Lazard Ltd 's the parent company of Lazard Group LLC, a global, independent and one of the world's largest investment banks with approximately 2,400 employees in 40 cities across 24 countries throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating back to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and capital raising, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, and individ… (More on Lazard)