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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 +
Moving Matters: Wills and The Domicile Trap
The concept of ‘domicile’ is an ancient but highly relevant set of legal rules which, in a nutshell, seeks to determine where an individual’s true home is during the course of their lifetime. As a broad statement of principal, if Read more +
10 Interns Join HSM’s 2025-26 Internship Programme
The HSM Group is proud to announce the launch of its 2025/26 internship programme in collaboration with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). HSM recently welcomed 10 ambitious interns to its team: Mia-Ariel Torres Gordon, Dimitri Seymour, Jureimi Monotero, Read more +
Summer Students Shine at HSM Law Firm in the Cayman Islands
The HSM Group is excited to welcome four summer interns from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
Over the next several months, Jada Smith, Vai’Ann Hamilton, Sashana Wilson and Saira Palacios will be treated like core members of the team and gain experiences in areas such intellectual property, debt collection and corporate services.
They are no strangers to HSM, having just completed a 10-month work experience stint as part of the CIFEC programme.
Their outstanding performance has earned them a paid placement over the summer, which will allow them to hone in on the skills they have learnt as well as make meaningful contributions to the company.
As part of HSM’s coaching culture, they along with other young professionals will benefit from regular lunch and learn sessions led by senior members of the team.
These sessions will delve into different areas of the firm and allow opportunities for brainstorming and questions.
“It’s an exciting time for us as we get the chance to impart our knowledge and passion for law to Cayman’s next generation,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “After all, experience is the best teacher and we look forward to strengthening their professional skills.”
HSM is currently gearing up for CIFEC’s annual career fair in September and plans to onboard at least 14 students who are looking for a dynamic experience in the legal field. HSM has supported the CIFEC programme since they opened their doors in 2012 and currently employs six CIFEC graduates fulltime.
Photo (L-R): Jada Smith, Vai’Ann Hamilton, Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner), Sashana Wilson and Saira Palacios