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The Changing Face of Cayman: Immigration, Nationality, and the Permanent Residence Points System
Over the past decade, the demographic composition of the Cayman Islands’ expatriate workforce has undergone a notable transformation. These changes have important implications not only for labour market planning but also for the operation and perceived fairness of the Permanent Read more +
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 +
HSM’s Robert Mack to Attend 2019 STEP Conferences in Miami and Canada
Our Head of Private Client and Trusts, Robert Mack, will be travelling this year to attend two conferences by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
STEP Miami’s 10th Annual Summit takes place on May 31 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Robert will also be moderating a panel discussion on Planning Strategies + Substance with Wendy Warren of Caystone Services (Bahamas), Alejandro Gil Rivero TEP of Sophos Advisors (USA) and Chris Reimer TEP of Long Reimer Winegar Beppler LLP (USA).
STEP Canada’s 21st National Conference takes place June 6-7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The two days will be filled with technical sessions, insightful keynotes and valuable networking opportunities.
These conferences attract hundreds of leading trusts professionals from around the globe and provides Robert the opportunity to keep abreast of the many issues and regulatory changes affecting the trust and private client world.
We look forward to connecting with you at these conferences.
Since 2010, Robert has been a council member of the local branch of STEP where he currently holds the position of Vice Secretary. Robert also sits on the STEP legislative review sub-committee and the Global Transparency sub-committee, which works in partnership with the Cayman Islands Government to implement and improve legislation connected to the trusts and private client industry. Robert is the Cayman Islands representative of the STEP Mental Capacity Special Interest Group. He also attended and was part of a panel discussion at this year’s STEP Cayman Islands Conference that took place January 31-February 1.
Key Contact:
Robert Mack
rmack@hsmoffice.com
Tel: +1 345 815 7356