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Navigating Shareholder Disputes: Winding Up on ‘Just and Equitable’ Grounds in the Cayman Islands
Shareholder disputes can arise from a variety of causes ranging from mismanagement and lack of transparency to personal fallouts among business partners. These issues are particularly acute in privately held companies, where relationships often blur the line between personal and Read more +
The Grand Court Reaffirms the Foundational Importance of Pleadings in Civil Litigation
Highlighting a recent case in the Cayman Islands, [2025] CIGC (FSD) 44 – Re Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2) (“Re: Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2)”), HSM Partner and Head of Litigation Kerrie Cox covers an important and often overlooked distinction Read more +
Vote HSM! Best of Cayman Islands 2025 Awards
We are proud to share that HSM has been nominated for the following Best of Cayman Islands categories: Immigration Law, Family Law, Divorce Law, Law Firm, Estate Law, and Immigration Services. Thanks to your support we won Gold in 2023 Read more +
HSM Response to Term Limits for Non-Caymanian Civil Servants
On 22 May 2025, the Government of the Cayman Islands published their intention to introduce term limits for non-Caymanian civil servants in the Cayman Islands. Civil servants have always been excluded from term limits. As such, these changes will require 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.