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25/05/2026 | hsmoffice

Cayman Kind and Compassion: A Question for the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board

Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant Read more +

15/04/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

07/04/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

01/04/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

STEP Journal: Personal Data Trusts - For the Masses?

HSM’s Robert Mack, Head of Private Client & Trusts, explores the possibility of personal data becoming a trust asset. The value of personal data to the private client industry has not been heavily explored. Trustees and personal representatives should acknowledge the power of personal data and plan for its exploitation.

Source – ‘Personal data trusts – for the masses?’, STEP Journal (Vol28 Iss4), pp.42-43: https://www.step.org/step-journal/back-issue-archive.

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