{"id":"court_ctb_1992_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":1992,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2023-07-10","title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":"提交修改版拟议裁定通知 —— Ho Wan Kwok 破产案（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo），CTB 22-50073 ECF #1992（2023-07-10立案）。债务人 Genever Holdings LLC 提交经修改的拟议裁定，拟授权聘请 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. (AAGL) 担任公证理赔师并采用阶梯式风险费率（首 300 万美元提成 5%、300 万至 1500 万美元提成 4%、1500 万至 5000 万美元提成 3%），以解决美国受托人的非正式反馈意见。","summary_en":"Notice of Filing Revised Proposed Order — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #1992 (filed 2023-07-10). Debtor Genever Holdings LLC files a revised proposed order authorizing the employment of Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. (AAGL) as public adjuster on a tiered contingency fee basis (5% on first $3M, 4% up to $15M, 3% up to $50M) resolving informal comments from the U.S. Trustee.","body_en":"### **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### **NOTICE OF FILING OF REVISED PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC'S APPLICATION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. AS PUBLIC ADJUSTER**\n\n**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, on May 3, 2023, Genever Holdings LLC (\"Genever\n\n(US)\"), filed the *Application of Genever Holdings LLC, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections*\n\n*327(a) and 328, Bankruptcy Rules 2014(a) and 2016, and Local Rule 2014-1, for Entry of Order*\n\n*Authorizing Employment and Retention of Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. as Public Adjuster*\n\n[Docket No. 1749] (the \"AAGL Application\").2\n\n# **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 1** is a revised\n\nproposed order granting the AAGL Application. The proposed order has been revised to address\n\ninformal comments received from the United States Trustee. Genever (US) is informed by\n\n 1 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 AAGL Application.\n\ncounsel to the United States Trustee that the attached revised proposed order resolves the United States Trustee's informal comments.\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 AAGL Application.\n\nDated: July 10, 2023 New York, New York\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\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*and*\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 Genever (US)*\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.,3                                   | :<br>:      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.                                                | :<br>:<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x |             |                         |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on July 10, 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\nDated: July 10, 2023 New York, New York\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz (admitted pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for Genever (US)*\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# **Exhibit 1**\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, 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 application (the \"Application\"),2 filed by Genever Holdings LLC (\"Genever (US)\"), pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328(a) of title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules 2014 and 2016, and Local Rule 2014-1, for entry of an order (the \"Order\") authorizing Genever (US) to employ and retain Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. (\"AAGL\") as public adjuster in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, all as further detailed in the Application; and it appearing that this Court has jurisdiction to consider the Application 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; and it appearing that venue of this chapter 11 case and the Application in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408\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 Application.\n\nand 1409; and it appearing that this matter is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); and this Court being satisfied based on the representations made in the Application and in the Panico Declaration that, as more fully disclosed in the Panico Declaration, (a) AAGL does not hold or represent an interest adverse to Genever (US)'s estate and (b) AAGL is a \"disinterested person\" as defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code as modified by section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, and as required by section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code; and it appearing that proper and adequate notice of the Application has been given and that no other or further notice is necessary; and after due deliberation thereon; and this Court having reviewed the Application and having heard statements in support of the Application at a hearing held before this Court; and good and sufficient cause appearing therefor, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Application is approved as set forth herein. All objections to the relief requested in the Application, whether filed or not, are hereby overruled.\n\n2. Genever (US) is authorized to retain and employ AAGL as public adjuster in connection with the Claim, on a contingency fee basis on the terms set forth in the Agreement.