HSM LAW
Privy Council Judgment Clarifies Protections for Shareholders in the Cayman Islands
On 14 November 2024, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down a landmark decision in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands) [2024] UKPC 36. This ruling overruled the Grand Court of Read more +
HSM Onboards 10 Students to 2024-25 Internship Programme
The HSM Group is proud to once again offer a legal internship for the 2024/25 academic year in partnership with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). The team at HSM has welcomed 10 interns: Ahmoya Morrison, Nashla Evans McCoy, Read more +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – November 2024
As a result of a recent Freedom of Information request to Customs and Border Control (“CBC”) it has come to the attention of HSM Chambers that as of August 2024 there are 19,607 people who are currently subject to a Read more +
Help HSM Help Rotary Club of Grand Cayman with Chickstarter
HSM is supporting a charity campaign called Chickstarter. Chickstarter is a satirical business incubator raising money for six Cayman charities. This campaign (or rather game) has been created by Massive Media Ltd. and is running from 21 November 2024 until Read more +
Senior Associate Promotions at HSM
The HSM Group is delighted to announce the promotion of two lawyers, Hilary Brooks and Alastair David, to the position of Senior Associate within its Cayman Islands law firm.
Hilary specialises in employment and private client law. Hilary has exclusively practiced in the Cayman Islands since 2012 and has been a Notary Public since 2008. She is the go-to guru for all matters relating to employment law, including employment contracts and policy manuals as well as advice on workplace disputes. She also has experience in preparing wills, codicils and estate administration. In addition, Hilary teaches several legal courses each year with the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals.
Alastair has specialised in immigration and employment law in the Cayman Islands since his arrival here in 2016. Alastair advises on all aspects of those laws with a specific focus on contentious matters. Alastair has represented clients before the Labour Tribunal and Labour Appeals Tribunal in respects to employment issues and has represented clients before the Summary Court, Grand Court and Court of Appeal in regards to immigration matters in the Cayman Islands. Prior to joining HSM, Alastair practiced as a Barrister in the UK for 10 years.
Both are outstanding lawyers and have been with HSM for more than five years.
“These promotions reflect their dedication and proven track record of delivering results to our clients,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “I look forward to their continued success as valuable members of the HSM team.”