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.


Peter Orszag Smiling in Studio

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 CEO and Chairman

Recent Transactions

January 14, 2025 United States

Spindrift Announces Partnership with Gryphon Investors

Undisclosed

January 14, 2025 United States

Thrive Receives Strategic Investment from Berkshire Partners and Court Square Capital Partners

Undisclosed

January 10, 2025 United States

Constellation to Acquire Calpine; Creates America’s Leading Producer of Clean and Reliable Energy to Meet Growing Demand for Customers and Communities

$26.6 Billion