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Navigating Shareholder Disputes: Winding Up on ‘Just and Equitable’ Grounds in the Cayman Islands
Shareholder disputes can arise from a variety of causes ranging from mismanagement and lack of transparency to personal fallouts among business partners. These issues are particularly acute in privately held companies, where relationships often blur the line between personal and Read more +
The Grand Court Reaffirms the Foundational Importance of Pleadings in Civil Litigation
Highlighting a recent case in the Cayman Islands, [2025] CIGC (FSD) 44 – Re Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2) (“Re: Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2)”), HSM Partner and Head of Litigation Kerrie Cox covers an important and often overlooked distinction Read more +
Vote HSM! Best of Cayman Islands 2025 Awards
We are proud to share that HSM has been nominated for the following Best of Cayman Islands categories: Immigration Law, Family Law, Divorce Law, Law Firm, Estate Law, and Immigration Services. Thanks to your support we won Gold in 2023 Read more +
HSM Response to Term Limits for Non-Caymanian Civil Servants
On 22 May 2025, the Government of the Cayman Islands published their intention to introduce term limits for non-Caymanian civil servants in the Cayman Islands. Civil servants have always been excluded from term limits. As such, these changes will require Read more +
The Legal 500 Caribbean Ranks HSM
HSM’s Dispute Resolution practice and attorneys Ian Lambert (Partner) and William Helfrecht (Partner) have made their debut on The Legal 500 Caribbean 2020.
The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world for more than 30 years. Law firms and attorneys are ranked by thorough research processes and are highly credited if featured.
This recognition highlights HSM’s ability to successfully handle litigation and dispute matters.
Citing The Legal 500 website, they refer to HSM as a firm that “provides practical and useful advice on insolvency and litigation matters in a cost-effective manner.”
“Ian Lambert is experienced in complex commercial and contract disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy claims, asset recovery and fraud issues, and trust litigation; and William Helfrecht is noted for disputes relating to trusts, professional negligence work, company law and land issues.”