Clifford Chance (CC) has selected five charities to which it will provide client-style pro bono support and financial assistance, in a new initiative to coincide with National Pro Bono Week 2012. 

The firm has identified five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with which it will operate as if they were fee-paying clients, with each assigned at least one dedicated relationship partner.

Each will also receive pro bono support from CC lawyers and business support staff. regular review meetings and a memorandum of understanding setting out the relationship.