AJ Halkes Podcast

AJ Halkes
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Business

In these podcasts I'm adopting a relaxed and informal conversational style; the type I use in the chats my clients are frequently having with me. We discuss many challenges faced, pragmatic moves and then develop solutions; so please remember nothing here is a substitute for specific legal advice on any issue.

  1. 03/01/2022

    Who's "in-charge" here?

    In this 7 min podcast I discuss in outline the vaccine pass regulations in Hong Kong as to challenges now faced by a "person-in-charge" of a specified premises and what they may mean. "Person in charge"   (a)in relation to any specified premises, means the person who is responsible for the management or is in charge or control of the premises;"   note: this is not applicable to specified public transport carriers

  2. 02/15/2022

    Extending a Food Business

    In this 6 minute podcast I swiftly cover how "extending"  a food business outside of a licensed premises boundary may represent a danger to the licence itself. As Covid closure orders, business trading limits and even a desire for fresh air are increasingly forcing customers onto the streets the law may not be quite as friendly to such activity as some people think.

  3. 01/28/2022

    F&B Notice update

    In this podcast I talk about some of the (many) notices required in Hong Kong with a focus on Liquor, Food and Covid regulations. Please follow the link below for list of notices discussed: https://www.ajhalkes.com/notices

  4. 09/09/2021

    What's a Reserve Licensee and why have one?

    It pays to have a back up plan to protect your business ahead of staff "departures" for whatever reason. Following my discussion of "temporary absences" the "reserve licensee" is a formal appointment, of an individual, to step into the shoes of the liquor licensee if or when needed. This adds continuity, speeds up processing time on applications and can even smooth over the process of transferring a liquor licence. The form can be found below: https://www.ajhalkes.com/fehb266

  5. 09/08/2021

    Temporary Absence - Liquor Licensee

    Being a Liquor Licence holder comes with responsibilities on both the business front and the legal compliance front.   In this podcast I run through the process of applying for a "temporary absence" as a Liquor Licence holder and thereby temporarily passing legal responsibilities to another individual.   This can be for a number of reasons as discussed in the podcast; as we all need a break from time to time. https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/forms/fehb239.pdf

  6. 08/20/2021

    What is the Liquor Licensing Board?

    I get many questions about Liquor Licensing Board hearings and what happens at them.   This podcast is a dip into those hearings, when they occur, procedures involved and how they are normally held.   The podcast is slightly longer than usual as there's a fair bit involved.

  7. 08/13/2021

    Liquor Licensing Appeals in Hong Kong

    The Municipal Services Appeals Board decides Appeals in Hong Kong related to licensed premises and is where the practice on liquor sale has mainly evolved.   This podcast gives you an outline understanding of how the Board is made up, who can file for an appeal, timelines and how it operates.

  8. 08/05/2021

    "Take-away" Appeals - Find out what it means for you

    In this podcast I look at the question of "When might take-away liquor bans be imposed?" and discuss two recent important Appeal decisions.   Restrictive licensing conditions can cause a major negative impact on business, where delivery platforms are vital to many operators, and Covid related factors have added complexities; making this topic more relevant than ever.

See All (19)

About

In these podcasts I'm adopting a relaxed and informal conversational style; the type I use in the chats my clients are frequently having with me. We discuss many challenges faced, pragmatic moves and then develop solutions; so please remember nothing here is a substitute for specific legal advice on any issue.

Information

  • Creator
    AJ Halkes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    AJ Halkes Podcast