Private Equity M&A

Forum Overview

Dates: April 19 - 21, 2026

Location: Cambridge, ON

The Forum is an annual gathering of up to 48 senior in-house counsel from the largest Canadian institutional investors and preeminent lawyers who advise them to address emerging legal risks and challenges in 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.

2026 Steering Committee

This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.

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

Counsel

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation

Victoria, BC

"The Canadian Forum on Private Equity M&A provided a terrific opportunity to discuss market developments and trends in Private Equity with leading deal professionals in open and engaging conversations that set the Forum apart from other conferences."

Jason R Galbraith

Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer

TorQuest Partners

Toronto, ON

"The PE Forum was a great meeting of the leading minds in the Canadian market. The discussions were informative and thought provoking."

David C. Kruse

Partner

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Toronto, ON

"Candid, insightful conversations and excellent networking set this conference apart from others."

Jackie Taitz

Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Investments

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Toronto, ON

"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."