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HSM Tribute to Oscar DaCosta
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of our much‑loved colleague and friend, Oscar DaCosta, who died this weekend past following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Oscar obtained an LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Read more +
The ‘X Trusts’ Case – The Privy Council Confirms Protectors May Have a Substantive Fiduciary Role
On 19 March 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment in A and Ors (Appellants) v C and others (Respondents) [2026] UKPC 11, overturning the Bermuda Court of Appeal and holding that the protectors of the Read more +
Cayman Immigration Law Changes Will Take Effect on 1 May 2026
On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Government announced that the “Immigration Law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026”. It appears that the Act which was passed in December 2025 and amended, prior to coming into force on Read more +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – March 2026: Work Permit Stats and PR Factor 8 Clarity
The latest work permit statistics released by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) show that there are currently 37,075 work permits in place as of 11 March 2026. This represents a small decrease from February 2026, when 37,267 work permits 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.”