{"id":"court_ctb_3884_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3884,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2024-12-12","title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":"修改聘用裁定动议 —— Ho Wan Kwok 破产案（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo），CTB 22-50073 ECF #3884（2024-12-12立案）。第11章受托人 Luc A. Despins 申请法院出具裁定，修改此前关于聘用英国事务律师事务所 Pallas Partners LLP 的裁定，以纳入补充聘用协议条款，配合在 Hamilton Capital Holdings Limited 管理程序相关的英国诉讼中履职。","summary_en":"Motion to Amend Retention Order — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB No. 22-50073 ECF #3884 (filed Dec 12, 2024). Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins moved for an order amending the prior retention order for UK solicitors Pallas Partners LLP to incorporate terms from a supplemental engagement agreement, specifically regarding UK litigation connected to the Hamilton Capital Holdings Limited administration.","body_en":"# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | |\n|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|\n| In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al., | :
: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.1 | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x | | |\n\n# **MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE FOR ENTRY OF ORDER AMENDING ORDER 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 PALLAS PARTNERS LLP AS SOLICITORS IN UNITED KINGDOM**\n\nMr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the Chapter 11 Trustee (the \"Chapter 11 Trustee\") appointed in the above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), files this motion (the \"Motion\"), pursuant to sections 327 and 330 of title 11 of the United States Code (the \"Bankruptcy Code\"), Rule 2014(a) and 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\") and Rule 2014-1 of the Local Bankruptcy Rules for the District of Connecticut (the \"Local Rules\"), requesting entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as **Exhibit A** (the \"Proposed Order\"), amending the *Order 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 Pallas Partners LLP as*\n\n1 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*Solicitors in United Kingdom* [Docket No. 1596] to reflect the terms in the supplemental engagement agreement attached hereto as **Exhibit B** (the \"Supplemental Engagement Agreement\").2 In support of this Motion, the Trustee respectfully states as follows.\n\n## **JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND STATUTORY BASES**\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 requested herein are sections 327 and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules 2014(a) and 2016, and Local Rule 2014-1.\n\n## **BACKGROUND**\n\n4. On February 15, 2022 (the \"Petition Date\"), the Debtor filed with 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 (the \"Committee\") in the Debtor's Chapter 11 Case.\n\n6. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [Docket No. 465] (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 Chapter 11 Trustee [Docket No. 514].\n\n7. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Chapter 11 Trustee in the Chapter 11 Case [Docket No. 523].\n\n2 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Supplemental Engagement Agreement.\n\n8. On March 2, 2023, the Trustee filed his *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 Pallas Partners LLP as Solicitors in United Kingdom* [Docket No. 1496] (the \"Pallas Retention Application\").\n\n9. On March 24, 2023, the Court entered its *Order 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 Pallas Partners LLP as Solicitors in United Kingdom* [Docket No. 1596] (the \"Pallas Retention Order\") authorizing the retention of Pallas Partners LLP (\"Pallas\") as the Trustee's solicitors in connection with the Debtor's estate's litigation against UBS AG (the \"UBS Action\").