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The ‘X Trusts’ Case – The Privy Council Confirms Protectors May Have a Substantive Fiduciary Role
On 19 March 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment in A and Ors (Appellants) v C and others (Respondents) [2026] UKPC 11, overturning the Bermuda Court of Appeal and holding that the protectors of the Read more +
Cayman Immigration Law Changes Will Take Effect on 1 May 2026
On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Government announced that the “Immigration Law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026”. It appears that the Act which was passed in December 2025 and amended, prior to coming into force on Read more +
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 +
HSM Awarded Gold Medal for Immigration Law by Best of Cayman Islands 2023
HSM’s award-winning immigration team has been recognised with a gold medal by the Best of Cayman Islands 2023.
The team handles everything from work permit applications to the right to be Caymanian to permanent residency and everything in between, including relocation assistance, registration as a British Overseas Territory Citizen and passport applications.
Should a matter become contentious, HSM’s Senior Associate Alastair David can assist. Alastair’s work has made headlines over the past year including an immigration issue where his client, a domestic violence victim won the right to fight to stay in Cayman and another case where the Court of Appeal declared that the Immigration Act is incompatible with section 9 of the Bill of Rights, which deals with family and private life.
As a full-service law firm, HSM can also assist with ancillary services such as employment, property guidance, litigation and can provide corporate support under HSM Corporate Services Ltd. Clients appreciate that they can handle their legal needs in one place.
The Best of Cayman Islands 2023 is a vote-based contest and nominations are provided by the community.
HSM is thrilled to be featured and thanks the public as well as clients for their votes. This recognition is a testament to HSM’s high-quality immigration support in the Cayman Islands.
