Korean firm DR & AJU has snapped up two shipping dispute specialists from fellow local firms: Lee Sang-bong from Hwang Mok Park and Kim Dae-uk from Barun, both partners to its maritime, shipping and aviation team.

Bird & Bird has forged strategic alliances with two leading Indonesian law firms – IP boutique firm K&K Advocates and business law firm Nurjadin Sumono Mulyadi & Partners (NSMP) – as it looks to increase the breadth of its services in that country.