\n\n3. The Compensation Structure is hereby approved. The Compensation Structure shall be based on the settlement proceeds recovered by Genever (US) under the insurance policies with respect to the Apartment, and AAGL's fee shall be calculated as follows: (a) 5 percent on the first \\$3,000,000 or less in settlement proceeds recovered, plus (b) 4 percent on any settlement proceeds recovered in excess of \\$3,000,000 but not in excess of \\$15,000,000, plus (c) 3 percent on any settlement proceeds recovered in excess of \\$15,000,000 and up to \\$50,000,000. For the avoidance of doubt, AAGL will not hold any settlement proceeds recovered under such insurance policies.\n\n2\n\n4. AAGL shall not be required to file monthly or interim fee applications pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code. AAGL shall file a final fee application with respect to any fees to be paid pursuant to the Agreement.\n\n5. To the extent the Application or the Agreement is inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n6. Genever (US) and AAGL are authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n7. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n8. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\n\n3\n\n# **Exhibit 2**\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, 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 application (the \"Application\"),<sup>2</sup> filed by Genever Holdings LLC (\"Genever\n\n(US)\"), pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328(a) of title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy\n\nRules 2014 and 2016, and Local Rule 2014-1, for entry of an order (the \"Order\") authorizing\n\nGenever (US) to employ and retain Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. (\"AAGL\") as public\n\nadjuster in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, all as further\n\ndetailed in the Application; and it appearing that this Court has jurisdiction to consider the\n\nApplication pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from\n\nthe United States District Court for the District of Connecticut; and it appearing that venue of\n\nthis chapter 11 case and the Application in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408\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 Application.\n\nand 1409; and it appearing that this matter is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); and this Court being satisfied based on the representations made in the Application and in the Panico Declaration that, as more fully disclosed in the Panico Declaration, (a) AAGL does not hold or represent an interest adverse to Genever (US)'s estate and (b) AAGL is a \"disinterested person\" as defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code as modified by section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, and as required by section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code; and it appearing that proper and adequate notice of the Application has been given and that no other or further notice is necessary; and after due deliberation thereon; and this Court having reviewed the Application and having heard statements in support of the Application at a hearing held before this Court; and good and sufficient cause appearing therefor,\n\n#### IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Application is approved as set forth herein. All objections to the relief requested in the Application, whether filed or not, are hereby overruled.\n\n2. Genever (US) is authorized to retain and employ AAGL as public adjuster in connection with the Claim, on a contingency fee basis on the terms set forth in the Agreement.\n\n3. The Compensation Structure is hereby approved. The Compensation Structure shall be based on the settlement proceeds recovered by Genever (US) under the insurance policies with respect to the Apartment, and AAGL's fee shall be calculated as follows: (a) 5 percent on the first \\$3,000,000 or less in settlement proceeds recovered, plus (b) 4 percent on any settlement proceeds recovered in excess of \\$3,000,000 but not in excess of \\$15,000,000, plus (c) 3 percent on any settlement proceeds recovered in excess of \\$15,000,000 and up to \\$50,000,000. For the avoidance of doubt, AAGL will not hold any settlement proceeds recovered under such insurance policies.\n\n4. 3. The Compensation Structure is hereby approved, and AAGL shall not be required to file monthly or interim fee applications pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code. AAGL shall file a final fee application with respect to any fees to be paid pursuant to the Agreement.\n\n5. 4. To the extent the Application or the Agreement is inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n6. 5. Genever (US) and AAGL are authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n7. 6. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n8. 7. 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":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION\n（美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\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关于提交批准 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC 申请作出授权聘请与留任 AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. 担任公共理算人的修改后拟定命令的通知\n\n请注意，于 2023年5月3日，Genever Holdings LLC（“Genever (US)”）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，提交了《Genever Holdings LLC 申请作出授权聘请与留任 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd. 担任公共理算人的命令的申请》[案卷号 1749]（“AAGL 申请”）。2\n\n请进一步注意，本通知随附之附件 1 为批准 AAGL 申请的修改后拟定命令。该拟定命令已作修改，以回应从 United States Trustee（美国破产受托人）处收到的非正式意见。Genever (US) 从美国破产受托人的法律顾问处获悉，随附的修改后拟定命令已解决了美国破产受托人的非正式意见。\n\n1 本批第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称为郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 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）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 本文中使用但未作定义的首字母大写术语应具有 AAGL 申请中赋予此类术语的含义。\n\n请进一步注意，本通知随附之附件 2 为修改后拟定命令的黑线对比版，标明了对 AAGL 申请所附版本进行的修改。