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02/07/2025 | hsmoffice

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 +

25/06/2025 | hsmoffice

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 +

04/06/2025 | hsmoffice

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 +

23/05/2025 | hsmoffice

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 +

Kerrie Cox Rejoins HSM Partnership, Bringing New Expertise

The HSM Group is pleased to announce that Kerrie Cox has rejoined HSM Chambers as a Partner to lead the firm’s Litigation and Insolvency practice.

Kerrie practiced as a Barrister in the UK for over 12 years, before being admitted as an attorney in the Cayman Islands in 2010. Recognised for his pragmatic approach in providing strategic legal counsel to his clients, Kerrie has acted for banks, high profile companies and individuals on a wide range of legal matters, including liquidations, complex contract negotiations, and dispute resolution. He has appeared as Lead Counsel in the courts of England & Wales, Gibraltar, British Virgin Islands as well as the Cayman Islands.

Additionally, Kerrie has acted as a Mediator in over 30 mediations (qualifying in 2003) in both family and commercial disputes. Acknowledged for his strong communication skills, attention to detail and proven ability to mitigate legal risk, he is adept at taking the lead in negotiating and resolving multilayered legal issues.

HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE shares: “It is great to welcome back Kerrie to the HSM partnership. His expertise, both within our firm and beyond, brings tremendous value to our clients and team.”