Lazard in Europe - Good placement?

I know that in the US, Lazard is generally considered to be equal to GS/MS IBD in terms of compensation, prestige and exit opps.

But what about Lazard in Europe? Is it equally strong? Does it have good placement into top buyout funds in Europe?

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