{"id":"court_ctb_3779_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3779,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2024-11-04","title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":"关于提交修改后拟议裁定书的通知 —— Ho Wan Kwok 破产案（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo），CTB 22-50073 ECF #3779（2024-11-04立案）。第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 就聘请 James Morgan 担任英属维尔京群岛（BVI）大律师的申请提交了修改后的拟议裁定草案，删除了涉及《破产法典》第 328 条的相关表述，并附有清洁版及修改对照版。","summary_en":"Notice of Filing of Revised Proposed Order — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #3779 (filed 2024-11-04). Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins filed a revised proposed order concerning his application to retain James Morgan as British Virgin Islands (BVI) barrister, removing references to Bankruptcy Code § 328 and providing clean and redlined versions.","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# **NOTICE OF FILING OF REVISED PROPOSED 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 JAMES MORGAN AS BARRISTER IN BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS**\n\n**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, on October 15, 2024, the Luc A. Despins, in his\n\ncapacity as the Chapter 11 Trustee (the \"Chapter 11 Trustee\") appointed in the chapter 11 case of\n\nHo Wan Kwok, filed the *Application of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of Order, Pursuant to*\n\n*Bankruptcy Code Sections 327, 328, and 330, Bankruptcy Rules 2014 and 2016, and Local*\n\n*Bankruptcy Rules 2014-1 and 2016-1, Authorizing and Approving Retention and Employment of*\n\n*James Morgan as Barrister in British Virgin Islands* [Docket No. 3701] (the \"Morgan\n\nApplication\").<sup>2</sup>\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 defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Morgan Application.\n\n#### **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 1** is a revised\n\nproposed order granting the Morgan Application, removing references to section 328 of the\n\nBankruptcy Code.\n\n**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto as **Exhibit 2** is a redline\n\nversion of the revised proposed order marked to show the change that has been made to the\n\nversion attached to the Morgan Application.\n\nDated: November 4, 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*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\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, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation*\n\n### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------<br>x |                                       |  |  |  |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--|--|--|\n| In re:                                                      | :<br>:<br>Chapter 11                  |  |  |  |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1                                       | :<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)     |  |  |  |\n| Debtors.                                                    | :<br>:<br>(Jointly Administered)<br>: |  |  |  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x     |                                       |  |  |  |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on November 4, 2024, 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: November 4, 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, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation*\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 the 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# **Exhibit 1**\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (clean)**\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>:      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n| Debtors.1                                                   | :<br>:<br>: | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |\n\n# **[PROPOSED] 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 JAMES MORGAN AS BARRISTER IN BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS**\n\nUpon the application (the \"Application\")2 of Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins (the \"Chapter 11 Trustee\") in the above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\"), for authority to retain and employ Mr. James Morgan, King's Counsel (\"Mr. Morgan\"), as barrister in the British Virgin Islands (the \"BVI\"), effective as of September 16, 2024, pursuant to sections 327 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 upon consideration of the Application and the Morgan Declaration; and\n\n 1 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 Morgan Declaration.