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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	LZD
Entity Registrant Name	Lazard Group LLC
Entity Central Index Key	0001326141
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Managing Member Interests, Shares Outstanding	2	2	2	2	2
Common Membership Interests, Shares Outstanding		129,766,090
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 653,801

$ 832,277

Deposits with banks

274,391

244,879

Cash deposited with clearing organizations and other segregated cash

64,460

62,046

Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31,324 and $28,777 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively):

Fees

401,037

452,535

Customers and other

117,860

52,220

Related parties

107,535

117,862

Total receivables, net

626,432

622,617

Investments

405,344

466,542

Property (net of accumulated amortization and depreciation of $262,928 and $253,930 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

242,976

248,795

Goodwill and other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $46,599 and $45,379 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

366,921

363,877

Other assets

335,617

252,955

Total Assets

2,969,942

3,093,988

Liabilities:

Deposits and other customer payables

350,114

275,434

Accrued compensation and benefits

339,162

523,063

Senior debt

1,048,350

Capital lease obligations

15,246

15,834

Related party payables

187,800

202,919

Other liabilities

565,367

492,262

Total Liabilities

2,506,039

2,557,862

Commitments and contingencies

MEMBERS' EQUITY

Members' equity (net of 3,463,230 and 5,744,856 shares of Lazard Ltd Class A common stock, at a cost of $133,128 and $194,873 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

494,917

571,668

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

(97,873)

(102,196)

Total Lazard Group LLC Members' Equity

397,044

469,472

Noncontrolling interests

66,859

66,654

Total Members' Equity

^[1]

463,903

536,126

Total Liabilities and Members' Equity

$ 2,969,942

$ 3,093,988

[1]	Includes 129,766,090 common membership interests at both January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. Also includes profit participation interests and two managing member interests at each such date.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables	$ 31,324	$ 28,777
Property, accumulated amortization and depreciation	262,928	253,930
Goodwill and other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 46,599	$ 45,379
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Lazard Ltd common stock, shares	3,463,230	5,744,856
Lazard Ltd common stock, cost	$ 133,128	$ 194,873

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
REVENUE
Investment banking and other advisory fees	$ 272,675	$ 168,104
Money management fees	253,031	231,137
Interest income	2,972	2,673
Other	22,190	21,464
Total revenue	550,868	423,378
Interest expense	17,573	22,194
Net revenue	533,295	401,184
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits	321,550	277,726
Occupancy and equipment	28,307	29,299
Marketing and business development	19,233	18,192
Technology and information services	23,487	22,980
Professional services	7,364	8,327
Fund administration and outsourced services	15,454	13,465
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions	1,220	877
Other	9,292	9,094
Total operating expenses	425,907	379,960
OPERATING INCOME	107,388	21,224
Provision for income taxes	17,857	3,022
NET INCOME	89,531	18,202
LESS - NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	4,120	2,097
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO LAZARD GROUP LLC	$ 85,411	$ 16,105

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 89,531	$ 18,202
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
Currency translation adjustments	3,591	(12,136)
Amortization of interest rate hedge		264
Employee benefit plans:
Actuarial loss (net of tax benefit of $50 and $1,795 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)	(557)	(3,423)
Adjustment for items reclassified to earnings (net of tax expense of $532 and $402 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)	1,289	1,218
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	4,323	(14,077)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	93,854	4,125
LESS - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	4,120	2,108
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO LAZARD GROUP LLC	$ 89,734	$ 2,017

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax benefit on actuarial loss, employee benefit plans	$ 50	$ 1,795
Tax expense, adjustment for items reclassified to earnings, employee benefit plans	$ 532	$ 402

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET INCOME	$ 89,531	$ 18,202
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property	8,859	8,059
Amortization of deferred expenses, share-based incentive compensation and interest rate hedge	82,972	88,039
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions	1,220	877
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Deposits with banks	(29,370)	30,635
Cash deposited with clearing organizations and other segregated cash	(2,284)	2,812
Receivables-net	(2,557)	9,760
Investments	61,478	4,774
Other assets	(101,969)	(77,495)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Deposits and other payables	59,061	(13,026)
Accrued compensation and benefits and other liabilities	(117,072)	(147,058)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	49,869	(74,421)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property	(3,153)	(29,198)
Disposals of property	250	2,631
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,903)	(26,567)
Proceeds from:
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	184
Excess tax benefits from share-based incentive compensation	1,925	2,211
Other financing activities	200
Payments for:
Capital lease obligations	(583)	(1,004)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(4,099)	(2,617)
Purchase of Lazard Ltd Class A common stock	(105,810)	(30,168)
Distribution to members	(36,130)
Settlement of vested share-based incentive compensation	(82,021)	(116,954)
Other financing activities	(1,103)
Net cash used in financing activities	(227,437)	(148,532)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	1,995	(15,895)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(178,476)	(265,415)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-January 1	832,277	845,503
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-March 31	$ 653,801	$ 580,088

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Total

Members' Equity [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Member]

Total Lazard Group LLC Members' Equity [Member]

Noncontrolling Interests [Member]

Balance at Dec. 31, 2012

^[1]

$ 529,087

$ 545,572

$ (92,393)

$ 453,179

$ 75,908

Comprehensive income (loss):

NET INCOME

18,202

16,105

2,097

Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax

(14,077)

(14,088)

Amortization of share-based incentive compensation

70,712

Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net

(2,617)

Purchase of Lazard Ltd Class A common stock

(30,168)

Delivery of Lazard Ltd Class A common stock in connection with shared-based incentive compensation and related tax benefit of $862

(116,092)

Business acquisitions and related equity transactions:

Lazard Ltd Class A common stock issuable (including related amortization)

451

Balance at Mar. 31, 2013

^[1]

455,498

486,580

(106,481)

380,099

75,399

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013

^[2]

536,126

571,668

(102,196)

469,472

66,654

Comprehensive income (loss):

NET INCOME

89,531

85,411

4,120

Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax

4,323

Amortization of share-based incentive compensation

60,797

Distributions to members and noncontrolling interests, net

(40,045)

(36,130)

(3,915)

Purchase of Lazard Ltd Class A common stock

(105,810)

Delivery of Lazard Ltd Class A common stock in connection with shared-based incentive compensation and related tax benefit of $1,776

(80,245)

Business acquisitions and related equity transactions:

Lazard Ltd Class A common stock issuable (including related amortization)

129

Other

(903)

Balance at Mar. 31, 2014

^[2]

$ 463,903

$ 494,917

$ (97,873)

$ 397,044

$ 66,859

[1]	Includes 129,766,090 common membership interests at both January 1, 2013 and March 31, 2013. Also includes profit participation interests and two managing member interests at each such date.
[2]	Includes 129,766,090 common membership interests at both January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. Also includes profit participation interests and two managing member interests at each such date.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Tax benefit or expenses related to delivery of Class A Common Stock in connection with shared-based incentive compensation	$ 1,776	$ 862
Common membership interests	129,766,090	129,766,090	129,766,090	129,766,090
Managing Member Interests, Shares Outstanding	2	2	2	2

Organization and Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization and Basis of Presentation

1.	*ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION*

Organization

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are those of Lazard Group LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to with its subsidiaries as “Lazard Group” or the “Company”). Lazard Group is a Delaware limited liability company and is governed by an Operating Agreement dated as of May 10, 2005, as amended (the “Operating Agreement”).

Lazard Ltd, a Bermuda holding company, and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Lazard Ltd”), including its indirect investment in Lazard Group LLC, is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms and has long specialized in crafting solutions to the complex financial and strategic challenges of our clients. We serve a diverse set of clients around the world, including corporations, governments, institutions, partnerships and individuals.

Lazard Ltd indirectly held approximately 99.5% of all outstanding Lazard Group common membership interests as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Lazard Ltd, through its control of the managing members of Lazard Group, controls Lazard Group. LAZ-MD Holdings LLC (“LAZ-MD Holdings”), an entity owned by Lazard Group’s current and former managing directors, held approximately 0.5% of the outstanding Lazard Group common membership interests as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Additionally, LAZ-MD Holdings was the sole owner of the one issued and outstanding share of Lazard Ltd’s Class B common stock (the “Class B common stock”) which provided LAZ-MD Holdings with approximately 0.6% of the voting power but no economic rights in Lazard Ltd as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Subject to certain limitations, LAZ-MD Holdings’ interests in Lazard Group are exchangeable for Lazard Ltd Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Class A common stock”).

Lazard Group’s principal operating activities are included in two business segments:

•

Financial Advisory, which offers corporate, partnership, institutional, government, sovereign and individual clients across the globe a wide array of financial advisory services regarding mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) and other strategic matters, restructurings, capital structure, capital raising and various other financial matters, and

•

Asset Management, which offers a broad range of global investment solutions and investment management services in equity and fixed income strategies, alternative investments and private equity funds to corporations, public funds, sovereign entities, endowments and foundations, labor funds, financial intermediaries and private clients.

In addition, we record selected other activities in our Corporate segment, including management of cash, investments and outstanding indebtedness, as well as certain commercial banking activities of Lazard Group’s Paris-based subsidiary Lazard Frères Banque SA (“LFB”).

LFB is a registered bank regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (“ACPR”). It is engaged primarily in commercial and private banking services for clients and funds managed by Lazard Frères Gestion SAS (“LFG”) and other clients, investment banking activities, including participation in underwritten offerings of securities in France, and asset-liability management.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Lazard Group have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Lazard Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”). The accompanying December 31, 2013 unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial condition data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statement purposes. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the financial statements and the accompanying disclosures. Discretionary compensation and benefits expense for interim periods is accrued based on the year-to-date amount of revenue earned, and an assumed annual ratio of compensation and benefits expense to revenue, with the applicable amounts adjusted for certain items. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions that Lazard may undertake in the future, actual results may differ materially from the estimates.

The consolidated results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim or annual period.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include Lazard Group and Lazard Group’s principal operating subsidiaries: Lazard Frères & Co. LLC (“LFNY”), a New York limited liability company, along with its subsidiaries, including Lazard Asset Management LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “LAM”); the French limited liability companies Compagnie Financière Lazard Frères SAS (“CFLF”) along with its subsidiaries, LFB and LFG, and Maison Lazard SAS and its subsidiaries; and Lazard & Co., Limited (“LCL”), through Lazard & Co., Holdings Limited (“LCH”), an English private limited company, together with their jointly owned affiliates and subsidiaries.

The Company’s policy is to consolidate (i) entities in which it has a controlling financial interest, (ii) variable interest entities (“VIEs”) where the Company has a variable interest and is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and (iii) limited partnerships where the Company is the general partner, unless the presumption of control is overcome. When the Company does not have a controlling interest in an entity, but exerts significant influence over such entity’s operating and financial decisions, the Company applies the equity method of accounting in which it records in earnings its share of earnings or losses of the entity. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Recent Accounting Developments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Developments

2.	*RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS*

Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits—In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when net operating losses or tax credit carryforwards exist. The guidance requires that the unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of such unrecognized tax benefit, be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except in certain situations, as defined in the guidance. The new presentation requirements are effective prospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to adopt this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2013, the impact of which did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure of changes in accounting principles, including adoption of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items.

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Receivables

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

3.	*RECEIVABLES*

The Company’s receivables represent receivables from fees, customers and other and related parties.

Receivables are stated net of an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts, for past due amounts and for specific accounts deemed uncollectible, which may include situations where a fee is in dispute. Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Balance, January 1	$	28,777		$	23,017
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries		9,136			148
Charge-offs, foreign currency translation and other adjustments		(6,589	)		(360	)

Balance, March 31	$	31,324		$	22,805

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had receivables past due or deemed uncollectible of $35,566 and $39,341, respectively.

Of the Company’s fee receivables at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $65,241 and $69,464, respectively, represented interest-bearing financing receivables. In addition at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had interest-bearing related parties receivables of $97,947 and $108,204, respectively. Based upon our historical loss experience, the credit quality of the counterparties, and the lack of past due or uncollectible amounts, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts required at those dates related to such receivables.

The aggregate carrying amount of our non-interest bearing receivables of $463,244 and $444,949 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, approximates fair value.

Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investments Schedule [Abstract]

Investments

4.	*INVESTMENTS*

The Company’s investments and securities sold, not yet purchased, consist of the following at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


	March 31,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Debt (including interest-bearing deposits of $533 and $516, respectively)	$	7,806	$	8,529

Equities		57,757		59,394

Funds:
Alternative investments (a)		36,321		37,030
Debt (a)		36,256		47,206
Equity (a)		143,115		190,702
Private equity		115,537		114,193

		331,229		389,131

Equity method		8,552		9,488

Total investments		405,344		466,542
Less:
Interest-bearing deposits		533		516
Equity method		8,552		9,488

Investments, at fair value	$	396,259	$	456,538

Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value (included in “other liabilities”)	$	5,330	$	4,045

(a)

Interests in alternative investment funds, debt funds and equity funds include investments with fair values of $8,626, $25,520 and $95,933, respectively, at March 31, 2014 and $7,099, $31,515 and $130,481, respectively, at December 31, 2013, held in order to satisfy the Company’s liability upon vesting of previously granted Lazard Fund Interests (“Lazard Fund Interests”) and other similar deferred compensation arrangements. Lazard Fund Interests represent grants by the Company to eligible employees of actual or notional interests in a number of Lazard-managed funds (see Notes 6 and 12 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

Debt securities primarily consist of seed investments invested in debt securities held within separately managed accounts related to our Asset Management business and non-U.S. government debt securities.

Equities primarily consist of seed investments invested in marketable equity securities of large-, mid- and small-cap domestic, international and global companies held within separately managed accounts related to our Asset Management business.

