{"id":"court_ctb_3019_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3019,"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| ------------------------------------------------------<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>: | Jointly Administered    |\n| ------------------------------------------------------      | :<br>x | Re: ECF No. 2931        |\n\n## **ORDER (A) GRANTING APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE FOR ENTRY OF ORDER, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 327, 328, AND 330, BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014 AND 2016, AND LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES 2014-1 AND 2016-1, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING RETENTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF PRAGER DREIFUSS AG AS SWISS LAW COUNSEL**\n\nUpon the application (the \"Application\")2 of Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins (the\n\n\"Chapter 11 Trustee\") in the above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\"), (a) for authority to retain and employ Prager Dreifuss AG (\"Prager Dreifuss\") as counsel in Switzerland to the Chapter 11 Trustee, effective as of January 1, 2024, pursuant to sections 327, 328, and 330 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\"), all as more fully set forth in the Application and the Engagement Letter; and upon consideration of the Application and the\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 otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in the Application or the Hayek Declaration.\n\nHayek 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 the Debtor's estate, its creditors, and all parties-m-interest, (ii) the legal and factual bases set forth in the Application and the Hayek Declaration, and the record of any hearing on the Application before this Court establish just cause for the relief granted herein, (iii) Prager Dreifuss is a \"disinterested person,\" as defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and as required by section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, and (iv) Prager Dreifuss and its employees do not hold or represent an interest adverse to the Debtor's estate; and due and sufficient notice of the Application having been given under the particular circumstances; and the objection of the United States Trustee being overruled; and it appearing that no other or further notice need be given; and a hearing having been held on March 19, 2024; 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. The Chapter 11 Trustee is authorized to retain and employ Prager Dreifuss as his Swiss law counsel effective as of January 16, 2024 on the terms set forth in the Application, the Engagement Letter, and the Hayek Declaration.\n\n3. Prager Dreifuss is authorized to act as the Chapter 11 Trustee's lawyers and to perform those services described in the Application.\n\n2\n\n4. The Estate shall be responsible for Prager Dreifuss' compensation and reimbursement of expenses with respect to the engagement.\n\n5. The allowance of any compensation to be paid to Prager Dreifuss shall be determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1, and the Interim Compensation Order.\n\n6. Allowance of any compensation for Prager Dreifuss shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed (plus a flat fee for disbursements in an amount equal to 3% of total fees charged) as Swiss law counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins, and shall not include compensation for the performance of any of the trustee duties that are generally performed by a Chapter 11 trustee without the assistance of an attorney.\n\n7. Prager Dreifuss is authorized to invoice its fees and expenses in Swiss Francs (CHF) and to have such fees and expenses paid in Swiss Francs (CHF), subject to the terms of the Interim Compensation Order.\n\n8. Prager Dreifuss shall provide no less than ten business days' notice to the Chapter 11 Trustee, 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. The Chapter 11 Trustee 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, the Engagement Letter, and the Hayek Declaration are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n3\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 20th day of March, 2024.","body_zh":"United States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut Bridgeport Division（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\nx\n\n案件涉及：\n第 11 章\nHo Wan Kwok（郭文贵）等，\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1\n合并审理\n\nx 关联 ECF 编号：2931\n裁定：(A) 准许第 11 章受托人根据《破产法典》第 327、328 和 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》第 2014 和 2016 条以及《地方破产规则》第 2014-1 和 2016-1 条作出裁定的申请，授权并批准聘用 Prager Dreifuss AG 作为瑞士法律顾问\n\n鉴于上述标题所指第 11 章案件（以下简称「第 11 章案件」）中的第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins（以下简称「第 11 章受托人」）提出申请（以下简称「申请」）2，请求 (a) 依据《美国法典》第 11 编（以下简称「《破产法典》」）第 327、328 和 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（以下简称「《破产规则》」）第 2014 和 2016 条以及《美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院地方破产程序规则》（以下简称「《地方破产规则》」）第 2014-1 和 2016-1 条，获得授权自 2024 年 1 月 1 日起聘用 Prager Dreifuss AG（以下简称「Prager Dreifuss」）担任第 11 章受托人的瑞士法律顾问，具体内容详见申请及《聘用函》；并在审议申请以及\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人包括 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，又名 Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他若干化名）（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 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（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n2 未在此另作定义的首字母大写术语具有申请或《Hayek 声明》中所述的含义。\n\nHayek 声明之后；且本法院依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 及 1334 以及 United States District Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区联邦地区法院）的《案件移送常规命令》具有审议该申请及其中所请求救济的管辖权；且依据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，审议该申请及其中所请求救济属于核心程序；且依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 及 1409，本法院管辖地适当；且本法院已认定：(i) 申请中请求的救济符合债务人破产财产、其债权人及所有利害关系人的最大利益，(ii) 申请及《Hayek 声明》中陈述的法律和事实依据以及本法院就该申请举行的任何听证会记录构成了准予本文所述救济的正当理由，(iii) Prager Dreifuss 符合《破产法典》第 101(14) 条所定义以及《破产法典》第 327(a) 条所要求的「无利害关系人」条件，以及 (iv) Prager Dreifuss 及其雇员不持有且不代表与债务人破产财产相冲突的利益；且在具体情况下已给出适当且充分的关于申请的通知；且 United States Trustee（美国联邦受托人）的异议已被驳回；且看来无需发出其他或进一步的通知；且已于 2024 年 3 月 19 日举行听证会；经审慎研议并出现充分理由，特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请按本文所述予以准许。\n\n2. 授权第 11 章受托人按照申请、《聘用函》和《Hayek 声明》中所载条款，自 2024 年 1 月 16 日起聘用 Prager Dreifuss 担任其瑞士法律顾问。\n\n3. 授权 Prager Dreifuss 担任第 11 章受托人的律师，并履行申请中所述的各项服务。\n\n4. 破产财产应负责支付与本次聘用相关的 Prager Dreifuss 的报酬并补偿其费用。\n\n5. 支付给 Prager Dreifuss 的任何报酬的核准，均应按照《破产法典》第 330 和 331 条、《破产规则》第 2016 条、《地方破产规则》第 2016-1 条以及《中期报酬裁定》中规定的程序确定。\n\n6. 对 Prager Dreifuss 报酬的核准应仅限于其实际履行的作为第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 的瑞士法律顾问的服务范围（加上按收取费用总额的 3% 计取的固定垫付费用），不得包括履行通常由第 11 章受托人无需律师协助即可履行的任何受托人职责的报酬。\n\n7. Prager Dreifuss 有权以瑞士法郎（CHF）开具其费用及支出账单，并有权以瑞士法郎（CHF）获得该等费用及支出的支付，但须遵守《中期报酬裁定》的条款。\n\n8. Prager Dreifuss 在实施任何收费费率上涨之前，应提前不少于十个工作日通知第 11 章受托人、美国联邦受托人以及任何官方委员会的法律顾问，并将该通知提交法院备案。\n\n9. 授权并赋予第 11 章受托人采取为落实本裁定所准予救济所需的一切行动的权力。\n\n10. 申请的内容满足了《地方破产规则》的各项要求。\n\n11. 如果申请、《聘用函》和《Hayek 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签署登入之日起立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n13. 本法院对因本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行而产生或与之相关的一切事项保留管辖权。\n\n日期：2024 年 3 月 20 日，于康涅狄格州布里奇波特。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Je","Miles Guo","Paul Hastings"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":2931,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1003,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:41:14"}