Chris Polson

Chris Polson is a partner in PwC’s Toronto office and leads PwC’s Disputes advisory practice. With nearly 30 years of experience, he specializes in business valuation, damage quantification, disputes, investigations, and expert testimony.

Chris has been retained, qualified as an expert, and provided evidence over 60 times on business valuation, loss quantification, and other financial matters in various courts, before arbitration panels, regulators, and other triers of fact.  Recognized by Lexology Index as a top Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Expert, Chris is a trusted advisor in his field.

Chris’ engagements cover a wide range of litigation and dispute matters, including shareholder disputes, contract-related disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, securities violations, post-acquisition purchase price disputes, IP disputes, product liability, insurance claims, and negligent and fraudulent misrepresentation. He has been engaged by counsel and appointed by courts to act as a neutral arbitrator or mediator in numerous commercial disputes.   

His experience spans across a variety of industries such as financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, transportation, natural resources, real estate, construction, retail, and sports franchises. Chris is the past Board Chair of the CBV Institute, the leading global valuation credential and professional body. He is also the past Board Chair of the Canadian CFA Society, a current member of the Queen's University Council, and an advisor to various securities commissions and accounting bodies on financial accounting and valuation issues.

In addition to his extensive experience, Chris holds several professional licenses and certifications, including Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Institute of Chartered Directors (ICD.D), and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).