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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 +
Privy Council Affirms Exclusion of Charitable Employees from Cayman Unfair Dismissal
An Overview of Attorney General of the Cayman Islands and another (Respondents) v. Shelliann Bush (Appellant) [2025] UKPC 39. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has confirmed that employees of charitable organisations in the Cayman Islands have no statutory Read more +
Who's Who Legal Recognises Robert Mack in Private Client 2020 Guide
Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recommended Robert Mack in their recently released 2020 Private Client Guide (Cayman Islands).
Robert Mack is the Head of Private Clients and Trusts at HSM and specialises in private and commercial trusts including purpose/STAR, reserved powers, unit, charitable and fixed interest trusts.
Robert has been featured by WWL for the past several years and this is testament to the high quality of service he delivers to his clients. Robert has been practicing Cayman Islands law exclusively since 2007. Prior to that he was an English qualified solicitor practicing in London. Robert is a long-standing Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Cayman Islands Council Member and is the current Deputy Secretary of that branch. Robert sits on the STEP legislative review sub-committee and the STEP Mental Capacity Special Interest Group.
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 Lawyer in the Cayman Islands, Robert Mack.