Auckland insurance litigation firm Fee Langstone has entered into a "best friends" relationship with global firm Clyde & Co.

The two firms will work together on cases, refer work to one another and collaborate on marketing initiatives throughout the Asia Pacific region.

"We are delighted to be entering into this association with Clyde & Co and look forward to providing our clients with access to the international coverage and expertise that a firm such as Clyde & Co offers," says Fee Langstone partner Philippa Fee.

Clyde & Co has a total of 3,600 staff, including 390 partners and 1500 lawyers. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1931, it has 48 offices around the world.

Fee Langstone has five partners and 30 staff. The firm specialises in insurance lines such as directors' and officers', professional negligence litigation, marine insurance, construction litigation as well as general policy coverage and claims disputes.