{"id":"court_ctb_3565_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3565,"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>:<br>: | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n## **MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE TO LIMIT NOTICE OF MOTIONS PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9019 REGARDING MEDIATED/AVOIDANCE CLAIM SETTLEMENTS**\n\nLuc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), by and through his undersigned counsel, pursuant to section 105(a) of Title 11 of the United States Code (the \"Bankruptcy Code\") and Rules 2002(a) and 2002(i) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\"), and the Court's *Order Directing Parties to Mediation, Appointing the Honorable James J. Tancredi as Mediator, and Amending Order Approving Procedures Applicable to Avoidance Claim Adversary Proceedings* [Docket No. 3163] (the \"Procedures Order\"),[2](#page-0-1) hereby moves (the \"Motion\") this Court for an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as **Exhibit A** (the \"Proposed Order\"), limiting notice of any motions filed by the Trustee pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 (\"Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions\") requesting approval of\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\n<span id=\"page-0-1\"></span><sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Procedures Order.\n\nMediated Settlements (as defined herein) and of any other settlements that resolve claims asserted solely under sections 544, 547, 548, 549, and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code and analogous state law claims(\"Avoidance Claims\") and the scheduling of any hearings with respect to same to the Notice Parties (as defined below). In support of this Motion, the Trustee represents as follows:\n\n### **JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND STATUTORY BASIS**\n\n1. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Court\") has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. This is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b).\n\n2. Venue in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.\n\n3. The bases for the relief sought by this Motion are section 105(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules 2002(a) and 2002(i).\n\n#### **BACKGROUND**\n\n4. On February 15, 2022 (the \"Petition Date\"), the Debtor filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Court\") a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.\n\n5. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an official committee of unsecured creditors (\"Committee\") in this Chapter 11 Case. No examiner has been appointed in the Chapter 11 Case.\n\n6. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order (the \"Trustee Order\") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the Chapter 11 Case. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the\n\nTrustee, and on July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Trustee in the Chapter 11 Case.\n\n7. On January 29, 2024, the Court entered its *Order Approving Procedures Applicable to Avoidance Claim Adversary Proceedings* [Docket No. 2578] (the \"Original Procedures Order\"), establishing certain procedures governing litigation of Avoidance Claims.\n\n8. Between February 9 and 15, 2024, the Trustee commenced approximately 270 Avoidance Actions, *i.e.,* adversary proceedings in which the Trustee has asserted Avoidance Claims. The Trustee has filed additional Avoidance Actions since February 15, 2024, and expects that he will continue to do so.\n\n9. On May 2, 2024, the Court entered its Procedures Order, amending and supplementing the Original Procedures Order, including, among other things, by adopting the Mediation Procedures. The Procedures Order includes provisions governing motions to approve settlements filed with respect to settlements reached through Mediation Proceedings (*see*  Procedures Order at ¶ 2(w)). Approximately fifty Avoidance Defendants are presently engaged in Mediation Proceedings with the Trustee supervised by Judge Tancredi.