Azmi & Associates is pleased to announce that our Foreign Qualified Lawyer, Pierre Brochet has successfully renewed his license to practice English law in Malaysia for another term, focusing on Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance and Derivatives matters effective December 2024. This license, granted by the Bar Council Malaysia under the Legal Profession Act 1976, will remain valid for one year, further solidifying his continued contribution to the Firm.

Pierre, who joined Azmi & Associates in 2018, was the first lawyer to register as a Foreign Qualified Lawyer in Malaysia. With more than 25 years of experience in high-profile private practice roles in London, New York, and emerging markets, Pierre brings a wealth of knowledge and an international perspective to the firm. He is qualified to practice as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and is also admitted to practice in France.

Over the course of his career, Pierre has provided counsel to multinational corporations, investment banks, and institutional investors on complex financial transactions across Europe, the USA, and Southeast Asia. His expertise spans an array of sectors, from securities issuance and investment-grade credit facilities to structured financing, asset-based transactions, and debt restructurings.

Before joining Azmi & Associates, Pierre was a partner in international law firms in London and Paris. He has also held significant associate roles at prestigious law firms in New York and London where he advised on major transactions in the finance and corporate sectors.

Pierre holds an academic foundation that is both broad and deep. He earned his Maîtrise in Law from the University of Paris, followed by an LL.M in International Business Law from King’s College London. He further enhanced his legal education with studies at the University of Edinburgh.

His expertise and broad international experience continue to play a crucial role in enhancing Azmi & Associates’ ability to serve clients engaged in cross-border transactions, solidifying the Firm’s reputation as a global-minded firm.

Pierre’s continued presence at Azmi & Associates is integral to our strategic growth as we continue to provide innovative, solutions-oriented legal services to both local and international clients.

Corporate Communications
Azmi & Associates
31 December 2024