HSM LAW
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 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 highlights the firm’s significant and meaningful commitment to supporting the business community and financial sector of the Cayman Islands. As a full-service law firm based in the Cayman Islands, HSM is proud to offer their expertise to help support the growth and development of the Chamber’s professional network. Members in the top category of Chamber Advocate invested staff hours and contributed more than $10,000 in kind or in sponsorship over the past year.
Throughout 2024, HSM presented many courses across the legal field such as employment, immigration and work permits, debt collection, landlord and tenant relationship and wills and estate planning. HSM also sponsored and participated in the annual Chamber Golf Classic, which provides an engaging networking event while raising money for a charitable organization. In addition, HSM is a trusted resource to provide guidance to Chamber’s leadership team regarding the latest legislative changes in the Cayman Islands.
HSM has been an active member of the Cayman Chamber since opening its doors in 2012.
HSM Partner Christian Victory accepted HSM’s awards from Chamber President Joanne Lawson.