\n\n10. On August 28, 2024, the Court entered its *Order Amending Order Directing Parties to Mediation, Appointing the Honorable James J. Tancredi as Mediator, and Amending Order Approving Procedures Applicable to Avoidance Claim Adversary Proceedings to Facilitate Consensual Pre-Litigation and Pre-Appearance Mediation* [Docket No. 3465] (the \"Pre-Litigation/Pre-Appearance Mediation Order\"), approving modified Mediation Procedures for Consensual Pre-Litigation/Pre-Appearance Mediation (as defined in such order). These procedures govern motions to approve settlements as to Avoidance Claims settled through PreLitigation/Pre-Appearance Mediation. The Trustee and certain counterparties to Avoidance Claims are presently submitting matters to Consensual Pre-Litigation/Pre-Appearance Mediation.\n\n11. The Trustee is filing contemporaneously herewith his first Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motion, *i.e.*, the Trustee's *Sealed Motion Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 Regarding Settlement with Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.* (the \"W&W 9019 Motion\") [Docket No. 3559], and the Trustee expects to file additional Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions soon, including with respect to other settlements reached through Mediation Proceedings and Consensual Pre-Litigation/Pre-Appearance Mediation (\"Mediated Settlements\").\n\n#### **RELIEF REQUESTED**\n\n12. By this Motion, the Trustee seeks to limit notice of any Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions filed in the Chapter 11 Case[3](#page-3-0) and the scheduling of any hearings with respect to same to: (i) the United States Trustee; (ii) the Debtor; (iii) the Committee; (iv) the counterparty to any settlement addressed by the relevant Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motion; (v) by electronic filing utilizing the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system, to all appearing parties that utilize the CM/ECF system; and (vi) any party who requested notice in the Chapter 11 Case but is unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing (collectively, the \"Notice Parties\").\n\n13. Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002(a)(3), notice of \"the hearing on approval of a compromise or settlement of a controversy other than approval of an agreement pursuant to [Bankruptcy] Rule 4001(d)\" must be given by mail to the debtor, the trustee, all creditors, and indenture trustees \"unless the court for cause shown directs that notice not be sent.\" Moreover,\n\n<span id=\"page-3-0\"></span><sup>3</sup> Pursuant to Local Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9019-1, to the extent that an Avoidance 9019 Motion would compromise claims in an adversary proceeding, the Avoidance 9019 Motion will also be filed in the relevant adversary proceeding.\n\nBankruptcy Rule 2002(i) provides (in relevant part) that \"the court may order that notices required [Bankruptcy Rule 2002(a)(3)] may be … mailed only to the [official committee of unsecured creditors] or their authorized agents and to the creditors and equity security holders who serve on the trustee or debtor in possession and file a request that all notices be mailed to them.\" Section 105(a) of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes a court to \"issue any order, process, or judgment that is necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of [the Bankruptcy Code],\" thereby codifying the bankruptcy court's inherent equitable powers. 11 U.S.C. § 105(a).\n\n14. As of today, more than 1,400 claims have been filed in the Chapter 11 Case—the overwhelming majority of which are individuals located in foreign jurisdictions and many of whom have elected confidential treatment of their claims (in accordance with the bar date order). The Trustee submits that it would be unduly burdensome for the Estate to serve notice of the Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions and the scheduling of hearings with respect to same on 1,400 parties. Because settlements will be reached over time, the Trustee anticipates eventually filing numerous Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions, compounding the expense. This consumption of Estate resources would not serve the interests of the creditors of the Estate. This is particularly true given that several creditors interested in day-to-day developments in this Chapter 11 Case have filed appearances and the Committee has been appointed.[4](#page-4-0)\n\n15. Based on the foregoing, the Trustee requests that the Court limit notice of the 9019 Motion to the Notice Parties.