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 +
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 +
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 +
On 20 April 2026, Enterprise Cayman announced the winners of the annual Cayman Islands Business Design Competition, where nine Cayman-born ventures competed for a total of USD $16,000 in cash prizes and wraparound business support services. Taking the top honour Read more +
The Cayman Islands Government has confirmed that the jurisdiction will maintain its “legitimate interest” framework for access to beneficial ownership information, resisting external pressure for a fully public register. The Premier has publicly stated that a “Google-style” open-access register would Read more +
HSM Corporate Services Ltd. is pleased to announce that Trisha Peters has joined as a Corporate Services Manager. Trisha joins HSM with over 20 years of legal and corporate experience in the Cayman Islands. She is well-versed in all aspects Read more +
HSM IP was pleased to present the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Unreal Campaign to over 50 students at Cayman International School (CIS) on 15 May 2026. HSM IP’s Mrinali Menon (Senior IP Manager) and Shirly Ramirez (IP Fees and Agent Read more +
Our HSM IP team has landed in London and is gearing up to attend the International Trade Mark Association’s (INTA) Annual General Meeting from 2-6 May 2026. Meet Huw St.J. Moses OBE (Managing Partner), Mrinali Menon (Senior IP Manager), Shirly Read more +
HSM IP has been named Caribbean Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Awards 2026 Americas. This marks two years in a row that our firm has achieved this prestigious recognition, reflecting the strength of our intellectual property practice Read more +