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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 +
Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2024
The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2024 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 Property 2024 Guide. This marks the fifth year in a row being ranked and highlights our ability to successfully handle Intellectual Property (IP) registrations, filings and infringement matters across the Caribbean.
Citing Chambers and Partners, a commenter shared that HSM IP is a firm that is “knowledgeable about the laws in various jurisdictions and is able to walk us through them.”
HSM Chambers has also been ranked for Real Estate (Cayman Islands) with HSM Partner Linda DaCosta. Our team is praised for handling contract negotiations, conveyancing, acting for banking institutions and ensuring timely completions.
Chambers and Partners is a prestigious hub for lawyer and law firm recommendations. They diligently research and feature the world’s best lawyers and have done so since 1990, covering over 200 jurisdictions.