Since joining the firm in 2024, April has assisted in a range of the firm’s practice areas including financial crime, data and cybersecurity, tax, and sanctions.
She has supported BCL’s corporate crime team in a variety of matters, including assisting with defending clients in SFO investigations and investigations by HMRC; challenging property freezing orders in the context of asset recovery proceedings and conducting research in relation to sanctions matters.
She has also worked closely on a range of matters with the data and cybersecurity team, carrying out research and assisting with providing advice to clients on obligations under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and the Online Safety Act 2023.
April completed her undergraduate degree in Criminology at University College Cork, going on to complete her LLB at University College Cork in 2023. Prior to joining BCL, she gained experience in the legal department of a global credit intelligence & management firm and worked as a compliance analyst assisting on private equity transactions. She plans to sit SQE2 in January 2026.
Publications:
Independent review of Disclosure and Fraud offences—preliminary findings; John Binns & April O’Neill
Professional Memberships:
- Young Fraud Lawyers Association
- The Female Fraud Forum