{"id":"court_ctb_2382_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2382,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"NOTICE","filed_date":"2023-11-28","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>:<br>: | Jointly Administered    |  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |\n\n## **NOTICE OF FILING OF REVISED PROPOSED ORDER APPROVING SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023**\n\n**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, on October 16, 2023, Epiq Corporate Restructuring (the\n\n\"Applicant\") filed the *Second Interim Fee Application of Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC as*\n\n*Claims and Noticing Agent for Allowance of Compensation for Services Rendered and for*\n\n*Reimbursement of All Actual and Necessary Expenses Incurred for the Period from March 1,*\n\n*2023 through August 31, 2023* [Docket No. 2258] (the \"Second Interim Fee Application\").2\n\n## **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 1** is a revised\n\nproposed order granting the Second Interim Fee Application. The proposed order has been\n\nrevised to reflect the fee reduction as agreed with the United States Trustee. *See* Docket No.\n\n2330.\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 Second Interim Fee Application.\n\n#### **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 2** is a redline\n\nversion of the revised proposed order marked to show the changes that have been made to the\n\nversion attached to the Second Interim Fee Application.\n\nDated: November 28, 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 the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation*\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.,1                                       | :<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 November 28, 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: November 28, 2023 New York, New York\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*  G. 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 the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation*\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## **Exhibit 1**\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (clean)**\n\n#### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\nIn re:\n\nHO WAN KWOK, et al.,\n\nChapter 11\n\n) ) ) ) ) ) ) )\n\nCase No. 22-50073 (JAM)\n\nDebtors.1\n\n(Jointly Administered)\n\n## **ORDER APPROVING SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC AS CLAIMS AND NOTICING AGENT FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ALL ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023**\n\nThis matter coming before this Court on the *Second Interim Fee Application of Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC as Claims and Noticing Agent for Allowance of Compensation for Services Rendered and for Reimbursement of all Actual and Necessary Expenses Incurred for the Period from March 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023* (the \"Application,\")2 of Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC (\"Epiq\") pursuant to sections 330(a) and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 2016, for an order (this \"Order\"): (i) approving and allowing, on an interim basis, the aggregate sum of \\$106,598.34, including (a) compensation in the amount of \\$99,036.00 and (b) reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses in the sum of \\$7,562.34, incurred by Epiq from March 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023 (the \"Compensation Period\"); (ii) directing payment of the difference between (a) \\$106,598.34 and (b) any interim payments made to Epiq with respect\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 in this Order shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application.\n\nto the Compensation Period; and (iii) granting related relief, all as further described in the Application; and upon consideration of the Application, and the Court having jurisdiction over this matter pursuant 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334, and notice of the Application was adequate under the circumstances and no further or other notice of the Application is required; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefore,\n\n#### **IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:**\n\n1. The Application is GRANTED, as set forth in this Order.