{"id":"court_ctb_4374_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":4374,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":null,"title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | x","summary_zh":null,"summary_en":null,"body_en":"## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| x                                                         |                                         |\n|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|\n| :<br>:<br>In re:<br>:                                     | Chapter 11<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)   |\n| :<br>HO WAN KWOK et al.,<br>:<br>Debtors.1<br>:<br>:      | Jointly Administered<br>Re: ECF No 4265 |\n| - ----------------------------------------------------- x |                                         |\n\n## **ORDER GRANTING FIRST OMNIBUS MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE REQUESTING, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9019, APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, AS TO SETTLEMENT BETWEEN CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE AND HODGSON RUSS LLP**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")<sup>2</sup> of Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the Chapter 11 Trustee (the \"Trustee\") appointed in the above-captioned chapter 11 case (the \"Chapter 11 Case\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), requesting, among other relief, approval of the settlement agreement (the \"Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement\") between the Trustee and Hodgson Russ LLP (\"Hodgson Russ\") as more specifically described in the Motion and attached to the Motion as Exhibit 10-A; and the Court having jurisdiction to consider the Motion and the relief requested therein in accordance with 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; and this matter constituting a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); and due and sufficient notice having been given under the particular circumstances and it appears that no other or further notice need be\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 in this Order have the meanings set forth in the Motion.\n\nprovided, *see Order Granting Motion to Limit Notice of Motions Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 Regarding Mediated/Avoidance Claim Settlements* [Docket No. 3685]; and the relief requested being a reasonable exercise of the Trustee's sound business judgment consistent with his duties and in the best interests of the Trustee and the Estate and its creditors; and the Trustee and Hodgson Russ (collectively, the \"Parties\") having participated in Mediation Proceedings pursuant to which Judge Tancredi has issued the Mediator's Report stating his belief that the terms of the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement are fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Estate; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor and after a hearing held on April 29, 2025, it is **ORDERED THAT**:\n\n1. The Motion is GRANTED with respect to the relief requested as to Hodgson Russ and the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement, as provided herein.\n\n2. Pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9019, the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement is approved.\n\n3. As contemplated by the Procedures Orders, the redacted portions of the Motion and the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agree were filed under seal and, except as provided by this Order, shall, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 107(b)(1) and Fed. R. Bankr. R. 9018, remain under seal.