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Thursday · 11 min
Launching a Euro CLO platform: Administering your Irish SPV
In the second episode of the series, Paddy Rath, Partner in our Structured Finance and Securitisation Group, is joined by Fiona De Lacy, Managing Director of our Corporate Services Group to discuss the practical aspects of establishing and operating an Irish CLO SPV, from the incorporation process and governance framework to the ongoing compliance and administrative requirements that arise throughout a transaction's lifecycle. The episode also highlights key considerations for managers entering the European CLO market and the role of corporate services providers in supporting Irish CLO structures. For the full series so far, please visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/clo/
Wednesday · 14 min
Launching a European CLO Platform: Regulatory considerations for CLO managers
Launching a European CLO Platform: The Irish Edition is a new podcast series exploring the key Irishlegal, regulatory and tax considerations for managers establishing and operating European CLO platforms. We also share some practical insights into establishing and managing an Irish SPV from our Corporate Services Group. In the first episode, Paddy Rath, Partner in our Structured Finance and Securitisation Group, is joined by Rob Cain, Partner in our Financial Regulation Group, to discuss some of the key regulatory gating items that they encounter when helping managers establish a European CLO platform. Together, they explore MiFID requirements and recent developments affecting the market including Article 21(c) of CRD VI.
September 7 · 56 min
DPC Annual Report 2025
In the latest episode of our podcast Colin Rooney, Partner and Head of our Technology & Innovation Group, is joined by Graham Doyle, Deputy Commissioner and Head of Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications at the Irish Data Protection Commission, to discuss insights from the DPC’s 2025 Annual Report. The discussion covers: • The impact of AI on complaints, access requests and regulatory processes • Why transparency remains a key issue in DSAR responses • Trends in data breaches, phishing and cyber risks • The value of proactive engagement with the DPC • Children’s privacy, age assurance and the DPC’s “Pause Before You Post” campaign • Cross-border enforcement and cooperation across regulators
August 17 · 14 min
CRD VI: Article 21c Post-transposition
In this episode of our podcast, Rob Cain, Partner, and Sarah Thompson, Partner and Head of the Financial Regulation Group, discuss the implications of the recent Irish transposition of CRD VI, with a particular focus on Article 21c and its impact on cross-border lending into Ireland. Rob and Sarah examine key issues arising under the new regime, including the operation of the reverse solicitation exemption, the Irish transposing measures and the practical challenges facing third-country institutions providing financing to Irish borrowers. They also explore the developing market approach to grandfathering, lifecycle events and amendments to existing lending arrangements, considering the wider implications across a range of sectors, including funds, aviation finance and structured finance. For more information, please visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/services/financial-regulation/
August 11 · 10 min
Contractual Retirement Ages Act 2025
In this episode of our podcast, Róisín O'Donoghue and Melissa O'Sullivan, Associates in our Employment Law Group, discuss the Contractual Retirement Ages Act 2025 and the Revised Code of Practice on Longer Working, both of which came into effect on 29 June 2026. This episode covers: • The new consent-based framework for employees whose contractual retirement age falls below the State pension age • The notification process, employers' response obligations and the distinction between individual and class-based objective justification tests • The practical implications of the new regime, including the need for clear procedures, regular reviews of retirement policies and robust record-keeping Listen to the full episode below or get in touch with a member of our Employment Group here: https://www.arthurcox.com/services/employment/
July 20 · 14 min
Beyond the Black Box: Defensibility and validation in Gen AI
In our latest podcast episode, Michael Egan, Senior Director in our Legal Technology Group and Governance and Compliance Services Group, is joined by Michael Scorer, Senior Product Manager at Relativity, to discuss how organisations are moving from AI experimentation to implementation. Drawing on insights from Relativity and FTI Consulting’s 2026 General Counsel Report, they explore why generative AI adoption has doubled over the past year while confidence in its use remains low, and what legal teams can do to bridge that gap.They also explore the importance of defensibility, governance and human oversight in AI-enabled workflows, highlighting why successful adoption depends not only on the technology itself, but on the processes, validation and quality controls that surround it.For more information, please visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/services/legal-tech-services/
July 17 · 10 min
Authorisation processes in Ireland
In this episode of our podcast, Jennifer Duffy and Aaron Tangney, Senior Associates in our Financial Regulation Group, discuss what firms need to know when seeking regulatory authorisation in Ireland. They explore why Ireland continues to attract a broad range of applicants seeking authorisation as payment institutions, e-money institutions, MiFID investment firms and crypto-asset service providers, and examine the role of the Central Bank of Ireland as a supervisory authority.Jennifer and Aaron outline the practical steps involved in the authorisation process, including the importance of establishing genuine local substance, strong governance frameworks, effective board oversight and appropriately resourced management teams.
