Peter Eguae
Year of call
2011
Instructing Peter Eguae
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Peter Eguae is a specialist criminal defence advocate with a practice encompassing serious violence, drug trafficking, fraud, cybercrime and other serious and complex crime. He has a strong record of securing acquittals in difficult cases and, where possible, proactively seeks to expose weaknesses in the Crown’s case before trial with a view to securing its discontinuance. He also advises on the growing number of cyber-related and digital issues arising in civil, regulatory and offshore matters.
Peter is known for meticulous preparation, robust cross-examination and a strategic approach to disclosure and unused material. His unusual depth of experience in technology and data analysis enables him to identify weaknesses in complex digital evidence which might otherwise be overlooked. He is particularly experienced in cases involving mobile phones, computer systems, cryptocurrency, financial data and large datasets. He is well-regarded, innovative and tactically astute.
Peter combines rigorous preparation with exceptional client care. He takes time to understand his clients, explains complex issues clearly and ensures that they are fully involved in the preparation and presentation of their defence.
Peter is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the public under the Public Access Scheme and welcomes privately funded instructions. Where appropriate, clients can instruct him directly without first instructing a solicitor.
Legal Expertise
Crime & Regulatory
Crime & Regulatory
Peter Eguae’s criminal practice is centred on the defence of serious crime, fraud and cybercrime. Peter specialises in complex, paper/data heavy cases, and regularly acts in matters of the utmost legal and factual complexity. Whether leading, led, or alone, his strategic focus and determination to meet his client’s objectives will contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. His record in the appellate courts demonstrates his skill and fearlessness when acting for those he represents.
Peter also regularly advises on cybercrime, AML and data matters.
Notable Crime & Regulatory cases
R v A [Woolwich] (2026)
Firearms. Defendant captured on CCTV attacking a neighbour with a firearm. Charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and affray. Acquitted.
R v M [Wood Green] (2026)
Assault on an emergency worker following a car chase. Prosecution offered no evidence.
R v J [Isleworth] (2025)
Perverting the course of justice. Mother accused of acting as the getaway driver following an attempted murder committed by her two sons. Acquitted.
R v F [Inner London] (2025)
Firearms and aggravated burglary. Defendant captured on Ring doorbell footage attempting to kick down the door of a flat while wearing a balaclava and holding a firearm. Acquitted.
R v D [Kingston] (2025)
Robbery. Defendant accused of committing a knifepoint robbery. Acquitted.
R v S [Newcastle] (2025)
Class A drug supply. Defendant pleaded guilty after sending more than 25,000 advertising messages for a county line supplying cocaine and heroin. Following the preparation of modern slavery and psychiatric reports, he received a two-year suspended sentence.
R v J [Snaresbrook] (2024)
Grievous bodily harm. Several witnesses alleged that the defendant attacked the complainant, fracturing his spine and skull and knocking out three teeth. Acquitted.
R v R [Derby] (2024)
Sexual assault. Privately represented a professional football manager accused of sexually assaulting a colleague. Acquitted.
R v T [Chichester] (2024)
Arson. Serving prisoner accused of deliberately setting fire to his cell and assaulting prison staff. Acquitted.
R v A [Southwark] (2024)
Perverting the course of justice. Defendant accused of helping her partner, who was wanted for murder, evade the police by moving him between addresses and disguising him in women's clothing. Acquitted.
R v E [Newcastle] (2024)
Affray. Defendant admitted throwing the first punches in a lengthy brawl involving more than 10 men outside a nightclub. Acquitted.
R v M [Wood Green] (2024)
Fraud. Represented a senior employee accused of a complex fraud against an international charity. At the time, it was the longest-running case at Wood Green due to various issues caused by the defendant. Skilful mitigation led to a relatively lenient sentence.
R v AH [Isleworth & Kingston] (2022–2024)
County lines and modern slavery. Defendant faced several indictments across London alleging that he controlled a county line supplying Class A drugs. The defence relied upon the statutory modern slavery defence. Acquitted in all cases after the Crown offered no evidence.
R v PS [Sheffield] (2023)
Terrorism. Defended a self-professed National Socialist accused of disseminating terrorist material by sharing extreme far-right rap music online. Acquitted. Convicted separately of possessing a terrorist training manual.
R v K [Kingston] (2023)
Possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. Defendant suspected of supplying cannabis and cocaine after police stopped his vehicle and recovered a large quantity of snap bags. Acquitted.
R v F [Isleworth] (2023)
Possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. A search of the defendant's home uncovered more than £1 million worth of cocaine, MDMA, crystal methamphetamine, ketamine and DMT. Legal argument led to the prosecution offering no evidence.
