Gerald L.R. "Gerry" Ranking

As the former General Counsel of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Canada), I worked with Gerry for more than 20 years. He has handled significant cases relating to allegations of audit negligence, police investigations, demands from the Canada Revenue Agency, and other complex and sensitive matters. As well, he has done work for PwC member firms in the United States and the Caribbean, and handles matters for PwC Barbados. Gerry has a significant understanding of audit work, and is a very capable defence counsel. He is timely, diligent and extremely adept at understanding the complex legal and strategic issues in professional negligence claims. Gerry is also timely and cost efficient. He identifies options and works in a collaborative manner with General Counsel. We regard ourselves as a team and Gerry is a team player. Gerry is innovative and adept in selecting the most appropriate dispute resolution process, including arbitration, mediation and other ADR protocols. I have had the pleasure of being involved in numerous cases and mediations with Gerry, all of which went very well. Overall, I regard Gerry as one of my two top litigation counsel in Canada. I would not hesitate to involve him in the most serious matters. He is a superb professional and is recognized as such by all those who have dealings with him. I should also add that, by reason of his abilitites, Gerry has become the Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP relationship partner for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP across Canada.