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Cleary, Withers and Solving announce senior legal hires and promotions
Three law firms announced senior staffing changes in Italy as they prepare for 2027.
Cleary Gottlieb promoted five lawyers across its Milan and Rome offices, including three partners and two counsel.
The firm said it made 31 promotions worldwide this year.
Withers named Giacomo Rojas Elgueta a partner and global arbitration co-head, alongside Hussein Haeri KC and Floriane Lavaud.
Rojas Elgueta joins from Chiomenti and will work in Milan, while associate Benedetta Mauro is joining him.
Solving hired Laura Bonotto as of counsel, adding experience in corporate law and financial markets.
These moves expand the firms’ senior teams and legal expertise; no further steps were announced.
Cleary Gottlieb announced five promotions across its Milan and Rome offices.
Withers named Giacomo Rojas Elgueta a partner and co-head of its global International Arbitration team.
Solving announced that Laura Bonotto is joining as of counsel.
The announcements also include associate Benedetta Mauro joining Withers with Rojas Elgueta.
The moves were reported on 8 November 2026.
- Who
- Cleary Gottlieb, Withers and Solving, along with the named lawyers.
- What
- Cleary Gottlieb announced five promotions; Withers named Giacomo Rojas Elgueta partner and co-head of International Arbitration; Solving hired Laura Bonotto as of counsel.
- When
- 8 November 2026.
- Where
- Cleary Gottlieb’s offices in Milan and Rome; Withers’ Milan office. Solving’s location is not stated.
- Why
- Solving said Bonotto’s arrival expands its expertise in corporate law and financial markets. Reasons for the other moves are not stated.
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- Cleary Gottlieb promotions
- Five lawyers promoted in its Milan and Rome offices
- Global promotions
- 31 at Cleary Gottlieb this year
- Withers appointment
- Giacomo Rojas Elgueta named partner and co-head of International Arbitration
- Withers associate
- Benedetta Mauro is joining with Rojas Elgueta
- Solving appointment
- Laura Bonotto joins as of counsel
- Reported
- 8 November 2026