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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.

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/

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/

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/

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