{"id":"court_ctb_3179_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3179,"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 |                         |  |  |\n\n# **CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9006(b), FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PROFESSIONALS TO FILE INTERIM FEE APPLICATIONS**\n\nLuc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), files this motion (the \"Motion\"), pursuant to Rule 9006(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\") and District of Connecticut Local Rule of Civil Procedure 7(b), and the Court's *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals* [ECF No. 2094] (the \"Compensation Procedures Order\"), upon the consent of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the \"Committee\"), and the United States Trustee, hereby moves for an extension of time of 10 days, from June 14, 2024, through and including June 24, 2024, for professionals employed by the Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation and Genever Holdings LLC (collectively, the \"Genever\n\n<span id=\"page-0-0\"></span><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\nDebtors\"), or the Committee, whose retentions are approved pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 or 1103 (collectively, the \"Professionals\"), to file interim fee applications. [2](#page-1-0) Counsel for the United States Trustee proposed the extension in light of certain counsel's travel plans as well as other scheduling conflicts during mid-June, and the Trustee, the Genever Debtors, and the Committee have consented to the proposed extension.\n\n*[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALL BLANK.]*\n\n<span id=\"page-1-0\"></span><sup>2</sup> Interim fee applications are due under the Compensation Procedures Order no later than 45 days after the conclusion of any Interim Fee Period (as defined in the order). The previous Interim Fee Period concluded on April 30, 2024, hence, absent extension, the deadline is presently June 14, 2024.\n\nWHEREFORE, the Trustee respectfully requests entry of the Proposed Order (a) granting\n\nthe relief requested herein, and (b) granting such other relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: May 10, 2024 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*\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*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\nDouglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 douglassbarron@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>:<br>Chapter 11              |\n| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                    | :<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.                                                        | :<br>:<br>(Jointly Administered)  |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------- | x                                 |\n\n# **[PROPOSED] CONSENT ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PROFESSIONALS TO FILE INTERIM FEE APPLICATIONS**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")[2](#page-3-1) of 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\") for entry of an order (this \"Order\") extending time for Professionals to file interim fee applications (the \"Fee Applications\"); and upon the consent of the Committee, the Genever Debtors, and the United States Trustee; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT:\n\n- 1. The Motion is granted as set forth herein.\n- 2. The time by which the Professionals must file their respective Fee Applications\n\npursuant to the Compensation Procedures Order is extended until June 24, 2024.\n\n3. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\n\n<span id=\"page-3-0\"></span><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) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee and the Genever Debtor 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<span id=\"page-3-1\"></span><sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Motion.\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.,                                              | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on May 10, 2024, the foregoing Motion, and all declarations, exhibits and attachments thereto, 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: May 10, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*\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*","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:　合并审理\n\nx\n第 11 章受托人依据《破产程序规则》第 9006(b) 条提请作出延长专业人员提交中期费用申请期限的同意裁定的动议\n\nLuc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）以在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（“债务人”）的第 11 章破产案中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“受托人”）身份，依据《联邦破产程序规则》（“《破产规则》”）第 9006(b) 条、康涅狄格区《民事诉讼本地规则》第 7(b) 条以及本法院《确立聘用专业人员中期报酬及费用报销程序的裁定》[ECF No. 2094]（“《报酬程序裁定》”），经官方无担保债权人委员会（“委员会”）和 United States Trustee（美国受托人）同意，特此提交本动议（“动议”），提请将受托人、Genever Holdings Corporation 及 Genever Holdings LLC（统称“Genever 债务人”）或委员会所聘用且其受聘依据 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 或 1103 获准的专业人员（统称“专业人员”）提交中期费用申请的期限延长 10 天，自 2024 年 6 月 14 日起至 2024 年 6 月 24 日（含当日）止。[2] 鉴于某些律师的出行计划以及 6 月中旬的其他日程冲突，美国受托人的代理律师提议了该延期，且受托人、Genever 债务人和委员会均已同意拟议的延期。\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他若干化名）（纳税识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税识别号后四位：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（仅用于送达通知和联络之目的）。\n\n[本页其余部分有意留白。]\n\n2 根据《报酬程序裁定》，中期费用申请应在任何中期费用期限（定义见该裁定）结束后的 45 天内提交。前一中期费用期限已于 2024 年 4 月 30 日结束，因此在不延长的情况下，截止日期目前为 2024 年 6 月 14 日。\n\n据此，受托人谨请求法院作出《拟定裁定》，(a) 准许本动议所请求的救济，以及 (b) 准许其他公正适当的救济。\n\n日期：2024 年 5 月 10 日 LUC A. DESPINS，\n\n康涅狄格州纽黑文 第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\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及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（经特别准许代理）PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n及\n\nDouglass Barron（经特别准许代理）PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\nUNITED 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\n---------------------------------------------------------------　x\n\n关于：　:\n:\n第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK，\n等人，　:\n:\n案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:\n（合并审理）\n---------------------------------------------------------------　x\n延长专业人员提交中期费用申请期限的[拟定]同意裁定\n\n根据在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（“债务人”）的第 11 章破产案中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“受托人”）Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）提请作出延长专业人员提交中期费用申请（“费用申请”）期限的裁定（本“裁定”）的动议（“动议”）[2]；并经委员会、Genever 债务人以及 United States Trustee（美国受托人）同意；经审慎考虑且具备充分理由，特此裁定：\n\n- 1. 动议按本裁定所述予以准许。\n- 2. 专业人员依据《报酬程序裁定》必须提交各自费用申请的期限延长至 2024 年 6 月 24 日。\n\n3. 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排他管辖权。\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他若干化名）（纳税识别号后四位：9595）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人和 Genever 债务人的邮寄地址为 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（仅用于送达通知和联络之目的）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未另作定义的首字母大写术语具有动议中赋予该等术语的含义。\nUNITED 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关于：　:\n:　第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等人，　:\n:\n:　案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:　合并审理\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n送达证明\n\n下述签名人特此证明，于 2024 年 5 月 10 日，前述动议及其所有陈述书、证物和附件均已完成电子归档。本项归档的通知已通过法院的电子归档（“CM/ECF”）系统的运作发送电子邮件至上述第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或按照《电子归档通知》所示通过邮寄方式寄送至任何无法接受电子归档的人员。各方当事人均可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本次归档文件。\n\n日期：2024 年 5 月 10 日 康涅狄格州纽黑文\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\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 章受托人代理律师","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":2094,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1040,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:47:54"}