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Mourant has an international reputation as one of the leading investment funds practices in the Cayman Islands. Our market-leading international team spans time-zones, and is known for the quality and quantity of complex work it handles globally across a wide range of alternative fund asset classes – traditionally real estate, private equity, credit and hedge funds.

We’re increasingly called upon to help launch offshore funds for investment in diverse technological areas including digital technology, cryptocurrencies, fintech, renewable energy, medical tech and bio-venture companies.

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Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Mourant advised Berkshire Property Advisors on the creation of a Cayman Islands blocker vehicle for its Berkshire Value Fund VI structure.

Strengths

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We view Mourant as an asset and a great business partner.

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Mourant is commercial, responsive and sophisticated. Its lawyers are a pleasure to work with.

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Mourant's Cayman team knows the fund formation market very well. It is very knowledgeable about private funds.

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Mourant's strengths are its responsiveness, deep knowledge of the industry, its practical and business-oriented solutions and its impressive customer service.

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The Mourant team is very responsive, commercial and technically skilled, with great attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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Neal Lomax
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Neal Lomax
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Band 1
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 is an outstanding investment funds lawyer with a clear-eyed and calm approach to any situation.

Neal Lomax is excellent to work with on all levels and matters.

Neal Lomax is absolutely one of the best in the market.

Neal is my go-to person.

Neal Lomax is hard-working and responds immediately to requests. He can provide sophisticated advice on forming offshore feeder funds, including regarding CIMA compliance and filing obligations.

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Catherine Pham
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Catherine Pham
3
Band 3

Catherine Pham is well regarded among commentators in the Cayman Islands and further afield. She is 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 a real pleasure to work with; she knows the market well and delivers thoughtful advice to clients.

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Hayden Isbister
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Hayden Isbister
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Band 3

Cayman managing partner Hayden Isbister is a leading lawyer who is regularly noted for his fund formation expertise. In addition, he also has experience in the restructuring of funds.

Hayden Isbister is an excellent lawyer. He is very commercial and professional and we have a high degree of trust and respect for his services.

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.

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

Hayden Isbister is an absolute pro; sophisticated, responsive and commercial.

Hayden delivers high levels of service regardless of the complexity of the task. He has a deep understanding of market practice for Cayman funds and responds to all queries rapidly.

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Neal Lomax
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Neal Lomax
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Catherine Pham
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Catherine Pham
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Hayden Isbister
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Hayden Isbister
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