Investment Funds - Cayman Islands
What the team is known for
Mourant is a prominent Channel Islands law firm with a much-admired Cayman office. It has notable strength in private equity, hybrid and private credit fund formation. In addition, several members of the funds team are also active in the buyouts sphere. It commands considerable respect for its ability to assist with all aspects of the fund life-cycle and is often called upon to counsel clients on fund regulatory matters.
Strengths
"They provide risk-adjusted commercial legal advice, instead of just reading out the black-letter Cayman law."
"I can always count on them, no matter how tight the deadline is."
"I am always impressed by the depth of knowledge of the Mourant attorneys and the fact that excellence is so consistent across the law firm."
"The Mourant team has strength in depth and so can handle the most complex matters for the largest fund sponsors."
Notable practitioners
Neal Lomax is noted for his many years of experience in the Cayman market and his deep relationships with several major clients. His work spans open and closed-end funds, including private equity and hedge funds, with regular engagements on significant fund launches. "Neal Lomax has one of the smartest offshore legal minds when it comes to legal work and investment funds. He is extremely commercial and understands the nuances of complex transactions."
Catherine Pham is well regarded among commentators in the Cayman Islands and further afield, being noted for her deep expertise in fund launches within the private equity and venture capital spaces. She is well versed in representing major asset management clients. "Catherine Pham is fantastic because she is smart, commercial, very responsive and will find solutions." "Catherine Pham is very commercial, responsive and knowledgeable."
Cayman managing partner Hayden Isbister is a leading lawyer who is regularly noted for his fund formation expertise. "Hayden Isbister is very commercial, very smart, and very responsive." "Hayden is a great attorney in the Cayman fund space, with a strong team of associates supporting him." "He is great with clients - very responsive and practical."
