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Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2026
The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2026 Global Legal Guide. Our Intellectual property practice, HSM IP, has once again been ranked as a top tier law firm in their Global (Caribbean-Wide) Intellectual Read more +
Locked In: How Cayman’s New Section 64 Redefines Work Permit Mobility
Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Act”) and its earlier iterations has long governed the circumstances in which a work permit holder may change employment in the Cayman Islands. Historically, the provision operated as a relatively Read more +
Cayman Immigration: There May be Trouble Ahead
As the government prepares for a commencement date of 1 March 2026 for the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025 (“the Amendment Act”), it is becoming increasingly obvious that there will be a large number of individuals adversely affected Read more +
Privy Council Affirms Exclusion of Charitable Employees from Cayman Unfair Dismissal
An Overview of Attorney General of the Cayman Islands and another (Respondents) v. Shelliann Bush (Appellant) [2025] UKPC 39. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has confirmed that employees of charitable organisations in the Cayman Islands have no statutory Read more +
HSM Recognised as a Chamber Champion for 2024 Sponsorship
HSM is proud to be recognised again as a Chamber Champion Advocate at the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on 12 March 2025 at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman.
For the fifth year in a row, HSM’s recognition highlights the firm’s significant and meaningful commitment to supporting the business community and financial sector of the Cayman Islands. As a full-service law firm based in the Cayman Islands, HSM is proud to offer their expertise to help support the growth and development of the Chamber’s professional network. 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 2024, HSM presented many courses across the legal field such as employment, immigration and work permits, debt collection, landlord and tenant relationship and wills and estate planning. HSM also sponsored and participated in the annual Chamber Golf Classic, which provides an engaging networking event while raising money for a charitable organization. In addition, HSM is a trusted resource to provide guidance to Chamber’s leadership team regarding the latest legislative changes in the Cayman Islands.
HSM has been an active member of the Cayman Chamber since opening its doors in 2012.

HSM Partner Christian Victory accepted HSM’s awards from Chamber President Joanne Lawson.
