{"id":"court_ctb_2105_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2105,"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>:<br>:           | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)                                    |\n| Debtors.1                                                                                          | :<br>:                | RE: ECF No. 2042                                           |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC,<br>Plaintiff, | x<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>: | Jointly Administered<br>Adv. Proceeding No. 23-05007 (JAM) |\n| v.                                                                                                 | :<br>:                |                                                            |\n| AIG PROPERTY CASUALTRY COMPANY                                                                     | :<br>:                |                                                            |\n| Defendant.                                                                                         | :<br>:<br>:           |                                                            |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------                                        | x                     |                                                            |\n\n## **ORDER (A) GRANTING APPLICATION OF GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC FOR ENTRY OF ORDER, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 327(e), 328(a), AND 329(a), BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014 AND 2016, AND LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014-1 AND 2016-1, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING RETENTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF O'SULLIVAN MCCORMACK JENSEN & BLISS PC AS SPECIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE COUNSEL, IN REPLACEMENT OF SAXE DOERNBERGER & VITA, P.C.**\n\nUpon the application (the \"Application\")<sup>2</sup> of Genever Holdings LLC (\"Genever (US)\") in\n\nthe above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\"), (a) for authority to retain 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 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 have the meanings set forth in the Application or the Declaration of Michael T. McCormack (\"McCormack Declaration\").\n\nemploy O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC (\"OMJB\") to replace Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (\"SDV\") as special insurance coverage counsel to Genever (US), effective as of July 27, 2023, pursuant to sections 327(e), 328(a), and 329(a) of title 11 of the United States Code (the \"Bankruptcy Code\"), Rules 2014 and 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\"), and Rules 2014-1 and 2016-1 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Local Bankruptcy Rules\") and (b) the substitution of Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (\"SDV\") by OMJB as special insurance coverage counsel for Genever (US) in the AIG Action, all as more fully set forth in the Application; and upon consideration of the McCormack Declaration; and this Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therein in accordance with 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 consideration of the Application and the relief requested therein being a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); and venue being proper in this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and the Court having found that (i) the relief requested in the Application is in the best interest of Genever (US)'s estate, its creditors, and all parties-in-interest, (ii) the legal and factual bases set forth in the Application and the McCormack Declaration, and the record of any hearing on the Application before this Court establish just cause for the relief granted herein, (iii) OMJB is a \"disinterested person,\" as defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, and (iv) OMJB and its employees do not hold or represent an interest adverse to Genever (US)'s estate; and due and sufficient notice of the Application having been given under the particular circumstances; and it appearing that no other or further notice need be given; and upon all of the proceedings had\n\nbefore this Court; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Application is granted as set forth herein.\n\n2. Genever (US) is authorized to retain and employ O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC (\"OMJB\") as its special insurance coverage counsel pursuant to sections 327(e), 328(a), and 329(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, effective as of July 27, 2023, on the terms set forth in the Application and the McCormack Declaration.\n\n3. OMJB is authorized to act as Genever (US)'s special insurance coverage counsel and to perform those services described in the Application.