\n\n2. Epiq is allowed, on an interim basis, compensation for services rendered during the Compensation Period in the aggregate sum of \\$102,598.34, including (a) compensation in the amount of \\$95,036.00 and (b) reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses in the sum of \\$7,562.34.\n\n3. The Debtors are hereby authorized and directed to pay Epiq the difference between (a) \\$102,598.34 and (b) any interim payments made to Epiq pursuant to the Interim Compensation Order with respect to the Compensation Period.\n\n4. This Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation or enforcement of this Order.\n\n# **Exhibit 2**\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (redline)**\n\n#### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\nIn re:\n\nHO WAN KWOK, et al.,\n\nChapter 11\n\n) ) ) ) ) ) ) )\n\nCase No. 22-50073 (JAM)\n\nDebtors.<sup>1</sup>\n\n(Jointly Administered)\n\n## **ORDER APPROVING SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC AS CLAIMS AND NOTICING AGENT FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ALL ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023**\n\nThis matter coming before this Court on the *Second Interim Fee Application of Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC as Claims and Noticing Agent for Allowance of Compensation for Services Rendered and for Reimbursement of all Actual and Necessary Expenses Incurred for the Period from March 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023* (the \"Application,\")<sup>2</sup> of Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC (\"Epiq\") pursuant to sections 330(a) and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 2016, for an order (this \"Order\"): (i) approving and allowing, on an interim basis, the aggregate sum of \\$106,598.34, including (a) compensation in the amount of \\$99,036.00 and (b) reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses in the sum of \\$7,562.34, incurred by Epiq from March 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023 (the \"Compensation Period\");\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 in this Order shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application.\n\n(ii) directing payment of the difference between (a) \\$106,598.34 and (b) any interim payments made to Epiq with respect to the Compensation Period; and (iii) granting related relief, all as further described in the Application; and upon consideration of the Application, and the Court having jurisdiction over this matter pursuant 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334, and notice of the Application was adequate under the circumstances and no further or other notice of the Application is required; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefore,\n\n#### **IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:**\n\n1. The Application is GRANTED, as set forth in this Order.\n\n2. Epiq is allowed, on an interim basis, compensation for services rendered during the Compensation Period in the aggregate sum of \\$106,598.34102,598.34, including (a) compensation in the amount of \\$99,036.0095,036.00 and (b) reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses in the sum of \\$7,562.34.\n\n3. The Debtors are hereby authorized and directed to pay Epiq the difference between (a) \\$106,598.34102,598.34 and (b) any interim payments made to Epiq pursuant to the Interim Compensation Order with respect to the Compensation Period.\n\n4. This Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation or enforcement of this Order.","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部）\n\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等人，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1\n联合审理\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于提交批准 EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC 申请 2023年3月1日至 2023年8月31日 期间报酬核准及费用补偿之第二次中期费用申请的修订拟定裁定的通知\n\n请注意，于 2023年10月16日，Epiq Corporate Restructuring（即“申请人”）提交了《Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC 作为债权申报及通知代理人申请核准 2023年3月1日至 2023年8月31日 期间提供服务的报酬及补偿所发生的一切实际且必要费用的第二次中期费用申请》[Docket No. 2258]（即“第二次中期费用申请”）。2\n\n还请进一步注意，随本通知附上之附件 1 为批准第二次中期费用申请的修订拟定裁定。该拟定裁定已经过修订，以反映与 United States Trustee（美国破产受托人）达成一致的费用核减。见 Docket No. 2330。