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Cayman Islands Immigration Update – June 2026: An Act of Unintended Consequences, New Work Permit Conditions and Statistics
When the Cayman Islands Government proposed changes to the Immigration Law, released last year, there was one change that stood out and that was the proposed changes to Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). This was the Read more +
Cayman Kind and Compassion: A Question for the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board
Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant Read more +
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 +
HSM Ranked as Top 30 Offshore Law Firm 2021
HSM is proud to be ranked by The Lawyer as one of the Top 30 Offshore Law Firms for 2021 and be featured in The Lawyer Magazine July 2021 edition.
HSM is listed within their Top 10 Headcount Growers, highlighting HSM’s increase in Partners over the past year. HSM has also been listed in their Top 10 Most Diverse Firms for having the second highest ratio of female to male Partners.
This ranking highlights HSM’s ability to continuously grow while valuing diversity and inclusion to create a dynamic workforce in the offshore legal industry.
In addition, the HSM Group was mentioned for its acquisition of the Cayman based corporate services operations of Higgs & Johnson.