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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 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.