Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 120,217	$ 32,555	$ 70,225
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	99	(2,637)	763
Other comprehensive income (loss)	99	(2,637)	763
Comprehensive income (loss)	120,316	29,918	$ 70,988
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	87,189	33,771
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moelis & Company	$ 33,127	$ (3,853)