A&L Goodbody AudioLab
Episodes
In conversation with our new partners - Where financial regulation meets consumer law
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Hogan, Financial Regulation Advisory partner joins Mairead O’Brien, Disputes & Investigations partner to discuss the Central Bank of Irel...
Purpose built student accommodation: Examining the impact
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A&L Goodbody’s John Williams and Kerrie Fortune examine how Ireland’s new rent control system affects purpose built student accommodation for ...
Managing the transition: What you need to know
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A&L Goodbody’s Aoife Smyth and Gerard Carrigg discuss landlord classifications, new tenure and termination rules, the rent register and enhanced...
Setting the scene: Ireland’s new rent rules explained
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A&L Goodbody’s Aoife Smyth and David Fitzgerald outline Ireland’s new national rent control system, covering the shift to a single framework, ...
2026 Employment Law outlook: Essential insights for HR & employers
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ALG partners Michael Doyle and Triona Sugrue outline key employment law developments for 2026, including retirement, auto enrolment, pay transparency ...
Consumer law enforcement and upcoming administrative sanctions powers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this short podcast, Denise Daly Byrne and Mairead O'Brien, partners in ALG's Disputes & Investigations Group, break down the Government's propo...
In conversation with our new partners - What do Irish lenders need to know about the revised Consumer Credit Directive (CCD2)?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Financial Regulation Advisory partners Eimear O'Brien and Louise Hogan discuss CCD2 and its impact on Irish lenders’ including: expanded regulatory ...
Let's Talk: What I wish I knew before starting my traineeship
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Northern Ireland trainees, Rachel and David, explore the various pathways to qualification in NI, the mentoring and support available within the f...
In conversation with our new partners - Ireland’s tax landscape in 2026: What’s on the Horizon
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tax partners Trevor Glavey and Stephen Egan unpack the key tax developments you need to have on your radar for 2026 including: proposed changes to Ire...
Let's Talk: The Summer Internship spotlight
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Graduate Talent Partner Brian O’Malley and former intern Tara Hodgins discuss what you can expect from our Summer Internship Programme and why the p...
Performance management in practice
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast, Chris Ryan and Emer Murphy, Senior Associates from our Employment team, discuss practical performance management from probation...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - December 2025
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our December 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - November 2025
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our November 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
ESG research report series | Part 1 – Climate transition plans 101
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristen Read joins Jill Shaw to discuss climate transition plans, why they are important for businesses and how businesses can get st...
ESG research report series | Part 2 – Let’s talk about greenwashing
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Denise Daly Byrne talks to Jill Shaw about greenwashing, the practice of making misleading environmental claims from a consumer law pe...
ESG research report series | Part 4 – ESG due diligence – are businesses asking the right (or any) questions?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth and final part of our ESG research report series, we focus on ESG due diligence in the context of corporate and M&A transactions.
ESG research report series | Part 3 – ESG risks, disclosures and regulatory engagement
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of our ESG research report series, we turn our attention to the financial services sector.
Let's Talk: Ask a trainee - Questions on our Trainee Programme
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainees Eoin Doyle and Emma Rowe answer your most popular questions about the Trainee Solicitor Programme. From the training contract structure and p...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - October 2025
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our October 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developme...
Let’s Talk: Ask us anything – applications and interview edition
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graduate Recruitment Manager Finola, and Campus Ambassador Ayman, share what we really look for, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to make your applic...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - September 2025
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our September 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory develop...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - August 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our August 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developmen...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - July 2025
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our July 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - June 2025
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our June 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - May 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our May 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments,...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - April 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our April 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory development...
Navigating the new era of consumer law enforcement in Ireland
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the recent surge in consumer law enforcement activities, both domestically by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commissio...
Keep pace with the evolving landscape
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Shaw, ESG & Sustainability Lead, shares a high level summary of our recently launched ESG research report: keep pace with the evolving landsc...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - March 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our March 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory development...
