Our Team

Partner

Yvonne Bambury

Yvonne Bambury, a native of Rusheen in County Kerry, graduated with a BCL from University College Dublin in 1983.

She has worked extensively in the area of Criminal Defence Law since she qualified as a Solicitor in 1987 and has thirty years of experience of dealing with cases at all levels from District Court up to Supreme Court.

Yvonne is one of the longest serving practitioners in the District Court and has extensive experience of all types of criminal litigation. She is a member of the Criminal Law Committee in the Law Society and has a particular interest in Inquest and Coronial Law. Yvonne is also a member of the Legal Aid Board (LAB) Private Practitioners Panel in that Court.

Yvonne has a special interest in Prisoners’ Rights and has been paramount in pursuing many landmark High Court cases on behalf of our clients, challenging decisions that affect them whilst incarcerated.

Some of these cases now determine how the Prison Service deal with prisoners in held solitary confinement and deciding remission.

Specialities 

Murder & Manslaughter 

Rape & Sexual Assault 

Assault 

Drugs

Money Laundering 

Public Order 

Theft related offences 

Qualifications 

Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors 1987

BCL (UCD)

Memberships 

Law Society of Ireland 

Partner

Roy O’Neill

Roy O’Neill is one of the Partners in the firm. He hails from Castleblayney in County Monaghan. For over a decade he has focused his practice in the area of criminal defence. He appears in Court on a daily basis and has established a reputation as a fearless and passionate advocate. Roy has been involved in some of the most high profile cases and complex legal challenges in the past number of years.

Roy prioritises client care and will always do his utmost to ensure that his clients achieve the best possible representation in Court. He provides clear and independent advice and his priority at all times is to assist his clients in achieving the very best result.

Outside the work environment, Roy is a keen golfer and a fluent speaker of Irish.

Specialities

Road Traffic Offences

Murder & Manslaughter

Rape & Sexual Assault

Assault

Drugs

Money Laundering

Public Order

Theft related offences

Qualifications

Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors 2014 (ROI & NI)

LLB (Hons)

LLM (Human Rights and Criminal Justice)

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies

Memberships

Law Society of Ireland

Partner

Seán McCormack

Seán McCormack is one of the Partners in the firm. A graduate of NUI Galway and Originally from Tipperary, Seán joined the firm in 2018. While training in a general practice firm prior to joining, Seán has focused his practice in the area of criminal defence. 

Seán appears in Court on a daily basis and is deeply committed to his practice and places a premium on client care, offering clear and independent advice tailored to each individual case. Seán has been involved in some high profile cases in the Central & Special Criminal Court over the past number of years.

Outside of work, Seán is a passionate sports fan and is an active playing member with his local hurling club in Tipperary.

Specialities 

Road Traffic Offences 

Murder & Manslaughter 

Rape & Sexual Assault 

Assault 

Drugs

Money Laundering 

Public Order 

Theft related offences 

Qualifications 

Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors 2018

Bachelor of Corporate Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Master of Laws (LLM in Public Law)

Memberships 

Law Society of Ireland

Partner

Sean Lacey

Sean is a partner in the firm, primarily practicing in the area of criminal defence. He specialises in advising persons charged with murder, sexual offences and financial crimes. He has acted in some of the longest running and complex trials in the history of the State and has developed a reputation for his comprehensive and strategic approach to his criminal defence practice.

Sean also advises in the areas of extradition law and judicial review and has acted on behalf of clients in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.   

Sean is a fierce advocate for individuals’ rights while in Garda custody and regularly advises and attends clients during interview. 

Areas of Expertise 

Murder & Manslaughter defence 

Rape & Sexual Offences 

Financial Crime 

Extradition Law 

Judicial Review

Qualifications 

Admitted to the Role of Solicitors 2021 

BCL 

Memberships 

Law Society of Ireland

Solicitor

Eoin Lysaght

Eoin Lysaght was educated at Blackrock College, Dublin. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Legal Science from the National University of Ireland, Galway, in 1979 and was later called to the Roll of Solicitors in 1983.

Eoin has extensive experience in general practice having operated as a sole practitioner before joining Fahy Bambury Solicitors. He now brings invaluable guidance to our District Court Department and advocates for our clients throughout Dublin’s District Courts.

Eoin is a rugby enthusiast and Leinster supporter. He has played professionally and has had the privilege of representing Connacht and Ireland.

Specialities 

Murder & Manslaughter 

Rape & Sexual Assault 

Assault 

Drugs

Money Laundering 

Public Order 

Theft related offences 

Qualifications 

Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors 1983

Degree in Law from NUIG

Memberships 

Law Society of Ireland

Legal Executive

Debra Richardson

Debra originally from the Liberties area of Dublin. Debra was educated at St Teresa’s College, Georges Hill, Dublin.

Debra started her legal career with a leading Dublin City law firm specialising in a civil litigation in 2000 before diversifying and joining the office of Fahy Bambury Solicitors in 2008.

Debra plays a key role within the planning and organisation of the office’s representation at Criminal District Courts throughout the greater City region to include the High Court Bail sittings at Cloverhill Courthouse.

Debra has a great flare for Criminal Defence and working diligently with vulnerable clients. She returned to education and successfully completed a Diploma in Professional Legal Studies with Griffith College 2005.

Legal Executive

Lucy Callaghan

Lucy Callaghan graduated from Maynooth University in 2023 with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Laws Degree.

She was a prize recipient of the Laureate Award and received the ACJRD prize for the best Criminal Law assessment.

Lucy has a passion for Criminal Law that was solidified further following completion of a summer internship with Fahy Bambury Solicitors in 2022. She is on a successful pathway towards completing her Law Society of Ireland FE1 Exams.

Outside the office, Lucy is a health and fitness enthusiast and a dedicated GAA supporter.

Specialities 

Murder & Manslaughter 

Rape & Sexual Assault 

Assault 

Drugs

Money Laundering 

Public Order 

Theft related offences 

Qualifications 

LLB  (Maynooth University)

Memberships 

Law Society of Ireland

Receptionist

Gabriela Knikste

Your first point of contact with the office, Gabriela is always ready to answer your queries and guide you in the right direction.

Qualifications

BA Criminology (UCC)

MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice (UCC)