\n\nthis Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therein 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 therein 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-in-interest, (ii) the legal and factual bases set forth in the Application and the Morgan Declaration, and the record of any hearing on the Application before this Court establish just cause for the relief granted herein, (iii) Mr. Morgan 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) Mr. Morgan does 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 a hearing having been held before this Court on November 5, 2024; and upon all of the proceedings had before this Court; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Application is granted as set forth herein.\n\n2. The Chapter 11 Trustee is authorized to retain and employ Mr. Morgan as his barrister in the BVI effective as of September 16, 2024 on the terms set forth in the Application and the Morgan Declaration.\n\n3. Mr. Morgan is authorized to act as the Chapter 11 Trustee's barrister, and to perform those services described in the Application.\n\n4. The Estate shall be responsible for Mr. Morgan's compensation and reimbursement of expenses with respect to the engagement.\n\n5. The allowance of any compensation to be paid to Mr. Morgan shall be determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1.\n\n6. Allowance of any compensation for Mr. Morgan shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed, and expenses actually incurred, as barrister 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 a barrister.\n\n7. Mr. Morgan 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 rate he charges are implemented and shall file such notice with the Court.\n\n8. The Chapter 11 Trustee is authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n9. The requirements of the Local Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied by the contents of the Application.\n\n10. To the extent the Application and Morgan Declaration are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n11. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n12. This Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\n\n# **Exhibit 2**\n\n**Revised Proposed Order (redline)**\n\n### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |        |                         |  |  |\n|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|--|--|\n|                                                                  | :      |                         |  |  |\n| In re:                                                           | :<br>: | Chapter 11              |  |  |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,                                             | :      | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |\n|                                                                  | :      |                         |  |  |\n| Debtors.1                                                        | :      | Jointly Administered    |  |  |\n|                                                                  | :      |                         |  |  |\n| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |        |                         |  |  |\n\n# **[PROPOSED] 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 JAMES MORGAN AS BARRISTER IN BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS**\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\"), for authority to retain and employ Mr. James Morgan, King's Counsel (\"Mr. Morgan\"), as barrister in the British Virgin Islands (the \"BVI\"), effective as of September 16, 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\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 Morgan Declaration.\n\nfully set forth in the Application; and upon consideration of the Application and the Morgan Declaration; and this Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therein 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 therein 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-in-interest, (ii) the legal and factual bases set forth in the Application and the Morgan Declaration, and the record of any hearing on the Application before this Court establish just cause for the relief granted herein, (iii) Mr. Morgan 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) Mr. Morgan does 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 a hearing having been held before this Court on\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_November 5, 2024; and upon all of the proceedings had before this Court; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Application is granted as set forth herein.