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Suneeta Lee has successfully completed her articles at HSM and is now a qualified lawyer in the Cayman Islands having been called to the Cayman Islands Bar on Wednesday 1 May.
Suneeta’s admission was moved by HSM Senior Associate and Principal, Sarah-Jane Allison, who summarised her qualifications for Justice Cheryll Richards.
Suneeta joined the firm in June 2016 as a Legal Intern and started her clerkship in October 2017. HSM is a full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands and as a result, she was able to learn a wide-range of practice areas including intellectual property, debt collection, litigation, corporate services, property, immigration and employment.
Suneeta graduated from the Truman Bodden Law School in 2017, attaining a Distinction in the Professional Practice Course. She was awarded the OL Panton Memorial Prize for best overall performance on the Professional Practice Course 2016/2017 and the Attorney General’s Trophy for outstanding performance in the Qualifying Examination. She also attended the Truman Bodden Law School from 2013-2016 and attained an LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Liverpool.
Addressing the Court, Suneeta shares, “I recognise and accept the responsibility that comes with being an officer of the Court. I would like to thank Huw Moses and the Partners and management of HSM for giving me the opportunity to work for such an incredible firm.”
Since HSM opened their doors in 2012, this is the second articled clerk to be called to the Cayman Islands Bar. Majdi Beji was the first and remains at the firm.
Suneeta will be joining HSM as an Associate in their property division, assisting with development transactions, acquisitions and disposals as well as landlord/tenant matters across residential and commercial properties.
Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE notes, “Our firm continues to grow with a qualified local attorney and we couldn’t be more proud of Suneeta. I look forward to working with her in serving our valued clients.”
L-R: HSM Associate, Hilary Brooks; HSM Associate, Suneeta Lee; Justice Cheryll Richards and HSM Senior Associate, Sarah-Jane Allison
Suneeta Lee is well on her way to become a qualified attorney in the Cayman Islands and has been employed by the HSM Group for one year now.
As part of her articles, Suneeta has been undergoing a rigorous training rotation through the firm’s key practice areas. To date she has supported intellectual property, debt collection, litigation, property and has recently moved over to corporate services. The next areas for her on-the-job work experience include immigration and employment.
Here’s what she has been up to:
Day-to-Day
You’re likely to catch Suneeta with a coffee in hand every morning and whizzing through her inbox. She also meets briefly with her supervisor to get the rundown of activities and it also gives her the opportunity to ask any questions. Each day brings a new set of challenges and experiences due to the nature of the role, but Suneeta notes that the year has gone by quickly because of this.
Practice Areas
HSM is a full-service law firm that provides a wealth of opportunities for those looking for a career in law. “All areas have been interesting,” says Suneeta. “In particular, litigation involves a lot of research and requires you to be industrious. On the other hand, property law is very personal and I like the customer service aspect of this practice.”
Frequent Feedback
One of the reasons Suneeta chose HSM for her clerkship was due to its size. With just under 60 employees, Suneeta shares, “I am able to have more personal interactions, which makes it conducive to learning and I appreciate how approachable everyone is, including the partners.” Regular meetings are scheduled to review and discuss work happenings. “My colleagues take this programme very seriously and for that, I am grateful and validated.”
Advice to Upcoming Articled Clerks
Suneeta was surprised to learn that the subject she thought would be most interesting at the outset of her articles is no longer her favourite and encourages people to “keep an open mind, practical experience will help make that decision for you.” Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions – you’re there to learn. “Take advantage of the qualified people around you and make connections.”
HSM Clerkship Programme
Since HSM opened their doors in 2012, Suneeta is the second person to participate in their clerkship programme and will complete her stint in April 2019. Majdi Beji was the first, having been called to the Cayman Islands Bar in 2017 and is employed with HSM in their property law division.
If you are interested in being part of this programme, contact hsmhr@hsmoffice.com.
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