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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 Scholarship Fund Recipient to Graduate with Honours
HSM Scholarship Fund recipient, Tarec Francis, has successfully completed his two year Associate of Applied Science Hospitality Management Degree (AAS) at the University College of the Cayman Islands. Tarec will be graduating in November with honours and is acknowledged on the President’s List.
Prior to his university stint, Tarec attended Clifton Hunter High School and was a part of many notable extracurricular activities such as Key Club, Junior Achievement, Debate Club, Youth Culinary Program and was a Prefect as well as an Executive Member and Head Boy of the Student Council. Tarec was also selected to attend the 2018 Global Youth Leaders Conference in Washington and New York.
The HSM Scholarship Fund is not tied to legal studies and unlike many local scholarships, eligibility is open to all residents in the Cayman Islands who are aged between 16 and 25 years old.
Tarec at 19 years old aspires to become an Executive Chef. He plans to further his education by going overseas. “My associate’s degree provided me a valuable stepping stone towards my career and I am forever grateful to HSM,” shares Tarec.
Commenting on his achievements, Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner OBE) said “Tarec has done exceedingly well and we are extremely proud of him. We cannot wait to see his impact in Cayman’s culinary industry.”
Applications for the HSM Scholarship Fund are accepted throughout the year. Email octagon@candw.ky for more details and to apply.
Photo (L-R): Pictured above is HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE with Tarec Francis