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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 +
Senior Associate Promotions at HSM
The HSM Group is delighted to announce the promotion of two lawyers, Hilary Brooks and Alastair David, to the position of Senior Associate within its Cayman Islands law firm.
Hilary specialises in employment and private client law. Hilary has exclusively practiced in the Cayman Islands since 2012 and has been a Notary Public since 2008. She is the go-to guru for all matters relating to employment law, including employment contracts and policy manuals as well as advice on workplace disputes. She also has experience in preparing wills, codicils and estate administration. In addition, Hilary teaches several legal courses each year with the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals.
Alastair has specialised in immigration and employment law in the Cayman Islands since his arrival here in 2016. Alastair advises on all aspects of those laws with a specific focus on contentious matters. Alastair has represented clients before the Labour Tribunal and Labour Appeals Tribunal in respects to employment issues and has represented clients before the Summary Court, Grand Court and Court of Appeal in regards to immigration matters in the Cayman Islands. Prior to joining HSM, Alastair practiced as a Barrister in the UK for 10 years.
Both are outstanding lawyers and have been with HSM for more than five years.
“These promotions reflect their dedication and proven track record of delivering results to our clients,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “I look forward to their continued success as valuable members of the HSM team.”
