5 days ago
Jefferies Hires Lazard's Thomas for Activism Defense
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has hired Rich Thomas from Lazard Inc. to lead its activism defense practice globally, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Based in New York, Thomas will join Jefferies in the coming months, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. The global activism defense head is a new title at Jefferies and reflects how it is seeking to do more business with corporate clients.
