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Privy Council Clarifies Status of Land Use and Property Rights in the Cayman Islands
In the matter of Cayman Shores Development Ltd v The Proprietors of Strata Plan No. 79 [2025] UKPC 27, the Privy Council issued their judgment confirming that property rights attached to resort facilities remain valid and binding, even where documentation Read more +
Five Non-Financial Reasons to do a Will
While the primary purpose of any Will is to ensure your valuable property passes in accordance with your wishes, it is often forgotten that a Will can accomplish several non-financial objectives. HSM Partner Robert Mark shares these details as they Read more +
Overview on Registering and Paying Stamp Duty on Leases in the Cayman Islands
In the Cayman Islands, the registration and payment of stamp duty on leases is essential to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. HSM Property Partner Linda DaCosta provides an overview of the legal obligations related to leases exceeding two years Read more +
Permanent Residence as a Person of Independent Means in the Cayman Islands
There have been recent reports in the UK Press about certain Caribbean countries “selling” citizenship. The BBC report that Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia all provide Citizenship by Investment (“CBI”) for as little Read more +
The Burford Quarterly: Insolvency Experts Review Trends in Offshore Jurisdictions
HSM’s Ian Lambert, Partner and Head of Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency, has taken part in a Q&A covering insolvency trends in offshore jurisdictions alongside other experts in Burford Capital’s Q4 2020 report. Ian reviews the Cayman Islands and weighs in on the impacts of COVID-19.
Source – ‘Insolvency Experts Review Trends in Offshore Jurisdictions?’, The Burford Quarterly (No. 4 2020), pp.12-23: https://www.burfordcapital.com/insights/insights-container/2020-burford-quarterly-issue-4/.
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