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Overview on Registering and Paying Stamp Duty on Leases in the Cayman Islands
In the Cayman Islands, the registration and payment of stamp duty on leases is essential to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. HSM Property Partner Linda DaCosta provides an overview of the legal obligations related to leases exceeding two years Read more +
Permanent Residence as a Person of Independent Means in the Cayman Islands
There have been recent reports in the UK Press about certain Caribbean countries “selling” citizenship. The BBC report that Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia all provide Citizenship by Investment (“CBI”) for as little Read more +
HSM Supports Leadership Cayman and Congratulates Alyson Parsons
The HSM Group displays its commitment to Caymanians by supporting Alyson Parsons, HSM Marketing Manager, to take part in the Leadership Cayman 2025 Programme. Alyson successfully completed the programme and graduated alongside 21 other esteemed leaders on 12 July 2025. Read more +
Caymanian Attorney Lisa Donalds Joins HSM
HSM Chambers is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Donalds to its legal team. Lisa joins as an Associate and is a part of the litigation team specialising in family law. With over 10 years of experience in the Read more +
Litigation and Insolvency Attorney Called to Cayman Islands Bar
HSM’s newest Senior Associate Adam Crane has been called to the Cayman Islands Bar on November 6, 2018.
Adam’s admission was moved by HSM Partner Ian Lambert, who summarised his qualifications for Justice Richard Williams. Adam hails from Nova Scotia, Canada and has substantive experience in commercial litigation, insolvency, restructuring and financial recovery matters.
Adam will focus on a wide range of civil litigation, acting for insolvency practitioners, banks, strata corporations and leading businesses based both in the Cayman Islands and overseas.
Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes: “Adam’s international experience is a real asset to our firm and we look forward to extending his services to our valued clients.”
L-R: HSM Partner, Ian Lambert; HSM Senior Associate, Adam Crane and Justice Richard Williams.