\n\n10. On November 25, 2024, the Trustee filed his *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 Peter Shaw as Barrister in United Kingdom* [Docket No. 3849] (the \"Shaw Retention Application\"), requesting authorization to retain Peter Shaw as a barrister in the United Kingdom in connection with the Trustee's litigation in the UK courts in connection with the administration proceeding of Hamilton Capital Holdings Limited (the \"HCHL Administration\") and other litigation matters in the UK. By order dated December 11, 2024 [Docket no. 3872], the Court granted the Shaw Retention Application.\n\n## **RELIEF REQUESTED**\n\n11. The Trustee requests authorization to expand Pallas' retention to assist the Trustee on all UK law matters relating to the HCHL Administration, in accordance with the terms of the Supplemental Engagement Agreement attached hereto as **Exhibit 1**, as well as such other UK law matters as may be agreed to between the Trustee and Pallas (subject to the terms of Pallas Retention Order).\n\n## **BASIS FOR RELIEF**\n\n12. The Trustee submits that it is in the best interest of its estate to expand the scope of Pallas' retention as solicitors in the United Kingdom to assist the Trustee in exercising the full scope of the Trustee's actions in the United Kingdom, including as it relates to the HCHL Administration. Among other things, in that administration, the Trustee opposes an application brought by the administrators of Hamilton Capital Holdings Limited (\"HCHL\") seeking to vary a worldwide freezing order in order to sell an HCHL asset. As the Court is aware, the Trustee has filed an adversary proceeding seeking a ruling that, among other things, HCHL is the *alter ego* of the Debtor, such that all assets of HCHL are assets of this estate.\n\n13. Pallas already serves as the Trustee's solicitors in the United Kingdom in connection with the UBS Action, and the Trustee requires the services of solicitors in additional matters in the United Kingdom to exercise all his responsibilities. Pallas will endeavor to avoid the duplication of efforts and provide services as efficiently as possible.\n\n14. Accordingly, amending of the scope of employment of Pallas as the Chapter 11 Trustee's general solicitors in the United Kingdom, upon the terms set forth in the Supplemental Engagement Agreement and in the Proposed Order, is reasonable and in the best interest of the Debtor's estate. Moreover, the Trustee requests that the Court authorize Pallas' retention to\n\ncover other UK law matters as may be agreed to between the Trustee and Pallas, subject to terms of the Pallas Retention Order. Doing so will avoid the expense of having to file supplemental motions if and when the Trustee requires Pallas' services on additional UK law matters. For the avoidance of doubt, Pallas will continue to file applications for compensation of professional services rendered and for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with its engagement by the Trustee (as expanded pursuant to the Supplemental Engagement Agreement and as it may be further expanded by agreement between Pallas and the Trustee) pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1, and any other applicable rules and orders with respect to this Chapter 11 Case)\n\n## **NOTICE**\n\n15. Notice of this Motion has been given to the United States Trustee, How Wan Kwok, the official committee of unsecured creditors in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok, and, by electronic filing utilizing the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system, to all appearing parties who utilize the CM/ECF system.\n\n[*Remainder of page intentionally left blank.*]\n\nWHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, the Trustee requests that the Court enter an\n\nOrder, substantially in the form of the Proposed Order filed herewith, granting the Motion, and\n\norder such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.\n\nDated: December 12, 2024 LUC A. DESPINS, New York, New York CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\nLuc A. Despins (admitted *pro hac vice*) G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 lucdespins@paulhastings.com 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 Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 3884 Filed 12/12/24 Entered 12/12/24 16:58:03 Page 7 of 14\n\n# **EXHIBIT A**\n\n**Proposed Order**\n\n# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | |\n|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|\n| In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :
: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors. | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x | | |\n\n# **[PROPOSED] ORDER AMENDING ORDER 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 PALLAS PARTNERS LLP AS SOLICITORS IN UNITED KINGDOM**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")2 of Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the Chapter\n\n11 Trustee (the \"Chapter 11 Trustee\") appointed in the above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), pursuant to sections 327 and 330 of title 11 of the United States Code (the \"Bankruptcy Code\"), Rule 2014(a) and 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\") and Rule 2014-1 of the Local Bankruptcy Rules for the District of Connecticut (the \"Local Rules\"), for entry of an order (this \"Order\") amending the Pallas Retention Order to reflect the Supplemental Engagement Agreement; and the Court having reviewed the Motion and having considered the statements of counsel before the Court at a hearing held on \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_, 2024; and the Court having found that (a)\n\n1 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\n2 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Motion.\n\nthe Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; (b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); (c) venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) good and sufficient notice of the Motion having been given; and no other or further notice being required; and the Court having determined that the relief sought in the Motion is in the best interest of the Debtor's estate, its creditors, and all parties in interest, therefor;\n\n## IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Motion is approved as set forth in this Order.\n\n2. The Trustee's retention of Pallas is expanded to include all UK law matters related to the HCHL Administration, in accordance with the terms of the Supplemental Engagement Agreement, and such other UK law matters as may be agreed to between the Trustee and Pallas (subject to the terms of Pallas Retention Order).\n\n3. Except as otherwise set forth in this Order, the Pallas Retention Order remains in full force and effect.\n\n4. Pallas will file applications for compensation of professional services rendered and for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with its engagement by the Trustee (as expanded pursuant to the Supplemental Engagement Agreement and as it may be further expanded by agreement between Pallas and the Trustee) pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1, and any other applicable rules and orders with respect to this Chapter 11 Case.\n\n5. The Trustee and Pallas are authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n6. In the event of any conflict between this Order and the Supplemental Engagement Agreement, this Order shall control.\n\n7. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n8. 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# **EXHIBIT B**\n\n**Supplemental Engagement Agreement**\n\n\n\n-\n-\n-\n-\n\n\n\n# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | |\n|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|\n| In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 |\n| HO WAN KWOK et al., | :
: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.1 | :
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: | Jointly Administered |\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | |\n\n## **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on the date hereof, the foregoing Motion, and all 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: December 12, 2024 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew York, New York CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 lucdespins@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n1 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":"美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分院\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等人， :\n: 案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。