Lazard Ltd is a global financial advisory and asset management firm, founded in 1848 and organized as a Bermuda holding company with principal offices in New York, Paris, and London. Its Financial Advisory business provides independent advice to corporations, institutions, and governments on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, capital structure, and other strategic matters. Its Asset Management business offers investment management across asset classes for institutional and individual clients worldwide.
For the chemical industry, Lazard advises across commodity and specialty chemicals, polymers, and materials, supporting clients with portfolio reviews, carve-outs, cross‑border M&A, restructuring, and financing. Lazard Ltd is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.