Alternative investment funds primarily consist of interests in various Lazard-managed hedge funds and funds of funds.

Debt funds primarily consist of seed investments in funds related to our Asset Management business that invest in debt securities, and amounts related to Lazard Fund Interests discussed above.

Equity funds primarily consist of seed investments in funds related to our Asset Management business that invest in equity securities, and amounts related to Lazard Fund Interests discussed above.

Private equity investments include those owned by Lazard and those consolidated but not owned by Lazard. Private equity investments owned by Lazard are primarily comprised of investments in private equity funds. Such investments primarily include (i) a mezzanine fund, which invests in mezzanine debt of a diversified selection of small- to mid-cap European companies, (ii) Corporate Partners II Limited (“CP II”), a fund targeting significant noncontrolling-stake investments in established private companies, (iii) Edgewater Growth Capital Partners III, L.P. (“EGCP III”), a fund primarily making equity and buyout investments in middle market companies and (iv) Lazard Australia Corporate Opportunities Fund (“COF2”), a Lazard-managed Australian fund targeting Australian mid-market investments.

Private equity investments consolidated but not owned by Lazard relate to the economic interests that are owned by the management team and other investors in the Edgewater Funds (“Edgewater”) which totaled $9,286 and $9,787 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (see Note 10 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

During the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company reported in “revenue-other” on its condensed consolidated statements of operations gross unrealized investment gains and losses pertaining to “trading” securities as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Gross unrealized investment gains	$	2,697	$	8,395
Gross unrealized investment losses	$	2,593	$	1,465

Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

5.	*FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS*

Lazard categorizes its investments and certain other assets and liabilities recorded at fair value into a three-level fair value hierarchy as follows:

Level 1.

Assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that Lazard has the ability to access.

Level 2.

Assets and liabilities whose values are based on (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets, (ii) assets valued based on net asset value (“NAV”) or its equivalent redeemable at the measurement date or within the near term without redemption restrictions, or (iii) inputs other than quoted prices that are directly observable or derived principally from, or corroborated by, market data.

Level 3.

Assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability. Items included in Level 3 include securities or other financial assets whose trading volume and level of activity have significantly decreased when compared with normal market activity and there is no longer sufficient frequency or volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis, as well as assets valued based on NAV or its equivalent, but not redeemable within the near term as a result of redemption restrictions.

The Company’s investments in non-U.S. Government and other debt securities are classified as Level 1 when their respective fair values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 2 when their fair values are primarily based on prices as provided by external pricing services.

The fair value of equities is classified as Level 1 or Level 3 as follows: marketable equity securities are classified as Level 1 and are valued based on the last trade price on the primary exchange for that security as provided by external pricing services; equity securities in private companies are generally classified as Level 3.

The fair value of investments in alternative investment funds is classified as Level 2 and is valued at NAV or its equivalent, which is primarily determined based on information provided by external fund administrators. Such investments are redeemable within the near term.

The fair value of investments in debt funds is classified as Level 1 when the fair values are primarily based on the publicly reported closing price for the fund, and classified as Level 2 when the fair values are primarily based on NAV or its equivalent and are redeemable within the near term.

The fair value of investments in equity funds is classified as Level 1 or 2 as follows: publicly traded asset management funds are classified as Level 1 and are valued based on the reported closing price for the fund; and investments in asset management funds redeemable in the near term are classified as Level 2 and are valued at NAV or its equivalent, which is primarily determined based on information provided by external fund administrators.

The fair value of investments in private equity funds is classified as Level 3, and is primarily based on NAV or its equivalent. Such investments are not redeemable within the near term.

The fair values of derivatives entered into by the Company are classified as Level 2 and are based on the values of the related underlying assets, indices or reference rates as follows - the fair value of forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts is a function of the spot rate and the interest rate differential of the two currencies from the trade date to settlement date; the fair value of total return swaps is based on the change in fair values of the related underlying equity security, financial instrument or index and a specified notional holding; the fair value of interest rate swaps is based on the interest rate yield curve; and the fair value of derivative liabilities related to Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements is based on the value of the underlying investments, adjusted for forfeitures. See Note 6 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Where reported information regarding an investment is based on data received from external fund administrators or pricing services, the Company reviews such information and classifies the investment at the relevant level within the fair value hierarchy.

The following tables present the classification of investments and certain other assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 within the fair value hierarchy:



	March 31, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investments:
Debt (excluding interest-bearing deposits)	$	1,720	$	5,553	$	–	$	7,273
Equities		56,420		–		1,337		57,757
Funds:
Alternative investments		–		36,321		–		36,321
Debt		36,252		4		–		36,256
Equity		143,074		41		–		143,115
Private equity		–		–		115,537		115,537
Derivatives		–		275		–		275

Total	$	237,466	$	42,194	$	116,874	$	396,534

Liabilities:
Securities sold, not yet purchased	$	5,330	$	–	$	–	$	5,330
Derivatives		–		219,172		–		219,172

Total	$	5,330	$	219,172	$	–	$	224,502



	December 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investments:
Debt (excluding interest-bearing deposits)	$	1,681	$	6,332	$	–	$	8,013
Equities		58,054		–		1,340		59,394
Funds:
Alternative investments		–		37,030		–		37,030
Debt		47,202		4		–		47,206
Equity		190,660		42		–		190,702
Private equity		–		–		114,193		114,193
Derivatives		–		682		–		682

Total	$	297,597	$	44,090	$	115,533	$	457,220

Liabilities:
Securities sold, not yet purchased	$	4,045	$	–	$	–	$	4,045
Derivatives		–		164,001		–		164,001

Total	$	4,045	$	164,001	$	–	$	168,046

The following tables provide a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Beginning Balance		Net Unrealized/ Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue- Other (a)		Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Disposition			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
	Beginning Balance				Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Disposition			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
Investments:
Equities	$	1,340	$	2	$	–	$	–		$	(5	)	$	1,337
Private equity funds		114,193		5,582		347		(4,669	)		84			115,537

Total Level 3 Assets	$	115,533	$	5,584	$	347	$	(4,669	)	$	79		$	116,874


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Beginning Balance		Net Unrealized/ Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue- Other (a)		Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Dispositions			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
	Beginning Balance				Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Dispositions			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
Investments:
Equities	$	190	$	–	$	–	$	–		$	(6	)	$	184
Alternative investment funds		3,457		94		–		(2,247	)		–			1,304
Equity funds		10		–		–		(10	)		–			–
Private equity funds		112,444		682		–		(1,256	)		(1,374	)		110,496

Total Level 3 Assets	$	116,101	$	776	$	–	$	(3,513	)	$	(1,380	)	$	111,984

(a)	Earnings for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 include net unrealized gains (losses) of $4,413 and $670, respectively.

There were no transfers between any of the Level 1, 2 and 3 categories in the fair value measurement hierarchy during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Fair Value of Certain Investments Based on NAV—The Company’s Level 2 and Level 3 investments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include certain investments that are valued using NAV or its equivalent as a practical expedient in determining fair value. Information with respect thereto was as follows:

March 31, 2014

% of
Fair Value
Not
Redeemable

Estimated Liquidation Period of
Investments Not Redeemable

Investments Redeemable

Fair value

Unfunded
Commitments

%
Next
5 Years

%
5-10
Years

%
Thereafter

Redemption
Frequency

Redemption
Notice Period

Alternative investment funds:

Hedge funds

32,210

–

(a)

<30-60 days

Funds of funds

487

–

(b)

<30-90 days

Other

3,624

–

(c)

<30-60 days

Debt funds

–

(d)

30 days

Equity funds

–

(e)

30-90 days

Private equity funds:

Equity growth

71,408

27,156

100%

14%

61%

25%

Mezzanine debt

44,129

–

100%

–%

100%

Total

151,903

27,156

(a)	weekly (17%), monthly (64%) and quarterly (19%)

(b)	monthly (95%) and quarterly (5%)

(c)	daily (9%), weekly (2%) and monthly (89%)

(d)	daily (100%)

(e)	daily (14%), monthly (58%) and quarterly (28%)

December 31, 2013

% of
Fair Value
Not
Redeemable

Estimated Liquidation Period of
Investments Not Redeemable

Investments Redeemable

Fair value

Unfunded
Commitments

%
Next
5 Years

%
5-10
Years

%
Thereafter

Redemption
Frequency

Redemption
Notice Period

Alternative investment funds:

Hedge funds

31,837

–

(a)

<30-90 days

Funds of funds

475

–

(b)

<30-90 days

Other

4,718

–

(c)

<30-60 days

Debt funds

–

(d)

30 days

Equity funds

–

(e)

30-90 days

Private equity funds:

Equity growth

70,054

27,135

100%

17%

60%

23%

Mezzanine debt

44,139

–

100%

–%

100%

Total

151,269

27,135

(a)	weekly (17%), monthly (65%) and quarterly (18%)

(b)	monthly (95%) and quarterly (5%)

(c)	daily (7%), weekly (1%) and monthly (92%)

(d)	daily (100%)

(e)	daily (13%), monthly (58%) and quarterly (29%)

See Note 4 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of significant investment strategies for investments with value based on NAV.

Investment Capital Funding Commitments—At March 31, 2014, the Company’s maximum unfunded commitments for capital contributions to investment funds arose from (i) commitments to CP II, which amounted to $1,940 for potential “follow-on investments” and/or for fund expenses through the earlier of February 25, 2017 or the liquidation of the fund, (ii) commitments to EGCP III, which amounted to $18,337, through the earlier of October 12, 2016 (i.e., the end of the investment period) for investments and/or expenses (with a portion of the undrawn amount of such commitments as of that date remaining committed until October 12, 2023 in respect of “follow-on investments” and/or fund expenses) or the liquidation of the fund and (iii) commitments to COF2, which amounted to $6,879, through the earlier of November 11, 2016 (i.e., the end of the investment period) for investments and/or fund expenses (with a portion of the undrawn amount of such commitments as of that date remaining committed until November 11, 2019 in respect of “follow-on investments” and/or fund expenses) or the liquidation of the fund.

Derivatives

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

6.	*DERIVATIVES*

The Company enters into forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts, interest rate swaps, interest rate futures, total return swap contracts on various equity and debt indices and other derivative contracts to economically hedge exposures to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, interest rates and equity and debt prices. The Company reports its derivative instruments separately as assets and liabilities unless a legal right of set-off exists under a master netting agreement enforceable by law. The Company’s derivative instruments are recorded at their fair value, and are included in “other assets” and “other liabilities” on the consolidated statements of financial condition. Gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are included in “interest income” and “interest expense”, respectively, or “revenue-other”, depending on the nature of the underlying item, on the consolidated statements of operations.

In addition to the derivative instruments described above, the Company records derivative liabilities relating to its obligations pertaining to Lazard Fund Interests awards and other similar deferred compensation arrangements, the fair value of which is based on the value of the underlying investments, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, and is included in “accrued compensation and benefits” in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Changes in the fair value of the derivative liabilities are included in “compensation and benefits” in the consolidated statements of operations, the impact of which equally offsets the changes in the fair value of investments which are currently expected to be delivered upon settlement of Lazard Fund Interests awards and other similar deferred compensation arrangements, which are reported in “revenue-other” in the consolidated statements of operations.

The tables below present the fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments reported within “other assets” and “other liabilities” and the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities relating to its obligations pertaining to Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements (see Note 12 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of financial condition as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Derivative Assets:
Forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts	$	275	$	250
Total return swaps and other (a)		–		432

	$	275	$	682

Derivative Liabilities:
Forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts	$	1,046	$	1,579
Total return swaps and other (a)		4,688		–
Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements		213,438		162,422

	$	219,172	$	164,001

(a)

For total return swaps, amounts represent the netting of gross derivative assets and liabilities of $120 and $4,808 as of March 31, 2014, respectively, and $2,019 and $1,587 as of December 31, 2013, respectively, for contracts with the same counterparty under legally enforceable master netting agreements. Such amounts are recorded “net” in “other assets”, with receivables for net cash collateral under such contracts of $15,884 and $11,384 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Net gains (losses) with respect to derivative instruments (predominantly reflected in “revenue-other”) and the Company’s derivative liabilities relating to its obligations pertaining to Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements (included in “compensation and benefits” expense) as reflected on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts	$	(1,153	)	$	5,231
Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements		(2,626	)		(3,725	)
Total return swaps and other		(1,574	)		(4,488	)

	$	(5,353	)	$	(2,982	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Property

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property

7.	*PROPERTY*

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, property consists of the following:


	Estimated Depreciable Life in Years		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Buildings		33	$	173,735	$	173,772
Leasehold improvements		3-20		176,369		175,600
Furniture and equipment		3-10		151,310		149,597
Construction in progress				4,490		3,756

Total				505,904		502,725
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization				262,928		253,930

Property			$	242,976	$	248,795

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

8.	*GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS*

The components of goodwill and other intangible assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented below:


	March 31,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Goodwill	$	349,716	$	345,453
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization)		17,205		18,424

	$	366,921	$	363,877

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, goodwill of $285,175 and $280,912, respectively, was attributable to the Company’s Financial Advisory segment and, at each such respective date, $64,541 of goodwill was attributable to the Company’s Asset Management segment.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Balance, January 1	$	345,453	$	364,328
Business acquisitions		–		1,440
Foreign currency translation adjustments		4,263		(119	)

Balance, March 31	$	349,716	$	365,649

The gross cost and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, by major intangible asset category, are as follows:


	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Gross Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Success/performance fees	$	30,740	$	17,687	$	13,053	$	30,740	$	17,173	$	13,567
Management fees, customer relationships and non-compete agreements		33,064		28,912		4,152		33,063		28,206		4,857

	$	63,804	$	46,599	$	17,205	$	63,803	$	45,379	$	18,424

Amortization expense of intangible assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1,220 and $877, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense is as follows:


Year Ending December 31,	Amortization Expense (a)
2014 (April 1 through December 31)	$	5,591
2015		6,433
2016		5,181

Total amortization expense	$	17,205

(a)

Approximately 43% of intangible asset amortization is attributable to a noncontrolling interest.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Senior and Subordinated Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Senior and Subordinated Debt

9.	*SENIOR AND SUBORDINATED DEBT*

Senior Debt—Senior debt is comprised of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


	Initial Principal Amount		Maturity Date		Annual Interest Rate			Outstanding As of
								March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
								March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Lazard Group 6.85% Senior Notes		600,000		6/15/17		6.85	%	$	548,350	$	548,350
Lazard Group 4.25% Senior Notes		500,000		11/14/20		4.25	%		500,000		500,000
Lazard Group Credit Facility		150,000		9/25/15		0.78	%		–		–

Total								$	1,048,350	$	1,048,350

In November 2013, and in connection with Lazard Group’s redemption of $528,500 aggregate principal amount of its then outstanding 7.125% senior notes maturing on May 15, 2015 (the “2015 Notes”), Lazard Group issued $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes maturing on November 14, 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). Interest on the 2020 Notes is payable semi-annually on May 14 and November 14 of each year commencing on May 14, 2014.

