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

February 24, 2025
United States

Apollo to Acquire Bridge Investment Group

$1.9 Billion

February 24, 2025
United States

Newly Formed Stronvar Aerospace Announces Acquisition of Electro Methods Inc., Investment from Blackstone

Undisclosed

February 24, 2025
United States

Sun Communities, Inc. Announces Sale of Safe Harbor Marinas to Blackstone Infrastructure in an All-Cash Transaction for $5.65 Billion

$5.6 Billion