HSM LAW
Cayman Immigration: There May be Trouble Ahead
As the government prepares for a commencement date of 1 March 2026 for the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025 (“the Amendment Act”), it is becoming increasingly obvious that there will be a large number of individuals adversely affected Read more +
Privy Council Affirms Exclusion of Charitable Employees from Cayman Unfair Dismissal
An Overview of Attorney General of the Cayman Islands and another (Respondents) v. Shelliann Bush (Appellant) [2025] UKPC 39. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has confirmed that employees of charitable organisations in the Cayman Islands have no statutory Read more +
When is an Employee not an Employee in the Cayman Islands?
In the UK and around the world, a large amount of case law has developed around how to assess whether an individual is an employee or not. Companies such as Uber and Pimlico Plumbers have fought lengthy court battles to Read more +
HSM Review of the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025 / Caymanian Protection Act
In October 2025, the Government proposed a change to the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Current Law”) by publishing the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2025 (“the Bill”). In a 58-page document the Government set out the numerous Read more +
Who’s Who Legal Recommends Oscar DaCosta in Real Estate 2022 Guide
Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has featured Oscar DaCosta, a real estate lawyer in the Cayman Islands, in their 2022 Real Estate Guide.
Oscar has over 5 years of legal experience and focuses on property law, assisting with property transactions across residential/commercial properties and coordinating financing alongside banks. Oscar also has experience in banking and commercial.
WWL identifies the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of law and recognition is based strictly on merit – you cannot buy entry into their publication. Recipients must be recommended for their expertise in the field by independent sources, either from clients or peers.
Congratulations Oscar.
