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Dr. Iacopo Donati is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Florence specializing in corporate insolvency and banking regulation. A dual-qualified lawyer in Italy and New York, he contributes to European financial policy frameworks through academic research and practical legal expertise.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Law, University of Rome "La Sapienza" (2016)
- LL.M., Stanford Law School (2013)
- Law Degree (summa cum laude), University of Florence (2010)
Research Focus: Dr. Donati's work centers on corporate insolvency mechanisms during bank bail-ins, examining shareholder rights and resolution frameworks within EU financial regulation. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy development, particularly regarding the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD). Current investigations explore contractual distress resolution models and cross-border insolvency coordination in economic recovery contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- XII annual prize for best Italian doctoral thesis in corporate/banking law (2016)
Research Leadership: Directed University of Florence-funded research on shareholders' rights in corporate insolvency (2014-2016) and contributed to the "Contractualised Distress Resolution in the Shadow of the Law" EU project (2016-2018). Instrumental in shaping the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (2014/59/UE) during tenure at the Bank of Italy. Current work with JCOERE examines judicial cooperation in European economic recovery frameworks.
Professional Integration: Combines academic research with frontline legal practice through prior work at a major international law firm (2010-2012) advising multinational clients on corporate restructuring and banking compliance.
