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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 +
Benchmark Litigation Latin America Ranks HSM
HSM is proud to be ranked in the 2019 assessment of notable law firms by Benchmark Litigation Latin America in the Cayman Islands.
This recognition highlights HSM’s ability to successfully handle litigation and dispute matters.
In addition to the firm being recognised, HSM Partners Ian Lambert and William Helfrecht have been featured as stars in the field by Benchmark Litigation along with Senior Associate Adam Crane, who has been featured as a future star.
Benchmark Litigation highlights HSM’s involvement in acting for the Joint Official Liquidators of six Cayman Islands Funds related to Bahraini Awal Bank BSC (AwalCos) – the longest trial ever litigated in the Cayman Islands. Click here to read more details.
Benchmark Litigation Latin America is known to be the definitive guide to the region’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. They have been researching and publishing firms since 2008 and their coverage expands beyond Latin American to cover areas in the Unites States, Canada and most recently, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Contacts:
Ian Lambert
Partner
ilambert@hsmoffice.com
Tel: +1 345 815 7421
William Helfrecht
Partner
whelfrecht@hsmoffice.com Tel: +1 345 815 7418
Adam Crane
Senior Associate
acrane@hsmoffice.com
Tel: +1 345 815 7364