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12/02/2026 | hsmoffice

Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2026

The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2026 Global Legal Guide. Our Intellectual property practice, HSM IP, has once again been ranked as a top tier law firm in their Global (Caribbean-Wide) Intellectual Read more +

10/02/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

28/01/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

13/01/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

Employment Lawyer Joins HSM

The HSM Group has welcomed Kathryn Rowe to their growing law practice.

Kathryn joins as a Senior Associate and will focus on employment related matters. With over 17 years of legal experience, Kathryn has a wide-range of skills in the areas of litigation, employment, immigration, data protection and regulatory matters.

Kathryn has handled contentious and non-contentious employment work, representing and advising both public and private sector employers and employees. She has provided HR advice to clients, including contract and document preparation through to disciplinary and grievance matters, immigration issues, redundancy, discrimination and other contractual issues.

Kathryn was appointed as Chairperson of the Labour Tribunal in 2015 and still holds this position.

Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes: “Kathryn is a valued addition to our employment team. She has a great mix of local and international experience, which will undoubtedly benefit our clients.”