Hayden Isbister

Partner

"He is extremely responsive, technically strong and very easy to get along with"

Chambers and Partners Global

Overview

Overview

I’m the Managing Partner of our Cayman Islands office. I specialise in corporate and finance work, with an emphasis on investment funds.

I have significant experience advising a broad range of clients on the formation of all variations of investment funds as well as advising on private equity fund downstream transactions.

My corporate and commercial experience includes advising on joint venture arrangements and other corporate deals, such as SPACs.

I also have experience in structured finance transactions, including CLOs, and advising on fund finance, acquisition finance and general lending matters.

Prior to moving to the Cayman Islands, I worked at Minter Ellison in Australia.

“We are so fortunate to have Hayden Isbister as a part of our team. He is always available and willing to provide keen insight to any situation.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“Hayden is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is very responsive and offers valuable guidance and solutions to facilitate the successful completion of transactions.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“Hayden knows the landscape incredibly well and is extremely sophisticated, delivering top-tier advice in a commercial and sensible manner.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“Hayden Isbister leads a great investment funds team for Mourant in Cayman. They are responsive, knowledgeable and commercial.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2026

“Hayden Isbister is very responsive and knowledgeable and has a good team. We view Mourant as an excellent option for offshore funds counsel.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Hayden is tremendously responsive and commercial, and has a strong technical understanding of Cayman law.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2025

“Hayden Isbister and team are absolute stand-outs. On the pulse, commercial and highly rated. They understand the needs of global clients and are ready to unlock complex scenarios for our clients.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2024

“Hayden is a great attorney in the Cayman fund space, with a strong team of associates supporting him.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2024

“A top practitioner and trusted legal counsel.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2023

“Superb”

Chambers and Partners Global 2023

“Hayden is always willing to assist on new projects, even ones with short timeframes.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2023

“Very approachable and available.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2023

“He is extremely responsive, technically strong and very easy to get along with.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2022

“Responsive and knowledgeable.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2021

Memberships

An Alternate Director of Cayman Finance

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