By Chief Justice Margaret,Staff

Copyright caymancompass

HSM lawyer Merary Eden became the latest Caymanian to be called to the Cayman Islands Bar on 16 Sept., once again highlighting the route for aspiring legal students.

Eden spent 18 months completing her articles at local law firm HSM before her admission to the Bar, which was presided over by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale.

Prior to starting her articles, Eden had joined HSM in July 2022 as a paralegal for the firm’s debt and litigation practice. And that was preceded by extensive academic studies, which included a bachelor of laws degree (honours) from the University of Liverpool and a master of business administration degree from the University of Tampa.

“We congratulate Merary on this significant milestone and are pleased to see our firm grow with the addition of another qualified Caymanian professional,” said Huw Moses, managing partner, in a press release.

Now a fully-fledged associate, Eden will be assisting HSM partner Linda DaCosta in the property practice and Christian Victory, another HSM partner, in the corporate and commercial practice.

HSM employs 51 people in the islands, of which more than 80% are Caymanian. Merary’s admission was moved by HSM partner, Alastair David, who summarised her qualifications for Ramsay-Hale.

Eden told the court that “HSM has been more than just a place to complete my articles. Their mentorship has developed me into the attorney you see today. I am grateful for their support.”

In addition to helping Caymanians become qualified attorneys at law, HSM also runs scholarship fund to help disadvantaged students between 16 and 25 who are ordinarily resident in the islands and need financial assistance to commence or continue with their chosen academic or vocational training. The fund is open to students of all subjects, not just law.

Those interested in HSM’s Articled Clerkship programme can email hr@hsmoffice.com.