Debt Management, Debt Issuance and Debt Consolidation

In matters of debt restructuring, we only advise governments and sovereign clients – not private creditors opposite a sovereign entity. Our clients benefit from our extensive network of relationships, both at the operational level and with political decision makers. We also advise our clients on obtaining the best terms for global debt issuance.

Strategic Advisory in the Infrastructure Sector

We are skilled at managing complex projects in the infrastructure sector, such as mining, oil and gas, power, transport, and other vital areas. We advise from start to finish, including investor mobilization, coordination, and monitoring, as well as all aspects of project financing.

FDI Management

Lazard is a global leader in helping countries attract and manage foreign investment. Our global network of relationships with multinational business leaders is an invaluable source of information and potential investors. 

Macro-Policy Advisory

The core of Lazard's Sovereign Advisory practice is advising on government finance. We are often called in when a crisis occurs, but we prefer to help our clients build solid financial foundations before troubles arise.

Our most senior bankers and advisors assist our clients with sensitive fiscal and monetary policy issues, including budget, balance of payments, interest rates and exchange rates.

Micro-Policy Advisory

Lazard helps countries build vital institutions within the public, private, and financial sectors. In the public sector restructuring, Lazard is a global leader in privatizations. In private and financial sector development, we advise on building solid foundations for institutional growth.