Case Studies
Real examples of how we have helped clients navigate liquor licence applications, transfers, and compliance issues in the Western Cape. These case studies are drawn directly from published client testimonials.
Case Study: Recovering From a Failed Application (40 on Burg)
The Challenge: The client had spent 9 months with a different liquor law specialist attempting to secure a liquor licence, without success, and had received poor service throughout.
The Solution: Vincent Bergh Liquor Law & Business Consulting took over the case and began managing the application directly, providing regular updates, clear explanations of each step taken, and estimated completion times.
The Result: The client had their licence in hand within 2 weeks of the handover. In their own words: "I cannot thank them enough for their dedication to customer service, and their dedication to getting the job done." — Tosca Korver, 40 on Burg
Case Study: Recovering From a Fraudulently Issued Licence
The Challenge: The client discovered that their existing liquor licence had been fraudulently issued by a previous consultant, forcing them to stop trading alcohol immediately.
The Solution: We advised the client on how to proceed from the first call, prepared and submitted the correct paperwork to the Liquor Board, and followed up consistently on the client’s behalf, keeping them updated at every stage including reminders on documents and fees as they became due.
The Result: The client’s application was progressed correctly and kept moving despite the seriousness of the situation. In their own words: "It helped knowing that we were in good hands." — Rudi Abrahams
Case Study: Ongoing Licensing Partner for a Repeat Client (EE Factory)
The Challenge: The client needed to secure multiple event and business liquor licences over several years, including 4 separate applications in a single year, and needed a consultant who could scale with that volume without dropping quality.
The Solution: We assisted with each application individually, helping the client select the correct licence model for each situation and managing every application through to approval, in time for each occasion.
The Result: A 3-year ongoing relationship with all licences obtained in time for their respective events. In their own words: "The quality of their work is outstanding, and it has exceeded my expectations." — Rex Van Deventer, EE Factory
Read more client experiences on our testimonials page.
Case studies are based on real, published client testimonials. Individual results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each application.