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Cayman Islands Immigration Update – June 2026: An Act of Unintended Consequences, New Work Permit Conditions and Statistics
When the Cayman Islands Government proposed changes to the Immigration Law, released last year, there was one change that stood out and that was the proposed changes to Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). This was the Read more +
Cayman Kind and Compassion: A Question for the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board
Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant Read more +
Cayman Immigration: Section 64 Update
In a press release dated 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announced: ”The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 introduces updated rules for work permit holders changing jobs, effective 1 May 2026. Work permit holders Read more +
HSM Tribute to Oscar DaCosta
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of our much‑loved colleague and friend, Oscar DaCosta, who died this weekend past following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Oscar obtained an LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of 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)