James Griffin
Managing Director
James joined Lazard in 2022 as Managing Director as part of the firm's Equity Advisory Practice.
James previously spent over 25 years with Fidelity International as a Senior Fund Manager running both UK and Global equity funds, he also chaired Fidelity's UK Fund Management Team.
He brings a deep understanding of equity and capital markets and has a very strong grasp of the views of the institutional investor base. He has a particular focus on the equity narrative, capital allocation and the relationship between boards and investors.
James works across sectors working closely with the industry and other specialist teams. Prior to Fidelity he was an Associate with the strategy consulting house, the LEK partnership.
He holds a Masters in Economics and an MBA from IMD.
Our offices in the United Kingdom
Lazard's first London office opened in 1877 on Old Broad Street, near the Bank of England and London's historic stock exchange, placing the firm's U.K. home at the meeting point of British capital, international trade, and the flows of finance.
The U.K. remains one of the largest operations in Lazard's global network, working closely with the firm's teams across continental Europe and the U.S., and in 2025 the firm moved its U.K. headquarters to 20 Manchester Square.
London continues to offer a single, integrated market where sovereign capital, listed companies, and global investors can flourish. From here, Lazard advises clients on a full range of strategic matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and liability management, debt and capital structure, and capital raising. More than 175 years after the firm's founding, Lazard's client relationships in the U.K. still rest on a foundation of independent advice, discretion, and long-standing trust.