Cambridge Forums | Canadian Forum on Private Equity M&A

Forum Overview

Dates: April 18 - 20, 2027

Location: Cambridge, ON

The Forum is a private, invitation-only gathering of up to 48 senior in-house counsel from Canada’s largest institutional investors and the preeminent lawyers who advise them, focused on the legal risks and challenges shaping direct private equity investments and M&A transactions.

Using candid, peer-driven discussion, this Forum explores key private equity M&A trends and developments, to discern best practices and strategies for successfully negotiating and completing transactions.

CONNECT. ENGAGE. EXCEL. This is a different event, unlike any you've attended

Built on meaningful interactions and genuine connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for in-house counsel from the largest Canadian institutional investors and fund sponsors, along with the preeminent lawyers who advise them.

"An opportunity to discuss and debate the current market dynamics among participants with varied perspectives."

Bradley Eidsness

Director & Senior Counsel

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation

Victoria, BC

"Understand the issues and topics that will dominate your practice for the year to come in M&A. Develop relationships with the people behind the trends."

Jake Irwin

Partner

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Toronto, ON

"Great opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers with diverse perspectives and insights, fostering beneficial long-term relationships."

Gabrielle Daoust

Senior Legal Counsel, Investments

La Caisse

Montréal, QC

"The Forum is very different than other M&A or PE legal conferences, what makes it special is the participation of all attendees and the sharing of information and best practices. It is also a great chance to network. It is a good mix of external Canadian and US lawyers, GP, pension funds, sponsors, and investors. Truly one of a kind."

Josiane Turcotte

Principal, Legal Affairs

Novacap

Brossard, QC

"The Canadian Forum on Private Equity M&A was terrific. The Forum brought together a wide range of leading practitioners from different legal markets, which led to a vibrant discussion current trends and issues and extensive networking opportunities. It is an extremely high value conference."