{"id":"court_ctb_2437_2","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2437,"sub_number":2,"doc_type":"EXHIBIT","filed_date":"2023-12-13","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.,1                                   | :<br>:      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.                                                | :<br>:<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x |             |                         |\n\n## **APPELLEE'S COUNTER-DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN RECORD ON APPEAL**\n\nAppellee, Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), by and through his undersigned counsel, hereby provides, pursuant to Rule 8009 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the following counter-designation of additional items to be included in the record on appeal.\n\n## **COUNTER-DESIGNATION OF RECORD ON APPEAL**\n\n Appellee respectfully counter-designates the following items for inclusion in the record on appeal pursuant to Rule 8009(a)(2) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. This designation includes all exhibits attached or referred to in the pleadings or matters of record.\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\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 2 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 2 of 6\n\n| Docket No. | Date Filed | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                          |\n|------------|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 27         | 06/23/2023 | ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION TO CONTINUE<br>PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING AND EXTEND<br>TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH RESPECT<br>TO<br>CERTAIN<br>CONSENTING<br>DEFENDANTS<br>AND<br>SCHEDULE STATUS CONFERENCE |\n| 28         | 06/23/2023 | Certificate of Service<br>Regarding 9019 Motion and Motion to<br>Expedite and Limited Service<br>Filed by Douglass E. Barron<br>on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff                                                |\n| 31         | 06/23/2023 | Notice<br>of<br>Chapter<br>11<br>Trustee<br>Regarding<br>Temporary<br>Restraining Order and June 26 Status Conference                                                                                                |\n\n#### **Adversary Proceeding Docket Entries (No. 23-05013 (JAM))**\n\n# Case 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 3 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 3 of 6\n\n| Docket No. | Date Filed | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n|------------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 1805       | 5/18/2023  | Motion to Compel Compliance with Rule 2004 Subpoenas<br>(Second Omnibus) Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of<br>Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |\n| 1844       | 6/1/2023   | Notice of Appearance<br>Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf<br>of G Club Operations, LLC Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n| 1845       | 6/1/2023   | Motion to Extend Time to Time to Respond to Trustee's<br>Motion to Compel Compliance with Rule 2004 Exam<br>Subpoena to August 7, 2023<br>Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on<br>behalf of G Club Operations, LLC, Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                          |\n| 1846       | 6/1/2023   | Objection<br>(Preliminary Objection) to Trustee's Motion to<br>Compel Compliance with Rule 2004 Subpoena<br>Filed by<br>Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of G Club Operations, LLC<br>Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |\n| 1875       | 6/5/2023   | Reply to (related document(s):<br>1805<br>Motion to Compel<br>Compliance<br>with<br>Rule<br>2004<br>Subpoenas<br>(Second<br>Omnibus)<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A.<br>Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee filed by Chapter 11 Trustee Luc<br>A. Despins)                                                                                                                                                    |\n| 1884       | 6/6/2023   | Notice of Appearance<br>Filed by Carolina A Fornos on behalf<br>of G Club Operations, LLC Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n| 1892       | 6/7/2023   | Order Granting In Part Motion for Entry of Order Holding<br>Non-Responding Parties in Civil Contempt of Court.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |\n| 1898       | 6/9/2023   | Order Granting In Part Motion for Extension of Time.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |\n| 1907       | 6/14/2023  | Transcript . Hearing held on 6/6/23                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |\n| 1924       | 6/22/2023  | Objection<br>to Trustee's Motion to Compel and Request for<br>Related Relief                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |\n| 1934       | 6/23/2023  | Reply to (related document(s): 1805 Motion to Compel<br>Compliance<br>with<br>Rule<br>2004<br>Subpoenas<br>(Second<br>Omnibus)<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A.<br>Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee filed by Chapter 11 Trustee Luc<br>A. Despins)Reply to G Club Operations LLC's Supplemental<br>Objection [ECF No. 1824]<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on<br>behalf of Luc A. Despins Chapter 11 Trustee |\n| 1960       | 6/28/2023  | Order Granting Motion to Compel G-Club to Comply with<br>Rule 2004 Subpoena                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n\n### **Main Bankruptcy Case Docket Entries (No. 22-50073 (JAM))**\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 4 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 4 of 6\n\n| Docket No. | Date Filed | Description                                             |\n|------------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|\n| 2119       | 8/24/2023  | Transcript<br>Amended to correct adversary case number. |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRANSCRIPTS**\n\n Appellee, pursuant to Rule 8009(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, hereby certifies that he is not ordering any transcripts. All transcripts have been prepared and are either available on the docket or in the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office.\n\n#### **RESERVATION OF RIGHTS**\n\n Appellee expressly reserves the right to (i) withdraw, supplement, amend or modify this Counter-Designation of Record on Appeal and (ii) move to strike any items included by the Appellant in its *Statement of Issues and Designation of Items to be Included in the Record on Appeal*. This filing is made expressly subject to, and without waiver of any and all rights, remedies, challenges, and objections.