On September 25, 2012, Lazard Group entered into a $150,000, three-year senior revolving credit facility with a group of lenders (the “Credit Facility”), which expires in September 2015. The Credit Facility replaced a similar revolving credit facility which was terminated as a condition to effectiveness of the Credit Facility. Interest rates under the Credit Facility vary and are based on either a Federal Funds rate or a Eurodollar rate, in each case plus an

applicable margin. As of March 31, 2014, the annual interest rate for a loan accruing interest (based on the Federal Funds overnight rate), including the applicable margin, was 0.78%. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Facility.

The Credit Facility contains customary terms and conditions, including certain financial covenants. In addition, the Credit Facility, the indenture and the supplemental indentures relating to Lazard Group’s senior notes contain certain covenants, events of default and other customary provisions, including a customary make-whole provision in the event of early redemption, where applicable. As of March 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with such provisions. All of the Company’s senior debt obligations are unsecured.

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $258,000 in unused lines of credit available to it, including the Credit Facility, and unused lines of credit available to LFB of approximately $48,000 (at March 31, 2014 exchange rates) and Edgewater of $55,000. In addition, LFB has access to the Eurosystem Covered Bond Purchase Program of the Banque de France.

The Company’s senior debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is carried at historical amounts. At those dates, the fair value of such senior debt was approximately $1,140,000 and $1,117,000, respectively, and exceeded the aggregate carrying value by approximately $92,000 and $69,000, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s senior debt is based on market quotations. The Company’s senior debt would be categorized within Level 2 of the hierarchy of fair value measurements if carried at fair value.

Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

10.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases—The Company has various leases and other contractual commitments arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the fulfillment of such commitments, in accordance with their terms, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Guarantees—In the normal course of business, LFB provides indemnifications to third parties to protect them in the event of non-performance by its clients. At March 31, 2014, LFB had $5,908 of such indemnifications and held $5,255 of collateral/counter-guarantees to secure these commitments. The Company believes the likelihood of loss with respect to these indemnities is remote. Accordingly, no liability is recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of financial condition.

Certain Business Transactions—On July 15, 2009, the Company established a private equity business with Edgewater. Edgewater manages funds primarily focused on buy-out and growth equity investments in middle market companies. The acquisition was structured as a purchase by Lazard Group of interests in a holding company that in turn owns interests in the general partner and management company entities of the current Edgewater private equity funds (the “Edgewater Acquisition”). Following the Edgewater Acquisition, Edgewater’s leadership team retained a substantial economic interest in such entities.

The aggregate fair value of the consideration recognized by the Company at the acquisition date was $61,624. Such consideration consisted of (i) a one-time cash payment, (ii) 1,142,857 shares of Class A common stock (the “Initial Shares”) and (iii) up to 1,142,857 additional shares of Class A common stock (the “Earnout Shares”) that are subject to earnout criteria and payable over time. The Initial Shares are subject to forfeiture provisions that lapse only upon the achievement of certain performance thresholds and transfer restrictions during the four year period ending December 2014. The Earnout Shares will be issued only if certain performance thresholds are met. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, of the Initial Shares and Earnout Shares, 1,371,992 shares have been earned because applicable performance thresholds have been satisfied. Such shares are no longer subject to any contingencies. As of December 31, 2013, 1,029,006 of such shares have been settled, and no additional shares have been settled as of March 31, 2014.

Contingent Consideration Relating To Other Business Acquisitions—For a business acquired in 2012, at December 31, 2012, 170,988 shares of Class A common stock (including dividend equivalent shares) were issuable on a non-contingent basis. Such shares were delivered in the first quarter of 2013. The Company is obligated to issue a maximum of 202,650 additional shares of Class A common stock if certain performance thresholds are achieved.

Other Commitments—In the normal course of business, LFB enters into commitments to extend credit, predominately at variable interest rates. These commitments have varying expiration dates, are fully collateralized and generally contain requirements for the counterparty to maintain a minimum collateral level. These commitments may not represent future cash requirements as they may expire without being drawn upon. At March 31, 2014, these commitments were not material.

See Notes 5 and 13 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding commitments relating to investment capital funding commitments and obligations to fund our pension plans, respectively.

The Company has various other contractual commitments arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, from time to time, LFB enters into underwriting commitments in which it participates as a joint underwriter. The settlement of such transactions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. At March 31, 2014, LFB had no such underwriting commitments.

In the opinion of management, the fulfillment of the commitments described herein will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Legal—The Company is involved from time to time in judicial, regulatory and arbitration proceedings and inquiries concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our businesses, including proceedings initiated by former employees alleging wrongful termination. The Company reviews such matters on a case-by-case basis and establishes any required accrual if a loss is probable and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company experiences significant variation in its revenue and earnings on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, the results of any pending matter or matters could be significant when compared to the Company’s earnings in any particular fiscal quarter. The Company believes, however, based on currently available information, that the results of any pending matters, in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on its business or financial condition.

Members' Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Members' Equity

11.

MEMBERS’ EQUITY

Lazard Group Distributions—As previously described, Lazard Group’s common membership interests are held by subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd and by LAZ-MD Holdings. Pursuant to provisions of the Operating Agreement, Lazard Group distributions in respect of its common membership interests are allocated to the holders of such interests on a pro rata basis. Such distributions represent amounts necessary to fund (i) any dividends Lazard Ltd may declare on its Class A common stock and (ii) tax distributions in respect of income taxes that Lazard Ltd’s subsidiaries and the members of LAZ-MD Holdings incur as a result of holding Lazard Group common membership interests.

During the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, Lazard Group distributed the following amounts to LAZ-MD Holdings and the subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd (none of which related to tax distributions):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
LAZ-MD Holdings	$	213	$	–
Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd		35,917		–

	$	36,130	$	–

Pursuant to Lazard Group’s Operating Agreement, Lazard Group allocates and distributes to its members a substantial portion of its distributable profits in installments, as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year. Such installment distributions usually begin in February.

Share Repurchase Program—During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Board of Directors of Lazard Ltd authorized the repurchase of Class A common stock and Lazard Group common membership interests as set forth in the table below.


Date	Share Repurchase Authorization		Expiration
February, 2011	$	250,000		December 31, 2012
October, 2011	$	125,000		December 31, 2013
April, 2012	$	125,000		December 31, 2013
October, 2012	$	200,000		December 31, 2014
October, 2013	$	100,000		December 31, 2015

The Company expects that the share repurchase program, with respect to the Class A common stock, will primarily be used to offset a portion of the shares that have been or will be issued under the Lazard Ltd 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) and the Lazard Ltd 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2008 Plan”). Pursuant to the share repurchase program, purchases have been made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Purchases with respect to such program are set forth in the table below:


	Number of Shares/Common Membership Interests Purchased		Average Price Per Share/Common Membership Interest
Three Months Ended March 31:

2013		831,157	$	36.30
2014		2,392,674	$	44.69

As of March 31, 2014, a total of $14,654 of share repurchase authorization remained available under the Company’s share repurchase program, which will expire on December 31, 2015.

In April 2014, the Board of Directors of Lazard Ltd authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200,000 in aggregate cost of Class A common stock and Lazard Group common membership interests through December 31, 2015.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (“AOCI”)—The tables below reflect changes in the balances of each component of AOCI during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Currency Translation Adjustments		Employee Benefit Plans			Total AOCI			Amount Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Lazard Group AOCI
Balance, January 1, 2014	$	35,236	$	(137,431	)	$	(102,195	)	$	1	$	(102,196	)

Activity January 1 to March 31, 2014:
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		3,591		(557	)		3,034			–		3,034
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax		–		1,289			1,289			–		1,289

Net other comprehensive income		3,591		732			4,323			–		4,323

Balance, March 31, 2014	$	38,827	$	(136,699	)	$	(97,872	)	$	1	$	(97,873	)


	Currency Translation Adjustments			Interest Rate Hedge			Employee Benefit Plans			Total AOCI			Amount Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Lazard Group AOCI
Balance, January 1, 2013	$	38,657		$	(2,502	)	$	(128,536	)	$	(92,381	)	$	12	$	(92,393	)

Activity January 1 to March 31, 2013:
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(12,136	)		–			(3,423	)		(15,559	)		11		(15,570	)
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax		–			264			1,218			1,482			–		1,482

Net other comprehensive income (loss)		(12,136	)		264			(2,205	)		(14,077	)		11		(14,088	)

Balance, March 31, 2013	$	26,521		$	(2,238	)	$	(130,741	)	$	(106,458	)	$	23	$	(106,481	)

The table below reflects adjustments for items reclassified out of AOCI, by component, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization of interest rate hedge (a)	$	–	$	264

Amortization relating to employee benefit plans (b)		1,821		1,620
Less – related income taxes		532		402

Net of tax		1,289		1,218

Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	1,289	$	1,482

(a)	Included in “interest expense” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(b)	Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 13 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). Such amount is included in “compensation and benefits” expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Noncontrolling Interests—Noncontrolling interests principally represent interests held in Edgewater’s management vehicles that the Company is deemed to control, but does not own.

The tables below summarize net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 and noncontrolling interests as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements:


	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Edgewater	$	4,120	$	2,366
Other		–		(269	)

Total	$	4,120	$	2,097


	Noncontrolling Interests As Of
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Edgewater	$	66,849	$	66,641
Other		10		13

Total	$	66,859	$	66,654

Incentive Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Incentive Plans

12.

INCENTIVE PLANS

Share-Based Incentive Plan Awards

A description of Lazard Ltd’s 2005 Plan and 2008 Plan and activity with respect thereto during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, is presented below.

Shares Available Under the 2005 Plan and 2008 Plan

The 2005 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 shares of Class A common stock pursuant to the grant or exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and other equity-based awards. Each stock unit or similar award granted under the 2005 Plan represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, at no cost to the recipient. The fair value of such awards is generally determined based on the closing market price of Class A common stock at the date of grant.

In addition to the shares available under the 2005 Plan, additional shares of Class A common stock are available under the 2008 Plan. The maximum number of shares available under the 2008 Plan is based on a formula that limits the aggregate number of shares that may, at any time, be subject to awards that are considered “outstanding” under the 2008 Plan to 30% of the then-outstanding shares of Class A common stock (treating, for this purpose, the then-outstanding exchangeable interests of LAZ-MD Holdings on a “fully-exchanged” basis as described in the 2008 Plan).

The following reflects the amortization expense recorded with respect to share-based incentive plans within “compensation and benefits” expense (with respect to RSUs, performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) and restricted stock awards) and “professional services” expense (with respect to deferred stock units (“DSUs”)) within the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Share-based incentive awards:
RSUs (a)	$	52,285	$	64,942
PRSUs		1,798		438
Restricted Stock (b)		6,612		5,261
DSUs		51		36

Total	$	60,746	$	70,677

(a)	Includes, during the three month period ended March 31, 2013, charges relating to the cost saving initiatives of $4,455 (see Note 14 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

(b)	Includes, during the three month period ended March 31, 2013, charges relating to the cost saving initiatives of $233.

The ultimate amount of compensation and benefits expense relating to share-based awards is dependent upon the actual number of shares of Class A common stock that vest. The Company periodically assesses the forfeiture rates used for such estimates. A change in estimated forfeiture rates results in a cumulative adjustment to previously recorded compensation and benefits expense and also would cause the aggregate amount of compensation expense recognized in future periods to differ from the estimated unrecognized compensation expense described below.

The Company’s incentive plans are described below.

RSUs and DSUs

RSUs generally require future service as a condition for the delivery of the underlying shares of Class A common stock (unless the recipient is then eligible for retirement under the Company’s retirement policy) and convert into shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis after the stipulated vesting periods. PRSUs, which are RSUs that are also subject to service-based vesting conditions, have additional conditions, and are described below. The grant date fair value of the RSUs, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, is amortized over the vesting periods or requisite service periods (generally one-third after two years, and the remaining two-thirds after the third year), and is adjusted for actual forfeitures over such period.

RSUs generally include a dividend participation right that provides that during vesting periods each RSU is attributed additional RSUs (or fractions thereof) equivalent to any dividends paid on Class A common stock during such period. During the three month period ended March 31, 2014, dividend participation rights required the issuance of 115,297 RSUs.

