In the summer of 2024, Lazard was selected by leading European grid operator TenneT Holding to advise on one of Germany’s most significant energy infrastructure transactions in recent years. Balancing public and private interests while navigating two parallel transaction paths right up to the finish line; the mandate sat at the intersection of energy policy, sovereign priorities, and capital markets. Our latest "Behind the Deal" video highlights the seamless coordination between our teams in Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, and Paris. It provides an inside look into how teams worked together across geographies and disciplines to deliver high-impact, strategic solutions for our client – ultimately helping support Europe’s long-term energy transition. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eRaGGfmz
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Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit Lazard.com. Social Media Disclosure: https://www.lazard.com/social-media-community-guidelines/
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We were pleased to welcome 30 talented students from Sciences Po Finance to our Paris office last week for an immersive look into Lazard’s culture and career opportunities. The session opened with a keynote from Razika Abchiche, Managing Director in the Financial Sponsors team, who shared insights into our diverse areas of expertise. To bring these ideas to life, Waffa Bouaka, Vice President, led the group through a detailed case study. This provided a first-hand look at the complexities of navigating large-scale transactions in today’s evolving market. The morning concluded with a Q&A and a networking session, giving students the opportunity to connect with our team to discuss career paths and the day-to-day experience at the firm. Thank you to all participants for your engagement and insightful questions. Interested in starting your career at Lazard? Explore opportunities in the Paris office: https://lnkd.in/e_RU8WJB
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The global energy dialogue took center stage at #CERAWeek 2026, where capital, policy, and technology are converging at unprecedented scale. Throughout the week in Houston, Lazard’s team engaged with clients, partners, and media to discuss several defining themes shaping the energy landscape, including: 🏦 The capital required to power the broad energy industry ⚡ The evolving roles of oil, natural gas and renewables 🌍 How investment decisions are being shaped by ongoing geopolitical developments Watch highlights from our week in Houston, featuring Lazard’s CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag, Global Head of Power, Energy & Infrastructure George Bilicic, Head of our Houston Office Pablo Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff, and Osifo Akhuemonkhan.
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This week, newly promoted Directors from around the world gathered in our New York office to learn about commercial expectations, broader leadership responsibilities, and how the firm delivers contextual alpha through both deep client relationships and strong internal partnerships. They departed two days of training, workshops and networking sessions with the knowledge and skills to step into a senior, relationship-driven role designed to activate firm-wide networks and resources to drive commercial impact. Congratulations to the newly promoted Directors on this important milestone.
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What does it take to execute one of Europe’s most significant energy infrastructure transactions in recent years? Lazard teams go behind the scenes of the landmark TenneT Holding dual-track process, showcasing how seamless collaboration across our Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, and Paris offices was essential to navigating this complex mandate. Stay tuned for the full story, coming next week.
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As the energy industry’s biggest event of the year kicks off with #CERAWeek, Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag joined CNBC’s Power Lunch from on the ground in Houston, Texas. In his discussion with Brian Sullivan, Peter remarked upon the macroeconomic risks currently facing the private credit and bonds markets. He also provided his perspective on inflation and its potential impact on the energy sector and beyond, including aluminum, fertilizer and helium. Hear from Peter below: https://lnkd.in/e-QrP8xi
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Our New York office recently welcomed more than 25 newly promoted Vice Presidents from across our nine U.S. offices for two days of workshops, networking and leadership development. The group was joined by Lazard President Raymond McGuire, who shared perspectives on taking the next step in one’s career journey at the firm. Congratulations to the newly promoted Vice Presidents. We look forward to seeing how you continue to strengthen our commercial momentum and contribute to the collaborative, collegial culture that defines Lazard.
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As the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict unfolds, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced maritime traffic by approximately 95 percent, sending shockwaves well beyond energy markets. One possibility for a near-term resumption of traffic is US-led naval escorts, which yield only a limited resumption of traffic that prioritizes critical energy flows. Non-energy commodities that are also heavily dependent on the Strait such as fertilizers, petrochemicals, metals and semiconductor inputs may not see much relief and could experience disproportionate levels of supply chain disruption for longer, with cascading effects on downstream industries. Lazard’s Geopolitical Advisory team advises companies on how to plan for sustained volatility in costs, logistics, and availability across sectors.
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