1 :\n:\n: （合并审理）\n\n第 11 章受托人请求作出裁定的动议，该裁定旨在修改根据《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《地方破产规则》第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条作出的准予第 11 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 PALLAS PARTNERS LLP 担任英国事务律师的申请之裁定\n\nLuc A. Despins 先生以在上述标题项下 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（“债务人”）的第 11 章案件（“第 11 章案件”）中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“第 11 章受托人”）身份，根据《美国法典》第 11 篇（“《破产法典》”）第 327 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（“《破产程序规则》”）第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及《康涅狄格区地方破产规则》（“《地方规则》”）第 2014-1 条，提出本动议（“本动议”），请求作出实质上采用本动议所附附件 A 形式的裁定（“拟议裁定”），以修改《根据〈破产法典〉第 327 条、第 328 条和第 330 条、〈破产程序规则〉第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及〈地方破产规则〉第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条准予第 11 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 Pallas Partners LLP 担任英国事务律师之申请的裁定》\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称为 Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及诸多其他化名）（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。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之目的）。\n\n[Docket No. 1596]，以体现本动议所附附件 B 中的补充聘用协议（“补充聘用协议”）之条款。2 为支持本动议，受托人谨陈述如下。\n管辖权、审判地和法定依据\n\n1. 根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及美国康涅狄格区联邦地区法院（United States District Court for the District of Connecticut）的常规移送命令，美国康涅狄格区破产法院（United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut）（“本法院”）对本事项拥有管辖权。在 28 U.S.C. § 157(b) 的含义范围内，本案属于核心程序。\n\n2. 根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，本区的审判地是适当的。\n\n3. 本动议请求获得救济的依据是《破产法典》第 327 条和第 330 条、《破产程序规则》第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及《地方规则》第 2014-1 条。\n背景\n\n4. 2022 年 2 月 15 日（“申请日”），债务人向本法院提交了依据《破产法典》第 11 章寻求救济的自愿破产申请书。\n\n5. 2022 年 3 月 21 日，联邦破产受托人（United States Trustee）在债务人的第 11 章案件中任命了无担保债权人官方委员会（“委员会”）。\n\n6. 2022 年 6 月 15 日，本法院作出一项判决备忘录和裁定 [Docket No. 465]（“受托人裁定”），指示联邦破产受托人在该第 11 章案件中任命一名第 11 章受托人。依据受托人裁定，联邦破产受托人选任 Luc A. Despins 担任第 11 章受托人 [Docket No. 514]。\n\n7. 2022 年 7 月 8 日，本法院作出一项裁定，批准任命 Luc A. Despins 为该第 11 章案件中的第 11 章受托人 [Docket No. 523]。\n\n2 本文中已使用但未另行定义的首字母大写术语，具有补充聘用协议中所载的含义。\n\n8. 2023 年 3 月 2 日，受托人提交了其《根据〈破产法典〉第 327 条、第 328 条和第 330 条、〈破产程序规则〉第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及〈地方破产规则〉第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条请求作出授权并批准聘用 Pallas Partners LLP 担任英国事务律师之裁定的第 11 章受托人申请》[Docket No. 1496]（“Pallas 聘用申请”）。\n\n9. 2023 年 3 月 24 日，本法院作出了其《根据〈破产法典〉第 327 条、第 328 条和第 330 条、〈破产程序规则〉第 2014 条和第 2016 条以及〈地方破产规则〉第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条准予第 11 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 Pallas Partners LLP 担任英国事务律师之申请的裁定》[Docket No. 1596]（“Pallas 聘用裁定”），授权聘用 Pallas Partners LLP（“Pallas”）担任受托人就债务人破产财团针对 UBS AG（瑞士联合银行）（“瑞银诉讼案”）的诉讼中的事务律师。\n\n10. 2024 年 11 月 25 日，受托人提交了其《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〈地方破产规则〉第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条请求作出授权并批准聘用 Peter Shaw 担任英国出庭律师之裁定的第 11 章受托人申请》[Docket No. 3849]（“Shaw 聘用申请”），请求获得授权聘用 Peter Shaw 作为英国出庭律师，以处理受托人在英国法院就 Hamilton Capital Holdings Limited 的破产管理程序（“HCHL 破产管理程序”）进行的诉讼以及在英国的其他诉讼事项。根据日期为 2024 年 12 月 11 日的裁定 [Docket no. 3872]，本法院准予了 Shaw 聘用申请。\n请求的救济\n\n11. 受托人请求获得授权，根据本动议所附附件 1 的补充聘用协议的条款，扩大 Pallas 的聘用范围，以协助受托人处理与 HCHL 破产管理程序相关的所有英国法事项，以及受托人与 Pallas 之间可能商定的其他此类英国法事项（受 Pallas 聘用裁定之条款约束）。\n救济依据\n\n12. 受托人主张，扩大 Pallas 作为英国事务律师的聘用范围以协助受托人在英国全面行使受托人的诉讼与法律行动（包括与 HCHL 破产管理程序相关的行动），符合其破产财团的最佳利益。除其他事项外，在该破产管理程序中，受托人反对 Hamilton Capital Holdings Limited（“HCHL”）的破产管理人提出的一项旨在变更全球资产冻结令以便出售一项 HCHL 资产的申请。正如本法院所知，受托人已提起一项对抗辩论程序，请求判定（除其他事项外）HCHL 为债务人的替身（alter ego），从而使 HCHL 的全部资产均属本破产财团的财产。\n\n13. Pallas 已经就瑞银诉讼案担任受托人在英国的事务律师，受托人需要在英国的更多事项中获得事务律师的服务以履行其全部职责。Pallas 将尽力避免重复工作并尽可能高效地提供服务。\n\n14. 因此，根据补充聘用协议和拟议裁定中所述的条款，修改 Pallas 作为第 11 章受托人在英国的总事务律师的聘用范围是合理的，且符合债务人破产财团的最佳利益。此外，受托人请求本法院授权扩大 Pallas 的聘用范围，以\n\n涵盖受托人与 Pallas 之间可能商定的其他英国法事项，但须受 Pallas 聘用裁定条款的约束。这样做将免去在受托人需要 Pallas 就更多英国法事项提供服务时提交补充动议的费用。为免疑义，对于因受托人对其之聘任（根据补充聘用协议予以扩大，并可经 Pallas 与受托人协商进一步扩大）而提供的专业服务和产生的开支，Pallas 将继续根据《破产法典》第 330 条和第 331 条、《破产程序规则》第 2016 条、《地方破产规则》第 2016-1 条以及就本第 11 章案件适用的任何其他规则和命令，提交专业服务报酬及费用偿还申请。\n通知\n\n15. 