Non-executive members of the Board of Directors of Lazard Group (who are the same non-executive directors of Lazard Ltd) (“Non-Executive Directors”) receive approximately 55% of their annual compensation for service on the Board of Directors and its committees in the form of DSUs. No such DSUs were granted in connection with annual compensation during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Their remaining compensation is payable in cash, which they may elect to receive in the form of additional DSUs under the Directors’ Fee Deferral Unit Plan described below. DSUs are convertible into shares of Class A common stock at the time of cessation of service to the Board. DSUs include a cash dividend participation right equivalent to any ordinary quarterly dividends paid on Class A common stock, and resulted in nominal cash payments for the three month period ended March 31, 2014.

The Company’s Directors’ Fee Deferral Unit Plan permits the Non-Executive Directors to elect to receive additional DSUs pursuant to the 2005 Plan in lieu of some or all of their cash fees. The number of DSUs that shall be granted to a Non-Executive Director pursuant to this election will equal the value of cash fees that the applicable Non-Executive Director has elected to forego pursuant to such election, divided by the market value of a share of Class A common stock on the date immediately preceding the date of the grant. During the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, 2,310 and 1,886 DSUs, respectively, had been granted pursuant to such Plan.

DSU awards are expensed at their fair value on their date of grant, inclusive of amounts related to the Directors’ Fee Deferral Unit Plan.

The following is a summary of activity relating to RSUs and DSUs during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	RSUs					DSUs
	Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2014		16,630,009		$	34.51		251,434	$	32.02
Granted (including 115,297 RSUs relating to dividend participation)		3,492,223		$	43.00		2,310	$	44.35
Forfeited		(21,301	)	$	34.61		–		–
Vested		(6,317,612	)	$	38.04		–		–

Balance, March 31, 2014		13,783,319		$	35.04		253,744	$	32.13


Balance, January 1, 2013		21,481,131		$	33.92		204,496	$	31.47
Granted		4,297,664		$	37.33		1,886	$	37.60
Forfeited		(45,907	)	$	36.12		–		–
Vested		(8,268,744	)	$	34.97		–		–

Balance, March 31, 2013		17,464,144		$	34.26		206,382	$	31.52

In connection with RSUs that vested during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company satisfied its minimum statutory tax withholding requirements in lieu of issuing 1,843,389 and 3,231,285 shares of Class A common stock in the respective three month periods. Accordingly, 4,474,223 and 5,037,459 shares of Class A common stock held by the Company were delivered during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, 958,213 RSUs were modified through forward purchase agreements into liability awards. Such liability awards were settled on March 1, 2013 for $28,612. During the three month period ended March 31, 2013, compensation expense of $1,690 was recorded for such liability awards.

As of March 31, 2014, unrecognized RSU compensation expense, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, was approximately $267,421, with such expense expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.6 years subsequent to March 31, 2014.

Restricted Stock

The following is a summary of activity related to shares of restricted Class A common stock associated with compensation arrangements during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Restricted Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2014		575,054		$	32.72
Granted		449,344		$	45.52
Vested		(205,075	)	$	35.23

Balance, March 31, 2014		819,323		$	39.11


Balance, January 1, 2013		1,972,609		$	34.85
Granted		388,763		$	36.73
Forfeited		(3,269	)	$	36.64
Vested		(1,715,275	)	$	36.04

Balance, March 31, 2013		642,828		$	32.81

In connection with shares of restricted Class A common stock that vested during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company satisfied its minimum statutory tax withholding requirements in lieu of delivering 29,999 and 12,308 shares of Class A common stock during the respective three month periods. Accordingly, 175,076 and 1,702,967 shares of Class A common stock held by the Company were delivered during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The restricted stock awards include a cash dividend participation right equivalent to any ordinary quarterly dividends paid on Class A common stock during the period, which will vest concurrently with the underlying restricted stock award. At March 31, 2014, unrecognized restricted stock expense was approximately $20,657, with such expense to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years subsequent to March 31, 2014.

PRSUs

PRSUs are subject to both performance-based and service-based vesting conditions. The number of shares of Class A common stock that a recipient will receive upon vesting of a PRSU will be calculated by reference to certain performance metrics that relate to the Company’s performance over a three-year period. The target number of shares of Class A common stock subject to each PRSU is one; however, based on the achievement of the performance criteria, the number of shares of Class A common stock that may be received in connection with each PRSU can range from zero to two times the target number (or, for PRSUs granted in 2013, three times the target number in the event of a substantial increase in fiscal year 2014 revenue (adjusted for certain items)). The PRSUs granted in 2014 will vest on a single date three years following the date of the grant and the PRSUs granted in 2013 will vest 33% in March 2015 and 67% in March 2016, in each case provided the applicable service and performance conditions are satisfied. In addition, the performance metrics applicable to each PRSU will be evaluated on an annual basis at the end of each fiscal year during the performance period and, if the Company has achieved a threshold level of performance with respect to the fiscal year, 25% of the target number of shares of Class A common stock subject to each PRSU will no longer be at risk of forfeiture based on the achievement of performance criteria. PRSUs include dividend participation rights that provide that during vesting periods the target number of PRSUs receive dividend equivalents at the same rate that dividends are paid on Class A common stock during such period. These dividend equivalents are credited as RSUs that are not subject to the performance-based vesting criteria but are otherwise subject to the same restrictions as the underlying PRSUs to which they relate.

The following is a summary of activity relating to PRSUs during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 at the target level:


	PRSUs		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2014		448,128	$	36.11
Granted		360,783	$	44.46

Balance, March 31, 2014		808,911	$	39.83

Balance, January 1, 2013		–		–
Granted		448,128	$	36.11

Balance, March 31, 2013		448,128	$	36.11

Compensation expense recognized for PRSU awards is determined by multiplying the number of shares of Class A common stock underlying such awards that, based on the Company’s estimate, are considered probable of vesting, by the grant date fair value. As of March 31, 2014, the total estimated unrecognized compensation expense was approximately $33,673, and the Company expects to amortize such expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.0 years subsequent to March 31, 2014.

Lazard Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements

Commencing in February 2011, the Company granted Lazard Fund Interests to eligible employees. In connection with the Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements, which generally require future service as a condition for vesting, the Company recorded a prepaid compensation asset and a corresponding compensation liability on the grant date based upon the fair value of the award. The prepaid asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable vesting periods or requisite service periods (which are generally similar to the comparable periods for RSUs), and is charged to “compensation and benefits” expense within the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Lazard Fund Interests and similar deferred compensation arrangements that do not require future service are expensed immediately. The related compensation liability is accounted for at fair value as a derivative liability, which contemplates the impact of estimated forfeitures, and is adjusted for changes in fair value primarily related to changes in value of the underlying investments.

The following is a summary of activity relating to Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Prepaid Compensation Asset			Compensation Liability
Balance, January 1, 2014	$	60,433		$	162,422
Granted		92,711			92,711
Settled		–			(45,450	)
Forfeited		(9	)		(2	)
Amortization		(19,407	)		–
Change in fair value related to:
Increase in fair value of underlying investments		–			2,626
Adjustment for estimated forfeitures		–			899
Other		116			232

Balance, March 31, 2014	$	133,844		$	213,438


	Prepaid Compensation Asset			Compensation Liability
Balance, January 1, 2013	$	47,445		$	97,593
Granted		72,182			72,182
Settled		–			(14,832	)
Forfeited		(309	)		(396	)
Amortization		(12,488	)		–
Change in fair value related to:
Increase in fair value of underlying investments		–			3,725
Adjustment for estimated forfeitures		–			648
Other		(106)			(111	)

Balance, March 31, 2013	$	106,724		$	158,809

The amortization of the prepaid compensation asset will generally be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.2 years subsequent to March 31, 2014.

The following is a summary of the impact of Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements on “compensation and benefits” expense within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization, net of forfeitures (a)	$	20,313	$	13,049
Change in the fair value of underlying investments		2,626		3,725

Total	$	22,939	$	16,774

(a)	Includes, during the three month period ended March 31, 2013, charges relating to the cost saving initiatives of $917.

Employee Benefit Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

13.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company provides retirement and other post-retirement benefits to certain of its employees through defined benefit pension plans (the “pension plans”) and, in the U.S., a partially funded contributory post-retirement plan covering qualifying U.S. employees (the “medical plan” and together with the pension plans, the “post-retirement plans”). The Company also offers defined contribution plans. The post-retirement plans generally provide benefits to participants based on average levels of compensation. Expenses related to the Company’s employee benefit plans are included in “compensation and benefits” expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Employer Contributions to Pension Plans—The Company’s funding policy for its U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans is to fund when required or when applicable upon an agreement with the plans’ Trustees. Management also evaluates from time to time whether to make voluntary contributions to the plans. The Company did not make a contribution to the U.S. pension plans during the three month period ended March 31, 2014.

On April 30, 2012, the Company and the Trustees of the U.K. pension plans concluded the December 31, 2010 triennial valuations of the plans. In connection with such valuations and a previously negotiated agreement with the Trustees, the Company and the Trustees agreed upon pension funding terms (the “agreement”) (which superseded the terms of an agreement reached in June 2009 with respect to the previous triennial valuation as of December 31, 2007) whereby the Company: (i) made a contribution in December 2011 to the plans of 2.3 million British pounds ($3,687 at December 31, 2011 exchange rates) from a previously established escrow account, (ii) agreed to make contributions of 1 million British pounds during each year from 2012 through 2020 inclusive and (iii) amended the previous escrow arrangement into an account security arrangement covering 10.2 million British pounds, committing to make annual contributions of 1 million British pounds into such account security arrangement during each year from 2014 through 2020 inclusive. It was further agreed that, to the extent that the value of the plans’ assets falls short of the funding target for June 1, 2020 that has been agreed upon with the Trustees, the assets from the account security arrangement would be released into the plans at that date. Additionally, the Company agreed to fund the expenses of administering the plans, including certain regulator levies and the cost of other professional advisors to the plans. The terms of the agreement are subject to adjustment based on the results of subsequent triennial valuations. The aggregate amount in the account security arrangement was approximately $17,000 and $16,900 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and has been recorded in “cash deposited with clearing organizations and other segregated cash” on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of financial condition. Income on the account security arrangement accretes to the Company and is recorded in interest income.

During the three month period ended March 31, 2014, no contribution to these U.K. pension plans was required to be made. Contributions were made to other non-U.S. pension plans of approximately $4,800.

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) related to the Company’s post-retirement plans for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Pension Plans						Medical Plan
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Components of Net Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost	$	223		$	314		$	12		$	10
Interest cost		7,531			6,753			53			47
Expected return on plan assets		(8,079	)		(6,797	)		–			–
Amortization of:
Prior service cost		733			706			–			–
Net actuarial loss		1,111			914			(23	)		–

Net benefit cost	$	1,519		$	1,890		$	42		$	57

Cost Saving Initiatives

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Cost Saving Initiatives

14.

COST SAVING INITIATIVES

Cost Saving Initiatives—In October 2012, the Company announced cost saving initiatives (the “Cost Saving Initiatives”) relating to the Company’s operations. These initiatives include streamlining our corporate structure and consolidating support functions; realigning our investments into areas with potential for the greatest long-term return; the settlement of certain contractual obligations; reducing occupancy costs; and creating greater flexibility to retain and attract the best people and invest in new growth areas.

Expenses associated with the implementation of the Cost Saving Initiatives were completed during the second quarter of 2013. The Company incurred these expenses, by segment, as reflected in the tables below:


	Financial Advisory		Asset Management			Corporate		Total
Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2013:
Compensation and benefits	$	20,394	$	236		$	4,041	$	24,671
Other		1,621		(1	)		31		1,651

Total	$	22,015	$	235		$	4,072	$	26,322


	Financial Advisory		Asset Management			Corporate		Total
Cumulative October 2012 Through March 31, 2013:
Compensation and benefits	$	96,527	$	12,292		$	15,839	$	124,658
Other		3,020		732			488		4,240

Total	$	99,547	$	13,024		$	16,327	$	128,898

Activity related to the obligations pursuant to the Cost Saving Initiatives during the three month period ended March 31, 2014 was as follows:


	Accrued Compensation and Benefits			Other Liabilities		Total
Balance, January 1, 2014	$	11,860		$	5,356	$	17,216
Less:
Settlements		(2,390	)		–		(2,390	)

Balance, March 31, 2014	$	9,470		$	5,356	$	14,826

Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

15.

INCOME TAXES

Although a portion of Lazard Group’s income is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, Lazard Group primarily operates in the U.S. as a limited liability company that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, Lazard Group’s income from its U.S. operations is generally not subject to U.S. federal income taxes because such income is attributable to its partners. In addition, Lazard Group is subject to New York City Unincorporated Business Tax (“UBT”), which is attributable to Lazard Group’s operations apportioned to New York City. UBT is incremental to the U.S. federal statutory tax rate. Outside the U.S., Lazard Group operates principally through subsidiary corporations that are subject to local income taxes.

The Company recorded income tax provisions of $17,857 and $3,022 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 16.6% and 14.2%, respectively. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% and the effective tax rates reflected above principally relates to (i) Lazard Group primarily operating as a limited liability company in the U.S., (ii) taxes payable to

foreign jurisdictions and (iii) U.S. state and local taxes (primarily UBT), which are incremental to the U.S. federal statutory tax rate.

Substantially all of Lazard’s foreign operations are conducted in “pass-through” entities for U.S. income tax purposes and the Company provides for U.S. income taxes on a current basis for substantially all of those earnings. The repatriation of prior earnings attributable to “non-pass-through” entities would not result in the recognition of a material amount of additional U.S. income taxes.

Related Parties

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Related Parties

16.

