People just don’t care enough about bicycles in HK!
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.......
Read MoreLucky postbox number eight is a “non functional” part of Hong Kong‘s cultural heritage
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.......
Read MoreThere is a reason why manufacturers pricing products is a good thing – to stop retail gouging!
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.........
Read MoreWhy did COYOTE fail or just close, why has it not been snapped up?
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?.......
Read MoreOn yer bike or it will be seized! New Territories HK
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.......
Read MoreInvestors in HK BBs were drawn in by what seemed like an easy, affordable opportunity!
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.......
Read MoreThe decision that allowed me to embark on my first commercial business venture!
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.......
Read MoreWhy invest in Hong Kong food and beverage right now .. and perhaps why not .. Part 1 of 3
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.......
Read MoreAre Hong Kong banks quietly fuelling the decline of our older residential neighbourhoods?
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.......
Read MoreWhy BIG BIG RICE reflects what the market wants, and Pret a Manger is delivering.
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,.......
Read MoreAsian Club Managers Conference Hong Kong 2025
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.......
Read MoreAs an established bar operator seeks a new site In Hong Kong an “easy in” Lan Kwai Fong bar opening emerges
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.......
Read MoreHong Kong is full of car treasures!
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.......
Read MoreIs it cider if there’s no alcohol ? Or is it a false trade description?
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.......
Read MoreWho says all F&B is struggling in Hong Kong?
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.......
Read MoreMy mother’s kitchen timer shows time slipping away, you’re overcooked if you ignore it!
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.......
Read MoreNavigating less visible, deeply ingrained cultural norms, like those in Japan -good luck.
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.......
Read MoreCan You Beat a Prosecution for Damaging a Hong Kong Car Park?
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?.......
Read MoreThailand does it, Japan does it, out of respect and care; can we “fast track” over 70s at our airport and border crossings?
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.......
Read MoreShould Hong Kong Create Its Own Mega Diagonal Crossing like Shibuya?
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.......
Read MoreHERE THAI MARKET opening on Wellington Street shows no shortage of people to take up spaces provided the deal is right
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.......
Read MorePub with no beer? Depressed by Gen Z coffee discos and non-drinking?
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.......
Read MoreJD.com Moves Into Full-Time Delivery Riders in Hong Kong. Perfect timing to Trial E-Bikes?
JD.com Moves Into Full-Time Delivery Riders in Hong Kong. Perfect timing to Trial E-Bikes? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law JD.com is launching a full-time food delivery rider business in.......
Read MoreJapan Makes Food Trucks Work! Hong Kong can do it too very easily – here’s how!
Japan Makes Food Trucks Work. Hong Kong can do it too very easily – here’s how! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Remember the food truck experiment here? Meant to.......
Read MoreI Explored 3COINS in Japan – Now It’s Launched in Hong Kong as Part of a Rapid Japanese Retail Comeback
I Explored 3COINS in Japan—Now It’s Set to Launch in Hong Kong as Part of a Rapid Japanese Retail Comeback By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law 3COINS in Hong Kong.......
Read MoreInsomnia, Simon Squibb, crying in your beer, Law Society regulations, help, timing and collaboration is the takeaway.
Insomnia, Simon Squibb, crying in your beer, Law Society regulations, help, timing and collaboration is the takeaway. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law When my law firm was representing Insomnia.......
Read MoreCan We Please Have “Provisional Outside F&B Seating” in Hong Kong Now?
Can We Please Have “Provisional Outside F&B Seating” in Hong Kong Now By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Between 1989 and 2000, I developed the concept of “provisional restaurant licensing,”.......
Read MoreTwo Official Languages Vs. One Language and Free Trade : Hong Kong is far more welcoming and open that most people realise.
Two Official Languages Vs. One Language and Free Trade : Hong Kong is far more welcoming and open that most people realise. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law On the.......
Read MoreWhy Does Hong Kong Have Hundreds of Kilometres of Railings and Barriers? What Are They Actually For?
Why Does Hong Kong Have Hundreds of Kilometres of Railings and Barriers? What Are They Actually For? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’ve never quite understood why Hong Kong.......
Read MoreAI and Legal Advice: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough it’s disaster!
AI and Legal Advice: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough it’s disaster! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Not too long ago, I saw disaster loom on asking ChatGPT questions.......
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