HSM LAW
Privy Council Judgment Clarifies Protections for Shareholders in the Cayman Islands
On 14 November 2024, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down a landmark decision in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands) [2024] UKPC 36. This ruling overruled the Grand Court of Read more +
HSM Onboards 10 Students to 2024-25 Internship Programme
The HSM Group is proud to once again offer a legal internship for the 2024/25 academic year in partnership with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). The team at HSM has welcomed 10 interns: Ahmoya Morrison, Nashla Evans McCoy, Read more +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – November 2024
As a result of a recent Freedom of Information request to Customs and Border Control (“CBC”) it has come to the attention of HSM Chambers that as of August 2024 there are 19,607 people who are currently subject to a Read more +
Help HSM Help Rotary Club of Grand Cayman with Chickstarter
HSM is supporting a charity campaign called Chickstarter. Chickstarter is a satirical business incubator raising money for six Cayman charities. This campaign (or rather game) has been created by Massive Media Ltd. and is running from 21 November 2024 until 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.