{"id":"court_ctb_3677_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3677,"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| ------------------------------------------------------ | 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## **CORRECTED NOTICE OF CHANGE IN HOURLY RATES OF KROLL, LLC, FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE**\n\n **PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, on September 29, 2023, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Court\") entered the *Order (A) Granting Application of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of Order, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 327 and 330, Bankruptcy Rules 2014 and 2016, and Local Bankruptcy Rules 2014-1 and 2016-1, Authorizing and Approving Retention and Employment of Kroll, LLC as Forensic Investigators, Effective as of August 2, 2023* [Docket No. 2241] (together, the \"Retention Order\").\n\n**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, on August 5, 2024, Kroll, LLC (\"Kroll\"),\n\nas forensic investigators of Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok, provided notice [Docket No. 3371] (the \"Original Notice\") of its adjusted hourly rates, effective August 1, 2024.\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**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that the Original Notice erroneously indicated\n\nthat the post-August 1, 2024 discounted rate for Managing Directors would be \\$667.50.\n\nHowever, after applying the correct discount, the rate is actually \\$712.00. The rates indicated in\n\nthe Original Notice are otherwise unchanged.\n\n**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, for ease of reference, the complete set of\n\nadjusted hourly rates, effective August 1, 2024, is reproduced below:\n\n| Timekeeper Category         | Standard Hourly | Standard Hourly | Discounted Hourly |\n|-----------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|-------------------|\n|                             | Rate (pre       | Rate (post      | Rate (post-August |\n|                             | August 1, 2024) | August 1, 2024) | 1, 2024)          |\n| Managing Director           | \\$850           | \\$890           | \\$712.00          |\n| Associate Managing Director | \\$675           | \\$710           | \\$639.00          |\n| Senior Manager              | \\$550           | \\$575           | \\$517.50          |\n| Manager                     | \\$450           | \\$475           | \\$427.50          |\n| Associate Manager           | \\$400           | \\$420           | \\$378.00          |\n| Associate                   | \\$350           | \\$365           | \\$328.50          |\n| Analyst                     | \\$231           | \\$245           | \\$220.50          |\n| Intern                      | \\$100           | \\$105           | \\$94.50           |\n\n**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, in accordance with the Retention Order and\n\nKroll's engagement letter, Kroll will continue to apply the following discounts to its standard\n\nhourly rates:\n\n| Standard Hourly Rate | Discount Applied |\n|----------------------|------------------|\n| \\$1,000 or higher    | 25%              |\n| \\$800 to \\$999       | 20%              |\n| \\$799 or lower       | 10%              |\n\nDated: October 11, 2024\n\nLUC A. DESPINS, CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\n G. Alexander Bongartz (*pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (*pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue\n\n New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n *and*\n\n Nicholas A. Bassett *(pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n *and*\n\n Douglas 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*\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.,1                                   | :<br>:      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.                                                | :<br>:<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x |             |                         |\n\n## **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on the date hereof, the foregoing Notice 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: October 11, 2024 New York, New York\n\n> By: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*  G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\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).","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院）\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等， :\n: 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1 :\n:\n: 联合审理\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n第 11 章受托人之法务调查机构 KROLL, LLC 计费费率变更更正通知\n\n请注意，2023年9月29日，康涅狄格区破产法院（下称“法院”）做出了《根据〈破产法典〉第 327 条和第 330 条、〈破产程序规则〉第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及〈本地破产规则〉第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条，批准第 11 章受托人提起的请求做出命令以授权并批准聘用和雇佣 Kroll, LLC 作为法务调查机构自2023年8月2日起生效的申请的命令（A）》[案件卷宗第 2241 号]（统称“聘用命令”）。\n\n另请注意，2024年8月5日，Kroll, LLC（“Kroll”）作为在 Ho Wan Kwok 的第 11 章破产案中获任命的第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins（“受托人”）的法务调查机构，提交了关于其自2024年8月1日起生效的调整后小时费率的通知 [案件卷宗第 3371 号]（“原通知”）。\n\n1 这些第 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）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 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（仅用于通知与沟通联络之目的）。\n\n另请注意，原通知错误地指出，2024年8月1日之后董事总经理的折后费率为 $667.50。\n\n然而，在适用正确的折扣后，该费率实际应为 $712.00。原通知中载明的其他费率保持不变。\n\n另请注意，为便于查阅，自2024年8月1日起生效的整套调整后小时费率重述如下：\n\n计费人员类别 标准小时费率（2024年8月1日之前） 标准小时费率（2024年8月1日之后） 折后小时费率（2024年8月1日之后）\n董事总经理 $850 $890 $712.00\n副董事总经理 $675 $710 $639.00\n高级经理 $550 $575 $517.50\n经理 $450 $475 $427.50\n副经理 $400 $420 $378.00\n顾问/专员 $350 $365 $328.50\n分析师 $231 $245 $220.50\n实习生 $100 $105 $94.50\n\n另请注意，根据聘用命令及 Kroll 的聘用函，Kroll 将继续对其标准小时费率适用以下折扣：\n\n标准小时费率 适用折扣\n$1,000 或更高 25%\n$800 至 $999 20%\n$799 或更低 10%\n\n日期：2024年10月11日\n\nLUC A. DESPINS，第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz（特许出庭律师）\nDouglass Barron（特许出庭律师）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP（普衡律师事务所）\n200 Park Avenue\nNew York, New York 10166\n(212) 318-6079\ndouglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（特许出庭律师）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n2050 M Street NW\nWashington, D.C., 20036\n(202) 551-1902\nnicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616)\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437)\nNEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\ndskalka@npmlaw.com\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\n\nUNITED 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院）\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等，1 :\n: 案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。 :\n:\n:（联合审理）\n\n送达证明书\n\n下述署名人特此证明，于本文件出具之日，前述通知已通过电子方式归档。此归档通知已通过法院电子归档（“CM/ECF”）系统的运作通过电子邮件发送给上述标题所示第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或按照电子归档通知上的指示通过邮寄方式发送给任何无法接受电子归档的人士。当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本次归档文件。\n\n日期：2024年10月11日\n纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\nG. Alexander Bongartz（准予特许出庭律师）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n200 Park Avenue\nNew York, New York 10166\n(212) 318-6079\nalexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\n\n1 这些第 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）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 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（仅用于通知与沟通联络之目的）。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Paul Hastings","Guo","Despins","Miles Guo"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":890,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:42:52"}