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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 +
The Changing Face of Cayman: Immigration, Nationality, and the Permanent Residence Points System
Over the past decade, the demographic composition of the Cayman Islands’ expatriate workforce has undergone a notable transformation. These changes have important implications not only for labour market planning but also for the operation and perceived fairness of the Permanent Read more +
Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2026
The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2026 Global Legal Guide. Our Intellectual property practice, HSM IP, has once again been ranked as a top tier law firm in their Global (Caribbean-Wide) Intellectual Read more +
Employment Lawyer Joins HSM
The HSM Group has welcomed Kathryn Rowe to their growing law practice.
Kathryn joins as a Senior Associate and will focus on employment related matters. With over 17 years of legal experience, Kathryn has a wide-range of skills in the areas of litigation, employment, immigration, data protection and regulatory matters.
Kathryn has handled contentious and non-contentious employment work, representing and advising both public and private sector employers and employees. She has provided HR advice to clients, including contract and document preparation through to disciplinary and grievance matters, immigration issues, redundancy, discrimination and other contractual issues.
Kathryn was appointed as Chairperson of the Labour Tribunal in 2015 and still holds this position.
Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes: “Kathryn is a valued addition to our employment team. She has a great mix of local and international experience, which will undoubtedly benefit our clients.”