\n\n<span id=\"page-4-0\"></span><sup>4</sup> The Procedures Order (at ¶ 2(w)) and the Pre-Litigation/Pre-Appearance Mediation Order (at ¶ 2(v)) each contemplate the sealed filing of certain Avoidance 9019 Motions with service of sealed filings limited to certain specified parties, in which event the Trustee is to file redacted versions of sealed Avoidance 9109 Motions on the public docket. For the avoidance of doubt, when an Avoidance 9019 Motion has been filed under seal, the proposed notice procedures would apply to the redacted filing on the public docket.\n\n16. The Trustee submits that the relief sought in this Motion is appropriate in the Chapter 11 Case and is in the best interests of the Estate, its creditors, and other parties-in-interest. *[THE REST OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.]*\n\nWHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, the Trustee requests that the Court enter an order granting the relief requested in this Motion and such other relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: September 19, 2024 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew 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\nNicholas A. Bassett *(pro hac vice* pending) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n*and*\n\nDouglass Barron (*pro hac vice* pending) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6690 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n# **EXHIBIT A**\n\n**Proposed Order**\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.1                                                        | :<br>:      | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n## **[PROPOSED] MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE TO LIMIT NOTICE OF MOTIONS PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9019 REGARDING MEDIATED/AVOIDANCE CLAIM SETTLEMENTS**\n\nThe Court having considered the motion (the \"Motion\") seeking to limit service of any motions filed by the Trustee pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 (\"Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions\") requesting approval of Mediated Settlement[s](#page-8-1)<sup>2</sup> and any other settlements that resolve claims asserted solely under sections 544, 547, 548, 549, and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code and analogous state law claims to certain notice parties, all as more fully set forth in the Motion; and this Court having jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 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 this Court having found that this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); and this Court having found that venue of this proceeding and the Motion in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408(2) and 1409; and this Court having found that the relief requested in the Motion is in the best interests of the Estate, its creditors, and other parties in interest; and\n\n<span id=\"page-8-0\"></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\n<span id=\"page-8-1\"></span><sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Motion.\n\ndue and sufficient notice of the Motion having been given under the particular circumstances; and it appearing that no other or further notice need be given; and upon all of the proceedings had before this Court; and any objections to the relief requested herein having been withdrawn or overruled on the merits; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT\n\n1. The Motion is granted as set forth herein.\n\n2. Notice of any Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motions and of any hearings scheduled with respect to same need only be served upon:\n\ni. the United States Trustee;\n\nii. the Debtor;\n\niii. the Committee;\n\niv. the counterparty to any settlement addressed by the Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motion;\n\nv. by electronic filing utilizing CM/ECF, to all appearing parties that utilize the CM/ECF system; and\n\nvi. any party who requested notice in the Chapter 11 Case but is unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing\n\n3. For the avoidance of doubt, if a Mediation/Avoidance 9019 Motion is filed under seal, notice shall be served on the Notice Parties of the redacted version of the 9019 Motion filed on the public docket.\n\n4. The Trustee is authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order in accordance with the Motion.\n\n5. 