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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 Recognised as a Chamber Champion for 2024 Sponsorship
HSM is proud to be recognised again as a Chamber Champion Advocate at the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on 12 March 2025 at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. For the fifth year in a row, HSM’s recognition Read more +
UK Privy Council Considers a Declaration of Incompatibility Regarding the Cayman Islands’ Immigration Act
On 3 February 2025, the Privy Council in London considered a Declaration of Incompatibility made by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal in respect to Section 37 (3) of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2021 Revision). This section of the Act Read more +
Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2025
The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2025 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 +
Leading Corporate Lawyer joins HSM
The HSM Group is thrilled to welcome Kathy Macdonald to their full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands. Kathy is an associate specialising in corporate and commercial law.
In her role at HSM, Kathy will guide clients as to the best corporate vehicle for their needs including exempted companies, limited liability companies, segregated portfolio companies, trusts, partnerships and more.
Kathy has over nine years of legal experience and prior to joining HSM, she worked for another Cayman Islands law firm. Kathy has also worked as Legal Counsel for two reputable financial institutions and provided transaction and regulatory advice as well as support to the businesses for core custody, depositary and administration services.
She is well-versed in preparing documents such as board resolutions, de-registration and/or voluntary liquidation of regulated entities with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and Registrar of Companies. Regulatory matters are her specialty with an emphasis on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and/or beneficial ownership.
Kathy studied at the Law Society of Ireland. She is also an accredited mediator and received this accolade in June 2014 from the Mediator Institute of Ireland.
“With the addition of Kathy, HSM continues its position as a go-to legal partner for those seeking comprehensive corporate support,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “We are excited to welcome her to our team and for our clients to benefit from her impressive legal counsel.”

Kathy in front of HSM’s building on 68 Fort Street, George Town