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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 +

02/04/2025 | hsmoffice

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 +

The growing threat of ambush marketing

The battle for telecommunications market share in the Caribbean between LIME and Digicel entered the realm of sports recently in Jamaica, demonstrating a good example of a controversial tactic sometimes known as ambush marketing.

The incident took place on the final day of the ISSA-GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships track meet when, after winning the 200-meter final, high school track star Michael O’Hara lifted his team jersey to reveal a red and green undershirt printed with the words “Be Extraordinary,” Digicel’s tagline.

That same day, Digicel announced O’Hara had signed as its newest brand ambassador; an infuriating tactic for Digicel’s competitor, LIME, which had paid to be an official sponsor of the prestigious track meet. To read more about this story, click here.