A&L Goodbody AudioLab

Our EU, Competition & Procurement team discuss the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment’s first annual report on Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment screening regime under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023. They examine the key statistics and explore what the data reveals about review timelines, sensitive sectors, and the practical impact on deal planning.

Stephen D’Ardis, insurance partner and David Main, pensions partner discuss key trends shaping insurance transactions, including pension risk transfer deals, also known as bulk purchase annuities.

This third and final episode focuses on finding your pace, building consistency, and staying motivated. Olympic athlete and ALG5K ambassador David Gillick leads a guided 20-minute run designed to support your training ahead of race day.

Stephen Quinlivan, corporate M&A partner and Laura Mulleady, corporate insurance partner, discuss recent trends in insurance transactions in the Irish and European market, with a particular focus on private capital.

With the EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline of 7 June 2026 fast approaching, it is now clear that Ireland will adopt a phased approach to implementation. While this delay provides additional time, the direction of travel is certain and employers should be using this window to prepare.

Irish merger control is entering a new phase with significant implications, particularly for life sciences. In this podcast, Dervla Broderick and Peter Murphy discuss the CCPC’s first call-in of a sub-threshold deal, use of interim measures, and proposed threshold changes, highlighting the need for earlier competition risk assessment and engagement.

In part two of our new podcast series 'Where corporate Ireland hits its stride', we explore how professionals across corporate Ireland build consistency, resilience, and motivation around busy schedules. David Gillick and Aideen Burke share practical advice on staying consistent, training sustainably during high-pressure periods, and the role of community, teamwork and partners such as Depaul and...

In part one of our new podcast series 'Where corporate Ireland hits its stride', ALG5K brand ambassadors David Gillick and Aideen Burke focus on running for beginners. If you’re completely new to running, or getting back into it, this episode offers practical tips on building a sustainable training routine, avoiding common injuries, and getting your pacing right.

Laura Mulleady and Catherine Moloney from ALG’s Insurance & Reinsurance group, discuss the regulatory risks and opportunities of using generative AI in insurance sales within the developing EU distribution framework.

Keith Mulhern, Aviation & Transport Finance partner, joins Sinéad O’Connor, Capital Markets – Debt partner, to discuss aviation loan ABS in the context of the structuring challenges these deals present for issuers and investors.

Jill Shaw, ESG and Sustainability Lead at ALG, outlines the latest amendments to the CSRD and CSDDD, explaining the revised thresholds, transition exemptions, and key timelines for Irish and non-EU businesses. A quick update on what the changes mean in practice.

Aisling O’Donoghue, Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources partner joins Brendan Curran, Environmental & Planning partner to explore three key environmental and planning trends driving renewable electricity deployment in Ireland in 2026.

Sanctions and contract law are becoming increasingly complex! In the latest episode of our 'In conversation with our new partners' podcast series, partners Hannah Shaw and Kate Harnett from A&L Goodbody's Disputes & Investigations group unpack exactly what this means for your contracts and how to stay ahead of the curve.

Louise Hogan, Financial Regulation Advisory partner joins Mairead O’Brien, Disputes & Investigations partner to discuss the Central Bank of Ireland's updated Consumer Protection Code from a litigation and consumer law perspective.

A&L Goodbody’s John Williams and Kerrie Fortune examine how Ireland’s new rent control system affects purpose built student accommodation for investors, developers and funders.

A&L Goodbody’s Aoife Smyth and Gerard Carrigg discuss landlord classifications, new tenure and termination rules, the rent register and enhanced RTB, Revenue and SEAI information sharing under Ireland’s new rent controls.

A&L Goodbody’s Aoife Smyth and David Fitzgerald outline Ireland’s new national rent control system, covering the shift to a single framework, new rent setting rules and when market resets apply.

ALG partners Michael Doyle and Triona Sugrue outline key employment law developments for 2026, including retirement, auto enrolment, pay transparency and the growing use of generative AI in workplace processes.

In this short podcast, Denise Daly Byrne and Mairead O'Brien, partners in ALG's Disputes & Investigations Group, break down the Government's proposals to empower the CCPC to impose fines directly for breaches of consumer protection legislation.

Financial Regulation Advisory partners Eimear O'Brien and Louise Hogan discuss CCD2 and its impact on Irish lenders’ including: expanded regulatory scope, enhanced creditworthiness assessment requirements, tighter rules on advertising and disclosures.

Our Northern Ireland trainees, Rachel and David, explore the various pathways to qualification in NI, the mentoring and support available within the firm, and the key skills that help trainees succeed.

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 Ireland's interest regime; the implementation of the OECD's Pillar 2 side-by-side package; proposed changes to the Tax Appeals Commission and transfer pricing trends.

Graduate Talent Partner Brian O’Malley and former intern Tara Hodgins discuss what you can expect from our Summer Internship Programme and why the programme could be the right fit for you.

In our latest podcast, Chris Ryan and Emer Murphy, Senior Associates from our Employment team, discuss practical performance management from probation through to post‑12 months’ service, including when and how to use PIPs and how to avoid common procedural pitfalls. They explore setting clear expectations, building a paper trail and the importance of separating a genuine PIP from any exit‑package...

Listen to a summary of our December 2025 monthly Asset Management & Investment Funds bulletin. Our team keep you up to date on regulatory developments, providing a unique update on Irish and EU legal and regulatory developments impacting the industry.