland General Electric announces acquisition of Washington state utility operations and select assets from PacifiCorp

$1.9 Billion