\n\nRespectfully submitted,\n\nDated: December 13, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS, New Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*\n\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*and*\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 5 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 5 of 6\n\n> Nicholas 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\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) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\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.,1                                   | :<br>:      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.                                                | :<br>:<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x |             |                         |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned certifies that on the 13th day of December 2023 a copy of the foregoing Appellee's Counter-Designation of Items to be Included in Record on Appeal was filed electronically and notice thereof emailed via the Court's case management/electronic case files (\"CM/ECF\") system to all appearing parties able to accept electronic notice. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\n By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*  Patrick R. Linsey\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，1　:\n:　案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:\n:　（合并审理）\n\n被上诉人关于列入上诉卷宗之补充项目的反向指定\n\n被上诉人 Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯），以在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，即“债务人”）第 11 章破产案件中指定的第 11 章破产受托人（“受托人”）之身份，特通过其下述署名法律顾问，根据《联邦破产程序规则》第 8009 条，就列入上诉卷宗之补充项目提出以下反向指定。\n\n上诉卷宗之反向指定\n\n被上诉人谨根据《联邦破产程序规则》第 8009(a)(2) 条，反向指定下列项目列入上诉卷宗。本指定包括在诉状或案卷材料中附带或提及的所有物证/附件。\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人包括 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称 Guo Wengui、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）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 以及 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 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）破产财团受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于送达通知和联络目的）。\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 2 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 2 of 6\n\n卷宗编号　提交日期　描述\n\n27　06/23/2023　关于部分批准延期初步禁令听证会动议以及针对若干同意被告延长临时限制令并安排案件进展会议的裁定\n28　06/23/2023　关于 9019 动议及加快与有限送达动议的送达证明书，由 Douglass E. Barron 代表原告 Luc A. Despins 提交\n31　06/23/2023　第 11 章破产受托人关于临时限制令及 6 月 26 日案件进展会议的通知\n对抗程序卷宗记录（案号：23-05013 (JAM)）\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 3 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 3 of 6\n\n卷宗编号　提交日期　描述\n\n1805　5/18/2023　强制遵从规则 2004 传票动议（第二次综合动议），由 Patrick R. Linsey 代表第 11 章破产受托人 Luc A. Despins 提交。\n1844　6/1/2023　出庭通知书，由 Jeffrey M. Sklarz 代表利害关系方 G Club Operations, LLC 提交。\n1845　6/1/2023　将对受托人强制遵从规则 2004 调查传票动议的答复期限延长至 2023 年 8 月 7 日的动议，由 Jeffrey M. Sklarz 代表利害关系方 G Club Operations, LLC 提交。\n1846　6/1/2023　对受托人强制遵从规则 2004 传票动议的异议（初步异议），由 Jeffrey M. Sklarz 代表利害关系方 G Club Operations, LLC 提交。\n1875　6/5/2023　对（相关文件：Patrick R. Linsey 代表第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 提交的强制遵从规则 2004 传票动议（第二次综合动议））的答辩意见，由第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 提交\n1884　6/6/2023　出庭通知书，由 Carolina A Fornos 代表利害关系方 G Club Operations, LLC 提交。\n1892　6/7/2023　部分批准作出裁定以认定未作答复当事人构成民事藐视法庭动议的裁定。\n1898　6/9/2023　部分批准延期动议的裁定。\n1907　6/14/2023　庭审记录速记本。于 23 年 6 月 6 日举行的听证会\n1924　6/22/2023　对受托人强制动议的异议及相关救济请求\n1934　6/23/2023　对（相关文件：1805 Patrick R. Linsey 代表第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 提交的强制遵从规则 2004 传票动议（第二次综合动议））的答辩意见，由第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 提交，即对 G Club Operations LLC 补充异议的答辩意见 [ECF No. 1824]，由 Patrick R. Linsey 代表第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 提交\n1960　6/28/2023　批准强制 G-Club 遵从规则 2004 传票动议的裁定\n主破产案卷宗记录（案号：22-50073 (JAM)）\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 4 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 4 of 6\n\n卷宗编号　提交日期　描述\n\n2119　8/24/2023　庭审记录速记本，经修订以更正对抗程序案号。\n\n关于庭审记录速记本的证明\n\n被上诉人根据《联邦破产程序规则》第 8009(b)(3) 条特此证明，其未订购任何庭审记录速记本。所有庭审记录速记本均已编制完成，可从卷宗系统中获取，或可在破产法院书记官办公室查阅。\n\n权利保留\n\n被上诉人明确保留以下权利：(i) 撤回、补充、修改或变更本《上诉卷宗之反向指定》，以及 (ii) 提请动议剔除上诉人在其《争议焦点陈述书及列入上诉卷宗之项目指定》中列入的任何项目。本文件的提交明确受制于且不放弃任何及全部权利、救济、质疑和异议。\n\n谨此提交，\n\n日期：2023 年 12 月 13 日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\nLUC A. DESPINS，第 11 章破产受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\n\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437)\nNEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n以及\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 2433 Filed 12/13/23 Entered 12/13/23 21:56:02 Page 5 of 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2437-2 Filed 12/15/23 Entered 12/15/23 16:29:47 Page 5 of 6\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（经特别准许代理本案）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n2050 M Street NW\nWashington, D.C., 20036\n(202) 551-1902\nnicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nAvram E. Luft（经特别准许代理本案）\nDouglass Barron（经特别准许代理本案）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n200 Park Avenue\nNew York, New York 10166\n(212) 318-6079\naviluft@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章破产受托人之代理律师\n\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION\n\n------------------------------------------------------　x\n\n关于：　:\n:　第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，1　:\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下述署名人证明，于 2023 年 12 月 13 日，前述《被上诉人关于列入上诉卷宗之项目的反向指定》已通过电子方式提交，并已通过法院的案件管理/电子案卷（“CM/ECF”）系统将相关通知发送电子邮件送达至所有能够接收电子通知的出庭当事人。各当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅该提交文件。\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey  Patrick R. Linsey\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人包括 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称 Guo Wengui、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）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 以及 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）破产财团受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于送达通知和联络目的）。","key_entities":["Despins","Kwok","Je","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":1824,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":2433,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1230,"status":"published","published_at":"2023-12-13 00:00:00","created_at":"2023-12-13","updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:07:29"}