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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 +
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 +
HSM Shines with Gold Medals from Best of Cayman 2025
The HSM Group is proud to share its outstanding success where it achieved gold medals across multiple categories:
- Law Firm
- Immigration Law
- Estate Law
- Family Law
The Best of Cayman Islands is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best businesses, companies, groups, locations, items and services in Cayman Islands. The 2025 awards were announced on 11 September 2025.
We are honoured to be awarded in these categories,” shares HSM Managing Partner Huw Moses. “These gold medals reflect the expertise, hard work and dedication of our team as well as the trust our clients place in us.”
HSM’s recognition across multiple categories reinforces its reputation as Cayman’s go-to law firm. The HSM Group is comprised of HSM Chambers, HSM Corporate Services Ltd. and HSM IP Ltd. With expertise across all areas of law, the HSM team works collaboratively across service areas to deliver the highest level of service to clients.
This is also the third year in a row that HSM has won a gold medal for Immigration Law by Best of Cayman. Adding to this milestone, HSM’s Immigration Team recently welcomed two former interns into full-time roles, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to supporting local talent.
HSM is pleased with this recognition and extends its sincere thanks to their clients, staff and the wider community for taking the time to vote. Congratulations to the HSM Group for its commitment to delivering legal excellence and providing clients with a comprehensive service.
The HSM Group specialises in Immigration, Employment, Corporate and Commercial, Family, Property, Litigation, Restructuring, Insolvency, Private Client, Debt Solutions and Intellectual Property.