Lazard Deck
Lazard is often described in the 'haute banque' tradition — what does that mean, and how does it show up in the firm's culture?
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'Haute banque' refers to the old European merchant-banking tradition in which the product is the judgment, discretion, and relationships of senior individuals — advising families, companies, and…
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