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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 +
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 +
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 +
Cayman Immigration Law Changes Will Take Effect on 1 May 2026
On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Government announced that the “Immigration Law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026”. It appears that the Act which was passed in December 2025 and amended, prior to coming into force on 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.