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Keep Calm and Carry On – Proposed Changes to Cayman’s Immigration Act
With the publishing on Friday (17 October 2025) of the proposed new Immigration Bill, numerous clients have sought advice/reassurance that they will not be adversely affected by any proposed changes. Like with any change in legislation, there will be those Read more +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – September 2025
Recently there have been a number of decisions by the Deputy Governor’s Office to deny individuals applications for Naturalisation. Those decisions have fallen into two distinct categories. Firstly, those applicants who are students outside of the Cayman Islands and are yet Read more +
HSM Articled Clerk, Merary Eden, Called to Cayman Islands Bar
Merary Eden successfully completed her articles at HSM and is now a qualified attorney having been called to the Cayman Islands Bar on 16 September 2025. Merary’s admission was moved by HSM Partner, Alastair David, who summarised her qualifications for Read more +
HSM Shines with Gold Medals from Best of Cayman 2025
The HSM Group is proud to share its outstanding success where it achieved gold medals across multiple categories: Law Firm Immigration Law Estate Law Family Law The Best of Cayman Islands is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best Read more +
HSM in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2024 Rankings
The HSM Group was featured recently in The Legal 500 2024 Caribbean rankings.
Our intellectual property practice, HSM IP, is a ranked firm for their cross-Caribbean expertise. Citing The Legal 500 website, they shared: “As the only specialist IP firm in the Cayman Islands, HSM IP has been notably active in advising the Cayman government on its IP legislation as well as assisting a broad range of clients with trade mark, design and patent prosecution matters across the entire Caribbean region. The group also has experience in IP infringement and enforcement work and counts Fortune 500 companies, global law firms and specialist IP practices on its client roster.” Managing Partner Huw St. J. Moses, OBE leads the team of 11 IP specialists.
Client testimonies include: “The team is extremely responsive and able to provide practical, commercial guidance where necessary.” “Kate Cleary is extremely responsive and easy to deal with.” “HSM is known for its trade mark representation in the Caribbean region. They are one of a few firms that specialise and excel in this region.”
HSM’s property work is highlighted as a Firm to Watch for Real Estate (Cayman Islands). Citing The Legal 500 website, they shared “Linda DaCosta heads up HSM’s real estate practice, which is noted for advising local and overseas purchasers, vendors, investors and developers on a mix of residential and commercial property transactions.”
HSM Partner Christian Victory is ranked as a Next Generation Partner for Investment Funds (Cayman Islands). Christian has over 20 years of legal experience and is well-respected in the industry. He is knowledgeable in all matters relating to Cayman Islands funds and investment services, including the formation and establishment of, and on-going advice to mutual funds and hedge funds, master-feeder structures and the formation of stand-alone vehicles.
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.
These features highlight HSM’s ability to successfully handle a wide range of legal matters.
Thank you to our valuable clients for recommending us.