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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 +
Cayman Immigration Reform: Progress, but Greater Clarity Needed
Recent immigration developments in the Cayman Islands represent meaningful progress, but they also highlight the need for greater transparency and certainty as further changes are introduced. Positive Developments: Protection for PR Holders and Applicants The Government should be applauded for Read more +
HSM Welcomes New Senior Counsel
The HSM Group is delighted to welcome back The Hon. Robin McMillan to their ever-growing law practice.
With a wealth of experience under his belt, Robin is a well experienced and skilled Senior Counsel. In recent years, Robin has served as a Judge of the Grand Court dealing with both interlocutory hearings and trials in the areas of insurance law, corporate insolvency and restructuring, funds investment law, family law and criminal law.
Robin has previously served on Cayman Law Society Committees where he was actively involved in various areas, along with overseeing a sub-committee of the Financial Services Division Users Committee. Robin continues to sit as a Judge occasionally. From 1974 to 1998, Robin was called to the bar in many different countries around the world including England and Wales, Bermuda, Northern Ireland, Hong Kong, California and the Cayman Islands.
HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes: “Robin brings years of valuable and extensive experience to the firm. We are excited to have him as a highly respected addition to our team and look forward to growing the firm with him.”