\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、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）及 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 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于通知与联络目的）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未予定义的首字母大写术语应具有第二次中期费用申请中赋予该等术语的含义。\n\n还请进一步注意，随本通知附上之附件 2 为修订拟定裁定的红线对照版本，标明了相对于第二次中期费用申请所附版本所作的修改。\n\n日期：2023年11月28日 纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nAvram E. Luft（经特许出庭） G. Alexander Bongartz（经特许出庭） 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（经特许出庭） 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\n第 11 章受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 之代理律师\n\n美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部\n\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等人，1\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。\n（联合审理）\n\n送达证明书\n\n下签人特此证明，于 2023年11月28日，上述通知已通过电子方式提交。本提交通知已通过法院的电子案件档案系统（“CM/ECF”）运行向上述第 11 章案件的所有当事人发送了电子邮件，或根据电子提交通知上的说明，向无法接收电子提交的任何人邮寄发送。各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11月28日 纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz G. Alexander Bongartz（经特许出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 之代理律师\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、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）及 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 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于通知与联络目的）。\n\n附件 1\n\n修订拟定裁定（清洁版）\n\n美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部\n\n关于：\n\nHO WAN KWOK 等人，\n\n第 11 章\n\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。1\n\n（联合审理）\n\n关于批准 EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC 作为债权申报及通知代理人申请核准 2023年3月1日至 2023年8月31日 期间提供服务的报酬及补偿所发生的一切实际且必要费用的第二次中期费用申请的裁定\n\n本案系由 Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC（“Epiq”）根据《破产法典》第 330(a) 条和第 331 条以及《破产程序规则》第 2016 条提起的《Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC 作为债权申报及通知代理人申请核准 2023年3月1日至 2023年8月31日 期间提供服务的报酬及补偿所发生的一切实际且必要费用的第二次中期费用申请》（即“申请”）2 诉至本法院，请求作出裁定（即“本裁定”）：(i) 在中期基础上批准并核准总额为 $106,598.34 的款项，包括 Epiq 自 2023年3月1日起至 2023年8月31日止（即“报酬期间”）所产生的 (a) 金额为 $99,036.00 的报酬及 (b) 金额为 $7,562.34 的实际且必要费用的补偿；(ii) 指示支付 (a) $106,598.34 与 (b) 就报酬期间向 Epiq 作出的任何中期支付款项之间的差额；以及 (iii) 给予相关救济，所有具体内容如申请中所进一步详述；经审理该申请，且法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 及 1334 对本案具有管辖权，并在该等情况下对申请的通知已属充分，无需对申请另行通知；经正当审议且存在充分理由，\n\n特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请按本裁定所载予以准许。\n\n2. 准予 Epiq 在中期基础上获得在报酬期间提供服务的报酬，总额为 $102,598.34，包括 (a) 金额为 $95,036.00 的报酬及 (b) 金额为 $7,562.34 的实际且必要费用的补偿。\n\n3. 特此授权并指示债务人向 Epiq 支付 (a) $102,598.34 与 (b) 根据中期报酬裁定就报酬期间向 Epiq 作出的任何中期支付款项之间的差额。\n\n4. 本法院应保留管辖权，以听取并裁决因本裁定的执行、解释或强制执行而产生或与之相关的一切事项。\n\n附件 2\n\n修订拟定裁定（红线对照版）\n\n美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部\n\n关于：\n\nHO WAN KWOK 等人，\n\n第 11 章\n\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。1\n\n（联合审理）\n\n关于批准 EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC 作为债权申报及通知代理人申请核准 2023年3月1日至 2023年8月31日 期间提供服务的报酬及补偿所发生的一切实际且必要费用的第二次中期费用申请的裁定\n\n本案系由 Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC（“Epiq”）根据《破产法典》第 330(a) 条和第 331 条以及《破产程序规则》第 2016 条提起的《Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC 作为债权申报及通知代理人申请核准 2023年3月1日至 2023年8月31日 期间提供服务的报酬及补偿所发生的一切实际且必要费用的第二次中期费用申请》（即“申请”）2 诉至本法院，请求作出裁定（即“本裁定”）：(i) 在中期基础上批准并核准总额为 $106,598.34 的款项，包括 Epiq 自 2023年3月1日起至 2023年8月31日止（即“报酬期间”）所产生的 (a) 金额为 $99,036.00 的报酬及 (b) 金额为 $7,562.34 的实际且必要费用的补偿；\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、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）及 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 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于通知与联络目的）。\n\n2 本裁定中使用但未予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(ii) 指示支付 (a) $106,598.34 与 (b) 就报酬期间向 Epiq 作出的任何中期支付款项之间的差额；以及 (iii) 给予相关救济，所有具体内容如申请中所进一步详述；经审理该申请，且法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 及 1334 对本案具有管辖权，并在该等情况下对申请的通知已属充分，无需对申请另行通知；经正当审议且存在充分理由，\n\n特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请按本裁定所载予以准许。\n\n2. 准予 Epiq 在中期基础上获得在报酬期间提供服务的报酬，总额为 $106,598.34102,598.34，包括 (a) 金额为 $99,036.0095,036.00 及 (b) 金额为 $7,562.34 的实际且必要费用的补偿。\n\n3. 特此授权并指示债务人向 Epiq 支付 (a) $106,598.34102,598.34 与 (b) 根据中期报酬裁定就报酬期间向 Epiq 作出的任何中期支付款项之间的差额。\n\n4. 本法院应保留管辖权，以听取并裁决因本裁定的执行、解释或强制执行而产生或与之相关的一切事项。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Despins"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":1801,"status":"published","published_at":"2023-11-28 00:00:00","created_at":"2023-11-28","updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:02:52"}