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25/06/2025 | hsmoffice

The Grand Court Reaffirms the Foundational Importance of Pleadings in Civil Litigation

Highlighting a recent case in the Cayman Islands, [2025] CIGC (FSD) 44 – Re Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2) (“Re: Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2)”), HSM Partner and Head of Litigation Kerrie Cox covers an important and often overlooked distinction Read more +

04/06/2025 | hsmoffice

Vote HSM! Best of Cayman Islands 2025 Awards

We are proud to share that HSM has been nominated for the following Best of Cayman Islands categories: Immigration Law, Family Law, Divorce Law, Law Firm, Estate Law, and Immigration Services. Thanks to your support we won Gold in 2023 Read more +

23/05/2025 | hsmoffice

HSM Response to Term Limits for Non-Caymanian Civil Servants

On 22 May 2025, the Government of the Cayman Islands published their intention to introduce term limits for non-Caymanian civil servants in the Cayman Islands. Civil servants have always been excluded from term limits. As such, these changes will require Read more +

02/04/2025 | hsmoffice

Kerrie Cox Rejoins HSM Partnership, Bringing New Expertise

The HSM Group is pleased to announce that Kerrie Cox has rejoined HSM Chambers as a Partner to lead the firm’s Litigation and Insolvency practice. Kerrie practiced as a Barrister in the UK for over 12 years, before being admitted Read more +

HSM Welcomes New Lawyer

The HSM Group has welcomed Travis Ritch to their growing law practice.

Travis has over 10 years of legal experience with a wide-range of skills in the practice areas of Litigation, Public and Administrative Law, Company, Insolvency, and Employment Law. Prior to beginning his career, Travis graduated from King’s College, London (LLB) and was previously educated in the Cayman Islands, Massachusetts, USA and Ontario, Canada.

In 2011, Travis was called to the bar in England and Wales after completing the Bar Professional Training Course at City Law School. He was subsequently called to the bar in the Cayman Islands in 2015 and joins HSM having previously practiced with Ritch & Conolly.

Travis has worked on a number of high-profile insolvency and litigation matters in the Cayman Islands. Travis has been a trusted adviser to several statutory authorities. Since 2016 he has served as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Appeals Tribunal.

HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes: “Travis is a valued addition to our team. With extensive experience and having grown up in the Cayman Islands, he brings a deep understanding of the local legal landscape. We look forward to strengthening our firm with him.”