Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	$ 34,630	$ 32,785	$ 81,446	$ (5,733)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(1,583)	(3,156)	(17)	(1,442)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,583)	(3,156)	(17)	(1,442)
Comprehensive income (loss)	33,047	29,629	81,429	(7,175)
Less : Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	23,546	24,017	58,891	5,740
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moelis & Company	$ 9,501	$ 5,612	$ 22,538	$ (12,915)