本动议的通知已送达至联邦破产受托人、How Wan Kwok（郭文贵）、Ho Wan Kwok 第 11 章案件中的无担保债权人官方委员会，并已通过利用本法院电子立案（“CM/ECF”）系统进行电子立案的方式，送达至所有使用 CM/ECF 系统的出庭当事人。\n\n[此页其余部分特意留白。]\n\n综上所述，基于前述理由，受托人请求本法院作出\n\n一项裁定，实质上采用随同提交的拟议裁定之形式，准予本动议，并\n\n命令给予本法院认为公正和适当的其他及进一步救济。\n\n日期：2024 年 12 月 12 日 LUC A. DESPINS，纽约州纽约市 第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nLuc A. Despins（申请特许出庭） G. Alexander Bongartz（申请特许出庭） PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 lucdespins@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@paulhastings.com\n\n以及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（申请特许出庭） 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 章受托人的法律顾问\n\n案号 22-50073 文件 3884 提交于 12/12/24 录入于 12/12/24 16:58:03 第 7 页 共 14 页\n附件 A\n\n拟议裁定\n美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分院\n\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n关于： :\n: 第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等人，1 :\n: 案号 22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。 :\n:\n: （合并审理）\n\n[拟议]修改根据《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《地方破产规则》第 2014-1 条和第 2016-1 条作出的准予第 11 章受托人请求作出授权并批准聘用 PALLAS PARTNERS LLP 担任英国事务律师的申请之裁定的裁定\n\n根据 Luc A. Despins 先生以在上述标题项下 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（“债务人”）的第 11 章案件（“第 11 章案件”）中获任命的第 11 章受托人（“第 11 章受托人”）身份，依据《美国法典》第 11 篇（“《破产法典》”）第 327 条和第 330 条、《联邦破产程序规则》（“《破产程序规则》”）第 2014(a) 条和第 2016 条以及《康涅狄格区地方破产规则》（“《地方规则》”）第 2014-1 条提出的动议（“本动议”）2，请求作出修改 Pallas 聘用裁定以体现补充聘用协议的裁定（“本裁定”）；且本法院已审查本动议，并在 2024 年 _____ 月 _____ 日举行的听证会上审议了律师向本法院发表的陈述意见；且本法院认定 (a)\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称为 Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及诸多其他化名）（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。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之目的）。\n\n2 本文中已使用但未另行定义的首字母大写术语，具有本动议中所载的含义。\n\n本法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 对本事项具有管辖权；(b) 根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，本案属于核心程序；(c) 根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，审理地适当；以及 (d) 已对该动议发出充分且适当的通知；无需其他或进一步通知；且法院已认定该动议所寻求的救济符合债务人破产财产、其债权人及所有利害关系人的最大利益，据此；\n特此裁定：\n\n1. 该动议按本裁定所载予以批准。\n\n2. 根据《补充聘用协议》（Supplemental Engagement Agreement）的条款，受托人对 Pallas 的聘用范围扩大至包括与 HCHL 破产管理（HCHL Administration）相关的所有英国法事务，以及受托人与 Pallas 之间可能约定的其他英国法事务（须遵守《Pallas 聘用裁定》（Pallas Retention Order）的条款）。\n\n3. 除本裁定另有规定外，《Pallas 聘用裁定》继续完全有效。\n\n4. Pallas 将根据《破产法典》（Bankruptcy Code）第 330 条和第 331 条、《破产规则》（Bankruptcy Rule）第 2016 条、《地方破产规则》（Local Bankruptcy Rule）第 2016-1 条以及就本第 11 章案件（Chapter 11 Case）适用的任何其他规则和命令，就其受受托人聘用（根据《补充聘用协议》扩大，且可能根据 Pallas 与受托人之间的协议进一步扩大）所提供的专业服务报酬及所产生的费用报销提交申请。\n\n5. 受托人与 Pallas 获授权并有权采取一切必要行动，以落实本裁定所授予的救济。\n\n6. 若本裁定与《补充聘用协议》之间存在任何冲突，以本裁定为准。\n\n7. 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\n8. 本法院对因本裁定的执行、解释和实施引起或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。\n\n附件 B（EXHIBIT B）\n\n补充聘用协议\n\n美国康涅狄格区破产法院（UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT）布里奇波特分院（BRIDGEPORT DIVISION）\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: 合并管理（Jointly Administered）\n------------------------------------------------------ x\n\n送达证明（CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE）\n\n下签署人特此证明，于本文件出具之日，上述动议及其所有附件已通过电子方式归档。本归档的通知已通过法院的电子归档（“CM/ECF”）系统向上述标题项下第 11 章案件的所有当事人发送电子邮件，或按照《电子归档通知》上的指示，向无法接受电子归档的任何人寄送邮件。各当事方可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本次归档文件。\n\n日期：2024 年 12 月 12 日 LUC A. DESPINS，\n\n纽约州纽约市 第 11 章受托人（CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE）\n\n签署：/s/ G. Alexander Bongartz\n\nG. Alexander Bongartz（获准个案代理 / admitted pro hac vice） PAUL HASTINGS LLP（普衡律师事务所） 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 lucdespins@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@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（郭文贵，亦称 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他多个化名）（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 c/o Luc A. Despins，作为 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产的受托人（仅用于接收通知和联络目的）。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Je"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":2547,"status":"published","published_at":"2024-12-12 00:00:00","created_at":"2024-12-12","updated_at":"2026-08-23 13:21:12"}