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Trump v Barbara: Why Birthright Citizenship Still Matters in Cayman
A U.S. case with a Cayman history behind it At first glance, Trump v Barbara looks like a purely American case. It concerns President Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship under the United States Fourteenth Amendment. Cayman does not have Read more +
Cayman Islands Immigration Update – June 2026: An Act of Unintended Consequences, New Work Permit Conditions and Statistics
When the Cayman Islands Government proposed changes to the Immigration Law, released last year, there was one change that stood out and that was the proposed changes to Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). This was the Read more +
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 +
Who's Who Legal Recognises Robert Mack in Private Client 2020 Guide
Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recommended Robert Mack in their recently released 2020 Private Client Guide (Cayman Islands).
Robert Mack is the Head of Private Clients and Trusts at HSM and specialises in private and commercial trusts including purpose/STAR, reserved powers, unit, charitable and fixed interest trusts.
Robert has been featured by WWL for the past several years and this is testament to the high quality of service he delivers to his clients. Robert has been practicing Cayman Islands law exclusively since 2007. Prior to that he was an English qualified solicitor practicing in London. Robert is a long-standing Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Cayman Islands Council Member and is the current Deputy Secretary of that branch. Robert sits on the STEP legislative review sub-committee and the STEP Mental Capacity Special Interest Group.
WWL identifies the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law and recognition is based strictly on merit – you can’t buy entry into their publication. Recipients must be nominated for their expertise in the field by at least four independent sources, either from clients or peers.
Congratulations to our HSM Lawyer in the Cayman Islands, Robert Mack.