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25/06/2025 | hsmoffice

The Grand Court Reaffirms the Foundational Importance of Pleadings in Civil Litigation

Highlighting a recent case in the Cayman Islands, [2025] CIGC (FSD) 44 – Re Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2) (“Re: Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2)”), HSM Partner and Head of Litigation Kerrie Cox covers an important and often overlooked distinction Read more +

04/06/2025 | hsmoffice

Vote HSM! Best of Cayman Islands 2025 Awards

We are proud to share that HSM has been nominated for the following Best of Cayman Islands categories: Immigration Law, Family Law, Divorce Law, Law Firm, Estate Law, and Immigration Services. Thanks to your support we won Gold in 2023 Read more +

23/05/2025 | hsmoffice

HSM Response to Term Limits for Non-Caymanian Civil Servants

On 22 May 2025, the Government of the Cayman Islands published their intention to introduce term limits for non-Caymanian civil servants in the Cayman Islands. Civil servants have always been excluded from term limits. As such, these changes will require Read more +

02/04/2025 | hsmoffice

Kerrie Cox Rejoins HSM Partnership, Bringing New Expertise

The HSM Group is pleased to announce that Kerrie Cox has rejoined HSM Chambers as a Partner to lead the firm’s Litigation and Insolvency practice. Kerrie practiced as a Barrister in the UK for over 12 years, before being admitted Read more +

STEP TQR: Cayman Foundation v Star Trust

HSM’s Robert Mack, Head of Private Client & Trusts, explores the main uses of a Cayman Islands Foundation Company (FC). Including succession planning, charitable/philanthropic and commercial applications. Further, the various ‘actors’ in an FC are detailed and their roles explained. The strengths and weaknesses of an FC are compared and contrasted with those of Cayman Islands trusts, including private purpose/STAR trusts.

Source – STEP Trust Quarterly Review, June 2018: www.Step.org/TQR

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