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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 +
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 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