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Locked In: How Cayman’s New Section 64 Redefines Work Permit Mobility
Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Act”) and its earlier iterations has long governed the circumstances in which a work permit holder may change employment in the Cayman Islands. Historically, the provision operated as a relatively Read more +
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 +
Benchmark Litigation Latin America Ranks HSM
HSM is proud to be ranked in the 2019 assessment of notable law firms by Benchmark Litigation Latin America in the Cayman Islands.
This recognition highlights HSM’s ability to successfully handle litigation and dispute matters.
In addition to the firm being recognised, HSM Partners Ian Lambert and William Helfrecht have been featured as stars in the field by Benchmark Litigation along with Senior Associate Adam Crane, who has been featured as a future star.
Benchmark Litigation highlights HSM’s involvement in acting for the Joint Official Liquidators of six Cayman Islands Funds related to Bahraini Awal Bank BSC (AwalCos) – the longest trial ever litigated in the Cayman Islands. Click here to read more details.
Benchmark Litigation Latin America is known to be the definitive guide to the region’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. They have been researching and publishing firms since 2008 and their coverage expands beyond Latin American to cover areas in the Unites States, Canada and most recently, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Contacts:
Ian Lambert
Partner
ilambert@hsmoffice.com
Tel: +1 345 815 7421
William Helfrecht
Partner
whelfrecht@hsmoffice.com Tel: +1 345 815 7418
Adam Crane
Senior Associate
acrane@hsmoffice.com
Tel: +1 345 815 7364