RELATED PARTIES

Amounts receivable from, and payable to, related parties are set forth below:


	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Receivables
LFCM Holdings	$	4,067	$	7,794
Lazard Ltd Subsidiaries		103,350		109,942
Other		118		126

Total	$	107,535	$	117,862

Payables
LFCM Holdings	$	414	$	3,051
Lazard Ltd Subsidiaries		186,467		199,137
Other		919		731

Total	$	187,800	$	202,919

LFCM Holdings

LFCM Holdings owns and operates the capital markets business and fund management activities, as well as other specified non-operating assets and liabilities, that were transferred to it by Lazard Group (referred to as the “separated businesses”) in May 2005 and is owned by former and current managing directors (which also include the Company’s executive officers) who were or are also members of LAZ-MD Holdings. In addition to the master separation agreement, dated as of May 10, 2005, by and among Lazard Ltd, Lazard Group, LAZ-MD Holdings and LFCM Holdings (the “master separation agreement”), which effected the separation and recapitalization that occurred in May 2005, LFCM Holdings entered into certain agreements that addressed various business matters associated with the separation, including agreements related to administrative and support services (the “administrative services agreement”), employee benefits, insurance matters and licensing. In addition, LFCM Holdings and Lazard Group entered into a business alliance agreement (the “business alliance agreement”). Certain of these agreements are described in more detail in the Company’s Form 10-K.

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, amounts recorded by Lazard Group relating to the administrative services agreement amounted to $369 and $632, respectively, and net referral fees for underwriting, private placement, M&A and restructuring transactions under the business alliance agreement amounted to $543 and $500, respectively. Amounts relating to the administrative services agreement are reported as reductions to operating expenses. Net referral fees for underwriting transactions under the business alliance agreement are reported in “revenue-other”. Net referral fees for private placement, M&A and restructuring transactions under the business alliance agreement are reported in advisory fee revenue.

Receivables from LFCM Holdings and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include $2,967 and $3,112, respectively, related to administrative and support services and other receivables which include sublease income and reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of LFCM Holdings, and $1,100 and $4,682, respectively, related to referral fees for underwriting and private placement transactions. Payables to LFCM Holdings and its subsidiaries at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include $414 and $3,051, respectively, primarily relating to referral fees for Financial Advisory transactions.

Lazard Ltd Subsidiaries

Lazard Group’s receivables from subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 included interest-bearing loans of $97,947 and $108,204, respectively, including accrued interest thereon. Interest income relating to interest-bearing loans with subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd amounted to $1,554 and $1,542 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

As of both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Lazard Group’s payables to subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd included $3,125 in connection with Lazard Group’s prior year business acquisitions. In addition, as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Lazard Group’s payables to subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd included interest-bearing loans, plus accrued interest thereon, of approximately $181,900 and $194,000, respectively. Interest expense relating to interest-bearing loans with subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd amounted to $1,621 and $2,039 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Other

Other payables at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 primarily relate to referral fees for M&A and restructuring transactions with MBA Lazard Holdings S.A. and its affiliates, an Argentina-based group in which the Company has a 50% ownership interest.

LAZ-MD Holdings

Lazard Group provides certain administrative and support services to LAZ-MD Holdings through the administrative services agreement as discussed above, with such services generally to be provided until December 31, 2014 unless terminated earlier because of a change in control of either party. Lazard Group charges LAZ-MD Holdings for these services based on Lazard Group’s cost allocation methodology and, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, such charges amounted to $250 for each period.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Regulatory Authorities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Banking And Thrift [Abstract]

Regulatory Authorities

17.

REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

LFNY is a U.S. registered broker-dealer and is subject to the net capital requirements of Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act. Under the basic method permitted by this rule, the minimum required net capital, as defined, is a specified fixed percentage (6 ²/₃%) of total aggregate indebtedness recorded in LFNY’s Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single (“FOCUS”) report filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), or $100, whichever is greater. At March 31, 2014, LFNY’s regulatory net capital was $100,252, which exceeded the minimum requirement by $97,110.

Certain U.K. subsidiaries of the Company, including LCL, Lazard Fund Managers Limited and Lazard Asset Management Limited (the “U.K. Subsidiaries”) are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. At March 31, 2014, the aggregate regulatory net capital of the U.K. Subsidiaries was $92,574, which exceeded the minimum requirement by $75,634.

CFLF, under which asset management and commercial banking activities are carried out in France, is subject to regulation by the ACPR for its banking activities conducted through its subsidiary, LFB. The investment services activities of the Paris group, exercised through LFB and other subsidiaries of CFLF, primarily LFG (asset management), also are subject to regulation and supervision by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. At March 31, 2014, the consolidated regulatory net capital of CFLF was $140,872, which exceeded the minimum requirement set for regulatory capital levels by $105,079. In addition, pursuant to the consolidated supervision rules in the European Union, LFB, in particular, as a French credit institution, is required to be supervised by a regulatory body, either in the U.S. or in the European Union. During the third quarter of 2013, the Company and the ACPR agreed on terms for the consolidated supervision of LFB and certain other non-financial advisory European subsidiaries of the Company (referred to herein, on a combined basis, as the “combined European regulated group”) under such rules. Under this new supervision, the combined European regulated group is required to comply with periodic financial, regulatory net capital and other reporting obligations. Additionally, the combined European regulated group, together with our European financial advisory entities, is required to perform an annual risk assessment and provide certain other information on a periodic basis, including financial reports and information relating to financial performance, balance sheet data and capital structure (which is similar to the information that the Company had already been providing informally). This new supervision under, and provision of information to, the ACPR became effective December 31, 2013.

Certain other U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries are subject to various capital adequacy requirements promulgated by various regulatory and exchange authorities in the countries in which they operate. At March 31, 2014, for those subsidiaries with regulatory capital requirements, their aggregate net capital was $105,753, which exceeded the minimum required capital by $77,600.

At March 31, 2014, each of these subsidiaries individually was in compliance with its regulatory capital requirements.

Any new or expanded rules and regulations that may be adopted in countries in which we operate (including regulations that have not yet been proposed) could affect us in other ways.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for banks, savings institutions, and credit unions, for regulatory capital requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) or for any state imposed capital requirements, as applicable. The disclosure may include (1) a description of regulatory capital requirements (a) for capital adequacy purposes and (b) established by the prompt corrective action provisions of Section 38 of the Federal Depository Insurance Act; (2) the actual or possible material effects of noncompliance with such requirements; (3) whether the entity is in compliance with the regulatory capital requirements including (a) required and actual ratios and amounts of Tier 1 leverage, Tier 1 risk-based, and total risk-based capital, tangible capital (for savings institutions), and Tier 3 capital for market risk (for certain banks and bank holding companies), (b) factors that may significantly affect capital adequacy; (4) the prompt corrective action category in which the entity was classified as of its most recent notification; (5) whether management believes any conditions or events since notification have changed the entity's category. Also may include additional information that might be disclosed in situations where substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

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Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

18.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s reportable segments offer different products and services and are managed separately as different levels and types of expertise are required to effectively manage the segments’ transactions. Each segment is reviewed to determine the allocation of resources and to assess its performance. The Company’s principal operating activities are included in two business segments as described in Note 1 above - Financial Advisory and Asset Management. In addition, as described in Note 1 above, the Company records selected other activities in its Corporate segment.

The Company’s segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is prepared using the following methodology:

•

Revenue and expenses directly associated with each segment are included in determining operating income.

•

Expenses not directly associated with specific segments are allocated based on the most relevant measures applicable, including headcount, square footage and other factors.

•

Segment assets are based on those directly associated with each segment, and include an allocation of certain assets relating to various segments, based on the most relevant measures applicable, including headcount, square footage and other factors.

The Company allocates investment gains and losses, interest income and interest expense among the various segments based on the segment in which the underlying asset or liability is reported.

Each segment’s operating expenses include (i) compensation and benefits expenses incurred directly in support of the businesses and (ii) other operating expenses, which include directly incurred expenses for occupancy and equipment, marketing and business development, technology and information services, professional services, fund administration and outsourced services and indirect support costs (including compensation and other operating expenses related thereto) for administrative services. Such administrative services include, but are not limited to, accounting, tax, legal, facilities management and senior management activities.

Management evaluates segment results based on net revenue and operating income (loss) and believes that the following information provides a reasonable representation of each segment’s contribution with respect to net revenue, operating income (loss) and total assets:


		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013(a)
Financial Advisory	Net Revenue	$	275,496		$	168,462
	Operating Expenses		245,415			216,908

	Operating Income (Loss)	$	30,081		$	(48,446	)


Asset Management	Net Revenue	$	268,564		$	244,025
	Operating Expenses		175,761			155,077

	Operating Income	$	92,803		$	88,948


Corporate	Net Revenue	$	(10,765	)	$	(11,303	)
	Operating Expenses		4,731			7,975

	Operating Loss	$	(15,496	)	$	(19,278	)


Total	Net Revenue	$	533,295		$	401,184
	Operating Expenses		425,907			379,960

	Operating Income	$	107,388		$	21,224

(a)	See Note 14 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Cost Saving Initiatives, and the impact on each of the Company’s business segments during the three month period ended March 31, 2013.


	As Of
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Total Assets
Financial Advisory	$	702,885	$	714,708
Asset Management		536,836		612,018
Corporate		1,730,221		1,767,262

Total	$	2,969,942	$	3,093,988

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization

Organization

Lazard Group’s principal operating activities are included in two business segments:

•

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim or annual period.

Receivables (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Activity in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Balance, January 1	$	28,777		$	23,017
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries		9,136			148
Charge-offs, foreign currency translation and other adjustments		(6,589	)		(360	)

Balance, March 31	$	31,324		$	22,805

Investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investments Schedule [Abstract]

Company's Investments and Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased

The Company’s investments and securities sold, not yet purchased, consist of the following at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


	March 31,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Debt (including interest-bearing deposits of $533 and $516, respectively)	$	7,806	$	8,529

Equities		57,757		59,394

Funds:
Alternative investments (a)		36,321		37,030
Debt (a)		36,256		47,206
Equity (a)		143,115		190,702
Private equity		115,537		114,193

		331,229		389,131

Equity method		8,552		9,488

Total investments		405,344		466,542
Less:
Interest-bearing deposits		533		516
Equity method		8,552		9,488

Investments, at fair value	$	396,259	$	456,538

Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value (included in “other liabilities”)	$	5,330	$	4,045

(a)

Schedule of Trading Securities Gross Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Gross unrealized investment gains	$	2,697	$	8,395
Gross unrealized investment losses	$	2,593	$	1,465

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Classification of Investments and Certain Other Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis



	March 31, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investments:
Debt (excluding interest-bearing deposits)	$	1,720	$	5,553	$	–	$	7,273
Equities		56,420		–		1,337		57,757
Funds:
Alternative investments		–		36,321		–		36,321
Debt		36,252		4		–		36,256
Equity		143,074		41		–		143,115
Private equity		–		–		115,537		115,537
Derivatives		–		275		–		275

Total	$	237,466	$	42,194	$	116,874	$	396,534

Liabilities:
Securities sold, not yet purchased	$	5,330	$	–	$	–	$	5,330
Derivatives		–		219,172		–		219,172

Total	$	5,330	$	219,172	$	–	$	224,502



	December 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investments:
Debt (excluding interest-bearing deposits)	$	1,681	$	6,332	$	–	$	8,013
Equities		58,054		–		1,340		59,394
Funds:
Alternative investments		–		37,030		–		37,030
Debt		47,202		4		–		47,206
Equity		190,660		42		–		190,702
Private equity		–		–		114,193		114,193
Derivatives		–		682		–		682

Total	$	297,597	$	44,090	$	115,533	$	457,220

Liabilities:
Securities sold, not yet purchased	$	4,045	$	–	$	–	$	4,045
Derivatives		–		164,001		–		164,001

Total	$	4,045	$	164,001	$	–	$	168,046

Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Company's Level 3 Assets

The following tables provide a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Beginning Balance		Net Unrealized/ Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue- Other (a)		Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Disposition			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
	Beginning Balance				Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Disposition			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
Investments:
Equities	$	1,340	$	2	$	–	$	–		$	(5	)	$	1,337
Private equity funds		114,193		5,582		347		(4,669	)		84			115,537

Total Level 3 Assets	$	115,533	$	5,584	$	347	$	(4,669	)	$	79		$	116,874


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Beginning Balance		Net Unrealized/ Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue- Other (a)		Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Dispositions			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
	Beginning Balance				Purchases/ Acquisitions		Sales/ Dispositions			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Ending Balance
Investments:
Equities	$	190	$	–	$	–	$	–		$	(6	)	$	184
Alternative investment funds		3,457		94		–		(2,247	)		–			1,304
Equity funds		10		–		–		(10	)		–			–
Private equity funds		112,444		682		–		(1,256	)		(1,374	)		110,496

Total Level 3 Assets	$	116,101	$	776	$	–	$	(3,513	)	$	(1,380	)	$	111,984

(a)	Earnings for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 include net unrealized gains (losses) of $4,413 and $670, respectively.

