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Cayman Immigration: Section 64 Update
In a press release dated 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announced: ”The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 introduces updated rules for work permit holders changing jobs, effective 1 May 2026. Work permit holders Read more +
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 +
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.