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Trump v Barbara: Why Birthright Citizenship Still Matters in Cayman
A U.S. case with a Cayman history behind it At first glance, Trump v Barbara looks like a purely American case. It concerns President Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship under the United States Fourteenth Amendment. Cayman does not have Read more +
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 Announces Promotion of Alastair David to Partner
HSM is pleased to announce the promotion of Alastair David to Partner at HSM Chambers, effective 13 September 2024.
Alastair has specialised in immigration and employment law in the Cayman Islands since he joined HSM in 2016. Alastair advises on all aspects of those laws with a specific focus on contentious matters. Alastair has represented clients before the Labour Tribunal and Labour Appeals Tribunal with respect to employment issues and has represented clients before the Summary Court, Grand Court and Court of Appeal with respect to immigration matters in the Cayman Islands. Prior to joining HSM, Alastair practiced as a Barrister in the UK for 10 years.
Throughout Alastair’s career, he has been passionate about Human Rights, advocating for fair treatment and justice for individuals navigating complex legal issues. His dedication has been a driving force behind notable cases, which include a domestic violence victim challenging Cayman’s immigration law and another case where the Court of Appeal declared that Cayman’s Immigration Act is incompatible with section 9 of the Bill of Rights, which deals with the right to a family and private life.
HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE shares: “I have no doubt that Alastair will make an excellent addition to the partnership at HSM. His contributions and expertise in navigating contentious matters continues to elevate our practice and benefit our clients.”
While a trusted advisor for permanent residency, immigration appeals and reconsiderations, Alastair also advises on race discrimination, disability discrimination, sex discrimination, unfair dismissal, protected disclosures and breach of contract.