{"id":"court_ctb_2357_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2357,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"UNKNOWN","filed_date":"2023-11-20","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>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n#### **CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE**\n\nLuc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\" or \"Kwok\"), hereby respectfully moves (the \"Motion\") the Court to schedule a status conference in the Chapter 11 Case for November 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. At such status conference, the Trustee intends to update the Court regarding, among other things, the Trustee's investigation and proposed next steps regarding the \"February 15 Project\" (*i.e*., how the Trustee will handle certain issues related to the upcoming deadline under 11 U.S.C. § 546(a)). The Trustee notes that there are several other matters scheduled to be heard in this Chapter 11 Case at such date and time.\n\n*[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.]*\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\nWHEREFORE, the Court should grant this Motion, schedule a status conference in the Chapter 11 Case for November 28, 2023, at 2 p.m., and grant such other and further relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: November 20, 2023 New York, New York LUC A. DESPINS CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Douglas 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*) Douglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 [aviluft@paulhastings.com](mailto:aviluft@paulhastings.com) douglassbarron@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 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# **[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\") of Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), requesting that the Court schedule a status conference in the Chapter 11 Case, sufficient notice having been provided, and good cause appearing therefore, it is hereby\n\n1. ORDERED that the Motion is granted as set forth herein; and it is further\n\n2. ORDERED, that a status conference will be held in the Chapter 11 Case on\n\nNovember 28, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room\n\n123, Courtroom, Bridgeport, CT.\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# **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 November 20, 2023, the foregoing was filed electronically. Notice of this filing will be sent by e-mail to all appearing parties by operation of the Court's case management/electronic case files system (\"CM/ECF\") or, to parties unable to receive electronic notice, by U.S. Mail.\n\nDated: November 20, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Douglas 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<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).","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\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）\n等人，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。\n（合并审理）\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n第 11 章受托人请求举行案件进展会议的动议\n\nLuc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯），以在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（下称“债务人”或“Kwok”）的第 11 章案件（下称“第 11 章案件”）中获任命的第 11 章受托人（下称“受托人”）之身份，特此谨向法院提出动议（下称“本动议”），请求将第 11 章案件的案件进展会议安排在 2023年11月28日 下午 2 时举行。在上述案件进展会议上，受托人拟就受托人关于“2月15日项目”的调查及拟议的下一步行动（即受托人将如何处理与 11 U.S.C. § 546(a) 项下即将届满的截止日期相关的若干问题）等向法院汇报最新情况。受托人注意到，该第 11 章案件中还有若干其他事项已定于该日期和时间进行听审。\n\n[本页下半部分有意留白。]\n\n1 本系列第 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（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为郭文贵破产财团的受托人，仅用于接收通知和沟通目的）。\n\n为此，法院应当准许本动议，将第 11 章案件的案件进展会议安排在 2023年11月28日 下午 2 时举行，并给予公正和适当的其他及进一步救济。\n\n日期：2023年11月20日 纽约州纽约市 LUC A. DESPINS 第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey Douglas 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\nAvram E. Luft（经特别许可执业） Douglass Barron（经特别许可执业） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 [aviluft@paulhastings.com] douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（经特别许可执业） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人的法律代理人\nUNITED 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\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）\n等人，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。\n（合并审理）\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n[拟议] 准许第 11 章受托人请求举行案件进展会议动议的裁定\n\n经审理 Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）以在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（下称“债务人”）的第 11 章案件（下称“第 11 章案件”）中获任命的第 11 章受托人（下称“受托人”）之身份所提出的动议（下称“本动议”），该动议请求法院安排在第 11 章案件中举行案件进展会议，鉴于已发出充分通知，且显有正当理由，特此：\n\n1. 裁定：按本裁定书所述准许本动议；并进一步\n\n2. 裁定：第 11 章案件的案件进展会议将于 2023年11月28日 下午 2 时 在美国康涅狄格州布里奇波特市拉法耶特大道915号美国破产法院123室法庭举行。\n\n1 本系列第 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（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为郭文贵破产财团的受托人，仅用于接收通知和沟通目的）。\nUNITED 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\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）\n等人，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。\n（合并审理）\n\nx\n送达证明书\n\n下述签署人特此证明，2023年11月20日，前述文件已通过电子方式提交。本提交件的通知将通过法院案件管理/电子案件档案系统（“CM/ECF”）以电子邮件方式发送给所有出庭当事人，或通过美国邮政平信寄送给无法接收电子通知的当事人。\n\n日期：2023年11月20日 LUC A. DESPINS，\n康涅狄格州纽黑文 第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey Douglas 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\n1 本系列第 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（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Luc A. Despins（作为郭文贵破产财团的受托人，仅用于接收通知和沟通目的）。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Je"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":967,"status":"published","published_at":"2023-11-20 00:00:00","created_at":"2023-11-20","updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:45:03"}