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# **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.,                                         | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.1                                                   | :<br>:      | Jointly Administered    |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x           |                         |\n\n## **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe foregoing, inclusive of all exhibits thereto, was filed using the Court's case management/electronic case files (\"CM/ECF\") system in the above-captioned chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") and in the above-captioned adversary proceeding (the \"Adversary Proceeding\"). Notice of this filing will be sent automatically via email by operation of the CM/ECF system to all parties appearing in the Chapter 11 Case that are eligible to receive electronic notice and within one business day by U.S. Mail to any appearing parties not eligible to receive electronic notice.\n\nDated this 19th day of September 2024 at New Haven, Connecticut\n\n*/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<span id=\"page-11-0\"></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).","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案由：:\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等人，:\n: 案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1 :\n:\n: 合并审理\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n第 11 章托管人关于依据《破产规则》第 9019 条限制调解/撤销权主张和解相关动议通知范围的动议\n\nLuc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）以在 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（下称“债务人”）的第 11 章案件（下称“第 11 章案件”）中被任命的第 11 章托管人（下称“托管人”）身份，通过其下述署名律师，依据《美国法典》第 11 编（下称“《破产法典》”）第 105(a) 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（下称“《破产规则》”）第 2002(a) 条和第 2002(i) 条，以及本法院《责令各方进行调解、任命 James J. Tancredi 法官阁下为调解员并修改适用于撤销权主张对抗性诉讼的程序的命令》[Docket No. 3163]（下称“《程序命令》”）[2]，特此向本法院提出动议（下称“本动议”），请求作出大体上如本动议附件 A 所附形式的命令（下称“拟议命令”），将托管人依据《破产规则》第 9019 条提起的请求批准以下事项的任何动议（下称“调解/撤销权 9019 动议”）的通知范围及相关听证排期限制向通知方（定义见下文）送达：\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人包括 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo 和 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多别名）（税务识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（税务识别号后四位：8202）和 Genever Holdings Corporation。托管人、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 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于接收通知和通信联络之目的）。\n\n2 本文中已使用但未作定义的大写术语应具有《程序命令》中所规定的含义。\n\n调解和解（定义见下文）以及仅针对依据《破产法典》第 544、547、548、549 和 550 条以及类似州法律主张提起的权利主张（下称“撤销权主张”）进行解决的任何其他和解。为支持本动议，托管人陈述如下：\n管辖权、审判地及法定依据\n\n1. 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及 United States District Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区联邦地方法院）的常规移送命令，United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院，下称“本法院”）对本事项拥有管辖权。依据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，本案属于核心程序。\n\n2. 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，本司法管辖区的审判地是适当的。\n\n3. 本动议所寻求救济的依据为《破产法典》第 105(a) 条以及《破产规则》第 2002(a) 条和第 2002(i) 条。\n背景\n\n4. 2022 年 2 月 15 日（下称“申请日”），债务人向美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院（下称“本法院”）提交了依据《破产法典》第 11 章寻求救济的自愿申请书。\n\n5. 2022 年 3 月 21 日，United States Trustee（美国破产受托人）在本第 11 章案件中任命了无担保债权人官方委员会（下称“委员会”）。在本第 11 章案件中尚未任命审查员。\n\n6. 2022 年 6 月 15 日，本法院作出一项决定备忘录及命令（下称“《托管人命令》”），责令美国破产受托人在本第 11 章案件中任命一名第 11 章托管人。根据《托管人命令》，美国破产受托人选定 Luc A. Despins 担任托管人；2022 年 7 月 8 日，本法院作出命令，批准任命 Luc A. Despins 为本第 11 章案件的托管人。\n\n7. 2024 年 1 月 29 日，本法院作出了《批准适用于撤销权主张对抗性诉讼的程序的命令》[Docket No. 2578]（下称“《原程序命令》”），确立了管辖撤销权主张诉讼的若干程序。\n\n8. 2024 年 2 月 9 日至 15 日期间，托管人提起了约 270 起撤销权诉讼，即托管人在其中主张了撤销权主张的对抗性诉讼。自 2024 年 2 月 15 日起，托管人又提起了额外的撤销权诉讼，并预计将继续提起此类诉讼。\n\n9. 2024 年 5 月 2 日，本法院作出了《程序命令》，对《原程序命令》进行了修改和补充，其中包括采纳了调解程序。《程序命令》包含管辖就通过调解程序达成的和解所提起的批准和解动议的相关规定（见《程序命令》第 2(w) 段）。目前约有五十名撤销权被告正在 Tancredi 法官的监督下与托管人进行调解程序。\n\n10. 2024 年 8 月 28 日，本法院作出了《关于修改责令各方进行调解、任命 James J. Tancredi 法官阁下为调解员并修改适用于撤销权主张对抗性诉讼的程序以促进自愿诉前和应诉前调解的命令》[Docket No. 3465]（下称“《诉前/应诉前调解命令》”），批准了适用于自愿诉前/应诉前调解（定义见该命令）的经修订调解程序。这些程序管辖就通过诉前/应诉前调解解决的撤销权主张申请批准和解的动议。托管人及撤销权主张的若干相对方目前正在将有关事项提交自愿诉前/应诉前调解。\n\n11. 托管人正与本动议同时提交其第一份调解/撤销权 9019 动议，即《托管人依据<破产规则>第 9019 条关于与 Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. 达成和解的密封动议》（下称“《W&W 9019 动议》”）[Docket No. 3559]，并且托管人预计不久将提交更多的调解/撤销权 9019 动议，包括针对通过调解程序和自愿诉前/应诉前调解达成的其他和解（下称“调解和解”）所提起的动议。\n请求的救济\n\n12. 通过本动议，托管人请求将本第 11 章案件中提交的任何调解/撤销权 9019 动议[3]的通知范围及相关听证排期限制向以下各方送达：(i) 美国破产受托人；(ii) 债务人；(iii) 委员会；(iv) 相关调解/撤销权 9019 动议所涉及之任何和解的相对方；(v) 通过本法院的电子立案（“CM/ECF”）系统，向所有使用 CM/ECF 系统参与诉讼的当事方进行电子送达；以及 (vi) 在本第 11 章案件中请求接收通知但如电子立案通知所示无法接受电子立案的任何当事方（统称“通知方”）。\n\n13. 依据《破产规则》第 2002(a)(3) 条，“关于批准争议之和解或妥协的听证，但依据[《破产规则》]第 4001(d) 条批准协议的情况除外”的通知，必须通过邮寄方式送达债务人、托管人、全体债权人和契约受托人，“除非法院因查明有正当理由而指示不予寄发通知”。