Fair Value of Certain Investments Based on NAV

March 31, 2014

% of
Fair Value
Not
Redeemable

Estimated Liquidation Period of
Investments Not Redeemable

Investments Redeemable

Fair value

Unfunded
Commitments

%
Next
5 Years

%
5-10
Years

%
Thereafter

Redemption
Frequency

Redemption
Notice Period

Alternative investment funds:

Hedge funds

32,210

–

(a)

<30-60 days

Funds of funds

487

–

(b)

<30-90 days

Other

3,624

–

(c)

<30-60 days

Debt funds

–

(d)

30 days

Equity funds

–

(e)

30-90 days

Private equity funds:

Equity growth

71,408

27,156

100%

14%

61%

25%

Mezzanine debt

44,129

–

100%

–%

100%

Total

151,903

27,156

(a)	weekly (17%), monthly (64%) and quarterly (19%)

(b)	monthly (95%) and quarterly (5%)

(c)	daily (9%), weekly (2%) and monthly (89%)

(d)	daily (100%)

(e)	daily (14%), monthly (58%) and quarterly (28%)

December 31, 2013

% of
Fair Value
Not
Redeemable

Estimated Liquidation Period of
Investments Not Redeemable

Investments Redeemable

Fair value

Unfunded
Commitments

%
Next
5 Years

%
5-10
Years

%
Thereafter

Redemption
Frequency

Redemption
Notice Period

Alternative investment funds:

Hedge funds

31,837

–

(a)

<30-90 days

Funds of funds

475

–

(b)

<30-90 days

Other

4,718

–

(c)

<30-60 days

Debt funds

–

(d)

30 days

Equity funds

–

(e)

30-90 days

Private equity funds:

Equity growth

70,054

27,135

100%

17%

60%

23%

Mezzanine debt

44,139

–

100%

–%

100%

Total

151,269

27,135

(a)	weekly (17%), monthly (65%) and quarterly (18%)

(b)	monthly (95%) and quarterly (5%)

(c)	daily (7%), weekly (1%) and monthly (92%)

(d)	daily (100%)

(e)	daily (13%), monthly (58%) and quarterly (29%)

Derivatives (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Value of Derivatives Reported on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition


	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Derivative Assets:
Forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts	$	275	$	250
Total return swaps and other (a)		–		432

	$	275	$	682

Derivative Liabilities:
Forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts	$	1,046	$	1,579
Total return swaps and other (a)		4,688		–
Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements		213,438		162,422

	$	219,172	$	164,001

(a)

Net Gains (Losses) with Respect to Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts	$	(1,153	)	$	5,231
Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements		(2,626	)		(3,725	)
Total return swaps and other		(1,574	)		(4,488	)

	$	(5,353	)	$	(2,982	)

Property (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, property consists of the following:


	Estimated Depreciable Life in Years		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Buildings		33	$	173,735	$	173,772
Leasehold improvements		3-20		176,369		175,600
Furniture and equipment		3-10		151,310		149,597
Construction in progress				4,490		3,756

Total				505,904		502,725
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization				262,928		253,930

Property			$	242,976	$	248,795

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The components of goodwill and other intangible assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented below:


	March 31,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Goodwill	$	349,716	$	345,453
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization)		17,205		18,424

	$	366,921	$	363,877

Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Balance, January 1	$	345,453	$	364,328
Business acquisitions		–		1,440
Foreign currency translation adjustments		4,263		(119	)

Balance, March 31	$	349,716	$	365,649

Gross Cost and Accumulated Amortization of Other Intangible Assets

The gross cost and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, by major intangible asset category, are as follows:


	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Gross Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Success/performance fees	$	30,740	$	17,687	$	13,053	$	30,740	$	17,173	$	13,567
Management fees, customer relationships and non-compete agreements		33,064		28,912		4,152		33,063		28,206		4,857

	$	63,804	$	46,599	$	17,205	$	63,803	$	45,379	$	18,424

Estimated Future Amortization Expense

Amortization expense of intangible assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1,220 and $877, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense is as follows:


Year Ending December 31,	Amortization Expense (a)
2014 (April 1 through December 31)	$	5,591
2015		6,433
2016		5,181

Total amortization expense	$	17,205

(a)

Approximately 43% of intangible asset amortization is attributable to a noncontrolling interest.

Senior and Subordinated Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Senior Debt

Senior Debt—Senior debt is comprised of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


	Initial Principal Amount		Maturity Date		Annual Interest Rate			Outstanding As of
								March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
								March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Lazard Group 6.85% Senior Notes		600,000		6/15/17		6.85	%	$	548,350	$	548,350
Lazard Group 4.25% Senior Notes		500,000		11/14/20		4.25	%		500,000		500,000
Lazard Group Credit Facility		150,000		9/25/15		0.78	%		–		–

Total								$	1,048,350	$	1,048,350

Members' Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Lazard Group Distributed Amounts to LAZ-MD Holdings and Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
LAZ-MD Holdings	$	213	$	–
Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd		35,917		–

	$	36,130	$	–

Schedule of Share Repurchase Authorized by Board of Directors


Date	Share Repurchase Authorization		Expiration
February, 2011	$	250,000		December 31, 2012
October, 2011	$	125,000		December 31, 2013
April, 2012	$	125,000		December 31, 2013
October, 2012	$	200,000		December 31, 2014
October, 2013	$	100,000		December 31, 2015

Schedule of Share Repurchase Program


	Number of Shares/Common Membership Interests Purchased		Average Price Per Share/Common Membership Interest
Three Months Ended March 31:

2013		831,157	$	36.30
2014		2,392,674	$	44.69

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax


	Currency Translation Adjustments		Employee Benefit Plans			Total AOCI			Amount Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Lazard Group AOCI
Balance, January 1, 2014	$	35,236	$	(137,431	)	$	(102,195	)	$	1	$	(102,196	)

Activity January 1 to March 31, 2014:
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		3,591		(557	)		3,034			–		3,034
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax		–		1,289			1,289			–		1,289

Net other comprehensive income		3,591		732			4,323			–		4,323

Balance, March 31, 2014	$	38,827	$	(136,699	)	$	(97,872	)	$	1	$	(97,873	)


	Currency Translation Adjustments			Interest Rate Hedge			Employee Benefit Plans			Total AOCI			Amount Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Lazard Group AOCI
Balance, January 1, 2013	$	38,657		$	(2,502	)	$	(128,536	)	$	(92,381	)	$	12	$	(92,393	)

Activity January 1 to March 31, 2013:
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(12,136	)		–			(3,423	)		(15,559	)		11		(15,570	)
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax		–			264			1,218			1,482			–		1,482

Net other comprehensive income (loss)		(12,136	)		264			(2,205	)		(14,077	)		11		(14,088	)

Balance, March 31, 2013	$	26,521		$	(2,238	)	$	(130,741	)	$	(106,458	)	$	23	$	(106,481	)

Adjustments for Items Reclassified Out of AOCI

The table below reflects adjustments for items reclassified out of AOCI, by component, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization of interest rate hedge (a)	$	–	$	264

Amortization relating to employee benefit plans (b)		1,821		1,620
Less – related income taxes		532		402

Net of tax		1,289		1,218

Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	1,289	$	1,482

(a)	Included in “interest expense” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(b)	Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 13 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). Such amount is included in “compensation and benefits” expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests


	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Edgewater	$	4,120	$	2,366
Other		–		(269	)

Total	$	4,120	$	2,097


	Noncontrolling Interests As Of
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Edgewater	$	66,849	$	66,641
Other		10		13

Total	$	66,859	$	66,654

Incentive Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Summary of Impact of Share-Based Incentive Plans on Compensation and Benefits Expense


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Share-based incentive awards:
RSUs (a)	$	52,285	$	64,942
PRSUs		1,798		438
Restricted Stock (b)		6,612		5,261
DSUs		51		36

Total	$	60,746	$	70,677

(a)	Includes, during the three month period ended March 31, 2013, charges relating to the cost saving initiatives of $4,455 (see Note 14 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

(b)	Includes, during the three month period ended March 31, 2013, charges relating to the cost saving initiatives of $233.

Schedule of Activity Relating to RSUs and DSUs

The following is a summary of activity relating to RSUs and DSUs during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	RSUs					DSUs
	Units			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2014		16,630,009		$	34.51		251,434	$	32.02
Granted (including 115,297 RSUs relating to dividend participation)		3,492,223		$	43.00		2,310	$	44.35
Forfeited		(21,301	)	$	34.61		–		–
Vested		(6,317,612	)	$	38.04		–		–

Balance, March 31, 2014		13,783,319		$	35.04		253,744	$	32.13


Balance, January 1, 2013		21,481,131		$	33.92		204,496	$	31.47
Granted		4,297,664		$	37.33		1,886	$	37.60
Forfeited		(45,907	)	$	36.12		–		–
Vested		(8,268,744	)	$	34.97		–		–

Balance, March 31, 2013		17,464,144		$	34.26		206,382	$	31.52

Summary of Activity Related to Shares of Restricted Class A Common Stock

The following is a summary of activity related to shares of restricted Class A common stock associated with compensation arrangements during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Restricted Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2014		575,054		$	32.72
Granted		449,344		$	45.52
Vested		(205,075	)	$	35.23

Balance, March 31, 2014		819,323		$	39.11


Balance, January 1, 2013		1,972,609		$	34.85
Granted		388,763		$	36.73
Forfeited		(3,269	)	$	36.64
Vested		(1,715,275	)	$	36.04

Balance, March 31, 2013		642,828		$	32.81

Summary of Activity Relating to PRSUs

The following is a summary of activity relating to PRSUs during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 at the target level:


	PRSUs		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2014		448,128	$	36.11
Granted		360,783	$	44.46

Balance, March 31, 2014		808,911	$	39.83

Balance, January 1, 2013		–		–
Granted		448,128	$	36.11

Balance, March 31, 2013		448,128	$	36.11

Summary of Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements

The following is a summary of activity relating to Lazard Fund Interests and other similar deferred compensation arrangements during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Prepaid Compensation Asset			Compensation Liability
Balance, January 1, 2014	$	60,433		$	162,422
Granted		92,711			92,711
Settled		–			(45,450	)
Forfeited		(9	)		(2	)
Amortization		(19,407	)		–
Change in fair value related to:
Increase in fair value of underlying investments		–			2,626
Adjustment for estimated forfeitures		–			899
Other		116			232

Balance, March 31, 2014	$	133,844		$	213,438


	Prepaid Compensation Asset			Compensation Liability
Balance, January 1, 2013	$	47,445		$	97,593
Granted		72,182			72,182
Settled		–			(14,832	)
Forfeited		(309	)		(396	)
Amortization		(12,488	)		–
Change in fair value related to:
Increase in fair value of underlying investments		–			3,725
Adjustment for estimated forfeitures		–			648
Other		(106)			(111	)

Balance, March 31, 2013	$	106,724		$	158,809

Summary of Impact of Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization, net of forfeitures (a)	$	20,313	$	13,049
Change in the fair value of underlying investments		2,626		3,725

Total	$	22,939	$	16,774

(a)	Includes, during the three month period ended March 31, 2013, charges relating to the cost saving initiatives of $917.

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Net Benefit Cost (Credit)

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) related to the Company’s post-retirement plans for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


	Pension Plans						Medical Plan
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Components of Net Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost	$	223		$	314		$	12		$	10
Interest cost		7,531			6,753			53			47
Expected return on plan assets		(8,079	)		(6,797	)		–			–
Amortization of:
Prior service cost		733			706			–			–
Net actuarial loss		1,111			914			(23	)		–

Net benefit cost	$	1,519		$	1,890		$	42		$	57

Cost Saving Initiatives (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Expenses and Cumulative Expenses Associated With Implementation of Cost Savings Initiatives


	Financial Advisory		Asset Management			Corporate		Total
Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2013:
Compensation and benefits	$	20,394	$	236		$	4,041	$	24,671
Other		1,621		(1	)		31		1,651

Total	$	22,015	$	235		$	4,072	$	26,322


	Financial Advisory		Asset Management			Corporate		Total
Cumulative October 2012 Through March 31, 2013:
Compensation and benefits	$	96,527	$	12,292		$	15,839	$	124,658
Other		3,020		732			488		4,240

Total	$	99,547	$	13,024		$	16,327	$	128,898

Activity related to the obligations pursuant to the Cost Saving Initiatives during the three month period ended March 31, 2014 was as follows:


	Accrued Compensation and Benefits			Other Liabilities		Total
Balance, January 1, 2014	$	11,860		$	5,356	$	17,216
Less:
Settlements		(2,390	)		–		(2,390	)

Balance, March 31, 2014	$	9,470		$	5,356	$	14,826

Related Parties (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Amounts Receivable from and Payable to Related Parties

Amounts receivable from, and payable to, related parties are set forth below:


	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Receivables
LFCM Holdings	$	4,067	$	7,794
Lazard Ltd Subsidiaries		103,350		109,942
Other		118		126

Total	$	107,535	$	117,862

Payables
LFCM Holdings	$	414	$	3,051
Lazard Ltd Subsidiaries		186,467		199,137
Other		919		731

Total	$	187,800	$	202,919

Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment's Contribution with Respect to Net Revenue, Operating Expenses, Operating Income (Loss)

the following information provides a reasonable representation of each segment’s contribution with respect to net revenue, operating income (loss)

Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013(a)
Financial Advisory	Net Revenue	$	275,496		$	168,462
	Operating Expenses		245,415			216,908

	Operating Income (Loss)	$	30,081		$	(48,446	)


Asset Management	Net Revenue	$	268,564		$	244,025
	Operating Expenses		175,761			155,077

	Operating Income	$	92,803		$	88,948


Corporate	Net Revenue	$	(10,765	)	$	(11,303	)
	Operating Expenses		4,731			7,975

	Operating Loss	$	(15,496	)	$	(19,278	)


Total	Net Revenue	$	533,295		$	401,184
	Operating Expenses		425,907			379,960

	Operating Income	$	107,388		$	21,224

(a)	See Note 14 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Cost Saving Initiatives, and the impact on each of the Company’s business segments during the three month period ended March 31, 2013.

