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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 +
Locked In: How Cayman’s New Section 64 Redefines Work Permit Mobility
Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Act”) and its earlier iterations has long governed the circumstances in which a work permit holder may change employment in the Cayman Islands. Historically, the provision operated as a relatively Read more +
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 +
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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