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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 +
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 +
HSM Dispute Resolution Ranked by The Legal 500 Caribbean 2021
HSM’s Dispute Resolution practice has once again been recommended as a leading firm (Cayman Islands) in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2021 edition. Our attorneys Ian Lambert (Partner) and Adam Crane (Senior Associate) received a special mention in their analysis.
The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world for more than 30 years. Law firms and attorneys are ranked by thorough research processes and are highly credited if featured.
This recognition highlights HSM’s ability to successfully handle litigation and dispute matters.
Citing The Legal 500 website, they refer to HSM as a firm that “acts for a variety of stakeholders in cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters, with particular expertise in representing investment funds and banking and financial services clients.”
“Ian Lambert is a first class insolvency and restructuring lawyer. He is regularly involved in high profile and contentious engagements and he constantly delivers. He is a strong advocate.”