HSM LAW
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 +
Students gain legal experience over summer with HSM
The HSM Group is opening its doors over the summer to four talented students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). Keanuanna Melwood, Gabriel Morla, Tianna Ramgeet and Tagh-Jay Wilson, who have joined HSM’s summer internship programme for a unique learning experience.
Each of the interns will be gaining experience in areas such as Intellectual Property, Debt Collection and Immigration. Attorneys Sophie Davies, Sarah Alison and Alastair David will oversee the students while at the firm.
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since 2012 and six CIFEC graduates currently form part of our staff of fifty plus. The firm’s continued involvement in the CIFEC programme forms part of our commitment to the local community, as we continue to provide opportunities for young Caymanians to access the legal industry.
Managing Partner Huw Moses notes: “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to train the CIFEC Students, especially the students who may be interested in pursuing a career in law. We appreciate sharing our expertise with the students who work with us over the summer.”
Students gain legal experience over summer with HSM
Photo Caption – L- R: Gabriel Morla, Keanuanna Melwood, Huw St. J Moses OBE, Tianna Ramgeet and Tagh-Jay Wilson.