June 24 · 14 min
AI in practice: Use cases in employment
In our latest podcast episode, Michael Egan, Senior Director in our Legal Technology Group and Governance and Consulting Services Group, is joined by Louise O’Byrne, Partner in our Employment Group and Head of the Commercial Group, to discuss how technology is shaping employment investigations and workplace relations. From scenarios such as data exfiltration to allegations of misconduct, the conversation explores the increasing complexity of modern investigations and the growing role of digital evidence across multiple platforms, as well as the evolving impact of AI tools in this space.
June 18 · 13 min
CRD VI: Questions and Answers
In this episode of our podcast, Sarah Thompson and Rob Cain, partners in our Financial Regulation Group, break down the major current talking points on Article 21c of CRD IV as amended by CRD VI, which will restrict third‑country institutions providing core banking services into the EU from January 2027. They discuss the current uncertainty around Irish implementation, the impact of the July 2026 grandfathering cut-off, and the practical steps firms are already taking to reassess booking models, decision‑making structures and cross‑border service delivery. For more information on our Financial Regulation Group, please visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/services/financial-regulation/
May 27 · 14 min
The Platform Work Directive
In this podcast episode, Ciara McDermott and Declan MacQuillan, Senior Associates in our Employment Group explore the EU Platform Work Directive and the significant changes it will introduce for organisations operating in the platform economy. They examine the three core pillars of the Directive, including the rebuttable presumption of employment, increased regulation of the use of algorithms, and enhanced data protection obligations, and what these mean in practice for worker classification, transparency and governance.They also share practical, experience-driven guidance on preparing for implementation, from conducting worker classification audits and interrogating algorithmic systems to strengthening data governance and cross-functional training. With the December 2026 transposition deadline approaching, they highlight the importance of early compliance planning and taking proactive steps now. For more information on our Employment Group, visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/services/employment/
May 25 · 5 min
Resilience Series: Digital Resilience
In this episode of our resilience series, Siobhán McBean, Partner in our Asset Management and Investment Funds Groupand Vivian Spies, Senior Associate in our Technology and Innovation Group, explore the evolving challenges facing regulated firms as they navigate increasing ICT complexity, heightened cyber threats, and rising regulatory expectations. They share practical, experience‑driven guidance on strengthening resilience, from eliminating legacy systems to improving patching discipline, enhancing employee awareness, and ensuring boards maintain meaningful oversight. They also discuss the Central Bank of Ireland’s expectations around local accountability, including the growing emphasis on CIO and DPO roles.For more information on our Technology and Innovation Group, visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/services/technology-and-innovation/
May 19 · 14 min
The rise of Generative AI in Legal Services
In our latest podcast episode, Colin Rooney, Partner and Head of Technology and Innovation, and Michael Egan, Senior Director in Legal Technology, Governance and Consulting Services, discuss the rise of GenAI in legal services and how it is accelerating document‑heavy legal work such as investigations, cyber incident response and DSARs. The conversation also highlights how GenAI is being applied to repeatable processes such as Data Protection Impact Assessments. By combining legal expertise, regulatory guidance and secure GenAI workflows, we have developed scalable solutions that significantly reduce time and cost, while preserving legal judgement and oversight. When embedded correctly, GenAI has the potential to transform how complex, data‑intensive legal work is delivered for clients. For more information, please visit arthurcox.com/legaltech
March 30 · 22 min
Resilience Series: Operational Resilience
In our latest resilience episode, Ian Duffy, Partner in our Technology and Innovation Group, is joined by Denise Murray, Head of Financial Services, Compliance and Regulatory Relations, to explore how third‑party and intragroup arrangements are shaping operational resilience for regulated firms.With outsourcing deeply embedded across the financial services ecosystem, the conversation looks at: • Why third‑party and sub‑outsourcing arrangements can significantly impact a firm’s resilience profile • How regulators are increasing their focus on critical and important services under frameworks such as DORA and CBI guidance • The importance of robust risk assessments, due diligence and ongoing oversight • What firms should expect from vendors around resilience testing, business continuity and incident response • Why contracts, governance and clear communication are critical when disruptions occurThe discussion also considers concentration risk, chain outsourcing, and the often‑overlooked challenges of intragroup service arrangements, including autonomy, conflicts of interest and exit planning.
