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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 +
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 +
WWL Recommends HSM Lawyers in the Cayman Islands
Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has featured two HSM Lawyers in the Cayman Islands in their recently released 2019 Private Client Guide and 2020 Restructuring and Insolvency Guide.
Ian Lambert, HSM’s Partner, is recognised as a restructuring and insolvency expert.
Ian joined HSM as a Senior Associate in March 2013. He became a Partner in 2014. Ian is well-versed in numerous areas of litigation and specialises in insolvency, corporate recovery, fraud and commercial litigation.
Robert Mack, HSM’s Head of Private Clients and Trusts, is recognised as a private client expert.
Robert specialises in private and commercial trusts including purpose/STAR, reserved powers, unit, charitable and fixed interest trusts.
WWL identifies the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law and recognition is based strictly on merit – you can’t buy entry into their publication. Recipients must be nominated for their expertise in the field by at least four independent sources, either from clients or peers.
Congratulations to our HSM Lawyers in the Cayman Islands, Ian and Robert.