{"id":"court_ctb_1759_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":1759,"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| In re:                                                           | :<br>: | Chapter 11              |  |  |\n| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                     | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |\n|                                                                  | :      |                         |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |        |                         |  |  |\n\n# **MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9006(c)(1), TO EXPEDITE HEARING ON MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTION 363(b), FOR ENTRY OF ORDER AUTHORIZING TRUSTEE TO (I) TRANSFER LADY MAY INTO FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, (II) APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN INDEMNITY BOND RELATED THERETO, AND (III) PAY ALL RELATED FEES**\n\nLuc Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), by and through their undersigned counsel, pursuant to Rule 9006(c)(1) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\"), hereby moves (the \"Motion to Expedite\") this Court for an order scheduling an expedited hearing to consider and determine the *Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 363(b), for Entry of Order Authorizing Trustee to (I) Transfer Lady May Into Foreign-Trade Zone in Newport, Rhode Island, (II) Apply for and Obtain Indemnity*\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 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*Bond Related thereto, and (III) Pay All Related Fees* (the \"FTZ Motion\"). 2 In support of the Motion to Expedite, the Trustee respectfully represents as follows:\n\n#### **JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND STATUTORY BASIS**\n\n1. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Court\") has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. This is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b).\n\n2. Venue in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.\n\n3. The basis for the relief sought by this Motion to Expedite is Bankruptcy Rule 9006(c)(1).\n\n### **BACKGROUND**\n\n4. Through the FTZ Motion, the Trustee authorization to (i) transfer the Lady May yacht into the foreign-trade zone (the \"FTZ\") at the Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (the \"Safe Harbor Shipyard\") in Newport, Rhode Island, (ii) apply for and obtain an indemnity bond (the \"FTZ Indemnity Bond\") in connection with transferring the Lady May into the FTZ, and (iii) pay all related fees, including the fee for the FTZ Indemnity Bond and the incremental dockage fees associated with berthing the Lady May in the FTZ.\n\n5. For additional background on the FTZ Motion and this Motion to Expedite, we refer to, and incorporate by reference, the background section in the FTZ Motion.\n\n<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Motion to Expedite have the meanings set forth in the FTZ Motion.\n\n#### **RELIEF REQUESTED**\n\n6. The Trustee respectfully requests that the Court schedule a hearing with respect to the FTZ Motion for **May 9, 2023**, or as soon as possible thereafter as the Court may be available. In addition, the Trustee request that the Court order that any opposition to the FTZ Motion be filed on or before **May 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)**.\n\n#### **RELIEF REQUESTED**\n\n7. Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9006(c)(1), the Court may reduce the notice period when requested by motion where cause is demonstrated. Cause exists to consider and determine the FTZ Motion on an expedited basis\n\n8. The hearing on the FTZ Motion should be scheduled on an expedited basis due to the urgent need to facilitate the marketing and sale process of the Lady May. As detailed in the FTZ Motion, transferring the Lady May—a foreign-flagged ship that has not been imported into the United States—into the FTZ will substantially enhance the prospect of a value-maximizing sale, as such transfer will allow the Lady May to be marketed and sold to U.S. residents without incurring approximately \\$400,000 in duties and related fees required to import the Lady May into the United States.\n\n9. Before the Lady May can be marketed and sold to U.S. residents (without incurring such duties), the Lady May must be transferred into the FTZ. The Trustee is informed that Edmiston has already received several inquiries from U.S. Residents, but had to advise them that, until the Lady May has been transferred into the FTZ, it is unable to show the Lady May to them. It is obviously critical to market the Lady May to *all* interested parties as soon as possible. Any delay may result in prospective buyers losing interest or exploring purchasing another yacht.\n\n#### **NO PREVIOUS REQUEST**\n\n10. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made by the Trustee to this or any other court.\n\n### **CONCLUSION**\n\n11. It is important that all steps be taken to commence marketing of the Lady May to U.S. residents as soon as possible, and, accordingly, the Trustee requests that the FTZ Motion be heard on an expedited basis.\n\n[*Remainder of page intentionally left blank.*]\n\nWHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, Trustee requests that the Court enter an order\n\ngranting the relief requested in this Motion to Expedite and such other relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: May 4, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*and*\n\nNicholas A. Bassett *(pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n*and*\n\nAvram E. Luft *(pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (*pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@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| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                     | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n#### **ORDER SCHEDULING EXPEDITED HEARING**\n\nThe Court having considered the motion (the \"Motion to Expedite\") seeking an expedited hearing on the *Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 363(b), for Entry of Order Authorizing Trustee to (I) Transfer Lady May Into Foreign-Trade Zone in Newport, Rhode Island, (II) Apply for and Obtain Indemnity Bond Related thereto, and (III) Pay All Related Fees* [Docket No. \\_\\_\\_] (the \"FTZ Motion\")<sup>2</sup> and good cause appearing, it is hereby\n\nORDERED, that a hearing on the FTZ Motion shall be held on **May [\\_\\_], 2023 at**\n\n**[\\_\\_]:00 [\\_\\_].m.** at the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut, Bridgeport\n\nDivision, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Room 123, Bridgeport, CT 06604; and it is further\n\nORDERED, that the deadline to object to the FTZ Motion shall be **May [\\_\\_], 2023 at**\n\n**[\\_\\_]:00 [\\_\\_].m.**; and it is further\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 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<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Motion to Expedite have the meanings set forth in the FTZ Motion.\n\nORDERED, that a copy of this Order, along with the Motion to Expedite and any attachments thereto, shall be served upon all parties to the above-captioned case, and the Trustee shall file a certificate of service in advance of the Hearing.\n\n## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |\n|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|--|--|\n| In re:                                                           | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |  |  |\n| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                     | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |\n\n### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on May 4, 2023, the foregoing Motion 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.<sup>2</sup> Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\n| Dated: | May 4, 2023            | LUC A. DESPINS,<br>CHAPTER 11 Trustee |  |\n|--------|------------------------|---------------------------------------|--|\n|        | New Haven, Connecticut |                                       |  |\n|        |                        | By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey             |  |\n|        |                        | Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616)           |  |\n|        |                        | Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437)           |  |\n|        |                        | NEUBERT,<br>PEPE &<br>MONTEITH, P.C.  |  |\n|        |                        | 195 Church Street, 13th Floor         |  |\n|        |                        | New Haven, Connecticut 06510          |  |\n|        |                        | (203) 781-2847                        |  |\n|        |                        | dskalka@npmlaw.com                    |  |\n|        |                        | plinsey@npmlaw.com                    |  |\n\n *Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\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 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<sup>2</sup> To the extent that the foregoing was filed outside regular business hours, service by mail on recipients unable or not qualified to accept electronic notice was made on the next business day.","body_zh":"美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部（UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION）\n\nx\n\n关于：　:\n:　第11章（Chapter 11）\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵），\n等人，　:\n:　案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:　（合并管理）\n\nx\n第11章受托人依据《破产规则》第9006(c)(1)条关于加快审理第11章受托人依据《破产法典》第363(b)条请求作出授权受托人(I)将LADY MAY号转移至罗得岛州纽波特的对外贸易区、(II)申请并获得与之相关的赔偿保证书以及(III)支付所有相关费用的命令之动议的动议\n\n在Ho Wan Kwok（债务人）的第11章案件中被任命的第11章受托人（“受托人”）Luc Despins（卢克·德斯平斯），由其下述签字律师代表，依据《联邦破产诉讼规则》（“《破产规则》”）第9006(c)(1)条，特此向本法院提出动议（“加快审理动议”），请求作出命令安排加快举行听证会，以审议和裁决《第11章受托人依据〈破产法典〉第363(b)条请求作出授权受托人(I)将Lady May号转移至罗得岛州纽波特的对外贸易区、(II)申请并获得与之相关的赔偿\n\n1 本第11章案件中的债务人为Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）和Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC及Genever Holdings Corporation的邮寄地址为Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于通知和通讯目的）。\n\n保证书以及(III)支付所有相关费用的动议》（“FTZ动议”）。2 为支持本加快审理动议，受托人谨作如下陈述：\n管辖权、审判地及法定依据\n\n1. 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 及 1334 以及美国康涅狄格区联邦地区法院（United States District Court for the District of Connecticut）的常规移送命令，美国康涅狄格区破产法院（“本法院”）对本事项具有管辖权。根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b) 的含义，本案属于核心程序。\n\n2. 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 及 1409，本司法区审判地适当。\n\n3. 本加快审理动议所寻求救济的依据为《破产规则》第9006(c)(1)条。\n背景\n\n4. 通过FTZ动议，受托人请求授权(i)将Lady May号游艇转移至位于罗得岛州纽波特市Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard（Safe Harbor纽波特造船厂，简称“Safe Harbor造船厂”）内的对外贸易区（“FTZ”），(ii)申请并获得与将Lady May号转移至FTZ相关的赔偿保证书（“FTZ赔偿保证书”），以及(iii)支付所有相关费用，包括FTZ赔偿保证书的费用以及与Lady May号停泊在FTZ相关的增加的停泊费。\n\n5. 关于FTZ动议及本加快审理动议的更多背景，请参见并援引FTZ动议中的背景部分。\n\n2 本加快审理动议中使用但未另行定义的大写术语具有FTZ动议中规定的含义。\n请求的救济\n\n6. 受托人谨请求本法院将关于FTZ动议的听证会安排在2023年5月9日，或在此之后本法院有空档的最早时间。此外，受托人请求本法院裁定对FTZ动议的任何异议须在2023年5月8日中午12:00之前提交。\n请求的救济\n\n7. 依据《破产规则》第9006(c)(1)条，当经动议提出请求且证明有充分理由时，本法院可以缩短通知期限。在此存在加快审议和裁决FTZ动议的充分理由。\n\n8. 由于促进Lady May号营销和出售程序的迫切需要，FTZ动议的听证会应当加快安排。正如FTZ动议中所详细说明的，将Lady May号——一艘悬挂外国国旗且尚未进口至美国的船只——转移至FTZ将大幅提升实现价值最大化出售的前景，因为此种转移将使Lady May号能够向美国居民推销和出售，而无需承担将Lady May号进口至美国所需的约$400,000关税及相关费用。\n\n9. 在Lady May号能够向美国居民推销和出售（且不产生该等关税）之前，必须将Lady May号转移至FTZ。受托人获悉，Edmiston（埃德米斯顿）已经收到来自美国居民的多次咨询，但不得不告知他们，在Lady May号被转移至FTZ之前，无法向他们展示Lady May号。尽快向所有感兴趣的各方推销Lady May号显然至关重要。任何延误都可能导致潜在买家失去兴趣或转向购买其他游艇。\n此前未作请求\n\n10. 受托人此前未向本法院或任何其他法院提出过本动议所寻求的救济请求。\n结论\n\n11. 采取一切步骤尽快开始向美国居民推销Lady May号至关重要，因此，受托人请求对FTZ动议进行加快审理。\n\n[本页其余部分有意留白。]\n\n综上所述，基于前述理由，受托人请求本法院作出命令\n\n准予本加快审理动议中请求的救济，以及公正且适当的其他救济。\n\n日期：2023年5月4日 LUC A. DESPINS，\n\n康涅狄格州纽黑文 第11章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett (pro hac vice/临时出庭) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n及\n\nAvram E. Luft (pro hac vice/临时出庭) Douglass Barron (pro hac vice/临时出庭) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com\n\n第11章受托人的代理律师\n美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部\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:　（合并管理）\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n安排加快举行听证会的命令\n\n本法院已审议请求对《第11章受托人依据〈破产法典〉第363(b)条请求作出授权受托人(I)将Lady May号转移至罗得岛州纽波特的对外贸易区、(II)申请并获得与之相关的赔偿保证书以及(III)支付所有相关费用的动议》[卷宗号 ___]（“FTZ动议”）2 加快举行听证会的动议（“加快审理动议”），且有充分理由支持，特此\n\n命令：FTZ动议的听证会应于2023年5月[__]日[__]:00 [__].m.在United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut, Bridgeport Division, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Room 123, Bridgeport, CT 06604举行；并且进一步\n\n命令：对FTZ动议提出异议的截止日期为2023年5月[__]日[__]:00 [__].m.；并且进一步\n\n1 本第11章案件中的债务人为Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）和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（仅用于通知和通讯目的）。\n\n2 本加快审理动议中使用但未另行定义的大写术语具有FTZ动议中规定的含义。\n\n命令：本命令的副本，连同加快审理动议及其任何附件，应送达上述标题案件的所有当事人，受托人应在听证会前提交送达证明。\n美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部\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:　（合并管理）\n\nx\n送达证明\n\n下述签字人特此证明，于2023年5月4日，前述动议已通过电子方式提交。本提交的通知已通过本法院电子归档（“CM/ECF”）系统的运行以电子邮件方式发送至上述标题第11章案件的所有当事人，或按照电子归档通知上的指示通过邮寄方式发送给无法接受电子归档的任何人。2 各当事人可通过本法院的CM/ECF系统查阅本文件。\n\n日期：2023年5月4日　LUC A. DESPINS，\n第11章受托人\n\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616)\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437)\nNEUBERT,\nPEPE &\nMONTEITH, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\ndskalka@npmlaw.com\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n第11章受托人的代理律师\n\n1 本第11章案件中的债务人为Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）和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（仅用于通知和通讯目的）。\n\n2 在前述文件于正常营业时间之外提交的情况下，向无法或无资格接受电子通知的接收人进行的邮寄送达已在下一个营业日进行。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Despins","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Luc Despins","Je"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":1798,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:04:11"}