HSM LAW
HSM is a distinguished full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands, specialising in litigation, property, insolvency/restructuring, corporate and commercial law, immigration, private client and trusts, labour and employment law and debt collection.
We provide legal services to top financial institutions and leading businesses established and/or operating in the Cayman Islands.
With competitive rates and a highly skilled team of attorneys, we are well positioned to meet your legal needs. We exemplify accessibility and accountability and believe in providing value in an open and transparent manner.
HSM offers unique insight into legal issues, a broad perspective, practical approach and a wealth of international experience. Some of our attorneys have also been admitted in the following jurisdictions but are not practicing: the British Virgin Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
We are also experienced in all types of local transactions and as a result we enjoy the unique competitive advantage of being able to manage related but distinct transactions that demand an in depth knowledge of various local laws. This advantage allows us to provide our clients with a seamless integrated approach to achieving a highly successful conclusion to their transactions.
We are committed to maintaining a close relationship with our clients whilst continually seeking to enhance our delivery of legal services.
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Privy Council Affirms Exclusion of Charitable Employees from Cayman Unfair Dismissal
An Overview of Attorney General of the Cayman Islands and another (Respondents) v. Shelliann Bush (Appellant) [2025] UKPC 39. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has confirmed that employees of charitable organisations in the Cayman Islands have no statutory Read more +
When is an Employee not an Employee in the Cayman Islands?
In the UK and around the world, a large amount of case law has developed around how to assess whether an individual is an employee or not. Companies such as Uber and Pimlico Plumbers have fought lengthy court battles to Read more +
HSM Review of the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025 / Caymanian Protection Act
In October 2025, the Government proposed a change to the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Current Law”) by publishing the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025 (“the Bill”). In a 58-page document the Government set out the numerous Read more +