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Cayman Immigration: There May be Trouble Ahead
As the government prepares for a commencement date of 1 March 2026 for the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025 (“the Amendment Act”), it is becoming increasingly obvious that there will be a large number of individuals adversely affected Read more +
Privy Council Affirms Exclusion of Charitable Employees from Cayman Unfair Dismissal
An Overview of Attorney General of the Cayman Islands and another (Respondents) v. Shelliann Bush (Appellant) [2025] UKPC 39. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has confirmed that employees of charitable organisations in the Cayman Islands have no statutory Read more +
When is an Employee not an Employee in the Cayman Islands?
In the UK and around the world, a large amount of case law has developed around how to assess whether an individual is an employee or not. Companies such as Uber and Pimlico Plumbers have fought lengthy court battles to Read more +
HSM Review of the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025 / Caymanian Protection Act
In October 2025, the Government proposed a change to the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Current Law”) by publishing the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025 (“the Bill”). In a 58-page document the Government set out the numerous Read more +
HSM Inspires Students at CIFEC's 2018 Career Fair
HSM is thrilled to have once again participated in the annual Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) Career Fair, which took place on 21 September 2018.
The fair allows the opportunity for students to present their résumé and learn more about the different industries in the Cayman Islands. Over 200 students attended this year’s fair.
HSM set up a booth at the CIFEC Library to introduce themselves as Cayman’s fastest growing law firm and seeks to recruit at least 13 students to their 2018/19 internship programme.
Managing Partner, Huw Moses and IP Head Paralegal, Natasha Whitelocke were on hand to speak with students about a career in the legal profession, especially in the fields of Intellectual Property, Immigration, Debt Collection and Corporate Services.
Gabriel Morla and Shantel Ritch, two HSM IP staff members and prior CIFEC students were also there to speak with the potential student recruits. They shared their experiences in the programme and what it is like to be employed full-time.
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since 2012. The firm’s continued involvement in the CIFEC internship showcases their unwavering commitment to the local community by providing work experience opportunities to ambitious young professionals.
