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Hayden Isbister

Hayden Isbister

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Hayden is the Managing Partner in our Cayman Islands office and Head of Mourant's Corporate practice in the Cayman Islands. He specialises in corporate and finance work, with an emphasis on investment funds.

Hayden has 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.

Hayden's corporate and commercial experience includes advising on joint venture arrangements and other corporate deals, such as SPACs. He also has 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, Hayden worked at Minter Ellison in Australia.

Professional Memberships

An Alternate Director of Cayman Finance

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate & Finance - Cayman Islands

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Managing partner of Mourant's Cayman office, Hayden Isbister maintains a respected transactional practice, regularly advising clients on the establishment of CLOs, management buyouts, IPOs and strategic investments.

Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • Hayden Isbister is an excellent lawyer and very helpful.

    Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Hayden Isbister is always available and is super-responsive. He is very knowledgeable about Cayman law and the investment management industry.

    Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Hayden is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is very responsive and offers valuable guidance and solutions to facilitate the successful completion of transactions.

    Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • 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.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
  • 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.

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

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide

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