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HSM Supports Leadership Cayman and Congratulates Alyson Parsons
The HSM Group displays its commitment to Caymanians by supporting Alyson Parsons, HSM Marketing Manager, to take part in the Leadership Cayman 2025 Programme. Alyson successfully completed the programme and graduated alongside 21 other esteemed leaders on 12 July 2025. Read more +
Caymanian Attorney Lisa Donalds Joins HSM
HSM Chambers is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Donalds to its legal team. Lisa joins as an Associate and is a part of the litigation team specialising in family law. With over 10 years of experience in the Read more +
Prosecution Possibilities for Discrimination Under Cayman’s Labour Act
Since the 1980s employers in the Cayman Islands have understood that they might face repercussions for unfairly dismissing an employee, but as a result of a recent charge brought before the Summary Court of the Cayman Islands, employers now face Read more +
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Cayman Islands
When seeking to enforce a foreign judgment in the Cayman Islands, it is essential to understand the legal framework governing such enforcement. In this article HSM Partner Kerrie Cox highlights the key principles and procedures concerning the recognition and enforcement 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 legislative change and as a result one can expect, in the near future, a number of Bills being put before Parliament seeking to enact the changes the Government wish.
It would appear that some of the changes that the Government are seeking to bring into force will be mirrored in the Private Sector, i.e. an extension of the rollover period from 1-2 years. A change of this nature will also require a change in the current Immigration Act.
It is proposed that from the date of commencement; term limits will apply to both existing and new non-Caymanian civil servants. Existing non-Caymanian civil service employees will have 1 January 2026 as the start date for their term limit.
HSM Partner Alastair David strongly recommends that any individual who is concerned about their status in the Cayman Islands to obtain legal advice about the potential ramifications for the changes proposed. It is also suggested that anyone who can either apply for Permanent Residence or the Right to be Caymanian or will be able to apply in the near future should strongly consider doing so. HSM Chambers stands ready to provide advice to those people who wish to understand their position here.