Daniele D'Alvia

Dr. Daniele D'Alviais a world-leading authority on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and financial market innovation. He authored the world's first Ph.D. and the first monograph on SPACs, establishing the academic foundation of the field and earning the prestigious Colin B. Picker Prize from the American Society of Comparative Law. As the Deputy Director of the Institute of Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, Dr. D'Alvia combines academic leadership with practical experience advising international firms, financial institutions, the EBRD, the UK and European Parliaments on complex corporate finance and regulatory matters. His pioneering research and global advisory work make him a leading voice shaping the future of capital markets, SPAC regulation, and financial innovation.