March 19 · 13 min
Resilience Series: Financial Resilience
In the latest episode from our Resilience series, Ciaran Flynn, Head of Governance and Consulting Services, is joined by Sarah Thompson, Partner and Head of our Financial Regulation Group, as they explore how increased regulatory scrutiny is reshaping financial resilience across the Irish market. From stress testing and liquidity buffers to capital planning and ICAAP/ILAAP integration, the conversation covers need-to-know topics relating to financial resilience, including : How ECB and CBI expectations are changing firm behaviour The real-world impact on smaller and mid-sized firms Why early detection, clear communication and regulator engagement are critical How firms can better integrate resilience planning into day‑to‑day risk management
February 20 · 14 min
Resilience Series: How to respond to an ICT-related incident
In this episode of our Resilience series, “How to respond to an ICT-related incident,” Denise Murray, Head of Financial Services Compliance and Regulatory Relations, is joined by Ian Duffy, Partner in our Technology and Innovation Group. They share practical insights on identifying and managing ICT incidents, from phishing attacks and supply chain compromises to large-scale cyber breaches. The discussion covers activating response plans, engaging stakeholders, and meeting relevant regulatory obligations including under DORA and GDPR. They also highlight why documenting decisions during fast-moving disruptions and conducting lessons-learned reviews are essential for an effective and compliant response to incidents. For more insights and to access our resilience playbook, visit arthurcox.com/resilience.
February 6 · 10 min
Resilience Series: Mapping interconnections and interdependencies
In this episode of our Resilience series, “Mapping interconnections and interdependencies,” Denise Murray, Head of Financial Services Compliance and Regulatory Relations, and Ciaran Flynn, Head of Governance and Consulting Services, discuss how firms can strengthen resilience by mapping the critical connections between people, processes, technology, and third‑party providers. They explain how combining a top‑down view of licensed activities with a bottom‑up perspective from business continuity planning enables organisations to identify vulnerabilities and build a more robust resilience framework.
January 23 · 11 min
Resilience Series: Components of a resilience framework
Siobhán McBean, Partner in our Asset Management and Investment Funds Group and Ciaran Flynn, Head of Governance and Consulting Services, discuss the latest changes in operational and digital resilience, focusing on recent updates from the Central Bank of Ireland. These updates bring local regulatory guidance into closer alignment with the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), encouraging firms to adopt DORA’s standards as best practice. They explain why organisations now need to maintain separate but aligned frameworks for operational risk and operational resilience, and stress the importance of addressing both internal and external critical business functions to ensure robust protection against disruption.
Dec 16, 2025 · 15 min
The EU Pay Transparency Directive
In this episode of our podcast series, Louise O’Byrne, Partner, and Hannah O’Farrell, Senior Associate, in our Employment Group discuss the incoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, in particular its implementation, key changes that will be brought about by the Directive, and in particular, the practical impact of new employee information rights. The discussion focuses on how employers can prepare for the Directive, and what impact the Directive will have in practice .
May 16, 2025 · 10 min
Corporate Grad Programme Podcast May 2025_01
The Corporate Graduate Programme is a two-year programme designed to help graduates decide which area of legal services is the right fit for them. The programme is for graduates of law, or those who have had exposure to law or corporate governance within their degree. In our latest video podcast, some of our corporate graduates discuss their experiences with the programme, give an overview of what they have learned and share some advice for anyone considering applying before the deadline of 22 May 2025.
Apr 16, 2025 · 24 min
The EU Data Act
The Data Act, effective from January 11, 2024, is reshaping the digital landscape, driving competition, and innovation through enhanced data sharing. Recognising the vast potential of data generated by connected products, this legislation is set to standardise access to both personal and non-personal data from IoT devices. We’ve amalgamated our Data Act Video Series into a comprehensive podcast episode, bringing you expert insights from our Technology and Innovation Group on data access, sharing obligations and cloud switching provisions.

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