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Geronimo in Lan Kwai Fong is closing By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Geronimo in Lan Kwai Fong is closing; a 13-year ago leap of faith and courage, when my.......

Hong Kong has many quirky food and coffee spots for tourists and locals By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hong Kong has many quirky spots for tourists and locals. Upper.......

Early bird gets the bun at the Sing Fat bakery in Kam Tin By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law EARLY BIRD GETS THE BUN at the Sing Fat Bakery in.......

Is now the best time in decades for Hong Kong F&B operators to buy their own premises? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Is now the best time in decades.......

Bad reviews do not mean bad business By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Bad reviews do not mean bad business. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good food and.......

AI already is “way better” than junior human lawyers in many areas By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law This is the harsh truth: “You have law firms that are currently.......

Privacy matters a lot if you run bars, restaurants, fitness venues, shops and clubs. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Privacy matters a lot if you run bars, restaurants, fitness.......

Once in a decade Jiao Festival organised by the indigenous Tang clan By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hop up to Kam Tin if you have time for the once-in-a-decade.......

People just don’t care enough about bicycles in Hong Kong By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law People just don’t care enough about bicycles. But they can be recycled by a.......

Lucky postbox number eight is a “non functional” part of Hong Kong‘s cultural heritage! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Lucky postbox number eight is a “non-functional” part of Hong.......

There is a reason why manufacturers pricing products is a good thing; to stop retail gouging. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law We made these crisps ourselves in the 70s.........

Why did COYOTE fail or just close, why has it not been snapped up? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law What went on? Why did COYOTE fail or just close?.......

On yer bike or it will be seized! Cycling – New Territories HK By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law On yer bike or it will be seized! The New Territories.......

A small or big investment in an F&B business in Hong Kong may or may not be a good idea. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law One of the most.......

The decision that allowed me to embark on my first commercial business venture! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law By 1974, I had my first business and almost got thrown.......

Why invest in Hong Kong food and beverage right now .. and perhaps why not .. Part 1 of 3 By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’ve seen people invest.......

Are Hong Kong banks quietly fuelling the decline of our older residential neighbourhoods? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law When homeowners downsize or sell, they often accept lower prices, wanting.......

Why BIG BIG RICE reflects what the market wants, and Pret a Manger is delivering By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Why BIG BIG RICE reflects what the market wants,.......

Asian Club Managers Conference Hong Kong 2025 By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I was privileged to speak at the Asian Club Managers Conference on Tuesday. In Hong Kong, a.......

As an established bar operator seeks a new site In Hong Kong an “easy in” Lan Kwai Fong bar opening emerges! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law As an established.......

Hong Kong is full of car treasures! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law https://hklawyer-ajhalkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Daimler-old-Car-in-HK.mp4 Can you guess what this is before the end of the video reveal? Should I try.......

Is it cider if there’s no alcohol ? Or is it a false trade description? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Words have common meanings: beer, wine (and cider) are.......

Who says all F&B is struggling in Hong Kong? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law The challenge is not that the market is dead. The challenge is having the right.......

My mother’s kitchen timer shows time slipping away, you’re overcooked if you ignore it. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law A loud reminder, time passes fast, so make the best.......

Negotiating with a Japanese government agency taught me never to assume you know how the other side thinks. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Our logic and approach don’t always.......

Can You Beat a Prosecution for Damaging a Hong Kong Car Park? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law If it happens, what is your next move? Where is the rabbit?.......

Thailand does it, Japan does it, out of respect and care; can we “fast track” over 70s at our airport and border crossings? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’m.......

Should Hong Kong Create Its Own Mega Diagonal Crossing like Shibuya? Here’s Why It Might Be Time. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law How about a Hong Kong mega-crossing for.......

HERE THAI MARKET opening on Wellington Street shows no shortage of people to take up spaces provided the deal is right! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law HERE THAI MARKET.......

Pub with no beer? Depressed by Gen Z coffee discos and non-drinking? If zero alcohol is the new normal embrace it! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Zero alcohol drinks.......