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In the latest episode of “Launching a Euro CLO platform: The Irish edition”, Paddy Rath, Partner in our Structured Finance and Securitisation Group, is joined by David Kilty, Partner in our Tax Group, to discuss the Irish tax considerations relevant to launching a European CLO platform. They explore the Irish Section 110 regime, key requirements for achieving tax-efficient securitisation structures, and recent tax developments affecting the market. The discussion also highlights practical considerations for managers establishing their first Irish CLO platform and navigating the Irish tax framework.

Preparing for the FE1 exams can feel overwhelming, but the right approach can make all the difference.

In the latest episode of our podcast, Jennifer McBride, Learning & Development Programme Lead, is joined by Arthur Cox trainees Anna O'Doherty and Liam Cleary to share practical advice from their own FE1 experiences.

From planning your study schedule and managing exam nerves to exam technique and practical preparation strategies, they discuss the approaches that helped them navigate the FE1 journey.

For more information on early careers at Arthur Cox, please visit: https://www.arthurcox.com/careers/trainees-and-interns/

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/

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. 

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

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/

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/

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/

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.

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.