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Keep Calm and Carry On – Proposed Changes to Cayman’s Immigration Act
With the publishing on Friday (17 October 2025) of the proposed new Immigration Bill, numerous clients have sought advice/reassurance that they will not be adversely affected by any proposed changes. Like with any change in legislation, there will be those Read more +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – September 2025
Recently there have been a number of decisions by the Deputy Governor’s Office to deny individuals applications for Naturalisation. Those decisions have fallen into two distinct categories. Firstly, those applicants who are students outside of the Cayman Islands and are yet Read more +
HSM Articled Clerk, Merary Eden, Called to Cayman Islands Bar
Merary Eden successfully completed her articles at HSM and is now a qualified attorney having been called to the Cayman Islands Bar on 16 September 2025. Merary’s admission was moved by HSM Partner, Alastair David, who summarised her qualifications for Read more +
HSM Shines with Gold Medals from Best of Cayman 2025
The HSM Group is proud to share its outstanding success where it achieved gold medals across multiple categories: Law Firm Immigration Law Estate Law Family Law The Best of Cayman Islands is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best Read more +
HSM Amplifies Family Services with New Lawyer
The HSM Group is thrilled to welcome Shelly Perryman-Pollard to their law firm. Shelly joins HSM Partners Kerrie Cox and Linda DaCosta in their family law practice and will help people navigate through divorce and separation, financial considerations, custody matters, property settlement and more.
Shelly comes to HSM as an Associate with 12 years of legal experience in the family field. Shelly attained her Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from the University of London in 2006. She is an experienced litigator and received a certificate of Enrolment to the Supreme Court of Judicature Trinidad and Tobago in 2009.
Shelly has substantial experience in contested matters before the Courts whilst always having an eye on the possibility of achieving a settlement with the attendant saving of legal costs.
Family affairs encapsulate many areas and to complement these services, HSM’s team of experts can also advise on immigration issues, family trusts, wills and estate administration.
Photo (L-R): Shelly Perryman-Pollard (HSM Associate), Linda DaCosta (HSM Partner) and Kerrie Cox (HSM Partner)