HSM is a distinguished full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands, specialising in litigation, corporate and commercial, property, insolvency/restructuring, immigration, private client and trusts, labour and employment law, debt collection, corporate services and intellectual property.

We provide legal services to top financial institutions and leading businesses established both internationally and/or operating in the Cayman Islands.

With competitive rates and a highly skilled team of attorneys, we are well positioned to meet your legal needs as a one-stop shop. We exemplify accessibility and accountability and believe in providing value in an open and transparent manner.

HSM offers unique insight into legal issues, a broad perspective, practical approach and a wealth of international experience. Our attorneys have also been admitted in the following jurisdictions but are not practicing: the British Virgin Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

We are also experienced in all types of local transactions and as a result we enjoy the unique competitive advantage of being able to manage related but distinct transactions that demand an in depth knowledge of various local laws. This advantage allows us to provide our clients with a seamless integrated approach to achieving a highly successful conclusion to their transactions.

We are committed to maintaining a close relationship with our clients whilst continually seeking to enhance our delivery of legal services.

About HSM

Founded in 2012

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Banking & Finance
Intellectual Property
Corporate & Commercial
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish

Social media

Practice areas

Business

HSM Corporate Services Ltd. provides corporate services in the Cayman Islands for a variety of different types of businesses.

We are focused on responsiveness and our goal is to provide sound advice in a timely and cost effective manner. We aim to work with our clients to achieve their objectives within the parameters of the structures available under Cayman Islands law.

Employer
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Banking & Finance

Investment
Securities
Tax Increment Financing
Financial Services Regulation
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance

Intellectual Property

HSM IP Ltd. provides worldwide Intellectual Property (IP) services and specialises in Caribbean IP including trade marks, patents, designs and more.

Based in the Cayman Islands our experienced team of IP / trade mark lawyers and paralegals deliver first class service to a broad client base which includes major Fortune Global 500 brand owners, international law firms and other specialist IP practices.

Our interactive database enables us to proactively manage each client’s portfolio efficiently and cost-effectively in an environmentally friendly and substantially paperless workplace. It also enables us to fulfil our clients’ specific reporting and invoicing requirements, including multi-currency invoicing and e-billing.

The growth of our firm has enabled us to establish a specialist Caribbean IP department whose members regularly contribute to leading Intellectual Property publications. HSM IP is the only specialist Intellectual Property law firm in the Cayman Islands and is renowned for its niche as a “one-stop-shop” for Intellectual Property throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America and beyond.

We have over 50 country guides for patents and trade marks across the Caribbean, which can be viewed on this page.

We have substantial experience in taking action to address the infringement of trade marks and patents and in the conduct of passing-off actions. We are also able to offer investigative services to identify the source of, and distributors of, infringing goods, working closely with police and customs officials as necessary.

The HSM IP team has a great deal of experience in working with cutting edge technology clients.

Key Services:

  • Worldwide intellectual property portfolio management including full IP docketing and e-billing services;
  • Specialist Caribbean, Central and South American, and Offshore Intellectual Property advice;
  • Full service IP protection, enforcement and dispute resolution services;
  • The preparation and negotiation of IP assignments, licence agreements, franchise agreements, settlement and coexistence agreements;
  • Anti-counterfeiting advice and investigative services;
  • IP searching and watching services;
  • Annuity, renewal and maintenance services.

Recognitions:
Our Intellectual Property services have been ranked by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, World Trade Mark Review 1000 and Managing IP Stars.

Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Corporate & Commercial

Franchising
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Government Relations & Lobbying
International Trade Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Administrative
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

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