GMP Capital Trust and Lazard Ltd. today announced that GMP Securities L.P. and Lazard have entered into an international collaborative relationship to co-operate on cross-border M&A transactions involving Canadian and international companies.

“Lazard is a clear leader in international advisory, with exceptional global relationships and execution capabilities. In establishing this relationship, GMP hopes to leverage Lazard’s global franchise so that our Canadian clients will have seamless access to the best possible network of global contacts,” said Kevin Sullivan, CEO, GMP. “GMP, in turn, will be available to help advise Lazard’s clients on Canadian cross-border M&A transactions.”

“Lazard is pleased to be working with GMP, a firm which shares our commitment to independent advice,” said Ken Jacobs, head of North American Investment Banking, Lazard. “The combination of GMP’s exceptionally strong Canadian client relationships, insights into the Canadian capital markets and strong execution capabilities, coupled with Lazard’s global relationships, will benefit both firms’ clients seeking to execute Canadian cross-border M&A transactions.”