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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 +
Cayman Immigration Law Changes Will Take Effect on 1 May 2026
On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Government announced that the “Immigration Law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026”. It appears that the Act which was passed in December 2025 and amended, prior to coming into force on 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.