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Forum Overview

The Steering Committee welcomes 48 of the most experienced M&A advisors, CFIUS and foreign direct investment counsel, national security professionals, and major global investors from key jurisdictions around the world to discuss national security-based investment reviews and their impact on cross-border investment flows and M&A.

 

Using candid, seminar-style discussion, the group identifies trends and developments in their varied practice areas and jurisdictions for meaningful dialogue on the most interesting and provocative issues of the day.

2025 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.

Committee Co-Chairs

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Jan D. Bonhage
Hengeler Mueller Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

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David N. Fagan
Covington & Burling LLP Washington, United States

Washington, United States

Committee Members

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Vito Auricchio
Legance - Avvocati Associati Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy

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Yohsuke Higashi
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

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Benjamin G. Joseloff
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP New York, United States

New York, United States

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Peter J. Komorowski
Director, Senior Counsel — Legal SoftBank Group International Washington, United States

Director, Senior Counsel — Legal

Washington, United States

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Lorna Nsoatabe
Slaughter and May London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

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Kate Romain
Bredin Prat Paris, France

Paris, France

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Anne Salladin
Hogan Lovells US LLP Washington, United States

Washington, United States

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Kathy Sarpash
Managing Director | Legal & Regulatory Brookfield Asset Management Toronto, Canada

Managing Director | Legal & Regulatory

Toronto, Canada

Kathy Sarpash is a Managing Director in Brookfield’s Legal & Regulatory group. In this role, she is responsible for corporate legal, governance and regulatory functions for Brookfield’s asset management activities.   Prior to joining Brookfield in 2018, she held a number of positions including General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at another asset management firm and Senior Legal Counsel in the Global Wealth and Distribution group of a Canadian Schedule I bank.   Ms. Sarpash holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sheffield School of Law in the U.K. and Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree from the University of Toronto. Ms. Sarpash is called to the bar of Ontario.

Kathy Sarpash is a Managing Director in Brookfield’s Legal & Regulatory group. In this role, she is responsible for corporate legal, governance and regulatory functions for Brookfield’s asset management activities.   Prior to joining Brookfield in 2018, she held a number of positions including General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at another asset management firm and Senior Legal Counsel in the Global Wealth and Distribution group of a Canadian Schedule I bank.   Ms. Sarpash holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sheffield School of Law in the U.K. and Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree from the University of Toronto. Ms. Sarpash is called to the bar of Ontario.

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Stephanie The
Partner De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek Amsterdam, Netherlands

Partner

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Dominic Thérien
McCarthy Tétrault LLP Montréal, Canada

Montréal, Canada

Forum Director

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Brenna Knought
Senior Forum Director Cambridge Forums Inc. Toronto, Canada

Senior Forum Director

Toronto, Canada

Brenna joins Cambridge Forums with 20 years of experience in events, fundraising, and development. She has spent most of her career in the music industry, working for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, overseeing the planning of high-profile events like the JUNO awards. Most recently, she launched a successful national advocacy campaign for the live music sector resulting in significant relief funding from the federal government. 

 

Her early career involved raising funds and executing events for non-profit organizations and foundations, including the University of Toronto and the Ireland Fund of Canada. Brenna looks forward to her role as Forum Director to blend her experience and passion for bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections. 

 

She is a mother of two, a fitness enthusiast, and is best known for her sense of humour.
 

Brenna joins Cambridge Forums with 20 years of experience in events, fundraising, and development. She has spent most of her career in the music industry, working for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, overseeing the planning of high-profile events like the JUNO awards. Most recently, she launched a successful national advocacy campaign for the live music sector resulting in significant relief funding from the federal government. 

 

Her early career involved raising funds and executing events for non-profit organizations and foundations, including the University of Toronto and the Ireland Fund of Canada. Brenna looks forward to her role as Forum Director to blend her experience and passion for bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections. 

 

She is a mother of two, a fitness enthusiast, and is best known for her sense of humour.
 

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 preeminent M&A advisors, CFIUS and foreign direct investment counsel, national security professionals, and major global investors.

SPONSORING THIS FORUM

The Steering Committee would like to thank the following sponsor for their support of the Cambridge Forum on Investment Screening in Global M&A.

Please click the logo below to learn more about our Sponsor.

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For more information please contact:
Phil Harwood

Partner

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Thank you to our Sponsor

We are pleased to announce that FGS Global will be hosting participants for a Networking Reception and Dinner on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. We would like to thank FGS Global for their support of the Cambridge Forum on Investment Screening in Global M&A.

 

About FGS Global

FGS Global is the world's leading stakeholder strategy firm. Whether it’s navigating high-stakes transactions, complex corporate transformations, or mission-critical situations, FGS Global’s experts provide boards and leaders with nuanced thinking that drives successful outcomes. We don’t just advise—we mobilize the stakeholders that hold the keys to your success. 
 
In your most decisive moments, FGS Global’s top communications and public affairs professionals, located across 31 offices worldwide, help you lead in your market, influence change, and win over audiences. 

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