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15/04/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

07/04/2026 | hsmoffice

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 +

01/04/2026 | hsmoffice

The ‘X Trusts’ Case – The Privy Council Confirms Protectors May Have a Substantive Fiduciary Role

On 19 March 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment in A and Ors (Appellants) v C and others (Respondents) [2026] UKPC 11, overturning the Bermuda Court of Appeal and holding that the protectors of the Read more +

31/03/2026 | hsmoffice

Cayman Immigration Law Changes Will Take Effect on 1 May 2026

On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Government announced that the “Immigration Law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026”.  It appears that the Act which was passed in December 2025 and amended, prior to coming into force on 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 Property 2025 Guide. This marks the sixth 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 are quick to respond and they provide us with excellent guidance,” and “HSM IP have a highly qualified team for different intellectual property procedures.”

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.

Chambers Global Guide 2025 HSM IP