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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Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the Cayman Islands
As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the “New York Convention“), the Cayman Islands has adopted a robust framework for enforcing foreign arbitral awards, encapsulated in the Foreign Arbitral Awards Read more +
Privy Council Clarifies Status of Land Use and Property Rights in the Cayman Islands
In the matter of Cayman Shores Development Ltd v The Proprietors of Strata Plan No. 79 [2025] UKPC 27, the Privy Council issued their judgment confirming that property rights attached to resort facilities remain valid and binding, even where documentation Read more +
Five Non-Financial Reasons to do a Will
While the primary purpose of any Will is to ensure your valuable property passes in accordance with your wishes, it is often forgotten that a Will can accomplish several non-financial objectives. HSM Partner Robert Mack shares these details as they Read more +