Liquor Licence Lawyer South Africa

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Top class liquor licensing application services at an affordable rate.

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About Us

We manage liquor licence applications for:

On-consumption | Off-consumption | On and Off consumption | Micro breweries

We strive to expedite and streamline the liquor licence application process. To this end, we can assist with having your liquor licence approved with little or no delay. Furthermore, our top-class liquor licensing application services are provided at an affordable rate. Our experience with registrations and long standing relationships with the industry role players give us the competitive advantage in registering licences. Your application will be handled by an experienced legal team and your liquor licence registered efficiently.

Our Packages

Our pricing model is simple and transparent. Your first consultation is always free.

MICRO MANUFACTURE LICENCE

FROM:
R15000

100% upfront payment required

ON-CONSUMPTION LICENCE

FROM:
R15000

100% upfront payment required

OFF-CONSUMPTION LICENCE

FROM:
R15000

100% upfront payment required

EVENT LIQUOR LICENCE

FROM:
R6000

100% upfront payment required

Our Clients

We are proud to have assisted the following clients with their liquor licensing needs.

Liquor Licence Lawyer clients

Testimonials

Our Team

Simon Dippenaar

Simon Dippenaar

Founder & Managing Partner, SD Law

Liquor Licence Lawyer was created by Simon Dippenaar, who holds Bachelor of Business Science, Bachelor of Laws, and Professional Diploma in Legal Practice qualifications from the University of Cape Town. Simon is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Mr Dippenaar is also the contributing editor of wine.co.za. He is also the founder and director of Simon Dippenaar & Associates, a private legal practice.

Marisa Janse van Vuuren

Marisa Janse van Vuuren

Liquor Licensing Specialist

Marisa obtained her LLB degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 2003 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2005. She has 10 years exclusive experience in liquor licencing legislation. She assists with advice, opinions and applications in terms of the Western Cape Liquor Act as well as the National Liquor Act. She is also the Director of her own consultancy business, namely Liquor Law Advisors (Pty) Ltd. Marisa has a passion for assisting clients to achieve their goals. She is organized, has an eye for detail and put the client’s best interest first.

From the Blog

Western Cape sees northern opportunity as Canadians boycott US wine

Reprinted from Daily Maverick, by Ed Stoddard – 14 September 2025.

US President Donald Trump’s ham-fisted tariff policies have prompted a range of responses including consumer boycotts of American products.

In Canada, where Trump’s annexation threats triggered a wave of “elbows up” nationalism, the backlash has been intense.

A July survey by Kantar, a global research and consulting company, of consumers in the UK, France and Canada found that the Canucks were far more likely than the British or French to boycott American products, services and travel.

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Global alcohol volumes fell 1% in 2024

Reprinted from thedrinksbusiness.com, by Amelie Maurice-Jones – 2025-07-14

The dip was driven by declines in the US and China, but IWSR highlights emerging growth opportunities, from no-alcohol beer and Tequila in the US to premiumisation trends in China, Canada and Spain.

Total beverage alcohol (TBA) volumes dipped by 1% worldwide in 2024, according to new data from the IWSR.

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Liquor Association calls for crackdown on illicit alcohol sales

Reprinted from iol.co.za, by Zimbili Vilakazi – 2025-07-02

The National Liquor Traders Association (NLT) has intensified its stance against the growing problem of illicit alcohol sales, urging liquor traders to prioritise consumer safety and health. This warning follows the arrest of a 31-year-old man in Mariannhill, west of Durban, who was found in possession of a substantial amount of illicit alcohol, primarily posing as a popular vodka brand.

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