Schedule of Segments Total Assets


	As Of
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Total Assets
Financial Advisory	$	702,885	$	714,708
Asset Management		536,836		612,018
Corporate		1,730,221		1,767,262

Total	$	2,969,942	$	3,093,988

Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2013 shares
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Governing Operating Agreement, date	May 10, 2005
Number of business segments \| Segment	2
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares	$ 0.01
Lazard Ltd [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of common membership interests held	99.50%	99.50%
LAZ-MD Holdings LLC [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of common membership interests held	0.50%	0.50%
LAZ-MD Holdings LLC [Member] \| Class B Common Stock [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding	1	1
Common stock, shares issued	1	1
LAZ-MD Holdings LLC [Member] \| Class A Common Stock [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Common membership voting power held	0.60%	0.60%

Receivables - Schedule of Activity in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables, Beginning balance	$ 28,777	$ 23,017
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries	9,136	148
Charge-offs, foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(6,589)	(360)
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables, Ending balance	$ 31,324	$ 22,805

Receivables - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Interest-bearing financing fee receivables	$ 65,241	$ 69,464
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables	31,324	28,777	$ 22,805	$ 23,017
Interest bearing related parties receivables	97,947	108,204
Aggregate carrying amount of non-interest bearing receivables	463,244	444,949
Financing Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables	0	0
Trade Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Receivables past due or deemed uncollectible	$ 35,566	$ 39,341

Investments - Company's Investments and Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Debt (including interest-bearing deposits of $533 and $516, respectively)	$ 7,806	$ 8,529
Equities	57,757	59,394
Funds	331,229	389,131
Equity method	8,552	9,488
Total investments	405,344	466,542
Interest-bearing deposits	533	516
Investments, at fair value	396,259	456,538
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value (included in "other liabilities")	5,330	4,045
Debt Funds [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Funds	36,256	47,206
Alternative Investments Funds [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Funds	36,321	37,030
Equity Funds [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Funds	143,115	190,702
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Funds	$ 115,537	$ 114,193

Investments - Company's Investments and Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Investments [Abstract]
Interest-bearing deposits	$ 533	$ 516
Lazard fund interests in equities funds	95,933	130,481
Lazard fund interests in alternative investments funds	8,626	7,099
Lazard fund interests in debt funds	$ 25,520	$ 31,515

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Investments [Abstract]
Economic interests that are owned by management team and other investors in the Edgewater Funds	$ 9,286	$ 9,787

Investments - Schedule of Trading Securities Gross Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized investment gains	$ 2,697	$ 8,395
Gross unrealized investment losses	$ 2,593	$ 1,465

Fair Value Measurements - Classification of Investments and Certain Other Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 396,259	$ 456,538
Equities	57,757	59,394
Derivatives	275	682
Securities sold, not yet purchased	5,330	4,045
Derivatives	219,172	164,001
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equities	57,757	59,394
Derivatives	275	682
Total Assets	396,534	457,220
Securities sold, not yet purchased	5,330	4,045
Derivatives	219,172	164,001
Total Liabilities	224,502	168,046
Debt [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	7,273	8,013
Alternative Investments Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	36,321	37,030
Debt Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	36,256	47,206
Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	143,115	190,702
Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	115,537	114,193
Level 1 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equities	56,420	58,054
Derivatives
Total Assets	237,466	297,597
Securities sold, not yet purchased	5,330	4,045
Derivatives
Total Liabilities	5,330	4,045
Level 1 [Member] \| Debt [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	1,720	1,681
Level 1 [Member] \| Alternative Investments Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 1 [Member] \| Debt Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	36,252	47,202
Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	143,074	190,660
Level 1 [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equities
Derivatives	275	682
Total Assets	42,194	44,090
Securities sold, not yet purchased
Derivatives	219,172	164,001
Total Liabilities	219,172	164,001
Level 2 [Member] \| Debt [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	5,553	6,332
Level 2 [Member] \| Alternative Investments Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	36,321	37,030
Level 2 [Member] \| Debt Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	4	4
Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	41	42
Level 2 [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equities	1,337	1,340
Derivatives
Total Assets	116,874	115,533
Securities sold, not yet purchased
Derivatives
Total Liabilities
Level 3 [Member] \| Debt [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 3 [Member] \| Alternative Investments Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 3 [Member] \| Debt Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Level 3 [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 115,537	$ 114,193

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Company's Level 3 Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 115,533	$ 116,101
Net Unrealized/Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue-Other	5,584	776
Purchases/Acquisitions	347
Sales/Dispositions	(4,669)	(3,513)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	79	(1,380)
Ending Balance	116,874	111,984
Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,340	190
Net Unrealized/Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue-Other	2
Purchases/Acquisitions
Sales/Dispositions
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(5)	(6)
Ending Balance	1,337	184
Alternative Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		3,457
Net Unrealized/Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue-Other		94
Purchases/Acquisitions
Sales/Dispositions		(2,247)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Ending Balance		1,304
Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		10
Net Unrealized/Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue-Other
Purchases/Acquisitions
Sales/Dispositions		(10)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Ending Balance
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	114,193	112,444
Net Unrealized/Realized Gains (Losses) Included In Revenue-Other	5,582	682
Purchases/Acquisitions	347
Sales/Dispositions	(4,669)	(1,256)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	84	(1,374)
Ending Balance	$ 115,537	$ 110,496

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Company's Level 3 Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains (losses)	$ 4,413	$ 670

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Transfers between Level 1 , 2 and 3 in fair value measurement hierarchy	$ 0	$ 0
Unfunded Commitments	27,156		$ 27,135
CP II [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Unfunded Commitments	$ 1,940
End of the investment period	Feb. 25, 2017
EGCP III [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Unfunded Commitments	$ 18,337
End of the investment period	Oct. 12, 2016
Remaining commitments date	Oct. 12, 2023
COF2 [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Unfunded Commitments	$ 6,879
End of the investment period	Nov. 11, 2016
Remaining commitments date	Nov. 11, 2019

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Certain Investments Based on NAV (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period
Fair Value	$ 151,903	$ 151,269
Unfunded Commitments	27,156	27,135
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Funds of Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value	487	475
Unfunded Commitments
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 32,210	31,837
Unfunded Commitments
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Other [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 3,624	4,718
Unfunded Commitments
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Weekly [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	Weekly (17)%	weekly (17)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Weekly [Member] \| Other [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	weekly (2)%	weekly (1)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Monthly [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	monthly (64)%	monthly (65)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Monthly [Member] \| Funds of Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	monthly (95)%	monthly (95)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Monthly [Member] \| Other [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	monthly (89)%	monthly (92)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Quarterly [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	quarterly (19)%	quarterly (18)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Quarterly [Member] \| Funds of Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	quarterly (5)%	quarterly (5)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Daily [Member] \| Other [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	daily (9)%	daily (7)%
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	30 days	30 days
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Funds of Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	30 days	30 days
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Other [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	30 days	30 days
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	60 days	90 days
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Funds of Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	90 days	90 days
Alternative Investment Funds [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Other [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	60 days	60 days
Debt Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	30 days	30 days
Fair Value	$ 4	$ 4
Unfunded Commitments
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter
Debt Funds [Member] \| Daily [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	daily (100)%	daily (100)%
Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 41	$ 42
Unfunded Commitments
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter
Equity Funds [Member] \| Monthly [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	monthly (58)%	monthly (58)%
Equity Funds [Member] \| Quarterly [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	quarterly(28)%	quarterly (29)%
Equity Funds [Member] \| Daily [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Frequency	daily (14)%	daily (13)%
Equity Funds [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	30 days	30 days
Equity Funds [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Investments Redeemable, Redemption Notice Period	90 days	90 days
Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Equity Growth [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 71,408	$ 70,054
Unfunded Commitments	$ 27,156	$ 27,135
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable	100.00%	100.00%
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years	14.00%	17.00%
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years	61.00%	60.00%
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter	25.00%	23.00%
Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Mezzanine Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 44,129	$ 44,139
Unfunded Commitments
% of Fair Value Not Redeemable	100.00%	100.00%
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Next 5 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % 5-10 Years
Estimated Liquidation Period of Investments Not Redeemable, % Thereafter	100.00%	100.00%

Derivatives - Fair Value of Derivatives Reported on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	$ 275	$ 682
Derivative Liabilities	219,172	164,001
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	275	250
Derivative Liabilities	1,046	1,579
Total Return Swaps and Other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets		432
Derivative Liabilities	4,688
Lazard Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liabilities	$ 213,438	$ 162,422

Derivatives - Fair Value of Derivatives Reported on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gross derivative liability	$ 213,438	$ 162,422	$ 158,809	$ 97,593
Cash collateral pledged for total return swaps	15,884	11,384
Total Return Swaps [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gross derivative assets	120	2,019
Gross derivative liability	$ 4,808	$ 1,587

Derivatives - Net Gains (Losses) with Respect to Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (5,353)	$ (2,982)
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(1,153)	5,231
Lazard Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(2,626)	(3,725)
Total Return Swaps and Other [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (1,574)	$ (4,488)

Property - Property (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Property - Property (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 505,904	$ 502,725
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization	262,928	253,930
Property	242,976	248,795
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	173,735	173,772
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	176,369	175,600
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	151,310	149,597
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 4,490	$ 3,756
Minimum [Member] \| Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	33 years
Maximum [Member] \| Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Maximum [Member] \| Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Components of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 349,716	$ 345,453	$ 365,649	$ 364,328
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization)	17,205	18,424
Goodwill and other intangible assets, Total	$ 366,921	$ 363,877

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 349,716	$ 365,649	$ 345,453	$ 364,328
Amortization expense of intangible assets	1,220	$ 877
Financial Advisory Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	285,175		280,912
Asset Management Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 64,541		$ 64,541

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 345,453	$ 364,328
Business acquisitions		1,440
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,263	(119)
Ending Balance	$ 349,716	$ 365,649

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Gross Cost and Accumulated Amortization of Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Gross Cost	$ 63,804	$ 63,803
Other intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	46,599	45,379
Other intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	17,205	18,424
Success/Performance Fees [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Gross Cost	30,740	30,740
Other intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	17,687	17,173
Other intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	13,053	13,567
Management Fees, Customer Relationships and Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Gross Cost	33,064	33,063
Other intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	28,912	28,206
Other intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 4,152	$ 4,857

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2014 (April 1 through December 31)	$ 5,591
2015	6,433
2016	5,181
Total amortization expense	$ 17,205

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible asset amortization attributable to noncontrolling interest, percentage	43.00%

Senior and Subordinated Debt - Senior Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 25, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Debt, Outstanding		$ 1,048,350	$ 1,048,350
Revolving Credit Facility, Initial Principal Amount				$ 150,000
Lazard Group 6.85% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Debt, Outstanding		$ 548,350	548,350
Senior Debt, Maturity Date		Jun. 15, 2017
Senior Debt, Initial Principal Amount		$ 600,000
Senior Debt, Annual Interest Rate		6.85%
Lazard Group 4.25% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Debt, Outstanding		$ 500,000	500,000
Senior Debt, Maturity Date	Nov. 14, 2020	Nov. 14, 2020
Senior Debt, Initial Principal Amount	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Senior Debt, Annual Interest Rate	4.25%	4.25%
Lazard Group Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Debt, Outstanding
Revolving Credit Facility, Initial Principal Amount		$ 150,000
Credit Facility, Expiration Date		Sep. 25, 2015
Revolving Credit Facility, Annual Interest Rate		0.78%

Senior and Subordinated Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 25, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility over next 3 years					$ 150,000
Duration of senior revolving credit facility, in years					3 years
Outstanding credit facility	$ 0		$ 0	$ 0
Unused lines of credit	258,000		258,000
Senior Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of senior debt	1,140,000		1,140,000	1,117,000
Fair value of senior debt in excess of the aggregate carrying amount	$ 92,000		$ 92,000	$ 69,000
7.125% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption of senior debt		$ 528,500
Senior notes interest rate		7.125%
Senior Debt, Maturity Date		May 15, 2015
Lazard Group 4.25% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes interest rate	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
Senior Debt, Initial Principal Amount	$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, payment terms		Interest on the 2020 Notes is payable semi-annually on May 14 and November 14 of each year commencing on May 14, 2014.
Senior Debt, Maturity Date		Nov. 14, 2020	Nov. 14, 2020
LFB [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unused lines of credit	48,000		$ 48,000
Edgewater [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unused lines of credit	$ 55,000		$ 55,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Expiration date of credit facility			Sep. 25, 2015
Revolving credit facility annual interest rate	0.78%

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 15, 2009	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantees indemnifications		$ 5,908
Collateral/counter-guarantees		$ 5,255
Aggregate fair value of consideration recognized by the company at acquisition date	$ 61,624
Earnout shares became settled		0			1,029,006
Underwriting commitments		$ 0
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Common stock issuable on non-contingent basis				170,988
Common stock issued on non-contingent basis			170,988
Class A Common Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum shares issuable if performance thresholds are achieved		202,650
Initial Shares [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional shares issued and subject to earnout criteria and payable over time	1,142,857
Earnout Shares [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional shares issued and subject to earnout criteria and payable over time	1,142,857
Initial Shares and Earnout Shares [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Initial and earn-out shares earned		1,371,992			1,371,992

Members' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended						3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Share repurchase remaining authorization							$ 14,654,000
Share repurchase authorization expiration date		December 31, 2015	December 31, 2014	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Class A Common Stock [Member]
Schedule Of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Share repurchase authorization expiration date	December 31, 2015
New share repurchase authorization repurchase amount	$ 200,000,000
LAZ-MD Holdings [Member]
Schedule Of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Company tax distributions							$ 0	$ 0
Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd [Member]
Schedule Of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Company tax distributions							$ 0	$ 0

Members' Equity - Lazard Group Distributed Amounts to LAZ-MD Holdings and Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Lazard Ltd [Member]
Schedule Of Group Distributions [Line Items]
Total distributed by Lazard Group	$ 36,130
LAZ-MD Holdings [Member]
Schedule Of Group Distributions [Line Items]
Total distributed by Lazard Group	213
Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd [Member]
Schedule Of Group Distributions [Line Items]
Total distributed by Lazard Group	$ 35,917

