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22/07/2025 | hsmoffice

HSM Supports Leadership Cayman and Congratulates Alyson Parsons

The HSM Group displays its commitment to Caymanians by supporting Alyson Parsons, HSM Marketing Manager, to take part in the Leadership Cayman 2025 Programme. Alyson successfully completed the programme and graduated alongside 21 other esteemed leaders on 12 July 2025. Read more +

21/07/2025 | hsmoffice

Caymanian Attorney Lisa Donalds Joins HSM

HSM Chambers is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Donalds to its legal team. Lisa joins as an Associate and is a part of the litigation team specialising in family law. With over 10 years of experience in the Read more +

16/07/2025 | hsmoffice

Prosecution Possibilities for Discrimination Under Cayman’s Labour Act

Since the 1980s employers in the Cayman Islands have understood that they might face repercussions for unfairly dismissing an employee, but as a result of a recent charge brought before the Summary Court of the Cayman Islands, employers now face Read more +

14/07/2025 | hsmoffice

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Cayman Islands

When seeking to enforce a foreign judgment in the Cayman Islands, it is essential to understand the legal framework governing such enforcement. In this article HSM Partner Kerrie Cox highlights the key principles and procedures concerning the recognition and enforcement Read more +

Leading Corporate Lawyer joins HSM

The HSM Group is thrilled to welcome Kathy Macdonald to their full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands. Kathy is an associate specialising in corporate and commercial law.

In her role at HSM, Kathy will guide clients as to the best corporate vehicle for their needs including exempted companies, limited liability companies, segregated portfolio companies, trusts, partnerships and more.

Kathy has over nine years of legal experience and prior to joining HSM, she worked for another Cayman Islands law firm. Kathy has also worked as Legal Counsel for two reputable financial institutions and provided transaction and regulatory advice as well as support to the businesses for core custody, depositary and administration services.

She is well-versed in preparing documents such as board resolutions, de-registration and/or voluntary liquidation of regulated entities with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and Registrar of Companies. Regulatory matters are her specialty with an emphasis on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and/or beneficial ownership.

Kathy studied at the Law Society of Ireland. She is also an accredited mediator and received this accolade in June 2014 from the Mediator Institute of Ireland.

“With the addition of Kathy, HSM continues its position as a go-to legal partner for those seeking comprehensive corporate support,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “We are excited to welcome her to our team and for our clients to benefit from her impressive legal counsel.”

Kathy in front of HSM’s building on 68 Fort Street, George Town