The ever-evolving industrial relations landscape in Ireland
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Inverarity, Employment partner and Triona Sugrue, Employment knowledge consultant delve into the evolving industrial relations landscape in Ire...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - February 2025
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our February 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - January 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our January 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developme...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - December 2024
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our December 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - November 2024
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our November 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - October 2024
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our October 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developme...
Latest trends and updates in employment law for employers and HR professionals
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Doyle, Head of Employment and Triona Sugrue, Knowledge Consultant discuss the first WRC decision on the right to request remote working and wh...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - September 2024
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our September 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory develop...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - August 2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our August 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developmen...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - July 2024
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our July 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - June 2024
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our June 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - May 2024
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our May 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments,...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - April 2024
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our April 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory development...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - March 2024
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our March 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments, p...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - February 2024
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our February 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - January 2024
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our January 2024 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developme...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - December 2023
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our December 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - November 2023
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our November 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - October 2023
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our October 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developme...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - September 2023
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our September 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory develop...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - August 2023
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our August 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developmen...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - July 2023
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our July 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments...
New and tighter lobbying rules: what's changed?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this soundbite, Clara Gleeson, Associate, discusses the key changes and takeaways for businesses and other organisations that engage in lobbying.
ESG & Sustainability update June 2023
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This audio update is a summary of our June 2023 ESG & Sustainability bulletin. The key theme for this issue was the EU Taxonomy.
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - June 2023
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our June 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - May 2023
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our May 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments,...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - April 2023
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our April 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory development...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - March 2023
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our March 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory development...
ESG & Sustainability update March 2023
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This audio update is a summary of our March 2023 ESG & Sustainability bulletin. The key theme for this issue was greenwashing – providing mislea...
Securities markets update: Central Bank of Ireland publishes Outlook Report 2023
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Soundbite, Sian Langley, Knowledge Lawyer, and Christopher Martin, Of Counsel, discuss the recently published Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) Se...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - February 2023
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our February 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - January 2023
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our January 2023 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developme...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - December 2022
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our December 2022 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developm...
Observations on the EU’s AML Legislative Package
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In July of this year, the European Commission announced a package of legislative proposals designed to strengthen the EU's framework of laws on anti-m...
The Corporate Enforcement Authority: New corporate watchdog set to be created within months
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On 3 September 2021, the Government published the long-anticipated Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill. When enacted, it will replace the...
European Directive and Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds (CBDF) - key changes?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The CBDF Directive is due to be transposed by 2 August 2021 and the substantive provisions of the CBDF Regulation are to apply from the same date. Lis...
Five years on from the Brexit referendum: the lessons and learnings
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Vincent Power, who had predicted the likelihood of a leave vote five years ago, shares some of the lessons and learnings five years on. These lesso...
Upcoming changes to Ireland’s whistleblowing regime: key takeaways for investigations
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform recently published the General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill. It is intended tha...
December 2020: Newstalk interview - Vincent Power explains the fisheries debate
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK has given fisheries prominence because a "good result" would be more meaningful for voters than other more theoretical and complex issues. Vinc...
CBI draft outsourcing guidance on funds and investment firms perspectives
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Asset Management & Investment Funds team and the Financial Regulatory Investigations team discuss some key points of the proposed outsourcing ...
Registration of aircraft – FAQs and impact of Brexit
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This soundbite provides information on the registration of aircraft in Ireland, with a particular focus on the most frequently asked questions receive...
Irish TAC 2020 Annual Report
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Tax Appeals Commission and Irish Revenue Commissioners recently published their 2020 Annual Reports. In this soundbite, Bryan Hughes and Phi...
SFDR and Investment Funds - what’s next?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 10 March 2021 deadline has passed for compliance with the first phase of requirements under the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR)....
Return of the Aircraft ABS
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This soundbite provides a look back at the launch of the CLAS 2021-1 ABS by Castlelake in January 2021, the first aircraft ABS to successfully close s...
Gig ecomony update: The UK Supreme Court decision in Uber v Aslam and others
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recent years have seen the rapid global emergence of the "Gig Economy". This change in the labour market has led to a flurry of judgments, which have ...
