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Trump v Barbara: Why Birthright Citizenship Still Matters in Cayman
A U.S. case with a Cayman history behind it At first glance, Trump v Barbara looks like a purely American case. It concerns President Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship under the United States Fourteenth Amendment. Cayman does not have Read more +
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 in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025 Rankings
The HSM Group was featured recently in The Legal 500 2025 Caribbean rankings.
Our intellectual property practice, HSM IP, is a ranked firm for their cross-Caribbean expertise. Citing The Legal 500 website, they shared: “This is a very responsible firm. With a high commitment to take care of its clients’ trademark interests with an almost personalised follow-up.”
For the first time, HSM IP Senior Manager Mrinali Menon has been individually featured. The Legal 500 provided this client testimonial: “We have been working on an important case for one of my clients with Mrinali Menon and her dedication to achieve the expected result is admirable. she is a very prepared professional with a high knowledge of her field.” Mrinali joins managing partner of the IP group Huw Moses, and Kate Cleary, who is well versed in IP strategy and management.
HSM Partner Christian Victory has also been individually ranked once again for Investment Funds (Cayman Islands). Christian has over 20 years of legal experience and is well-respected in the industry. He is knowledgeable in all matters relating to Cayman Islands funds and investment services, including the formation and establishment of, and on-going advice to mutual funds and hedge funds, master-feeder structures and the formation of stand-alone vehicles.
The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world for more than 30 years. Law firms and attorneys are ranked by thorough research processes and are highly credited if featured.
Thank you to our valuable clients for recommending us.