\n\n日期：2023年7月10日 纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nAvram E. Luft（经特准出庭） G. Alexander Bongartz（经特准出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP（普衡律师事务所） 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（经特准出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\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 (US) 代理律师\n\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION\n（美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，3 :\n: 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。 :\n:\n:（合并审理）\n\n送达证明书\n\n下签人特此证明，于 2023年7月10日，上述通知已通过电子方式提交。本提交事项的通知已通过法院的电子案件档案系统（“CM/ECF”）运作以电子邮件形式发送给上述第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或者如电子提交通知所示通过邮寄方式发送给任何无法接受电子提交的人员。当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本次提交的文件。\n\n日期：2023年7月10日 纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz（经特准出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\nGenever (US) 代理律师\n\n3 本批第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称为郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 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）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附件 1\n\n修改后拟定命令（清洁版）\n\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION\n（美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\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根据《破产法典》第 327(a) 和 328 条、《破产规则》第 2014(a) 和 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条，作出授权聘请与留任 AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. 担任公共理算人的命令\n\n依据 Genever Holdings LLC（“Genever (US)”）根据《破产法典》第 11 篇第 327(a) 和 328(a) 条、《破产规则》第 2014 和 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条提起的申请（“申请”），2 请求作出命令（“命令”），授权 Genever (US) 按照《协议》中规定的条款和条件聘请与留任 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd.（“AAGL”）担任公共理算人，所有详情见申请；且鉴于本法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及 United States District Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区联邦地区法院）的常规移送命令拥有审理本申请的管辖权；且鉴于根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408\n\n1 本批第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称为郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 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）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 本文中使用但未作定义的首字母大写术语应具有申请中赋予它们的含义。\n\n和 1409，本第 11 章案件和申请在本地区的审判地是适当的；且鉴于根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)，本事项属于核心诉讼程序；且本法院根据申请中以及《Panico 声明》中所作的陈述感到满意，即如《Panico 声明》中更全面披露的那样：(a) AAGL 不持有且不代表与 Genever (US) 破产财团利益相冲突的利益，并且 (b) AAGL 属于《破产法典》第 101(14) 条所定义（经《破产法典》第 1107(b) 条修正）且符合《破产法典》第 327(a) 条要求的“利害关系无关人员”；且鉴于已对申请给予了适当且充分的通知，无需进行其他或进一步的通知；经对此审慎考量；且本法院已审查申请并在本法院举行的听证会上听取了支持申请的陈述；且基于正当充分的理由，特此命令：\n\n1. 申请按本文所述予以批准。对申请所请求的救济的所有异议，无论是否已提交，均特此驳回。\n\n2. 授权 Genever (US) 就索赔事宜聘请并留任 AAGL 担任公共理算人，按《协议》中规定的条款实行风险代理收费模式。\n\n3. 报酬结构特此获得批准。报酬结构应基于 Genever (US) 根据有关该公寓的保险单所追回的和解款项，且 AAGL 的费用应计算如下：(a) 追回的和解款项在前 3,000,000 美元或以内部分按 5% 计算，加上 (b) 追回的和解款项中超过 3,000,000 美元但不超过 15,000,000 美元的部分按 4% 计算，加上 (c) 追回的和解款项中超过 15,000,000 美元且最高达 50,000,000 美元的部分按 3% 计算。为免生疑问，AAGL 不得持有根据该等保险单所追回的任何和解款项。\n\n4. AAGL 无需根据《破产法典》第 330 和 331 条提交按月或中期费用申请。AAGL 应就根据《协议》应支付的任何费用提交最终费用申请。\n\n5. 若申请或《协议》与本命令存在不一致之处，应以本命令的条款为准。\n\n6. 授权并赋权 Genever (US) 和 AAGL 采取一切必要行动以落实本命令中所授予的救济。\n\n7. 本命令的条款和条件在本命令作出后立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n8. 本法院对由本命令的执行、解释和强制执行所引起的或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。\n\n附件 2\n\n修改后拟定命令（红线标记版）\n\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION\n（美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n\n关于： : 第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等， : 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。1 : 合并审理\n\nx\n\n根据《破产法典》第 327(a) 和 328 条、《破产规则》第 2014(a) 和 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条，作出授权聘请与留任 AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. 担任公共理算人的命令\n\n依据 Genever Holdings LLC（“Genever (US)”）根据《破产法典》第 11 篇第 327(a) 和 328(a) 条、《破产规则》第 2014 和 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条提起的申请（“申请”），2 请求作出命令（“命令”），授权 Genever (US) 按照《协议》中规定的条款和条件聘请与留任 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd.（“AAGL”）担任公共理算人，所有详情见申请；且鉴于本法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及美国康涅狄格区联邦地区法院的常规移送命令拥有审理本申请的管辖权；且鉴于根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408\n\n1 本批第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称为郭文贵、Miles Guo 及 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）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 本文中使用但未作定义的首字母大写术语应具有申请中赋予它们的含义。\n\n以及 1409；且本案依据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2) 属于核心程序；且根据本申请及 Panico Declaration（帕尼科声明）中所作的陈述，并在帕尼科声明中作了更充分披露后，本法院确信：(a) AAGL 不持有亦不代表与 Genever (US)（日发（美国））破产财产相冲突的利益，且 (b) AAGL 属于 Bankruptcy Code（《破产法典》）第 101(14) 条所定义并经《破产法典》第 1107(b) 条修正的“无利害关系人”，并符合《破产法典》第 327(a) 条的要求；且已就本申请发出了正当且充分的通知，无需再发出其他或进一步通知；并在经充分审议后；且本法院已审阅本申请，并已在本法院举行的听证会上听取了支持本申请的陈述；且具备充分正当的理由，\n现特此裁定：\n\n1. 本申请按本裁定书所述予以批准。对本申请所请求之救济的所有异议，无论是否已提交，特此均予驳回。\n\n2. 授权 Genever (US) 按照该协议所载条款，以风险代理费形式聘请并雇用 AAGL 担任与该索赔相关的公估人。\n\n3. 报酬结构特此予以批准。报酬结构应基于 Genever (US) 根据涉案公寓相关保险单追回的和解款项为基础，AAGL 的费用应按如下方式计算：(a) 追回的前 $3,000,000 或以下和解款项的 5%，加上 (b) 追回的超过 $3,000,000 但不超过 $15,000,000 的任何和解款项的 4%，加上 (c) 追回的超过 $15,000,000 且最高至 $50,000,000 的任何和解款项的 3%。为免生疑问，AAGL 将不持有根据该等保险单追回的任何和解款项。\n\n4. 3. 报酬结构特此予以批准，AAGL 无需依据《破产法典》第 330 条和第 331 条提交月度或中期费用申请。AAGL 应就依据该协议拟支付的任何费用提交最终费用申请。\n\n5. 4. 若本申请或该协议与本裁定存在不一致之处，以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n6. 5. 授权并赋权 Genever (US) 和 AAGL 采取一切必要行动以落实本裁定所准予的救济。\n\n7. 6. 本裁定的条款和条件在本裁定录入后立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n8. 7. 本法院对因本裁定的实施、解释和执行而产生或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Despins","Je"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":2318,"status":"published","published_at":"2023-07-10 00:00:00","created_at":"2023-07-10","updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:17:52"}