{"id":"court_ctb_3273_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3273,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2024-06-24","title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":"经同意的延期申请动议 —— Ho Wan Kwok 破产案（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo），CTB 22-50073 ECF #3273（2024-06-24立案）。律所 Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. 申请将提交中期费用申请的截止时间顺延一日至 2024 年 6 月 25 日，理由是其律师须前往曼哈顿出庭债务人的刑事审判（可能作为证人被传唤），该申请已获受托人及债权人委员会等各方同意。","summary_en":"Consent Motion for Extension of Time — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #3273 (filed 2024-06-24). Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. requests an agreed one-day extension from June 24 to June 25, 2024, to file its interim fee application due to counsel's required attendance at the debtor's criminal trial in Manhattan.","body_en":"## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x      |                         |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|\n| In re:                                                      | :<br>: | Chapter 11              |\n|                                                             | :      |                         |\n| HO WAN KWOK<br>et al.,                                      | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.1                                                   | :      | Jointly Administered    |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | :<br>x |                         |\n|                                                             |        |                         |\n\n## **NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.'S MOTION, UPON CONSENT, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9006(b), FOR ENTRY OF ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO FILE INTERIM FEE APPLICATION**\n\nNeubert Pepe, & Monteith, P.C. (\"NPM\"), counsel for 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\") and Genever Holdings Corporation and Genever Holdings LLC (collectively, the \"Genever Debtors\"), files this motion (the \"Motion\"), upon consent as set forth herein, 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\"), requesting a one-day extension, from June 24, 2024 through and including June 25, 2024, for NPM to file its interim fee application. The deadline for all professionals employed by 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\nTrustee or the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the \"Committee\") whose retentions are approved pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 or 1103 (which includes NPM) was previously extended from June 14, 2024 through and including June 24, 2024 [ECF No. 3185].<sup>2</sup>\n\nNPM requests this brief additional extension, because undersigned counsel and his partner, Douglas Skalka (\"Attorney Skalka\"), learned over the weekend that they will need to be present at the Debtor's criminal trial in Manhattan on Monday, June 24, 2024, where Attorney Skalka may be called as a witness. NPM advised the Trustee and counsel for the United States Trustee, the Committee, and PAX yesterday evening that they intended to request this further extension. At present, the Trustee, the United States Trustee, the Committee, and PAX have consented to the requested extension.\n\n#### *[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.]*\n\n<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, prior to the extension to June 24, 2024, the deadline was June 14, 2024.\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 3273 Filed 06/24/24 Entered 06/24/24 09:15:36 Page 3 of 5\n\nWHEREFORE, NPM respectfully requests entry of the Proposed Order (a) granting the\n\nrelief requested herein, and (b) granting such other relief as is just and proper.\n\nNew Haven, Connecticut\n\nDated: June 24, 2024 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Patrick 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# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------<br>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 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. TO FILE INTERIM FEE APPLICATION**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")<sup>2</sup> of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. (\"NPM\"), for entry of an order (this \"Order\") extending the time for NPM to file its interim fee application as counsel for the Trustee and the Genever Debtors (the \"NPM Fee Application\"); and upon the consent of the Trustee, the United States Trustee, the Committee, and PAX; 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 NPM must file the NPM Fee Application pursuant to the\n\nCompensation Procedures Order is further extended until June 25, 2024.\n\n3. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or\n\nrelated to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\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) 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<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<br>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 June 24, 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: June 24, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut\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","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\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\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。1　:　合并审理\n\nx\n\nNEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 经各方同意根据《联邦破产诉讼程序规则》第 9006(b) 条请求作出延长提交中期费用申请期限之裁定的动议\n\nNeubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.（“NPM”），作为在 Ho Wan Kwok（债务人）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation 和 Genever Holdings LLC（统称“Genever 债务人”）的第 11 章破产案中被任命的第 11 章破产受托人 Luc A. Despins（“受托人”）的律师，依据《联邦破产诉讼程序规则》（“《破产规则》”）第 9006(b) 条、《康涅狄格区联邦民事诉讼本地规则》第 7(b) 条以及本法院《关于确立受聘专业人士中期报酬与费用报销程序的裁定》[ECF No. 2094]（“《报酬程序裁定》”），在如本文所述取得同意的情况下提交本动议（“本动议”），请求将 NPM 提交其中期费用申请的期限延长一天，自 2024年6月24日 起至 2024年6月25日 止（含该日）。所有由\n\n1 本第 11 章破产案中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（又名郭文贵、Miles Guo 和 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（纳税识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税识别号后四位：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）。\n\n受托人或无担保债权人官方委员会（“委员会”）聘用且其聘用根据 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 或 1103 获批的专业人士（包括 NPM）的截止日期，此前已自 2024年6月14日 延长至 2024年6月24日 止（含该日）[ECF No. 3185]。2\n\nNPM 请求本次简短的额外延期，是因为下述署名律师及其合伙人 Douglas Skalka（“Skalka 律师”）在周末获悉，他们需要于 2024年6月24日（星期一）出席在曼哈顿举行的债务人刑事审判，届时 Skalka 律师可能会被传唤作为证人。NPM 已于昨晚通知受托人以及美国受托人（United States Trustee）、委员会和 PAX 的代理律师，表示其打算请求本次进一步延期。目前，受托人、美国受托人、委员会和 PAX 均已同意所请求的延期。\n[本页其余部分故意留白。]\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（如裁定中所定义）结束之日起不迟于 45 天内提交。前一个中期费用期于 2024年4月30日 结束，因此，在延期至 2024年6月24日 之前，原截止日期为 2024年6月14日。\n\n案号：22-50073 文件号：3273 提交时间：06/24/24 录入时间：06/24/24 09:15:36 第 3 页，共 5 页\n\n据此，NPM 谨请法院作出拟议裁定：(a) 批准本文所请求的救济；以及 (b) 给予公正和适当的其他救济。\n\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\n\n日期：2024年6月24日 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 plinsey@npmlaw.com\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:\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[拟议] 关于延长 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 提交中期费用申请时间的同意裁定\n\n经审理 Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.（“NPM”）请求作出裁定（“本裁定”）以延长 NPM 作为受托人和 Genever 债务人律师提交其中期费用申请（“NPM 费用申请”）时间的动议（“本动议”）2；并经受托人、美国受托人、委员会及 PAX 同意；经充分审议且存在充分理由，现裁定如下：\n\n- 1. 本动议按本文所述予以批准。\n- 2. NPM 根据《报酬程序裁定》提交 NPM 费用申请的截止时间进一步延长至 2024年6月25日。\n\n3. 本法院保留对因本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行而产生或与之相关的所有事项的专属管辖权。\n\n1 本第 11 章破产案中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（又名郭文贵、Miles Guo 和 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（纳税识别号后四位：9595）和 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（仅用于接收通知和联络）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未另作定义的首字母大写术语，具有本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\n等人，　:\n:\n:　案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:　合并审理\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n送达证明书\n\n下述署名人特此证明，于 2024年6月24日，前述动议及其所有陈述书、证物和附件已通过电子方式提交。本提交的通知已通过法院的电子案件档案系统（“CM/ECF”）以电子邮件方式发送给上述标题所列第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或者如电子提交通知所示，以邮寄方式发送给任何无法接收电子提交的主体。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：2024年6月24日 康涅狄格州纽黑文\n\n签署人：/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","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Despins","Miles Guo","Paul Hastings"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":2094,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":3185,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1060,"status":"published","published_at":"2024-06-24 00:00:00","created_at":"2024-06-24","updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:48:10"}