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HSM Welcomes Three Interns to 2026 Summer Internship Programme
68 Fort Street, Grand Cayman (27 July 2026): The HSM Group is proud to continue its summer internship programme with three young professionals: Dimitri Seymour (Corporate/Compliance), Diego McLaughlin (Intellectual Property) and Alicia Allen (Intellectual Property). HSM’s Summer Internship Programme commenced Read more +
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 +
10 Interns Join HSM’s 2025-26 Internship Programme
The HSM Group is proud to announce the launch of its 2025/26 internship programme in collaboration with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
HSM recently welcomed 10 ambitious interns to its team: Mia-Ariel Torres Gordon, Dimitri Seymour, Jureimi Monotero, Tianna McKenzie, Sonia Kimball, Allison Coe, Maria F. De La Cruz Ramirez, Shenae Peters, Alica Allen and Diego McLaughlin.
HSM is a full-service law firm and corporate services provider, which offers students the ability to gain experiences across a wide-range of practices including immigration, debt collection, intellectual property, corporate services and even areas outside of law, such as finance and marketing.
The selection process began at the CIFEC Careers Fair held on 19 September 2025. HSM participated with a booth where students were able to engage with the team, learn about the firm’s work, and submit formal applications.
As part of the CIFEC curriculum, the internship runs from October 2025 until April 2026 and each student attends work twice a week during school hours. When the programme ends, there may be opportunities for some students to gain a summer work placement or full-time employment at HSM.
HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE shares: “Our internship programme continues to be a rewarding experience for both our team and the students. It is a privilege to help shape the future of young professionals and set the foundation for their careers.”
Commenting on their experiences so far, intern Allison Coe, shares: “I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to work with HSM. Working in the marketing department has been a smooth and insightful experience so far.”
Intern Alicia Allen, shares: “Being a part of the Intellectual Property team at HSM has been an enjoyable experience. I am learning about trade marks and patents, and how to certify them.”
Intern Diego McLaughlin, shares: “My experience at HSM has been an eye-opening experience, giving me valuable insight into the industry and what to expect from full-time work.”
HSM has supported the CIFEC Internship Programme since 2012 and also offers sponsorship opportunities for further education. HSM employs 11 CIFEC graduates full-time.
Photo: Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner) seated in front of HSM interns. (L-R): Mia-Ariel Torres Gordon, Dimitri Seymour, Jureimi Monotero, Tianna McKenzie, Sonia Kimball, Allison Coe, Maria F. De La Cruz Ramirez, Shenae Peters, Alica Allen and Diego McLaughlin