The Cayman Islands, consisting of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, are a British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea. Cayman is a major world offshore centre and a tax neutral environment, which, in conjunction with the Read more +
Nick Joseph (Partner) and Peter de Vere (Head of Corporate and Commercial) explore the requirements for Economic Substance in the Cayman Islands and what it means for this jurisdiction. For a full overview on whether or not your business may be affected by this Read more +
Our Head of Private Client and Trusts, Robert Mack, will be travelling this year to attend two conferences by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). STEP Miami’s 10th Annual Summit takes place on May 31 at the Four Read more +
Through the International Tax-Co-operation (Economic Substance) Law, 2018, the concept of an Economic Substance Test has been introduced and certain businesses must satisfy new requirements. The test applies to any “in scope” businesses and requires that any “relevant entity” carrying Read more +
Pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Regulations (2018 Revision) (the “Regulations”), all Cayman Islands investment funds are to designate a natural person to the roles of AML Compliance Officer (“AMLCO”), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) and Deputy Money-Laundering reporting Officer Read more +
The Cayman Islands Ministry of Financial Services on 18 July 2018 released a draft Bill for discussion purposes relating to amendments to the Securities Investment Business Law (“SIBL”). The proposed Bill seeks to address: Deficiencies in the Cayman Islands regulatory Read more +
Click here to read HSM IP’s Cayman Islands 2019 Trade Mark Guide and find out all you need to know about trade marks in the Cayman Islands! The International Legal Comparative Guide (ICLG) to Trade Marks is now in its eighth Read more +
Shantel Ritch, Victoria Whittaker and Larissa Bennett of HSM IP Ltd. presented International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Unreal Campaign to over 150 students at the Clifton Hunter High School in North Side on Tuesday, 30 April. INTA’s Unreal Campaign is a Read more +
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is a yearly celebration of IP’s role in stimulating innovation and creativity. Falling on April 26, this year’s theme is “Reach for Gold” – a closer look inside the world of sports. HSM IP, a Read more +