R v P [Croydon] (2022)
Indecent and prohibited images. Defendant was an accomplished IT enthusiast who hosted cryptocurrency, Tor and Freenet nodes. Police seized approximately 120 terabytes of data and alleged that he had created and distributed substantial quantities of indecent images of children. The defence required detailed analysis of the defendant's software, hardware and network infrastructure. Following targeted disclosure requests and legal argument, the prosecution offered no evidence.
R v D [Winchester] (2022)
Terrorism. Led by Ben Newton (Doughty Street) representing the founder of a terrorist organization who was alleged to have continued membership after the organization was proscribed.
R v M & Ors [Newcastle] (2022)
Represented D2 in a nine-handed OCG drugs conspiracy trial (leading Shina Animashaun, Garden Court). The case involved covert surveillance, financial records and complex digital evidence including ‘spoofer SIMs’, Encrochat and customised encrypted phones.
R v P [Croydon] (2022)
Defendant – who hosted Freenet, TOR and cryptocurrency nodes – acquitted of being in possession of indecent and prohibited images. Legal argument led to the prosecution offering no evidence.
R v B [Southwark] [2022]
Represented a solicitor accused of contempt of court in relation to an ongoing murder trial. Following submissions, the allegations were withdrawn.
R v C [Isleworth] [2022]
Represented defendant pleaded guilty to a large-scale Encrochat drug dealing conspiracy. Careful analysis reduced the alleged weight from ~170kgs to ~25kgs which resulted in a significantly lower sentence.
R v I [Maidstone] (2021)
Money laundering. Defendant’s bank account used to launder the proceeds of an international cybercrime ‘spoofing’ fraud. Acquitted.
R v W & Ors [Croydon] (2021)
Firearms. Defendant acquitted of converting blank pistols to fully-functional guns.
R v F [Newcastle] (2021)
Offensive weapons. Defended a TikTok influencer accused of being armed with police-issue weaponry. Acquitted.
R v M [Newcastle] (2021)
Dangerous driving. ‘Paedophile hunter’ captured driving erratically at high-speed on the dashcam of pursuing police cars. Acquitted.
R v M & M [Snaresbrook] (2021)
Two brothers had pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers after being captured on police bodyworn footage fighting and struggling with several officers. Following my instruction, legal argument led to the vacation of their guilty pleas the dismissal of all charges.
R v T & Ors [Southwark] [2021]
Robbery. Defendant was the leader of a group accused of robbery. The incident was caught on CCTV. Acquitted.
R v A [Inner London] [2021]
Professional footballer accused of theft of a laptop. The incident was caught on railway CCTV. Acquitted.
R v C [Peterborough] (2020)
Defendant imprisoned following his guilty plea to a sexual offence. Following my instruction, legal argument led to the vacation of his guilty pleas and the prosecution dropping the case. Acquitted.
Offshore disputes, Civil Fraud & Asset recovery
Offshore disputes, Civil Fraud & Asset recovery
Peter is interested in the intersection of technology and the law. He advises on the ever-growing number of ‘cybercrime’ disputes within the civil/regulatory/offshore arenas.
Peter holds the Legal Education Certificate from Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica, so is eligible to practice across multiple jurisdictions in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
Practice Area Cases
- Presently instructed to advise an offshore jurisdiction on cryptocurrency and cybercrime typologies.
- Presently instructed to advise on very high net worth family trust dispute across numerous jurisdictions.
- Presently instructed in relation to $ multi-billion insolvency litigation.
- Successfully represented a claimant in an intellectual property dispute, recovering full damages and the return of the intellectual property.
- Advised a tech company whose systems were accessed on numerous occasions by a disgruntled former employee who subsequently stole data.
Employment & Professional discipline
Employment & Professional discipline
Peter Eguae has represented employees and employers in the context of employment disputes, particularly where cyber/tech or digital evidence issues are involved. His ability to identify the crucial issues and relevant evidence makes him a skilled settlement negotiator.
Notable Employment & Professional discipline cases
AR v Boots Opticians (2022)
Represented the employer in claim involving disability discrimination, harassment and constructive dismissal.
British Airways v BK (2021)
Represented the employee in an unfair dismissal claim following his termination due to the unauthorised access of BA employee benefit systems.
Social Work England v ES (2021)
Acted for ES who was charged with misconduct relating to an accusation that she dishonestly worked in multiple jobs at once.
K v C (2020)
Acted for the claimant in an ‘out-of-time’ ET claim for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, arising from a dismissal one-month into the claimant’s first job. Negotiated significant settlement.
Aguebor v PCL Whitehall Security Group & Anor UKEAT/0078/14/JOJ
Appeal in the EAT against the dismissal of the claimant's claim of constructive dismissal following a TUPE transfer. The case clarified the difference between a business transfer under regulation 3(1)(a) of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) and a service provision change TUPE transfer under regulation 3(1)(b) of TUPE. Claimant received substantial award at the subsequent trial.
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