Members' Equity - Schedule of Share Repurchase Authorized by Board of Directors (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011	Mar. 31, 2014
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Authorization	$ 100,000	$ 200,000	$ 125,000	$ 125,000	$ 250,000
Expiration	December 31, 2015	December 31, 2014	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2015

Members' Equity - Schedule of Share Repurchase Program (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Number of Shares/Common Membership Interests Purchased	2,392,674	831,157
Average Price Per Share/Common Membership Interest	$ 44.69	$ 36.30

Members' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (102,196)	$ (92,393)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	3,034	(15,570)
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax	1,289	1,482
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	4,323	(14,088)
Ending balance	(97,873)	(106,481)
Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	35,236	38,657
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	3,591	(12,136)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	3,591	(12,136)
Ending balance	38,827	26,521
Interest Rate Hedge [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance		(2,502)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax		264
Net other comprehensive income (loss)		264
Ending balance		(2,238)
Employee Benefit Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(137,431)	(128,536)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	(557)	(3,423)
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax	1,289	1,218
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	732	(2,205)
Ending balance	(136,699)	(130,741)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(102,195)	(92,381)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	3,034	(15,559)
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax	1,289	1,482
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	4,323	(14,077)
Ending balance	(97,872)	(106,458)
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1	12
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		11
Adjustments for items reclassified to earnings, net of tax
Net other comprehensive income (loss)		11
Ending balance	$ 1	$ 23

Members' Equity - Adjustments for Items Reclassified Out of AOCI (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Less - related income taxes	$ 17,857	$ 3,022
Net of tax	1,289	1,482
Total reclassifications, net of tax	1,289	1,482
Interest Rate Hedge [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of interest rate hedge		264
Net of tax		264
Employee Benefit Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization relating to employee benefit plans	1,821	1,620
Less - related income taxes	532	402
Net of tax	$ 1,289	$ 1,218

Members' Equity - Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests	$ 4,120	$ 2,097
Noncontrolling interests	66,859		$ 66,654
Edgewater [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests	4,120	2,366
Noncontrolling interests	66,849		66,641
Other [Member]
Change In Ownership Interest [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests		$ (269)
Noncontrolling interests	$ 10		$ 13

Incentive Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 01, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend Participation Rights in Connection with RSU's	115,297
Percentage of target number of shares subject to each PRSU no longer subject to forfeiture due to threshold level of performance being achieved	25.00%
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock Conversion Basis	One-for-one
Grant date fair value, amortized periods	Generally one-third after two years, and the remaining two-thirds after the third year
Non-Executive [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of annual compensation received by directors in the form of DSUs	55.00%
Lazard Fund Interests [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense, years	2 years 2 months 12 days
DSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual compensation paid in DSUs	0	0
Units granted under the directors deferred unit plan	2,310	1,886
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 267,421
Unrecognized compensation expense, years	1 year 7 months 6 days
RSUs [Member] \| Liability Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs modified through forward purchase agreements			958,213
Liability awards settled				$ 28,612
Liability awards, compensation expense		$ 1,690
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 20,657
Unrecognized compensation expense, years	1 year 10 months 24 days
PRSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 33,673
Unrecognized compensation expense, years	2 years
Vesting period of PRSUs granted	The PRSUs granted in 2014 will vest on a single date three years following the date of the grant
PSRU's target share distribution for Class A common stock, description	The target number of shares of Class A common stock subject to each PRSU is one; however, based on the achievement of the performance criteria, the number of shares of Class A common stock that may be received in connection with each PRSU can range from zero to two times the target number (or, for PRSUs granted in 2013, three times the target number in the event of a substantial increase in fiscal year 2014 revenue (adjusted for certain items)).
PRSUs [Member] \| March 2015 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period associated with PRSUs		33.00%
PRSUs [Member] \| March 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period associated with PRSUs		67.00%
Class A Common Stock [Member] \| RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Withholding taxes in lieu of share delivery	1,843,389	3,231,285
Delivery of common stock associated with stock awards	4,474,223	5,037,459
Class A Common Stock [Member] \| 2005 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized pertaining to share based compensation arrangements, 2005 Plan	25,000,000
Class A Common Stock [Member] \| Awarded under 2008 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding Class A common stock	30.00%
Class A Common Stock [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Withholding taxes in lieu of share delivery	29,999	12,308
Delivery of common stock associated with stock awards	175,076	1,702,967

Incentive Plans - Summary of Impact of Share-Based Incentive Plans on Compensation and Benefits Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based incentive awards:
Share-based incentive awards	$ 60,746	$ 70,677
RSUs [Member]
Share-based incentive awards:
Share-based incentive awards	52,285	64,942
PRSUs [Member]
Share-based incentive awards:
Share-based incentive awards	1,798	438
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based incentive awards:
Share-based incentive awards	6,612	5,261
DSUs [Member]
Share-based incentive awards:
Share-based incentive awards	$ 51	$ 36

Incentive Plans - Summary of Impact of Share-Based Incentive Plans on Compensation and Benefits Expense (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cost Saving Initiatives	$ 4,455
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cost Saving Initiatives	$ 233

Incentive Plans - Schedule of Activity Relating to RSUs and DSUs (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units, Beginning Balance	16,630,009	21,481,131
Units, Granted	3,492,223	4,297,664
Units, Forfeited	(21,301)	(45,907)
Units, Vested	(6,317,612)	(8,268,744)
Units, Ending Balance	13,783,319	17,464,144
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 34.51	$ 33.92
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	43.00	37.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	34.61	36.12
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	38.04	34.97
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 35.04	$ 34.26
DSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units, Beginning Balance	251,434	204,496
Units, Granted	2,310	1,886
Units, Forfeited
Units, Vested
Units, Ending Balance	253,744	206,382
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 32.02	$ 31.47
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	44.35	37.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 32.13	$ 31.52

Incentive Plans - Schedule of Activity Relating to RSUs and DSUs (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 shares
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend participation rights	115,297

Incentive Plans - Summary of Activity Related to Shares of Restricted Class A Common Stock (Detail) - RSA [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Units, Beginning Balance	575,054	1,972,609
Units, Granted	449,344	388,763
Units, Forfeited		(3,269)
Units, Vested	(205,075)	(1,715,275)
Units, Ending Balance	819,323	642,828
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 32.72	$ 34.85
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	45.52	36.73
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited		36.64
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	35.23	36.04
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 39.11	$ 32.81

Incentive Plans - Summary of Activity Relating to PRSUs (Detail) - PRSUs [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units, Beginning Balance	448,128
Units, Granted	360,783	448,128
Units, Ending Balance	808,911	448,128
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 36.11
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	44.46	$ 36.11
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 39.83	$ 36.11

Incentive Plans - Summary of Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Beginning Balance	$ 60,433	$ 47,445
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Granted	92,711	72,182
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Settled
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Forfeited	(9)	(309)
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Amortization	(19,407)	(12,488)
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Increase in fair value of underlying investments
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Adjustment for estimated forfeitures
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Other	116	(106)
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Ending Balance	133,844	106,724
Compensation Liability, Beginning Balance	162,422	97,593
Compensation Liability, Granted	92,711	72,182
Compensation Liability, Settled	(45,450)	(14,832)
Compensation Liability, Forfeited	(2)	(396)
Compensation Liability, Amortization
Compensation Liability, Increase in fair value of underlying investments	2,626	3,725
Compensation Liability, Adjustment for estimated forfeitures	899	648
Compensation Liability, Other	232	(111)
Compensation Liability, Ending Balance	$ 213,438	$ 158,809

Incentive Plans - Summary of Impact of Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Amortization, net of forfeitures	$ 20,313	$ 13,049
Change in the fair value of underlying investments	2,626	3,725
Total	$ 22,939	$ 16,774

Incentive Plans - Summary of Impact of Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Lazard Fund Interests and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Staff reductions and Cost Savings Initiatives	$ 917

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Aggregate amount in account security arrangement \| $	$ 17,000				$ 16,900
Other Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contribution to pension plans \| $	4,800
U.K. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contribution to pension plans		£ 0	$ 3,687	£ 2,300
Amended amount from previous escrow arrangement \| £				£ 10,200
Payments From 2014 Through 2020 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Additional contribution to plan assets or escrow account \| £		1,000
Payments From 2012 Through 2020 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Additional contribution to plan assets or escrow account \| £		£ 1,000
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contribution to pension plans \| $	$ 0

Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Pension Plans [Member]
Components of Net Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost	$ 223	$ 314
Interest cost	7,531	6,753
Expected return on plan assets	(8,079)	(6,797)
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	733	706
Net actuarial loss	1,111	914
Net benefit cost	1,519	1,890
Medical Plan [Member]
Components of Net Benefit Cost (Credit):
Service cost	12	10
Interest cost	53	47
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of:
Prior service cost
Net actuarial loss	(23)
Net benefit cost	$ 42	$ 57

Cost Saving Initiatives - Activity Related to Obligations Pursuant to Cost Saving Initiatives (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 17,216
Settlements	(2,390)
Ending Balance	14,826
Accrued Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	11,860
Settlements	(2,390)
Ending Balance	9,470
Other Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	5,356
Settlements
Ending Balance	$ 5,356

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provisions for income tax	$ 17,857	$ 3,022
Effective income tax rates	16.60%	14.20%
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%

Related Parties - Amounts Receivable from and Payable to Related Parties (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts receivables from related parties	$ 107,535	$ 117,862
Amounts payables to related parties	187,800	202,919
LFCM Holdings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts receivables from related parties	4,067	7,794
Amounts payables to related parties	414	3,051
Lazard Ltd Subsidiaries [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts receivables from related parties	103,350	109,942
Amounts payables to related parties	186,467	199,137
Other [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts receivables from related parties	118	126
Amounts payables to related parties	$ 919	$ 731

Related Parties - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Master Separation Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Master separation agreement date	May 10, 2005
MBA Lazard Holdings S.A. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	50.00%		50.00%
LFCM Holdings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts recorded relating to the administrative services agreement	$ 369	$ 632
Net referral fees for underwriting, private placement, M&A and restructuring transactions	543	500
LFCM Holdings [Member] \| Administrative and Support Services and Others Receivables [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables from related party	2,967		$ 3,112
LFCM Holdings [Member] \| Referral Fees for Underwriting and Private Placement Transactions [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables from related party	1,100		4,682
LFCM Holdings [Member] \| Referral Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payables to related party	414		3,051
Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables from related party	97,947		108,204
Interest income related to interest-bearing loans	1,554	1,542
Notes payable related parties current and noncurrent	181,900		194,000
Interest expense related to interest-bearing loans with subsidiaries	1,621	2,039
Subsidiaries of Lazard Ltd [Member] \| Acquisition Related [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to related party, business acquisition	3,125		$ 3,125
LAZ-MD Holdings [Member] \| Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts recorded relating to the administrative services agreement	$ 250	$ 250
Administrative services agreement date	Dec. 31, 2014

Regulatory Authorities - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)
LFNY [Member]
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items]
Specified fixed percentage, minimum required capital	6.67%
Minimum net capital requirement as defined under securities exchange act	$ 100
Regulatory net capital	100,252
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement	97,110
U.K. Subsidiaries [Member]
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items]
Regulatory net capital	92,574
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement	75,634
CFLF [Member]
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items]
Regulatory net capital	140,872
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement	105,079
Other U.S. and Non-U.S. Subsidiaries [Member]
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items]
Regulatory net capital	105,753
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement	$ 77,600

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments	2

Segment Information - Segment's Contribution with Respect to Net Revenue, Operating Expenses, Operating Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue (Expense)	$ 533,295	$ 401,184
Operating Expenses	425,907	379,960
Operating Income (Loss)	107,388	21,224
Financial Advisory [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue (Expense)	275,496	168,462
Operating Expenses	245,415	216,908
Operating Income (Loss)	30,081	(48,446)
Asset Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue (Expense)	268,564	244,025
Operating Expenses	175,761	155,077
Operating Income (Loss)	92,803	88,948
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue (Expense)	(10,765)	(11,303)
Operating Expenses	4,731	7,975
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (15,496)	$ (19,278)

Segment Information - Schedule of Segments Total Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 2,969,942	$ 3,093,988
Financial Advisory [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	702,885	714,708
Asset Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	536,836	612,018
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 1,730,221	$ 1,767,262

Cost Saving Initiatives - Schedule of Expenses and Cumulative Expenses Associated With Implementation of Cost Savings Initiatives (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	$ 26,322
Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	24,671
Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	1,651
Cumulative [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		$ 128,898
Cumulative [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		124,658
Cumulative [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		4,240
Operating Segments [Member] \| Financial Advisory [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	22,015
Operating Segments [Member] \| Financial Advisory [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	20,394
Operating Segments [Member] \| Financial Advisory [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	1,621
Operating Segments [Member] \| Asset Management [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	235
Operating Segments [Member] \| Asset Management [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	236
Operating Segments [Member] \| Asset Management [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	(1)
Operating Segments [Member] \| Corporate [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	4,072
Operating Segments [Member] \| Corporate [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	4,041
Operating Segments [Member] \| Corporate [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives	$ 31
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Financial Advisory [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		99,547
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Financial Advisory [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		96,527
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Financial Advisory [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		3,020
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Asset Management [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		13,024
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Asset Management [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		12,292
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Asset Management [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		732
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Corporate [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		16,327
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Corporate [Member] \| Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		15,839
Operating Segments [Member] \| Cumulative [Member] \| Corporate [Member] \| Other [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Cost Saving Initiatives		$ 488