The 2026 Private Equity M&A Forum is an exclusive annual gathering organized by Cambridge Forums, bringing together up to 48 senior in-house counsel from Canada's largest institutional investors and leading legal advisors. This event focuses on addressing emerging legal risks and challenges in direct private equity investments and mergers and acquisitions.
Through candid, peer-driven discussions, the forum explores key trends and developments in private equity M&A, aiming to discern best practices and strategies for successfully negotiating and completing transactions.
The event also offers valuable networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders in an intimate setting. The agenda is developed by a distinguished Steering Committee, ensuring that the topics are relevant and timely for all attendees.
This forum is ideal for senior in-house counsel and legal advisors involved in private equity investments and M&A transactions, providing a platform to share insights, discuss challenges, and collaborate on solutions in a confidential environment.
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Speakers(9)
Jackie Taitz
Managing Director & Associate General Counsel, Investments at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Jackie Taitz serves as the Managing Director and Associate General Counsel for Investments at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in Toronto, Ontario.
James T. McClary
Partner at Bennett Jones LLP
James T. McClary is a Partner at Bennett Jones LLP, located in Calgary, Alberta.
Jason R Galbraith
Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer at TorQuest Partners
Jason R Galbraith serves as the Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer at TorQuest Partners, a Canadian private equity firm based in Toronto.
Jason R. Galbraith
Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer at TorQuest Partners
Jason R. Galbraith is the Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer at TorQuest Partners, based in Toronto, Ontario.
John Connon
Partner at Goodmans LLP
John Connon is a Partner at Goodmans LLP in Toronto, Ontario.
Laurie N. Duke
Partner at Torys LLP
Laurie N. Duke is a Partner at Torys LLP, based in Toronto, Ontario.
Michael F.E. Akkawi
Partner at Mintz LLP
Michael F.E. Akkawi is a Partner at Mintz LLP, located in Toronto, Ontario.
Nadir Nurmohamed
Partner, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Novacap
Nadir Nurmohamed serves as Partner, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Novacap.
Sarah Leclerc
Director, Legal Affairs, Investment at Caisse de de9p0f4t et placement du Qu0e9bec
Sarah Leclerc is the Director of Legal Affairs for Investment at Caisse de d0e9p0f4t et placement du Qu0e9bec in Montr0e9al, Quebec. She focuses on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and governance.
Event Details
- Date
- April 19-21, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Cambridge, Canada
- Cambridge, ON
- Audience
- Senior in-house counsel and legal advisors involved in private equity investments and M&A transactions.
- Attendees
- Up to 48 participants