What Is an Anton Piller Order?

An Anton Piller Order is an emergency judicial measure that allows one party to obtain the seizure of computer equipment or documents before the opposing party can destroy or conceal them. The seizure is carried out by a bailiff — we then intervene for the forensic analysis of the seized material.

Our Role After the Seizure

  • We do NOT perform emergency seizures — for the seizure itself, contact a bailiff
  • We receive the equipment seized by the bailiff and perform the legal forensic analysis
  • Our analyses preserve the chain of custody and are admissible before the courts
Forensic analysis after Anton Piller Order
Forensic analysis of seized equipment

What We Analyze

  • Hard drives, SSDs, and storage media
  • Smartphones and tablets
  • Servers and network equipment
  • Cloud data and online accounts

Why Our Analyses Are Court-Admissible

  • Chain of custody fully documented from start to finish
  • Forensic methodology recognized by Quebec and Canadian courts
  • Expert recognized in over 14 jurisdictions — signed report, defensible in court
Court-admissible forensic report

Do you have seized equipment that needs forensic analysis?

Contact us to discuss your Anton Piller case. We will evaluate the seized material and advise you on what can be analyzed and within what timeframe.

Contact the H2E Team

Firme H2E — Your Forensic Partner After an Anton Piller Seizure

An Anton Piller Order allows for the seizure of computer equipment, but that is only the beginning of the process. For evidence to be usable in court, it must be analyzed by a qualified forensic expert, following a rigorous methodology that preserves data integrity.

Firme H2E intervenes after the seizure carried out by the bailiff. We receive the equipment, perform the legal forensic analyses, and produce a court-admissible expert report. Our expert is recognized in over 14 Quebec and Canadian jurisdictions.

Our Other Forensic Expertise Services

Explore our full range of forensic services: audio extraction, email evidence, video analysis, GPS data, cryptocurrency, and evidence preservation.

Need a post-seizure analysis? Contact us to discuss your Anton Piller case or visit our page on legal aid mandates.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anton Piller Orders

No. The physical seizure during an Anton Piller Order is carried out by a bailiff. Our role begins after: we receive the seized equipment and perform the legal forensic analysis to extract and document digital evidence.

Yes. Our forensic reports are produced according to Quebec and Canadian judicial standards. Our expert is recognized in over 14 jurisdictions and can testify in court to defend his conclusions.

We analyze all types of digital equipment: hard drives, SSDs, smartphones, tablets, servers, network equipment, and cloud data. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your case.

Timelines vary depending on the quantity and type of equipment to be analyzed, as well as the complexity of the case. We will provide a precise estimate after the initial evaluation. For urgent cases, contact us directly to discuss your options.

Contact us for an initial discussion. Describe your situation, the type of equipment seized, and the order obtained. We will advise you on the next steps and prepare an estimate for the analysis.