{"id":"court_ctb_2000_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2000,"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| ------------------------------------------------------      | 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|                                                             | :      | Re: ECF No. 1749        |\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 on July 11, 2023; 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\nDated at Bridgeport, Connecticut this 13th day of July, 2023.\n\n![](_page_2_Picture_7.jpeg)","body_zh":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格州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:　联合审理\n:　涉及：ECF No. 1749\n\nx\n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，作出授权聘用及留聘 AFFILIATED ADJUSTMENT GROUP, LTD. 担任公估人的命令\n\n鉴于 Genever Holdings LLC（“Genever (US)”）根据《破产法典》第 11 编第 327(a) 条和第 328(a) 条、《破产规则》第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及《本地规则》第 2014-1 条提交了申请（“申请书”），2 请求作出命令（“命令”），授权 Genever (US) 按照《协议》中载明的条款和条件聘用并留聘 Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd.（“AAGL”）担任公估人，所有详情见申请书；且本法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及来自 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，对审理该申请书具有管辖权；且根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦被称为郭文贵、Miles Guo 以及 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）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。托管人、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 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）破产财产托管人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于送达通知和通信目的）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未予定义的首字母大写术语应具有申请书中所赋予的含义。\n\n和 1409，本第 11 章案件及申请书在本辖区的审判地是适当的；且本事项根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2) 属于核心程序；且基于申请书中的陈述以及在 Panico 声明中的陈述，本法院确信，正如在 Panico 声明中更充分披露的那样：(a) AAGL 不持有且不代表与 Genever (US) 的破产财产相冲突的利益，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”；且已就该申请书发出适当且充分的通知，无需其他或进一步通知；且经对此进行充分审议；并且本法院已审阅该申请书，并在 2023年7月11日 于本法院举行的听证会上听取了支持该申请书的陈述；且具备良好且充分的事由，据此特裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请书按本文所载予以批准。针对申请书所请求救济的所有异议，无论是否已提交，特此均予驳回。\n\n2. 授权 Genever (US) 就该项索赔留聘并聘用 AAGL 担任公估人，费用模式为风险代理费，具体条款按《协议》中所载执行。\n\n3. 薪酬结构特此予以批准。该薪酬结构应基于 Genever (US) 根据有关该公寓的保险单所追回的和解款项确定，AAGL 的费用计算方式如下：(a) 所追回和解款项在前 3,000,000 美元或以内部分按 5% 计算，加上 (b) 所追回和解款项超过 3,000,000 美元但不超过 15,000,000 美元的部分按 4% 计算，加上 (c) 所追回和解款项超过 15,000,000 美元至 50,000,000 美元的部分按 3% 计算。为免生疑问，AAGL 将不持有根据此类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 条和第 331 条提交月度或中期费用申请。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. 若申请书或《协议》与本命令存在任何不一致之处，应以本命令的条款为准。\n\n6. Genever (US) 和 AAGL 获授权并有权采取所有必要行动，以落实本命令所准予的救济。\n\n7. 本命令的各项条款和条件在作出后应立即生效并具有可执行力。\n\n8. 本法院对因执行、解释和强制执行本命令而产生或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。\n\n2023年7月13日 签署于康涅狄格州布里奇波特。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Miles Guo","Despins","Je","Paul Hastings"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":1749,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":805,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:34:12"}