\n\n2. The Chapter 11 Trustee is authorized to retain and employ Mr. Morgan as his barrister in the BVI effective as of September 16, 2024 on the terms set forth in the Application and the Morgan Declaration.\n\n3. Mr. Morgan is authorized to act as the Chapter 11 Trustee's barrister, and to perform those services described in the Application.\n\n4. The Estate shall be responsible for Mr. Morgan's compensation and reimbursement of expenses with respect to the engagement.\n\n5. The allowance of any compensation to be paid to Mr. Morgan shall be determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1.\n\n6. Allowance of any compensation for Mr. Morgan shall be limited to the extent of services actually performed, and expenses actually incurred, as barrister 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 a barrister.\n\n7. Mr. Morgan 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 rate he charges are implemented and shall file such notice with the Court.\n\n8. The Chapter 11 Trustee is authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n9. The requirements of the Local Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied by the contents of the Application.\n\n10. To the extent the Application and Morgan Declaration are inconsistent with this Order, the terms of this Order shall govern.\n\n11. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n12. This Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.","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\nx\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共同管理\n\nx\n提交修订后的拟议裁定书（A）依据《破产法典》第 327 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》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 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 JAMES MORGAN 作为英属维尔京群岛大律师的申请的通知\n\n请注意，在 2024 年 10 月 15 日，Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）以其在 Ho Wan Kwok 的第 11 章案件中获任命的第 11 章受托人（下称“第 11 章受托人”）的身份，提交了《第 11 章受托人请求依据〈破产法典〉第 327 条、第 328 条和第 330 条、〈联邦破产程序规则〉第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及〈本地破产规则〉第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条作出授权并批准聘用 James Morgan 作为英属维尔京群岛大律师的裁定书的申请》[案件卷宗号 3701]（下称“摩根申请”）。2\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦被称为 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）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 Luc A. Despins，以 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人身份（仅用于通知与通讯目的）。\n\n2 本文中已大写但未作定义的术语，其含义应与“摩根申请”中赋予该等术语的含义相同。\n\n还请进一步注意，作为附件 1 附于本通知的是批准摩根申请的修订后拟议裁定书，其中删除了对《破产法典》第 328 条的引用。\n\n还请进一步注意，作为附件 2 附于本通知的是修订后拟议裁定书的红线修订版本，标明了对附于摩根申请的版本所作的修改。\n\n日期：2024 年 11 月 4 日 纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz  G. Alexander Bongartz（特别准入执业） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（特别准入执业） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\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、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的法律代理人\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\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等 1\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。\n（共同管理）\n\n送达证明\n\n下述签署人特此证明，于 2024 年 11 月 4 日，前述通知已进行电子提交。该提交的通知已通过法院的电子提交（“CM/ECF”）系统以电子邮件形式发送给上述标题项下第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或按照《电子提交通知》上的指示，以邮寄方式发送给任何无法接收电子提交的人员。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 11 月 4 日 纽约州纽约市\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz  G. Alexander Bongartz（特别准入执业） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的法律代理人\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦被称为 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）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 Luc A. Despins，以 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人身份（仅用于通知与通讯目的）。\n\n附件 1\n\n修订后拟议裁定书（清洁版）\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\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1\n共同管理\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n[拟议] 裁定书（A）依据《破产法典》第 327 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》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 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 JAMES MORGAN 作为英属维尔京群岛大律师的申请\n\n经审议上述标题项下第 11 章案件（下称“第 11 章案件”）中的第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins（下称“第 11 章受托人”）提出的申请（下称“申请”）2，该申请请求依据《美国法典》第 11 编（下称“《破产法典》”）第 327 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（下称“《破产规则》”）第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及《美国康涅狄格区破产法院本地破产程序规则》（下称“《本地破产规则》”）第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条，自 2024 年 9 月 16 日起授权并聘用 James Morgan 英国御用大律师（King's Counsel，下称“摩根先生”）担任其在 British Virgin Islands（英属维尔京群岛，下称“BVI”）的大律师，所有内容详见该申请；并在审阅了该申请以及《摩根声明》之后；以及\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦被称为 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）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 Luc A. Despins，以 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人身份（仅用于通知与通讯目的）。\n\n2 本文中已大写但未另作定义的术语，其含义与申请或《摩根声明》中所载的含义相同。\n\n本法院依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及美国康涅狄格区联邦地方法院的常规移送命令（Standing Order of Reference）对审理该申请及其中所请求的救济具有管辖权；且审理该申请及其中所请求的救济依据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b) 属于核心程序；且依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409 本法院管辖地适当；并且本法院认定：(i) 申请中所请求的救济符合债务人破产财产、其债权人及所有利害关系方的最大利益，(ii) 申请及《摩根声明》中所述的法律与事实依据、以及本法院就该申请举行的任何听证会的记录均构成了给予本裁定所准予救济的正当理由，(iii) 摩根先生属于《破产法典》第 101(14) 条所定义的、且符合《破产法典》第 327(a) 条要求的“无利害关系人”，且 (iv) 摩根先生并未持有或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予了适当且充分的通知；且看似无需再给予其他或进一步的通知；并且本法院已于 2024 年 11 月 5 日举行了听证会；根据本法院进行的所有程序；并在经过正当审议且出现充分理由后，特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请按本文所述予以批准。\n\n2. 授权第 11 章受托人自 2024 年 9 月 16 日起，按照申请及《摩根声明》中所述的条款，聘用摩根先生担任其在 BVI 的大律师。\n\n3. 授权摩根先生担任第 11 章受托人的大律师，并履行申请中所述的服务。\n\n4. 破产财产应负责支付摩根先生就该聘约应得的报酬并报销相关费用。\n\n5. 支付给摩根先生的任何报酬的准许，应按照《破产法典》第 330 条和第 331 条、《破产规则》第 2016 条以及《本地破产规则》第 2016-1 条中规定的程序确定。\n\n6. 对摩根先生的任何报酬的准许，应仅限于其作为第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 的大律师实际履行的服务和实际产生的费用，且不得包括对通常由第 11 章受托人在没有大律师协助的情况下所履行的任何受托人职责的报酬。\n\n7. 摩根先生在实行其收费标准的任何提高之前，应提前不少于十个工作日通知第 11 章受托人、联邦受托人（United States Trustee）以及任何官方委员会的法律代理人，并应向法院提交该等通知。\n\n8. 授权并赋予第 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的权力。\n\n9. 申请的内容符合《本地破产规则》的要求。\n\n10. 如果申请和《摩根声明》与本裁定存在不一致之处，应以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n11. 本裁定的条款和条件应在录入后立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n12. 本法院应保留对因执行、解释和实施本裁定而引起的或与之相关的所有事项的管辖权。\n\n附件 2\n\n修订后拟议裁定书（红线版）\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\nx\n\n关于：\n第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1\n共同管理\n\nx\n[拟议] 裁定书（A）依据《破产法典》第 327 条、第 328 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》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 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 JAMES MORGAN 作为英属维尔京群岛大律师的申请\n\n经审议上述标题项下第 11 章案件（下称“第 11 章案件”）中的第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins（下称“第 11 章受托人”）提出的申请（下称“申请”）2，该申请请求依据《美国法典》第 11 编（下称“《破产法典》”）第 327 条、第 328 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（下称“《破产规则》”）第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及《美国康涅狄格区破产法院本地破产程序规则》（下称“《本地破产规则》”）第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条，自 2024 年 9 月 16 日起授权并聘用 James Morgan 英国御用大律师（King's Counsel，下称“摩根先生”）担任其在 British Virgin Islands（英属维尔京群岛，下称“BVI”）的大律师，所有内容详见\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦被称为 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）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 Luc A. Despins，以 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人身份（仅用于通知与通讯目的）。\n\n2 未另行定义的首字母大写术语具有申请或 Morgan（摩根）声明中所规定的含义。\n\n已在申请中充分阐述；经审议该申请及摩根声明；根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及来自 United States District Court for the District of Connecticut（康涅狄格区美国联邦地区法院）的常规移交命令，本法院对审议该申请及其中所请求的救济享有管辖权；依据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，审议该申请及其中所请求的救济属于核心程序；依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，本法院管辖地适当；本法院认定：(i) 申请中所请求的救济符合债务人破产财产、其债权人及所有利害关系方的最大利益，(ii) 申请及摩根声明中所阐述的法律与事实依据，以及本法院就该申请进行的任何听证记录，均构成本裁定所准予救济的正当理由，(iii) 摩根先生属于《破产法典》第 101(14) 条所界定且符合《破产法典》第 327(a) 条要求的“无利害关系人”，且 (iv) 摩根先生未持有亦未代表与债务人破产财产相冲突的利益；在特定情况下已就该申请给予适当且充分的通知；且显见无需发出其他或进一步通知；本法院已于 2024年11月5日 举行听证；基于本法院进行的所有程序；经充分审议并显见具有充分理由，现特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 申请按本裁定所载内容予以准许。\n\n2. 授权第 11 章受托人自 2024年9月16日 起，按照申请及摩根声明中所列条款，聘请并雇用摩根先生担任其在 BVI（英属维尔京群岛）的出庭代诉律师（barrister）。\n\n3. 授权摩根先生担任第 11 章受托人的出庭代诉律师，并履行申请中所述之各项服务。\n\n4. 破产财产应负责支付摩根先生就该聘任所产生的报酬及报销费用。\n\n5. 准予向摩根先生支付的任何报酬，应根据《破产法典》第 330 条和第 331 条、《联邦破产程序规则》第 2016 条以及《地方法院破产规则》第 2016-1 条规定的程序予以确定。\n\n6. 准予给予摩根先生的任何报酬，应仅限于其作为第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）的出庭代诉律师实际履行的服务和实际发生的费用，且不得包含履行通常由第 11 章受托人无需出庭代诉律师协助即可履行的任何受托人职责的报酬。\n\n7. 摩根先生在其所收取的收费费率进行任何上调生效之前，应至少提前十个工作日通知第 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，并将该通知提交至法院备案。\n\n8. 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\n9. 申请的内容符合《地方法院破产规则》的要求。\n\n10. 若申请和摩根声明与本裁定存在不一致之处，以本裁定的条款为准。\n\n11. 本裁定的条款和条件自签署录入之日起立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n12. 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所有事项保留管辖权。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":2658,"status":"published","published_at":"2024-11-04 00:00:00","created_at":"2024-11-04","updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:26:53"}