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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 +
Christian Victory Joins HSM Partnership as Head of Corporate and Commercial
The HSM Group has welcomed Christian Victory, a bolster addition to their legal team and who has joined as Partner, Head of Corporate and Commercial.
Christian has over 20 years of legal experience and is well-respected in the industry having been ranked by The Legal 500 (Next Generation Partner) and IFLR 1000 (Rising Star). In 2010 he located to the Cayman Islands and moved up the ranks to become a Partner at another major international law firm.
In his role at HSM, Christian leads a qualified team and overseas all aspects of corporate and commercial law. He regularly advises on entity formations, corporate restructuring, local business licensing, mergers and acquisitions as well as assists with governance, regulatory and reporting requirements.
Christian plays a pivotal role in ensuring corporate compliance. He has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex legal matters and is knowledgeable regarding economic substance, beneficial ownership and anti-money laundering requirements.
He is well-versed in all matters relating to Cayman Islands funds and investment services, including the formation and establishment of, and on-going advice to mutual funds and hedge funds, master-feeder structures and the formation of stand-alone vehicles. He also has experience in banking and finance, general lending and debt issuance.
Christian’s career began in Ireland where he worked at William Fry Solicitors in Dublin for eight years and was an associate in their asset management and investment funds department. He then worked in the British Virgin Islands as an associate specialising in Corporate and Commercial. His global experience provides cutting-edge advice to his clients.
His practice at HSM is built on integrity, commitment and results. Working closely with HSM Corporate Services Ltd., he is able to provide a comprehensive service through our team’s ability to offer registered offices and other regulatory requirements.
“We are thrilled to have Christian join the partnership,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “I look forward to working with him as we continue to grow HSM’s offering of legal services.”
HSM Partner Christian Victory in front of HSM’s building on 68 Fort Street, George Town.