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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 +
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 +
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.