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This audio 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 since the severe impact of COVID-19 on the aviation sector. Listen to an overview from David Berkery, Partner and Keith Mulhern, Senior Associate.

Return Of Aircraft ABS

The 10 March 2021 deadline has passed for compliance with the first phase of requirements under the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR). The deadline for compliance with the next phase of requirements is set for 1 January 2022. Listen to a summary of what to focus on next for SFDR from Ann Shiels, Knowledge Lawyer.

SFDR and Investment Funds – what’s next?

ALG is very excited to launch our trainee podcast series 'Let's talk'. We are joined by Keavy Ryan and Brian O'Malley, our trainee partners, answering questions on applications and sharing tips for interview. For the inside track - listen to the full conversation here. If you have any queries and wish to get in touch, visit our 'contact us' page.

Let's Talk episode 1 - Applications and interview tips

Let's Talk episode 2 - A non-law graduate perspective

Let's Talk episode 3 - Work-Life balance

Let's Talk episode 4 - Pro Bono

Let's Talk episode 6 - A trainee’s day

Let's talk podcast series
Episode 07
SIP applications and experience
Cormac Brennan, ALG trainee

Let's Talk episode 7 - Summer Internship Programme: applications and experience

Let's Talk episode 8 - Let's Talk Litigation

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2022

This ALG Soundbite considers the recent case of Mascarenhas v Karim and Anor, where the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court finding of shareholder oppression under section 212 of the Companies Act 2014. Most notably, the Court found that shareholder oppression proceedings under section 212 can be brought against individuals even where they are neither a director nor a shareholder of the company. 
To read more about the decision, you can also check out our recent article on the case. 

For further information on this topic, please contact Michelle McLoughlin, Knowledge Lawyer, Anne O'Neill, Senior Knowledge Executive, or any member of the Corporate and M&A team.

No hiding from minority oppression – husband of shareholder found guilty of oppression

This is an audio recording of Chapter 5, Finance, written by Elizabeth White.

05 Annual Knowledge Report 2023 - Finance

Michael Doyle, Head of Employment and Triona Sugrue, Knowledge Consultant discuss the first WRC decision on the right to request remote working and what it will mean for employers as well as the latest trends and updates in employment law for employers and HR professionals in this podcast.

Latest trends and updates in employment law for employers and HR professionals

This is an audio recording of Chapter 1, Asset Management & Investment Funds, written by Nollaig Greene and Yvonne McGonigle.

01 Annual Knowledge Report 2024 - Asset Management and Investment Funds

This is an audio recording of Chapter 12, Unlocking knowledge to power the legal team, written by Celine Kelly.

12 Annual Knowledge Report 2024 - Unlocking knowledge to power the legal team

The ever-evolving industrial relations landscape in Ireland

ESG-Keep pace with the evolving landscape

Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - March 2025

Navigating the new era of consumer law enforcement in Ireland

Consumer Law Podcast- Navigating the new era of consumer law enforcement in Ireland

Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - April 2025

Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - May 2025

Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - June 2025

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Asset Management & Investment Funds - Monthly update - September 2025

Vincent Power, Head of EU & Competition at A&L Goodbody was interviewed on Newstalk on 22nd March about the triggering of Article 50 on 29th March. He joined Vincent Wall on the Breakfast Business show and highlighted a combination of legal challenges, elections, an EU tradition of protracted negotiating processes, and even a possible referendum in Ireland as factors which can delay Brexit.

March 2017: Interview with Dr. Vincent Power on Newstalk Breakfast Business

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs which aim to harmonise EU supervisory practices.  While generally aligned with current Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) requirements for UCITS, the guidelines are more detailed. Existing UCITS with performance fees will need to analyse whether adjustments will be 
necessary to comply with the guidelines. In-scope AIFs with performance fees will also need to look at the requirements.  

Our Asset Management & Investment Fund teams look at the guidelines in detail including who they apply to, when they are effective from, the key considerations for Irish managers, and the CBI's current position on UCITS' and AIF performance fees.

ESMA guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs

The EU Regulation on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector (the EU Disclosures Regulation) has broad ranging disclosure requirements for financial market participants. 
You can read the ALG overview of the EU Disclosures Regulation and its relevance for UCITS management companies, UCITS and AIFMs.

ESA Consultation on EU Disclosures Regulation

The EU Regulation on Sustainability Regulated Disclosures

Undue costs - Pricing process for UCITS and AIFs

Brexit: Fisheries

"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, Competition and Procurement at A&L Goodbody, explains, in a practical way, what the topic of "governance" means in the Brexit debate.

Brexit: Governance

The so-called "Level Playing Field" has become an important topic in the Brexit Trade Negotiations. Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU, Competition and Procurement at A&L Goodbody, explains, in a practical way, the meaning of "level playing field" in the Brexit debate.

Brexit: Levelling the playing field

The UK has given fisheries prominence because a "good result" would be more meaningful for voters than other more theoretical and complex issues. Vincent Power explained that it'll be very difficult to find a deal on fisheries that will please everyone.

December 2020: Newstalk interview - Vincent Power explains the  fisheries debate

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 Technology Limited and Over-C Limited. In a clear and direct judgment, the Court of Appeal outlines that an employer may, if it is contractually free to do so and upon giving adequate notice, terminate the employment of an employee on probation for any or no reason without affording the employee fair procedures (provided the dismissal is not for misconduct).

On probation and not performing? Fair procedures not required says the Court of Appeal

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 addressed the employment status of gig economy workers. In this soundbite Triona Sugrue, Knowledge Lawyer, examines the recent high profile UK case of Uber BV and others v Aslam and others against the background of Irish employment law.

Gig economy update: The UK Supreme Court decision in Uber v Aslam and others

A&L Goodbody LLP is a leading Irish law firm. We are a full service law firm providing commercial legal services including corporate, banking and financial services, tax, litigation and commercial property. 

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