Mergers and Acquisitions

We evaluate potential targets or merger partners as well as financial and strategic alternatives. We advise on strategy, timing, structure, financing, pricing, and we assist in negotiating and closing transactions. In addition, we act as a dealer-manager in tender or exchange offers.

Divestitures

We advise on sales and auctions in both strategic and distressed situations. We may also advise on financial and strategic alternatives to a sale, such as recapitalizations, spin-offs, carve-outs, split-offs or tracking stocks.

Cross-Border

As many as 50% or more of the transactions we advise upon in a given year may be cross-border—and sometimes involve multiple jurisdictions. Our global offices are staffed with locally established professionals, expert at navigating local cultural, political, regulatory, and tax issues.

De-Mergers/Spinoffs

We help clients realize value from corporate assets, with innovative strategies for optimizing business portfolios. We advise on all aspects of execution, seeking success for the original company, for newly independent companies, and for shareholders.

Corporate Preparedness/Takeover Defense

Our dedicated corporate preparedness practice draws on all of Lazard's resources, advising on preventative and responsive measures to unsolicited activity such as hostile approaches or activist campaigns. 

Independent/Special Committee

We represent independent directors and special committees with objective advice, insight into shareholder concerns, clear and authoritative analysis, and an unrivaled track record in sensitive boardroom situations.