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August 17, 202614 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, 202610 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, 202614 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, 202610 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, 202614 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, 202613 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, 202614 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, 20265 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, 202614 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, 202622 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.