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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 +
Cayman Immigration Reform: Progress, but Greater Clarity Needed
Recent immigration developments in the Cayman Islands represent meaningful progress, but they also highlight the need for greater transparency and certainty as further changes are introduced. Positive Developments: Protection for PR Holders and Applicants The Government should be applauded for Read more +
The Changing Face of Cayman: Immigration, Nationality, and the Permanent Residence Points System
Over the past decade, the demographic composition of the Cayman Islands’ expatriate workforce has undergone a notable transformation. These changes have important implications not only for labour market planning but also for the operation and perceived fairness of the Permanent Read more +
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 +
HSM Property Lawyer Called to Cayman Islands Bar
HSM is proud to welcome Associate Oscar DaCosta to their law firm in the Cayman Islands.
Oscar has worked with several local law firms across Grand Cayman and has gained a wide-range of experiences in Litigation, Employment, Banking/Commercial and Property Law.
Oscar obtained an LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Liverpool (Truman Bodden Law School) in 2014 and also received a Commendation in the Professional Practice Course in 2017. Oscar is also an Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator by the ADR Group – Civil Mediation Council (CMC) in London.
Addressing the court, Oscar shared his passion for the law and his desire to make a positive impact in the community.
Oscar is a qualified lawyer in the Cayman Islands and will be assisting HSM’s property team with development transactions, acquisitions and disposals as well as landlord/tenant matters across residential and commercial properties.
Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes, “We are thrilled to have Oscar on our team and with Cayman’s enticing property market, we are equipped to provide a high quality of service to this industry.”
(L-R): Oscar DaCosta (HSM Associate) and Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale