{"id":"court_ctb_3653_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3653,"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<br>:              |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,                                        | :<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)<br>: |\n| Debtors.1                                                   | :<br>Jointly Administered<br>:    |\n|                                                             | :<br>Re: ECF No. 3569             |\n| ------------------------------------------------------<br>x |                                   |\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 CHRYSSAFINIS & POLYVIOU LLC AS CYPRIOT LAW COUNSEL**\n\nUpon the application (the \"Application\")<sup>2</sup> of Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins (the \"Chapter 11 Trustee\") in the above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\"), (a) for authority to retain and employ Chryssafinis & Polyviou LLC (\"CP Law\") as counsel in Cyprus to the Chapter 11 Trustee, effective as of August 15, 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 Middleton Declaration.\n\nMiddleton Declaration; and this Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therem 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 therem 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 Middleton Declaration, and the record of any hearing on the Application before this Court establish just cause for the relief granted herein, (iii) CP Law 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) CP Law 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 it appearing that no other or further notice need be given; and upon all of the proceedings had before this Court; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, and after a hearing held on October 8, 2024, it is hereby ORDERED THAT:\n\nThe Application is granted as set forth herein. 1.\n\n2. Jo The Chapter 11 Trustee is authorized to retain and employ CP Law as his Cypriot law counsel effective as of August 15, 2024 on the terms set forth in the Application, the Engagement Letter, and the Middleton Declaration.\n\n3. those services described in the Application.\n\n4. expenses with respect to the engagement.\n\n2\n\n5. The allowance of any compensation to be paid to CP Law 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 CP Law shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed as Cypriot 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. CP Law is authorized to invoice its fees and expenses in Euro (EUR) and to have such fees and expenses paid in Euro (EUR), subject to the terms of the Interim Compensation Order. The payment in Euro (EUR) shall be converted from US Dollars into Euro (EUR) at the exchange rate prevailing on the date such fees and expenses are awarded.\n\n8. CP Law 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 Middleton Declaration are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n12. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n3\n\n13. This Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or\n\nrelated to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\n\nDated at Bridgeport, Connecticut this 9th day of October, 2024.","body_zh":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分部）\n\nx\n\n关于：:\n第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，:\n案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n:\n债务人。1:\n合并审理\n\n关于：ECF No. 3569\n\nx\n（A）根据《破产法典》第 327、328 和 330 条、《破产规则》第 2014 和 2016 条以及《地方破产规则》第 2014-1 和 2016-1 条，批准第 11 章受托人做出裁定的申请，授权并批准聘用 Chryssafinis & Polyviou LLC（克里萨菲尼斯与波利维尤有限责任公司）担任塞浦路斯法律顾问的裁定\n\n鉴于上述标题所示第 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，（a）根据《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，申请获得授权，自 2024年8月15日 起聘用 Chryssafinis & Polyviou LLC（以下简称“CP Law”）担任第 11 章受托人的塞浦路斯法律顾问，所有具体内容均详见《申请》和《聘用函》；并在审议了《申请》及\n\n1 本第 11 章系列案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo 和 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（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 和 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok（仅用于接收通知和联络）。\n\n2 本文中使用但未另行定义的首字母大写术语具有《申请》或《Middleton 声明》中所赋予的含义。\n\nMiddleton 声明之后；且本法院依据 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）的常规移送令具有审理《申请》及其中所请求救济的管辖权；且根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，审理《申请》及其中所请求的救济属于核心程序；且依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，本法院管辖地适当；且本法院已认定：(i) 《申请》中所请求的救济符合债务人破产财产、其债权人以及所有利害关系方的最大利益，(ii) 《申请》和《Middleton 声明》中所陈述的法律与事实依据，以及本法院就《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) CP Law 符合《破产法典》第 101(14) 条之定义及《破产法典》第 327(a) 条所要求的“无利害关系人”，以及 (iv) CP Law 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；且在特定情况下已就《申请》给出了充分且适当的通知；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之后；经审慎研议且显示有充分理由，并在 2024年10月8日 举行听证会后，特此裁定：\n\n1. 《申请》按本文规定予以批准。\n\n2. 授权第 11 章受托人自 2024年8月15日 起按照《申请》、《聘用函》和《Middleton 声明》中载明的条款，聘用 CP Law 担任其塞浦路斯法律顾问。\n\n3. 限于《申请》中所述的该等服务。\n\n4. 与该聘用相关的费用。\n\n5. 支付给 CP Law 的任何报酬的核准，应根据《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》中规定的程序予以确定。\n\n6. 对 CP Law 任何报酬的核准，应限于其作为第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 的塞浦路斯法律顾问实际履行的服务范围，且不得包括对通常由第 11 章受托人在没有律师协助的情况下履行的任何受托人职责的报酬。\n\n7. 在遵守《中期报酬裁定》条款的前提下，授权 CP Law 以欧元（EUR）开具其费用与开支的发票，并以欧元（EUR）收取该等费用与开支。以欧元（EUR）支付的款项，应按裁定裁决该等费用与开支之日通行的汇率从美元折算为欧元（EUR）。\n\n8. CP Law 在实施对其收费费率的任何上调之前，应向第 11 章受托人、United States Trustee（联邦破产受托人）以及任何官方委员会的法律顾问提供不少于十个工作日的通知，并应向法院提交该通知。\n\n9. 授权并赋权第 11 章受托人采取一切必要行动以落实本裁定所准予的救济。\n\n10. 《申请》的内容满足了《地方破产规则》的要求。\n\n11. 如果《申请》、《聘用函》和《Middleton 声明》与本裁定存在不一致之处，以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n12. 本裁定的条款和条件自签署登载之日起立即生效并具有可执行性。\n\n13. 本法院保留对由本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行引起的或与之相关的所有事项的管辖权。\n\n2024年10月9日 签署于康涅狄格州布里奇波特。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Miles Guo","Je","Paul Hastings"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":3569,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":982,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:41:04"}