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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 Enhances Immigration Team with Associate Gavin Dixon
The HSM Group has welcomed Gavin Dixon as an Associate for their immigration practice.
Gavin is a seasoned legal professional with a distinguished career in public service. Gavin has held several positions with the Cayman Islands Government including 10 years as an Immigration Officer and subsequently as a Senior Trade Officer for the Department of Commerce & Investment.
Prior to HSM, he was Crown Counsel for a substantial period at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. This advocacy experience makes him well-versed before the Cayman Courts. Gavin was called to the Cayman Islands Bar in 2016.
In his role at HSM, Gavin specialises in immigration advice for non-contentious and contentious matters, including immigration appeals.
Gavin joins HSM’s established immigration team, which includes Managing Partner, Huw Moses; Senior Associate Alastair David; Immigration Services Manager Samantha Bartley; Immigration Services Supervisors: Pete Iton and Ariella Smith; Paralegal Cory Martinson; Immigration Services Assistants: Dwyane Wright (Senior Assistant), Chandra Bodden and Ayla Ramirez-Ebanks.
“Gavin brings a deep understanding of Cayman law and has shown dedication to justice during his tenure with the Cayman Islands Government,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “HSM’s immigration team is positioned to give clients the greatest level of support.”
Gavin Dixon outside of HSM’s building on 68 Fort Street, George Town