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 01, 2026
Netherlands, United States

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet’s and Subsequently Separate into Two Independent Companies – a Leading Refreshment Beverage Player and a Global Coffee Champion

$23 Billion

March 31, 2026
United States

Biogen to Acquire Apellis, Enhancing the Company’s Growth Portfolio in Immunology and Rare Disease, Bolstering Growth Outlook and Accelerating Expansion into Nephrology

$5.6 Billion

March 30, 2026
United States

iBase-t Announces Strategic Growth Investment from TA to Accelerate AI-Powered Digital Manufacturing and MRO Transformation in Aerospace & Defense

Undisclosed