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HSM is pleased to announce the promotion of Alastair David to Partner at HSM Chambers, effective 13 September 2024.
Alastair has specialised in immigration and employment law in the Cayman Islands since he joined HSM in 2016. Alastair advises on all aspects of those laws with a specific focus on contentious matters. Alastair has represented clients before the Labour Tribunal and Labour Appeals Tribunal with respect to employment issues and has represented clients before the Summary Court, Grand Court and Court of Appeal with respect to immigration matters in the Cayman Islands. Prior to joining HSM, Alastair practiced as a Barrister in the UK for 10 years.
Throughout Alastair’s career, he has been passionate about Human Rights, advocating for fair treatment and justice for individuals navigating complex legal issues. His dedication has been a driving force behind notable cases, which include a domestic violence victim challenging Cayman’s immigration law and another case where the Court of Appeal declared that Cayman’s Immigration Act is incompatible with section 9 of the Bill of Rights, which deals with the right to a family and private life.
HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses, OBE shares: “I have no doubt that Alastair will make an excellent addition to the partnership at HSM. His contributions and expertise in navigating contentious matters continues to elevate our practice and benefit our clients.”
While a trusted advisor for permanent residency, immigration appeals and reconsiderations, Alastair also advises on race discrimination, disability discrimination, sex discrimination, unfair dismissal, protected disclosures and breach of contract.
HSM’s immigration team has been recognised for the second consecutive year with a gold medal by the Best of Cayman Islands for their 2024 awards.
Led by HSM Managing Partner Huw Moses, the team handles everything from work permit applications to the right to be Caymanian to permanent residency and everything in between, including relocation assistance, registration as a British Overseas Territory Citizen and passport applications.
HSM’s immigration team includes: Senior Attorney Alastair David; Attorney Gavin Dixon, Immigration Services Manager Samantha Bartley; Immigration Services Supervisors: Pete Iton and Ariella Smith; Senior Immigration Services Assistant: Dwyane Wright and Immigration Services Assistants: Chandra Bodden, Ayla Ramirez-Ebanks and Tarec Francis.
Should a matter become contentious, unlike immigration providers who are not also law firms, we can assist our clients with court proceedings should this be required. Some of Alastair’s noteworthy cases include a domestic violence victim challenging Cayman’s immigration law and another case where the Court of Appeal declared that the Immigration Act is incompatible with section 9 of the Bill of Rights, which deals with family and private life. Gavin joined HSM in December 2023 and his prior advocacy experience at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions makes him well-versed before the Cayman Courts.
HSM strives to be at the forefront of immigration matters in the Cayman Islands. For the latest news, HSM sends regular newsletters that contain up-to-date statistics, application timelines and covers other interesting topics related to immigration.
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The Best of Cayman Islands is a vote-based contest and nominations are provided by the community.
HSM is thrilled to be featured again and thanks the public as well as clients for their votes.
This recognition is a testament to HSM’s high-quality immigration support in the Cayman Islands.
The HSM Group is delighted to announce the promotion of two lawyers, Hilary Brooks and Alastair David, to the position of Senior Associate within its Cayman Islands law firm.
Hilary specialises in employment and private client law. Hilary has exclusively practiced in the Cayman Islands since 2012 and has been a Notary Public since 2008. She is the go-to guru for all matters relating to employment law, including employment contracts and policy manuals as well as advice on workplace disputes. She also has experience in preparing wills, codicils and estate administration. In addition, Hilary teaches several legal courses each year with the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals.
Alastair has specialised in immigration and employment law in the Cayman Islands since his arrival here in 2016. Alastair advises on all aspects of those laws with a specific focus on contentious matters. Alastair has represented clients before the Labour Tribunal and Labour Appeals Tribunal in respects to employment issues and has represented clients before the Summary Court, Grand Court and Court of Appeal in regards to immigration matters in the Cayman Islands. Prior to joining HSM, Alastair practiced as a Barrister in the UK for 10 years.
Both are outstanding lawyers and have been with HSM for more than five years.
“These promotions reflect their dedication and proven track record of delivering results to our clients,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “I look forward to their continued success as valuable members of the HSM team.”
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