On probation and not performing? Fair procedures not required says the Court of Appeal
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Court of Appeal has issued a landmark decision on dismissals during probation, overturning the High Court's decision in O'Donovan v Over-C Technol...
Inconsistencies in the US approach to BEPS 2.0 Project
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inconsistencies in the US approach to BEPS 2.0 Project? Philip McQueston, Of Counsel, spoke with US and Brazilian attorney José Rubens Scharlack abou...
New fraud offences on the way in 2021
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill is working its way through the Oireachtas at the moment. In this Soundbite, Louise By...
Brexit: Energy and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Moore, Mark Stockdale and Alan McCarthy discuss the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement in respect of the energy sector. They talk through the ...
Compliance, merger control & State aid with the European American Chamber of Commerce New York
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Power, Head of EU, Competition and Procurement at A&L Goodbody explores the implications of Brexit for merger control, State aid and compe...
BRENTRY: Could the UK rejoin the EU?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Power, Head of EU, Competition and Procurement at A&L Goodbody explores the challenges facing the UK if its people ever wanted to rejoin t...
Brexit: Levelling the playing field
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The so-called "Level Playing Field" has become an important topic in the Brexit Trade Negotiations. Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU, Competition and Proc...
Brexit: Governance
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Governance" is reported to be one of the top three issues in the final stages of the EU-UK negotiations on a trade deal. Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU...
Brexit: Fisheries
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fisheries is reported to be one of the top three issues in the final stages of the EU-UK negotiations on a trade deal. Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU, C...
What is IFD and IFR: Steps to prepare
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Allen, Partner, Financial Regulation looks at the steps needed to prepare for IFD / IFR.
Implications of IFD / IFR?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Implications of IFD / IFR.
What does State aid mean?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase "State aid" is used regularly in business. However, the phrase has a technical meaning in European Union law. Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU,...
What is IFD / IFR?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Brandt, Partner, Financial Regulation summarises what IFD / IFR is and what it means for business in Ireland.
Beneficial ownership and Irish investment funds
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are beneficial ownership requirements relevant for Irish authorised fund management companies and for collective investment schemes structured a...
Cybersecurity CBI expectations for funds and fund service providers
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in remote working has brought with it an increase in cybersecurity risks. The Asset Management & Investment Funds team takes a look at...
UCITS and AIFMD revisions - Draft sustainability directive and regulation
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amendments to the UCITS and AIFMD legislative frameworks have been proposed on sustainability risks and sustainability factors to be taken into accoun...
Lets talk disability: Promoting awareness and understanding
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lets talk disability: Promoting awareness and understanding.
Undue costs - Pricing process for UCITS and AIFs
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National regulators will expect a written pricing process to be developed in respect of UCITS and AIFs. This is if the ESMA proposal of 4 June 2020 di...
The EU Regulation on Sustainability Regulated Disclosures
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU Regulation on Sustainability Regulated Disclosures.
ESA consultation on EU Disclosures Regulation
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU Regulation on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector (the EU Disclosures Regulation) has broad ranging disclosur...
ESMA guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs which aim to harm...
March 2017: Interview with Dr. Vincent Power on Newstalk Breakfast Business
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Power, Head of EU & Competition at A&L Goodbody was interviewed on Newstalk on 22nd March 2017 about the triggering of Article 50 on 2...
Regulatory scrutiny
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this soundbite of webinar highlights, partner Anna-Marie Curran discusses how we are moving into an era of increased regulatory scrutiny for transa...
Trends in Warranty & Indemnity Insurance
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this soundbite of webinar highlights, Corporate and M&A partners Richard Grey and Darran Nangle discuss trends in Warranty & Indemnity Insu...
Directors’ duties in the zone of insolvency: has the law changed?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland recently introduced new regulations to amend the examinership regime and codify certain duties of directors when a company is in the zone of i...
Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - October/November 2022
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a summary of our October/November 2022 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory ...