{"id":"court_ctb_1792_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":1792,"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| HO WAN KWOK et al.,                                              | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.1                                                        | :<br>: | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | :<br>x |                         |  |  |\n\n# **MOTION TO ADJOURN HEARING ON APPLICATION OF GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 327(a) AND 328, BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014(a) AND 2016, AND LOCAL RULE 2014-1, FOR ENTRY OF ORDER AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. AS PUBLIC ADJUSTER**\n\nGenever Holdings LLC (\"Genever (US)\") hereby respectfully moves (the \"Motion\") the Court to adjourn the hearing (the \"Hearing\") on its *Application, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 327(a) and 328, Bankruptcy Rules 2014(a) and 2016, and Local Rule 2014-1 for Entry of an Order Authorizing Employment and Retention of Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. as Public Adjuster* [ECF No. 1749] (the \"Application\"), to May 30, 2023, and extend the deadline for all parties in interest to object to the Application from Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to Friday, May 19, 2023. The Hearing is presently the only matter in these chapter 11 cases scheduled for May 23, 2023, and the Court has indicated that it would consider a request to adjourn the Hearing to May 30, 2023, when other matters in these chapter 11 cases and a related adversary proceeding are\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\nscheduled. Accordingly, in the interest of efficiency, Genever (US) requests that the Hearing be adjourned to May 30, 2023. In addition, Genever (US) requests that, given the requested adjournment, the deadline for parties in interest to object to the Application be extended to Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (ET). This is Genever (US)'s first request to adjourn the Hearing on the Application and to extend the related objection deadline.\n\nWHEREFORE, the Court should (a) adjourn the Hearing on the Application to May 30, 2023, (b) extend the deadline to object to the Application to May 19, 2023, and (c) grant such other and further relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: May 15, 2023 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New Haven, Connecticut\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\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 Genever Holdings LLC*\n\n## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |\n|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|--|--|\n| In re:                                                           | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |  |  |\n| HO WAN KWOK et al.,                                              | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.2                                                        | :<br>:      | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on May 15, 2023, the foregoing was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 case able to receive electronic notice by operation of the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\nDated: May 15, 2023 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New Haven, Connecticut\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*Counsel for the Genever Holdings LLC*\n\n<sup>2</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## **EXHIBIT A**\n\n## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>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## **[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ADJOURN HEARING ON APPLICATION OF GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 327(a) AND 328, BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014(a) AND 2016, AND LOCAL RULE 2014-1, FOR ENTRY OF ORDER AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. AS PUBLIC ADJUSTER**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\") of debtor Genever Holdings LLC (the \"Genever (US)\") to adjourn the hearing (the \"Hearing\") on its *Application, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 327(a) and 328, Bankruptcy Rules 2014(a) and 2016, and Local Rule 2014-1 for Entry of an Order Authorizing Employment and Retention of Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. as Public Adjuster* [ECF No. 1749] (the \"Application\"), and due and sufficient notice having been given, and good cause appearing for the relief sought by the Motion, it is hereby\n\n**ORDERED**, that the Hearing on the Application is adjourned to May 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (ET), to be held at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 123, Courtroom, Bridgeport, CT; and it is further\n\n**ORDERED**, that the deadline to object to the Application is extended to May 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (ET); and it is further\n\n**ORDERED**, that upon the facts and circumstances of this case, and in accordance with D. Conn. Civ. L.R. 5(c) and D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 1001-1(a)(1), service of this Order shall be made via the Court's CM/ECF System upon appearing parties and upon any party who has consented to electronic service in this case.\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).","body_zh":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1\n合并审理\n\nx\n关于根据《破产法典》第 327(a) 条和第 328 条、《破产规则》第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条，推迟审理 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC 申请作出批准聘请并留任 AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. 担任公估人之命令的听证会的动议\n\nGenever Holdings LLC（“Genever (US)”）特此谨向法院提出动议（下称“本动议”），请求将对其《根据〈破产法典〉第 327(a) 条和第 328 条、〈破产规则〉第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及〈本地规则〉第 2014-1 条申请作出批准聘请并留任 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. 担任公估人之命令的申请》[ECF No. 1749]（下称“《申请》”）的听证会（下称“听证会”）推迟至 2023年5月30日，并将所有利害关系方对《申请》提出异议的截止日期由 2023年5月16日（星期二）延长至 2023年5月19日（星期五）。听证会目前是这些第 11 章案件中排定于 2023年5月23日进行的唯一样项，且法院已表示会考虑将听证会推迟至 2023年5月30日（届时已排定审理这些第 11 章案件及相关对抗性诉讼程序中的其他事项）的请求。\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（税务识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（税务识别号后四位：8202）和 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 和 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 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产的受托人）（仅用于接收通知和联络）。\n\n因此，出于效率考虑，Genever (US) 请求将听证会推迟至 2023年5月30日。此外，Genever (US) 请求，鉴于所请求的延期，将利害关系方对《申请》提出异议的截止日期延长至 2023年5月19日（星期五）下午 4:00（美国东部时间）。这是 Genever (US) 首次提出推迟《申请》听证会及延长相关异议截止日期的请求。\n\n据此，法院应：(a) 将《申请》的听证会推迟至 2023年5月30日；(b) 将对《申请》提出异议的截止日期延长至 2023年5月19日；以及 (c) 准予其他公正且恰当的救济。\n\n日期：2023年5月15日 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC 康涅狄格州纽黑文\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以及\n\nAvram E. Luft（获准临时出庭） G. Alexander Bongartz（获准临时出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（获准临时出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\nGenever Holdings LLC 的代理律师\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。2\n合并审理\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n送达证明\n\n下述签名人特此证明，于 2023年5月15日，上述文件已通过电子方式提交。本提交件的通知已通过电子邮件发送至上述标榜第 11 章案件中所有能够通过法院电子案件归档系统（“CM/ECF”）接收电子通知的各方当事人。各方当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本提交件。\n\n日期：2023年5月15日 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC 康涅狄格州纽黑文\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\nGenever Holdings LLC 的代理律师\n\n2 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（税务识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（税务识别号后四位：8202）和 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 和 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产的受托人）（仅用于接收通知和联络）。\n附件 A\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1\n合并审理\n\nx\n[拟定] 准予推迟审理 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC 根据《破产法典》第 327(a) 条和第 328 条、《破产规则》第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条申请作出批准聘请并留任 AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. 担任公估人之命令的听证会动议的命令\n\n根据债务人 Genever Holdings LLC（下称“Genever (US)”）请求推迟审理其《根据〈破产法典〉第 327(a) 条和第 328 条、〈破产规则〉第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及〈本地规则〉第 2014-1 条申请作出批准聘请并留任 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. 担任公估人之命令的申请》[ECF No. 1749]（下称“《申请》”）听证会（下称“听证会”）的动议（下称“本动议”），且已作出适当且充分的通知，本动议所寻求的救济具备充分正当理由，特此\n\n命令：对《申请》的听证会推迟至 2023年5月30日 下午 1:00（美国东部时间），地点为康涅狄格州布里奇波特 Lafayette 大道 915 号 123 室美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院法庭；并且进一步\n\n命令：对《申请》提出异议的截止日期延长至 2023年5月19日 下午 4:00（美国东部时间）；并且进一步\n\n命令：根据本案的事实和情况，并依照《康涅狄格区民事本地规则》第 5(c) 条以及《康涅狄格区破产本地规则》第 1001-1(a)(1) 条，本命令应通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统送达给出庭当事人以及在本案中同意电子送达的任何当事人。\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（税务识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（税务识别号后四位：8202）和 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 和 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产的受托人）（仅用于接收通知和联络）。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Je","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Despins"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":1749,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1223,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:51:32"}