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/