HSM LAW
Cayman Kind and Compassion: A Question for the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board
Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant Read more +
Cayman Immigration: Section 64 Update
In a press release dated 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announced: ”The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 introduces updated rules for work permit holders changing jobs, effective 1 May 2026. Work permit holders Read more +
HSM Tribute to Oscar DaCosta
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of our much‑loved colleague and friend, Oscar DaCosta, who died this weekend past following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Oscar obtained an LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Read more +
The ‘X Trusts’ Case – The Privy Council Confirms Protectors May Have a Substantive Fiduciary Role
On 19 March 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment in A and Ors (Appellants) v C and others (Respondents) [2026] UKPC 11, overturning the Bermuda Court of Appeal and holding that the protectors of the Read more +
Two CIFEC Students become full time employees at HSM
The HSM Group has added two more employees to the firm from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) Internship Program.
Gabriel Morla has joined HSM IP Ltd. to work on Intellectual property matters as an IP Administrative Assistant; he will be under the supervision of Associate Sophie Davies. Tianna Ramgeet has joined the Immigration team in HSM Chambers as an Immigration Administrative Assistant and will work under the supervision of Associate Alistair David.
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since 2012 and now have eight CIFEC graduates amongst our staff of approximately 60. The firm’s continued involvement in the CIFEC programme forms part of our commitment to the local community, as we continue to provide opportunities for young Caymanians to access the legal industry.
Managing Partner Huw Moses notes: “We are pleased to have these former CIFEC students join our team. The CIFEC internship allowed each of these students to gain valuable experience and now full time employment.”
L-R: Gabriel Morla and Tianna Remgeet