\n\n4. Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. shall be replaced by OMJB as Genever (US)'s special insurance coverage counsel, effective as of July 27, 2023.\n\n5. The estate of Genever (US) shall be responsible for OMJB's compensation and reimbursement of expenses with respect to the engagement.\n\n6. The allowance of any compensation to be paid to OMJB shall be determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 329 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1.\n\n7. Allowance of any compensation for OMJB shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed, and expenses actually incurred, as special insurance coverage counsel for Genever (US).\n\n8. OMJB shall provide no less than ten business days' notice to Genever (US), the United States Trustee, and counsel to any official committee before any increases in the rates it charges are implemented and shall file such notice with the Court.\n\n9. Genever (US) is authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n10. The requirements of the Local Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied by the contents of the Application.\n\n11. To the extent the Application and McCormack Declaration are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n12. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n13. This Court shall retain 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 22nd day of August, 2023.\n\n*Juli* **'L'Mr** *IN1.ning\\_ '/J11ite,{ S ptcy Judge 'lJistr t {cut*","body_zh":"United States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut Bridgeport Division（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涉及：ECF No. 2042\n\nGenever Holdings LLC，\n原告，\n合并审理\n对抗性诉讼案号：23-05007 (JAM)\n诉\n\nAIG Property Casualty Company（AIG财产意外保险公司）\n\n被告。\n\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n裁定：(A) 批准 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC 依据《破产法典》第 327(e)、328(a) 和 329(a) 条、《破产程序规则》第 2014 和 2016 条以及《地方破产程序规则》第 2014-1 和 2016-1 条作出的申请，授权并批准聘用和雇佣 O'SULLIVAN MCCORMACK JENSEN & BLISS PC 作为特别保险理赔法律顾问以替代 SAXE DOERNBERGER & VITA, P.C.\n\n鉴于 Genever Holdings LLC（“Genever (US)”）在上述第 11 章案件（“第 11 章案件”）中提出申请（“申请”）2，请求：(a) 依据《美国法典》第 11 编（“《破产法典》”）第 327(e)、328(a) 和 329(a) 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（“《破产规则》”）第 2014 和 2016 条，以及《美国康涅狄格区破产法院地方破产程序规则》（“《地方破产规则》”）第 2014-1 和 2016-1 条，获授权自 2023年7月27日 起聘用并雇佣 O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC（“OMJB”），以替代 Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.（“SDV”）担任 Genever (US) 的特别保险理赔法律顾问；以及 (b) 在 AIG 诉讼中由 OMJB 替代 Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.（“SDV”）担任 Genever (US) 的特别保险理赔法律顾问，以上各项均在申请中有更详尽的阐述；\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他诸多化名）（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 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为郭文贵破产财产的受托人，仅用于接收通知和联络）。\n\n2 本文中已使用但未作另行定义的首字母大写术语，具有申请或 Michael T. McCormack 声明（“McCormack 声明”）中所载的含义。\n\n经审阅 McCormack 声明；且本法院依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 157 条和第 1334 条以及《美国康涅狄格区联邦地区法院的常规移送命令》（Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut）对审理该申请及其中所请求的救济拥有管辖权；且依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 157(b) 条，审理该申请及其中所请求的救济属于核心程序；且依据《美国法典》第 28 编第 1408 和 1409 条，本法院为适当审判地；且本法院经认定：(i) 申请中所请求的救济符合 Genever (US) 的破产财产、其债权人及所有利害关系方的最大利益；(ii) 申请和 McCormack 声明中所述的法律及事实依据，以及本法院就该申请进行听证的记录，构成了给予本裁定所准予救济的正当理由；(iii) OMJB 系《破产法典》第 101(14) 条所定义的“无利害关系人”；(iv) OMJB 及其雇员未持有亦未代表与 Genever (US) 破产财产相冲突的利益；且在具体情况下已就该申请给予充分且正当的通知；且看似无需再给予其他或进一步的通知；经本法院进行的所有审理程序；并经充分审议且显见正当理由，现裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请按本文所述予以批准。\n\n2. 授权 Genever (US) 自 2023年7月27日 起，按照申请及 McCormack 声明中所载的条款，依据《破产法典》第 327(e)、328(a) 和 329(a) 条聘用并雇佣 O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC（“OMJB”）作为其特别保险理赔法律顾问。\n\n3. 授权 OMJB 担任 Genever (US) 的特别保险理赔法律顾问，并提供申请中所述的服务。\n\n4. 自 2023年7月27日 起，Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. 应当由 OMJB 替代担任 Genever (US) 的特别保险理赔法律顾问。\n\n5. Genever (US) 的破产财产应当负责支付有关该聘用事项中 OMJB 的报酬及费用报销。\n\n6. 向 OMJB 支付的任何报酬的准许，均应按照《破产法典》第 329 和 331 条、《破产规则》第 2016 条以及《地方破产规则》第 2016-1 条规定的程序予以确定。\n\n7. 给予 OMJB 的任何报酬准许，应仅限于其作为 Genever (US) 特别保险理赔法律顾问实际提供的服务和实际发生的费用。\n\n8. OMJB 在对其收取的费率进行任何上调前，应至少提前十个工作日通知 Genever (US)、美国受托人（United States Trustee）以及任何官方委员会的法律顾问，并应将该通知提交给法院。\n\n9. 授权并赋权 Genever (US) 采取一切必要行动以落实本裁定所准予的救济。\n\n10. 申请的内容已满足《地方破产规则》的要求。\n\n11. 如果申请及 McCormack 声明与本裁定存在不一致之处，应以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n12. 本裁定的条款和条件自作出并登记入卷之日起立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n13. 本法院应保留对因本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行所引起或与之相关的所有事项的管辖权。\n\n2023年8月22日 签署于康涅狄格州布里奇波特。\n\nJulie A. Manning，美国康涅狄格区破产法院法官","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Je","Guo","Miles Guo","Despins","Paul Hastings"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":2042,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1004,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:47:04"}