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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 Recognised as a Chamber Champion for 2023 Sponsorship
HSM is proud to be recognised again as a Chamber Champion at the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on 28 February 2024 at The Marriott Resort, Grand Cayman.
For the fourth year in a row, HSM’s recognition highlights the firm’s continuous involvement with the Cayman Chamber by offering training seminars to their members and businesses in the local community. Members in the top category of Chamber Advocate invested staff hours and contributed more than $10,000 in kind or in sponsorship over the past year.
Throughout 2023, HSM presented many courses across the legal field such as employment, immigration and work permits, business liabilities, debt collection, and wills and estate planning.
HSM is a full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands and has been an active member of the Cayman Chamber since opening its doors in 2012.
(L-R): Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner) accepting the 2023 Chamber Champion award from Wil Pineau (CEO, Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce).