Daniele D'Alvia
Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at QMUL CCLS and Deputy Director of the Institute of Banking and Finance Law
Dr Daniele D’Alvia is a Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London (Centre for Commercial Law Studies) and Deputy Director of its Institute of Banking and Finance Law. He is an Associate Researcher of the European Banking Institute in Frankfurt. He is also a corporate finance lawyer specialised on SPACs and capital markets' innovations.
Jan. 2, 2026
The Key Differences Between European and US SPACs
Legal scholar Dr. Daniele D'Alvia compares US and European SPACs, explaining how a cohesive regulatory framework and mature banking ecosystem help US SPACs scale.
Guest: Daniele D'Alvia
Dec. 19, 2025
SPACs and Post-Merger Pitfalls
Dr. Daniele D'Alvia on how the SPAC model could better serve investors after the merger, including stronger sponsor lock-ups tied to performance.
Guest: Daniele D'Alvia
Sept. 3, 2025
Can Better Governance Save SPAC Deals?
Dr. Daniele D'Alvia on how law and corporate governance, from independent directors to robust disclosure, give SPACs the structural integrity to succeed.
Guest: Daniele D'Alvia
Aug. 13, 2025
What’s the Biggest Regulatory Challenge Facing SPACs Today?
Legal scholar Daniele D'Alvia on why disclosure and investor protection are the biggest regulatory issues for SPACs, and how new SEC rules brought them closer to IPO standards.
Guest: Daniele D'Alvia
Aug. 5, 2025
The Evolution of SPACs: Governance, Incentives & the Road Ahead
Daniele D'Alvia argues SPACs aren't disappearing but maturing into a more transparent, governance-driven vehicle after the lessons of the 2020-2021 boom.
Guest: Daniele D'Alvia
Aug. 4, 2025
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dr. Daniele D'Alvia
Dr. Daniele D'Alvia, Queen Mary University of London lecturer and SPAC lawyer, on combining academic research with hands-on corporate finance practice.
Guest: Daniele D'Alvia