{"id":"court_ctb_1731_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":1731,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":null,"title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":null,"summary_en":null,"body_en":"## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |                                                                                      |\n|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| :                                                                | Chapter 11                                                                           |\n| :                                                                |                                                                                      |\n|                                                                  | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)                                                              |\n| :                                                                | Jointly Administered                                                                 |\n|                                                                  |                                                                                      |\n|                                                                  | :<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>-----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |\n\n## **TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FILING OF REVISED PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO EXPAND SCOPE OF RETENTION OF ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC TO INCLUDE CONSULTATION SERVICES RELATED TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LADY MAY**\n\n**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, on April 14, 2022, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity\n\nas the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the\n\n\"Debtor\"), filed the *Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 363(b),*\n\n*to Expand Scope of Retention of Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC to*\n\n*Include Consultation Services Related to Operation and Maintenance of the Lady May* [Docket\n\nNo. 1669] (the \"EOCS Application\").<sup>2</sup>\n\n# **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 1** is a revised\n\nproposed order granting the EOCS Application. The proposed order has been revised to address\n\nconcerns raised by the United States Trustee. The Trustee is informed by counsel to the United\n\n<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Edmiston Retention Application.\n\nStates Trustee that the attached revised proposed order resolves the United States Trustee's concerns.\n\n### **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 2** is a blackline\n\nversion of the revised proposed order marked to show the changes that have been made to the\n\nversion attached to the EOCS Application.\n\nNew York, New York\n\nDated: May 1, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS, CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: /s/Douglas S. Skalka Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*and*\n\nAvram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n*and*\n\nNicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n#### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |\n|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|--|--|\n| In re:                                                           | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |  |  |\n| 3<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                     | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on May 1, 2023, the foregoing Notice was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 case by operation of the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\nNew York, New York\n\nDated: May 1, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS, CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: /s/Douglas S. Skalka Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n<sup>3</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (clean)**\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (clean)**\n\n## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | x      |                         |\n|--------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|\n| In re:                                                 | :<br>: | Chapter 11              |\n| HO WAN KWOK et al.,                                    | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.1                                              | :<br>: | Jointly Administered    |\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | :<br>x |                         |\n\n### **ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO EXPAND SCOPE OF RETENTION OF ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC TO INCLUDE CONSULTATION SERVICES RELATED TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LADY MAY**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")2 of Luc Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), requesting entry of an order authorizing the Trustee to expand, effective as of March 15, 2023, the scope of the retention of Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC (\"EOCS\") pursuant to the Updated Engagement Agreement to include consultation services relating to the operation and maintenance of the Lady May, all as further detailed in the Motion; and the Court having reviewed the Motion and having considered the statements of counsel before the Court at a hearing (the \"Hearing\"); and the Court having found that (a) the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; (b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); (c) venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) good and\n\n<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion.\n\nsufficient notice of the Motion having been given; and no other or further notice being required; and the Court having found and determined that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Motion establish just cause for the relief granted herein; and it appearing that the relief requested by the Motion, as modified by the terms of this Order is in the best interest of the Debtors' estates and creditors; and upon all of the proceedings had before the Court and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby\n\n#### ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Motion is GRANTED as set forth herein.\n\n2. The Trustee's retention of EOCS is hereby expanded, effective as of March 15, 2023, to include the Consultation Services, in accordance with the Updated Engagement Agreement; *provided*, that the Consultation Services shall conclude as of March 31, 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing time limitation on Consultation Services shall not affect any other services that may be provided in accordance with the Original EOCS Retention Order.\n\n3. Pursuant to section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Trustee's entry into the Updated Engagement Agreement is hereby authorized and approved.\n\n4. Except as modified by this Order, the terms of the Original EOCS Retention Order shall remain in full force and effect.\n\n5. The allowance and payment of the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Consultation Services is subject to the procedures in paragraph 5 of the Original EOCS Retention Order. To the extent allowed in accordance with such procedures, the Trustee is authorized to pay such fees and expenses solely out of the \\$500,000 from the Repair Reserve previously authorized by this Court [Docket No. 1608] to fund operational, maintenance, and other expenses for the Lady May.\n\n6. Allowance of any compensation for EOCS shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed and expenses actually incurred.\n\n7. Any dispute arising out of the Trustee's retention of EOCS shall be resolved by this Court.\n\n8. The Trustee is authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n9. The requirements of the Local Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied by the contents of the Motion.\n\n10. To the extent the Motion or the Updated Engagement Letter are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n11. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6004(g), 7062 or 9014.\n\n12. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (redline)**\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (redline)**\n\n## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x      |                         |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|\n|                                                             | :      |                         |\n| In re:                                                      | :      | Chapter 11              |\n|                                                             | :      |                         |\n| HO WAN KWOK et al.,                                         | :      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n|                                                             | :      |                         |\n| Debtors.1                                                   | :      | Jointly Administered    |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | :<br>x |                         |\n|                                                             |        |                         |\n\n## **ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO EXPAND SCOPE OF RETENTION OF ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC TO INCLUDE CONSULTATION SERVICES RELATED TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LADY MAY**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")<sup>2</sup> of Luc Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), requesting entry of an order authorizing the Trustee to expand, effective as of March 15, 2023, the scope of the retention of Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC (\"EOCS\") pursuant to the Updated Engagement Agreement to include consultation services relating to the operation and maintenance of the Lady May, all as further detailed in the Motion; and the Court having reviewed the Motion and having considered the statements of counsel before the Court at a hearing (the \"Hearing\"); and the Court having found that (a) the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; (b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28\n\n<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion.\n\nU.S.C. § 157(b); (c) venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) good and sufficient notice of the Motion having been given; and no other or further notice being required; and the Court having found and determined that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Motion establish just cause for the relief granted herein; and it appearing that the relief requested by the Motion, as modified by the terms of this Order is in the best interest of the Debtors' estates and creditors; and upon all of the proceedings had before the Court and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby\n\n#### ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Motion is GRANTED as set forth herein.\n\n2. The Trustee's retention of EOCS is hereby expanded, effective as of March 15, 2023, to include the Consultation Services, in accordance with the Updated Engagement Agreement. ; *provided*, that the Consultation Services shall conclude as of March 31, 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing time limitation on Consultation Services shall not affect any other services that may be provided in accordance with the Original EOCS Retention Order.\n\n3. Pursuant to section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Trustee's entry into the Updated Engagement Agreement is hereby authorized and approved.\n\n4. Except as modified by this Order, the terms of the Original EOCS Retention Order shall remain in full force and effect.\n\n5. The allowance and payment of the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Consultation Services is subject to the procedures in paragraph 5 of the Original EOCS Retention Order. To the extent allowed in accordance with such procedures, the Trustee is authorized to pay such fees and expenses solely out of the \\$500,000 from the Repair Reserve\n\npreviously authorized by this Court [Docket No. 1608] to fund operational, maintenance, and other expenses for the Lady May.\n\n6. Allowance of any compensation for EOCS shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed and expenses actually incurred.\n\n7. Any dispute arising out of the Trustee's retention of EOCS shall be resolved by this Court.\n\n8. The Trustee is authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n9. The requirements of the Local Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied by the contents of the Motion.\n\n10. To the extent the Motion or the Updated Engagement Letter are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n11. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6004(g), 7062 or 9014.\n\n12. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.","body_zh":"美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分部\n\nx\n\n: 第 11 章\n\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n: 联合审理\n\nx\n受托人关于提交批准第 11 章受托人扩大聘用 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC 范围以包含与 LADY MAY 运营和维护相关咨询服务动议之修改后拟定裁定书的通知\n\n请注意，于 2022 年 4 月 14 日，Luc A. Despins 先生以其在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（“债务人”）第 11 章案件中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“受托人”）身份，依据《破产法典》第 363(b) 条提交了《第 11 章受托人关于扩大聘用 Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC 范围以包含与 Lady May 运营和维护相关咨询服务的动议》[诉讼记录第 1669 号]（“EOCS 申请”）。2\n\n请进一步注意，随本通知附上之附件 1 为批准 EOCS 申请的修改后拟定裁定书。该拟定裁定书已进行修改，以解决 United States Trustee（美国受托人）提出的关切。受托人接获美国受托人律师的通知，附呈的修改后拟定裁定书已解决了美国受托人的关切。\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及若干其他化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未予定义的首字母大写术语应具有《Edmiston 聘用申请》中赋予该等术语的含义。\n\n附呈的修改后拟定裁定书解决了美国受托人的关切。\n\n请进一步注意，随本通知附上之附件 2 为修改后拟定裁定书的黑线对比版，标明了相对于 EOCS 申请所附版本所作出的修改。\n\n纽约州纽约市\n\n日期：2023 年 5 月 1 日 LUC A. DESPINS，第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Douglas S. Skalka Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n及\n\nAvram E. Luft（获准特许出庭） G. Alexander Bongartz（获准特许出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（获准特许出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\n\n美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分部\n\nx\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK，\n等人， :\n:\n: 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。 :\n: （联合审理）\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n送达证书\n\n下述签署人特此证明，于 2023 年 5 月 1 日，上述通知已通过电子方式提交。本项提交的通知已通过法院的电子案件档案系统（“CM/ECF”）以电子邮件方式发送至上述第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或按照《电子提交通知》上的指示，通过邮寄方式发送给任何无法接收电子提交通知的主体。当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本项提交文件。\n\n纽约州纽约市\n\n日期：2023 年 5 月 1 日 LUC A. DESPINS，第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Douglas S. Skalka Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\n\n3 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及若干其他化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n修改后拟定裁定书（定稿版）\n\n修改后拟定裁定书（定稿版）\n\n美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分部\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等人， :\n: 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1 :\n: 联合审理\n\nx\n批准第 11 章受托人扩大聘用 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC 范围以包含与 LADY MAY 运营和维护相关咨询服务动议之裁定\n\n根据在 Ho Wan Kwok（“债务人”）第 11 章案件中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“受托人”）Luc Despins 的动议（“动议”）2，该动议请求作出一项裁定，授权受托人依据《更新聘用协议》扩大聘用 Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC（“EOCS”）的范围，自 2023 年 3 月 15 日起生效，以包含与 Lady May 的运营和维护相关的咨询服务，所有内容均详见动议；且法院已审查该动议，并在听证会（“听证会”）上听取了出庭律师陈述；且法院认定 (a) 依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 157 条及第 1334 条，法院对本案拥有管辖权；(b) 依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 157(b) 条，本案属于核心诉讼程序；(c) 依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 1408 条及第 1409 条，管辖法院适当；以及 (d) 已就该动议给予充分且\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及若干其他化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未予定义的首字母大写术语应具有动议中赋予它们的含义。\n\n适当的通知；且无需作出其他或进一步通知；且法院认定并裁决动议中阐述的法律和事实依据构成了准予本文所涉救济的正当理由；且依本裁定条款修改后的动议所请求的救济符合债务人破产财团及债权人的最佳利益；根据法院进行的所有诉讼程序，并在审慎考虑及出现充分理由后，特此\n\n裁定如下：\n\n1. 动议按本文所述予以批准。\n\n2. 受托人对 EOCS 的聘用范围特此扩大，自 2023 年 3 月 15 日起生效，以依据《更新聘用协议》包含咨询服务；但咨询服务应于 2023 年 3 月 31 日结束。为免生疑问，前述关于咨询服务的时间限制不得影响可能根据《原 EOCS 聘用裁定》提供的任何其他服务。\n\n3. 依据《破产法典》第 363(b) 条，受托人订立《更新聘用协议》特此获得授权并予以批准。\n\n4. 除本裁定修改的内容外，《原 EOCS 聘用裁定》的各项条款应继续完全有效。\n\n5. 与咨询服务相关的费用和支出的准许与支付须遵循《原 EOCS 聘用裁定》第 5 段中的程序。在按照该等程序予以准许的范围内，受托人获授权仅从本法院此前批准用于支付 Lady May 运营、维护及其他费用的维修储备金 [诉讼记录第 1608 号] 500,000 美元中支付该等费用和支出。\n\n6. 对 EOCS 的任何报酬准许应仅限于实际履行的服务和实际产生的支出范围。\n\n7. 因受托人聘用 EOCS 引起的任何争议均应由本法院解决。\n\n8. 受托人获授权并被赋权采取一切必要行动以落实本裁定中准予的救济。\n\n9. 动议的内容符合《地方破产规则》的要求。\n\n10. 若动议或《更新聘用函》与本裁定存在不一致之处，应以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n11. 尽管《破产规则》第 6004(g) 条、第 7062 条或第 9014 条可能适用，本裁定的条款和条件应在作出后立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n12. 本法院对因执行、解释和强制执行本裁定而产生的或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。\n\n修改后拟定裁定书（红线对比版）\n\n修改后拟定裁定书（红线对比版）\n\n美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分部\n\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n\n关于： : 第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK 等人， : 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。1 : 联合审理\n\nx\n\n批准第 11 章受托人扩大聘用 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC 范围以包含与 LADY MAY 运营和维护相关咨询服务动议之裁定\n\n根据在 Ho Wan Kwok（“债务人”）第 11 章案件中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“受托人”）Luc Despins 的动议（“动议”）2，该动议请求作出一项裁定，授权受托人依据《更新聘用协议》扩大聘用 Engineering Operations and Certification Services, LLC（“EOCS”）的范围，自 2023 年 3 月 15 日起生效，以包含与 Lady May 的运营和维护相关的咨询服务，所有内容均详见动议；且法院已审查该动议，并在听证会（“听证会”）上听取了出庭律师陈述；且法院认定 (a) 依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 157 条及第 1334 条，法院对本案拥有管辖权；(b) 依据《美国法典》第 28 编第\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及若干其他化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未予定义的首字母大写术语应具有动议中赋予它们的含义。\n\nU.S.C. § 157(b)；(c) 根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 及 1409，审判地正当；以及 (d) 已就该动议发出充分且适当的通知；无需发出其他或进一步的通知；且法院已认定并裁决该动议中所述之法律和事实依据构成本裁定所准予救济的正当理由；且显见该动议所请求之经本裁定条款修改后的救济符合债务人破产财产及债权人的最大利益；在法院进行全部程序并经审慎考虑且显见充分理由后，特此\n裁定如下：\n\n1. 准予动议，具体内容如本裁定所述。\n\n2. 受托人对 EOCS 的聘用自 2023年3月15日 起生效扩展，以根据《更新聘用协议》纳入咨询服务（Consultation Services）；但该咨询服务应于 2023年3月31日 终止。为免生疑问，前述关于咨询服务的时间限制不得影响根据《原 EOCS 聘用裁定》可能提供的任何其他服务。\n\n3. 根据《破产法典》（Bankruptcy Code）第 363(b) 条，特此授权并批准受托人订立《更新聘用协议》。\n\n4. 除经本裁定修改外，《原 EOCS 聘用裁定》的条款应继续完全有效。\n\n5. 与咨询服务相关的发生费用和开支的核准及支付须遵循《原 EOCS 聘用裁定》第 5 段中的程序。在按照该等程序予以核准的范围内，受托人获准仅从维修准备金（Repair Reserve）中的 $500,000 支付该等费用和开支，\n\n该笔款项此前已获本法院授权 [Docket No. 1608]，用于资助 Lady May 号的运营、维护及其他开支。\n\n6. 对 EOCS 任何报酬的核准应仅限于实际履行的服务和实际发生的开支范围。\n\n7. 因受托人聘用 EOCS 所引起的任何争议均应由本法院解决。\n\n8. 受托人获授权并被赋予权力采取一切必要行动，以落实本裁定所准予的救济。\n\n9. 该动议的内容符合《破产法院地方规则》（Local Bankruptcy Rules）的要求。\n\n10. 若该动议或《更新聘用函》与本裁定存在不一致之处，应以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n11. 尽管可能适用《破产规则》（Bankruptcy Rules）第 6004(g)、7062 或 9014 条，本裁定的条款和条件在本裁定录入后应立即生效并具有可执行性。\n\n12. 本法院对因本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行而产生或与之相关的一切事项保留专属管辖权。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Luc Despins","Je"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":2395,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:22:09"}