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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 +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – March 2026: Work Permit Stats and PR Factor 8 Clarity
The latest work permit statistics released by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) show that there are currently 37,075 work permits in place as of 11 March 2026. This represents a small decrease from February 2026, when 37,267 work permits Read more +
Cayman Immigration Reform: Progress, but Greater Clarity Needed
Recent immigration developments in the Cayman Islands represent meaningful progress, but they also highlight the need for greater transparency and certainty as further changes are introduced. Positive Developments: Protection for PR Holders and Applicants The Government should be applauded for Read more +
Cayman Chamber Recognises HSM as a Champion
HSM was recognised as a Chamber Champion Advocate at the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on 28 January 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
This recognition highlights HSM’s philanthropic contributions to the Chamber and businesses in the Cayman Islands in 2020. Members in the top category of Chamber Advocate invested staff hours and contributed more than $10,000 in kind or in sponsorship over the past year.
Most significantly, HSM’s lawyers were at the forefront of the COVID-19 lockdown and quickly facilitated free webinars in partnership with the Cayman Chamber where they discussed employment and immigration, wealth management, financial strategies and business liabilities. Click here for more details and to view the webinar recordings.
HSM has been an active member of the Cayman Chamber since opening its doors in 2012 and offers regular training seminars on an array of legal topics each year.
