The Desk Summary
Lazard to Acquire Campbell Lutyens, Forming Lazard CL Private Capital Advisory Platform
Brief
Lazard agreed to acquire private equity advisory firm Campbell Lutyens for about $575 million, forming a new private capital division called Lazard CL. The combined business is projected to generate $500 million in revenue in 2027 and will have more than 280 advisory professionals across 18 offices. Campbell Lutyens, founded in 1988, has raised over $713 billion for clients and operates from 15 offices across three continents.
Lazard has agreed to acquire Campbell Lutyens, a global private markets advisor, in a deal valued at approximately $575 million, with potential additional consideration of up to $85 million based on performance criteria.
The combined business will operate as Lazard CL, creating a leading global private capital advisory platform with an estimated $500 million in combined 2027 revenue, over 280 advisory professionals across 18 offices, and capabilities in primary fundraising, secondary advisory, and GP capital adv...
Deal details
- Buyer
- Lazard
- Sponsor
- Needs Verification
- Target
- Campbell Lutyens, Forming Lazard CL Platform
- Platform
- Lazard
- Deal type
- Add-on
- Announced
- Apr 30, 2026
- Status
- announced