Venezuela Debt Restructuring - LAZ vs CVP

In late May, the Venezuelan government solicited Centerview Partners to restructure the country’s $150BN+ debt after Maduro’s capture opened up opportunities to correct decades of economic decline. CVP has asked for a $750k montly retainer as well as 0.1% of total debt restructured, over $150MN in total fees.
However, last Friday Lazard made a late big against CVP, offering the same services for just $25MN in fees, an 83% discount. What do y’all think about this counteroffer and which bank is better suited for this kind of deal?

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