Lazard Finalizes Campbell Lutyens Deal, Creates Lazard CL Unit
Lazard completes its acquisition of Campbell Lutyens and launches Lazard CL, positioning the combined firm as a global private capital advisory leader.
Lazard, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Campbell Lutyens and formally launched Lazard CL, a new global private capital advisory business, the New York- and London-based financial firm announced Nov. 2, 2026. The transaction, first disclosed on April 30, 2026, marks a significant expansion of Lazard's footprint in the fast-growing private capital market.
The creation of Lazard CL represents a strategic bet on the continued rise of private capital as an asset class, blending Lazard's established global advisory brand with Campbell Lutyens' specialized expertise in fund placement and secondary advisory services. The combined entity is positioned to serve institutional investors, general partners, and fund managers navigating an increasingly complex private markets landscape.
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The deal underscores a broader industry trend of traditional investment banks and advisory firms deepening their private capital capabilities as institutional allocations to private equity, private credit, and infrastructure continue to grow. By integrating Campbell Lutyens, Lazard gains an expanded client network and a more comprehensive suite of services to compete at the highest tier of private capital advisory globally.
Lazard trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LAZ. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the announcement. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.