此外，\n\n3 依据《地方破产程序规则》第 9019-1 条，在撤销权 9019 动议涉及对抗性诉讼中权利主张之和解的范围内，该撤销权 9019 动议亦将在相关对抗性诉讼中提交。\n\n《破产规则》第 2002(i) 条规定（相关部分）：“法院可命令将[《破产规则》第 2002(a)(3) 条]所要求的通知……仅邮寄给[无担保债权人官方委员会]或其授权代理人，以及向托管人或留任债务人送达并提交请求将所有通知邮寄给他们的债权人和权益证券持有人。”《破产法典》第 105(a) 条授权法院“发布为执行[《破产法典》]之规定所必要或适当的任何命令、程序或判决”，从而将破产法院固有的衡平权力编纂成文。11 U.S.C. § 105(a)。\n\n14. 截至今日，本第 11 章案件中已申报了 1,400 多项债权主张——其中绝大多数是位于境外司法管辖区的个人，且其中许多人已选择对其债权主张进行保密处理（根据申报截止日期命令）。托管人认为，要求破产财团向 1,400 个当事方送达调解/撤销权 9019 动议的通知及相关听证排期将造成过重负担。由于和解将随着时间的推移逐步达成，托管人预计最终将提交大量的调解/撤销权 9019 动议，从而使费用进一步激增。对破产财团资源的这种消耗并不符合破产财团债权人的利益。鉴于关注本第 11 章案件日常进展的若干债权人已办理应诉手续，且委员会也已获任命，情况尤其如此。[4]\n\n15. 基于前述理由，托管人请求法院将 9019 动议的通知范围限制向通知方送达。\n\n4 《程序命令》（第 2(w) 段）和《诉前/应诉前调解命令》（第 2(v) 段）均设想了对某些撤销权 9019 动议进行密封提交，并将密封文件的送达限制于某些指定当事方，在此情况下，托管人应在公开案卷中提交密封撤销权 9019 动议的涂发版本。为免生疑问，当某份撤销权 9019 动议已进行密封提交时，拟议的通知程序将适用于在公开案卷中提交的涂发版本。\n\n16. 托管人认为，本动议所寻求的救济在本第 11 章案件中是适当的，且符合破产财团、其债权人及其他利害关系方的最大利益。[本页其余部分特意留白。]\n\n据此，基于前述理由，托管人请求法院作出命令，准予本动议所请求的救济，以及其他公正恰当的救济。\n\n日期：2024 年 9 月 19 日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\n\nLUC A. DESPINS，\n第 11 章托管人\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及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（临时出庭代理申请待决）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n2050 M Street NW\nWashington, D.C., 20036\n(202) 551-1902\nnicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n及\n\nDouglass Barron（临时出庭代理申请待决）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n200 Park Avenue\nNew York, New York 10166\n(212) 318-6690\ndouglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章托管人之代理律师\n\n附件 A\n\n拟议命令\n\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案由：:\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等人，:\n:\n: 案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1 :\n: 合并审理\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n第 11 章托管人关于依据《破产规则》第 9019 条限制调解/撤销权主张和解相关动议通知范围的[拟议]动议\n\n本法院已审议了寻求将受托人根据《破产规则》第 9019 条提交的、请求批准调解和解协议及仅就《破产法典》第 544、547、548、549 和 550 条主张的权利请求和类似州法律权利请求进行解决的任何其他和解协议的任何动议（“调解/撤销 9019 动议”）的送达范围限制于特定通知方的动议（下称“动议”），各项内容均更详尽地载于该动议中；且本法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 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）的常规移送命令（Standing Order of Reference）对本事项拥有管辖权；且本法院已认定根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2) 本程序属于核心程序；且本法院已认定根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408(2) 和 1409，本程序及动议在本辖区的审判地是适当的；且本法院已认定动议中所请求的救济符合破产财团、其债权人及其他利害关系方的最大利益；且\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 和 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）和 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 Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯），其身份为 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财团受托人（仅用于通知与沟通目的）。\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所规定的含义。\n\n在特定情形下已就动议发出了适当且充分的通知；且看似无需再发出其他或进一步的通知；并在本法院进行的所有程序的基础上；且针对本文所请求救济的任何异议已被撤回或在实体上被驳回；经审慎研议并因出现充分理由，现特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 动议按本文所述予以准许。\n\n2. 任何调解/撤销 9019 动议及就其安排的任何听证会的通知仅需送达至：\n\ni. United States Trustee（美国联邦破产受托人）；\n\nii. 债务人；\n\niii. 债权人委员会；\n\niv. 调解/撤销 9019 动议所涉及的任何和解协议的相对方；\n\nv. 通过使用 CM/ECF 系统进行电子归档，送达至所有使用 CM/ECF 系统的出庭当事方；以及\n\nvi. 在第 11 章案件中请求接收通知但在电子归档通知上注明无法接受电子归档的任何当事方。\n\n3. 为免疑义，若调解/撤销 9019 动议进行封存归档，应向通知各方送达在公开案卷中归档的该 9019 动议的删节版本之通知。\n\n4. 授权受托人按照动议采取一切必要行动以落实本裁定所准许的救济。\n\n5. 本法院就因本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行引起的或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。\n\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案由： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等， :\n:\n: 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1 :\n: 合并审理\n----------------------------------------------------------- x\n\n送达证明\n\n上述文书及其所有附件已通过法院的案件管理/电子案件卷宗（“CM/ECF”）系统，在上述标题所示的 Ho Wan Kwok 第 11 章案件（下称“第 11 章案件”）以及上述标题所示的附带诉讼程序（下称“附带诉讼程序”）中完成归档。该归档通知将通过 CM/ECF 系统的运行，自动通过电子邮件发送给第 11 章案件中所有有资格接收电子通知的出庭当事方，并在一个工作日内通过美国邮政平信寄送给任何无资格接收电子通知的出庭当事方。\n\n日期：2024 年 9 月 19 日 于 Connecticut（康涅狄格州）New Haven\n\n/签名/ 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\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 和 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）和 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 Luc A. Despins，其身份为 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财团受托人（仅用于通知与沟通目的）。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Je","CIPA"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":2557,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:25:07"}