Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag on The Wall Street Journal's "Take On The Week" Podcast
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On January 13, Lazard CEO and Chairman, Peter Orszag, appeared on The Wall Street Journal's "Take On The Week" podcast with Telis Demos and Gunjan Baneri, where he discussed the key trends and opportunities that will influence M&A activity in 2025.
Peter emphasized the shifting regulatory environment, the renewed interest in private equity, and the wider economic impact of geopolitical changes and trade policies as factors that will shape dealmaking in the year ahead. He stated, "there are a lot of underlying drivers that are now meeting the moment of a more auspicious external environment."
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