\n\n4. The Trustee shall have until 180 days after the entry of this Order, except, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the Trustee shall have until the next business day thereafter, (the \"Six Month Anniversary Date\"), to file a notice (the \"Settlement Notice\") on the docket of the jointly administered Chapter 11 cases, which Settlement Notice shall (i) refer to the docket numbers and dates of the Motion and this Order, (ii) attach an unredacted copy of the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement, and (iii) contain the following information regarding the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement: (a) the settling parties; (b) the settlement amount; (c) the date the settlement funds were received by the Trustee; and (d) the docket number(s) of the monthly operating report(s) showing the receipt of the funds by the Trustee, which monthly operating reports, if filed before the Six Month Anniversary Date, may redact the identity of the payor. Upon the filing of the Settlement Notice, the Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the unredacted Motion to Compromise and settlement agreement in the jointly administered Chapter 11 cases and in the adversary proceeding.\n\n5. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 107(c)(3), the U.S. Trustee has a statutory right of full access to any information and/or documents filed on the docket or submitted to the Court in this case. The U.S. Trustee shall comply with the obligations of 11 U.S.C. § 107(c)(3)(B).\n\n6. The Trustee is authorized, pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9019, to execute, deliver, implement, and fully perform any and all obligations, instruments, documents, and papers and to take any and all actions reasonably necessary or appropriate to consummate the settlement reflected in the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement and to perform any and all obligations contemplated therein immediately upon entry of this Order.\n\n7. This Order shall, pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004(h), be effective and enforceable immediately upon entry.\n\n8. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or related to this Order and to the Hodgson Russ Settlement Agreement.\n\nDated at Bridgeport, Connecticut this 30th day of April, 2025.\n\n3","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\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n:\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等人，\n:\n债务人。1\n:\n:　合并审理\n涉及：ECF No 4265\n- ----------------------------------------------------- x\n\n关于准予第 11 章受托人依据《破产程序规则》第 9019 条提起的请求批准和解协议的第一次综合动议中涉及第 11 章受托人与 HODGSON RUSS LLP 之间和解部分的裁定\n\n鉴于 Luc A. Despins（卢克·A·德斯平斯）以其在上述标题所示 Ho Wan Kwok（债务人）的第 11 章案件（“第 11 章案件”）中被任命的第 11 章受托人（“受托人”）身份提起的动议（“动议”）2，请求（除其他救济外）批准受托人与 Hodgson Russ LLP（“Hodgson Russ”，霍奇森·拉斯有限责任合伙）之间的和解协议（“Hodgson Russ 和解协议”），具体如动议中所述并作为证据 10-A 附于动议后；且本法院根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 具有审理该动议及其中所请求救济的管辖权；且本事项构成 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2) 含义内的核心程序；且在具体情况下已发出适当且充分的通知，且无需发出其他或进一步的通知，\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、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（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财团受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络目的）。\n\n2 本裁定中使用但未予定义的首字母大写术语具有动议中所规定的含义。\n\n参见《关于准予依据破产规则第 9019 条限制有关调解/撤销权诉求和解动议通知范围的动议的裁定》[Docket No. 3685]；且所请求的救济是受托人在符合其职责的前提下，为其自身、破产财团（Estate）及其债权人的最大利益对其合理商业判断的正当行使；且受托人与 Hodgson Russ（统称“双方”）已参与调解程序，据此 Judge Tancredi（坦克雷迪法官）已出具《调解员报告》，表明其认为 Hodgson Russ 和解协议的条款是公平、合理的，并且符合破产财团的最大利益；经审慎考量并因具备充分理由，且在 2025年4月29日 举行听证会后，特此裁定：\n\n1. 就动议中涉及 Hodgson Russ 及 Hodgson Russ 和解协议所请求的救济而言，动议按本裁定所规定予以准予。\n\n2. 依据 Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9019，Hodgson Russ 和解协议予以批准。\n\n3. 按照各《程序裁定》的预期，动议与 Hodgson Russ 和解协议的被遮盖部分已作封存提交，并且除本裁定另有规定外，应依据 11 U.S.C. § 107(b)(1) 和 Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9018 继续予以封存。\n\n4. 受托人应在本裁定录入后 180 天内（若该日为周末或法定假日，则顺延至其后的下一个工作日）（“六个月届满日”），在合并审理的第 11 章案件卷宗中提交一份通知（“和解通知”），该和解通知应 (i) 援引动议及本裁定的卷宗号及日期，(ii) 附上 Hodgson Russ 和解协议的未遮盖副本，以及 (iii) 包含以下关于 Hodgson Russ 和解协议的信息：(a) 和解各方；(b) 和解金额；(c) 受托人收到和解款项的日期；以及 (d) 显示受托人收到该笔款项的月度运营报告的卷宗号；若该月度运营报告在六个月届满日前提交，可遮盖付款人的身份信息。一旦提交和解通知，法院书记官即受命在合并审理的第 11 章案件及对抗制诉讼程序中，解封未遮盖的和解动议及和解协议。\n\n5. 依据 11 U.S.C. § 107(c)(3)，U.S. Trustee（美国受托人）享有法定权利，可完全查阅本案卷宗中提交或向法院呈送的任何信息和/或文件。美国受托人应遵守 11 U.S.C. § 107(c)(3)(B) 规定的义务。\n\n6. 依据 Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9019，受托人获授权在本裁定录入后立即签署、交付、执行并充分履行任何及全部义务、法律文书、文件和材料，并采取为完成 Hodgson Russ 和解协议所体现的和解以及履行其中预期的任何及全部义务所合理必要或适当的任何及全部行动。\n\n7. 依据 Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004(h)，本裁定自录入之时起立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n8. 本法院应保留管辖权，以听审并裁决因本裁定及 Hodgson Russ 和解协议引起的或与之相关的所有事项。\n\n2025年4月30日 于 Connecticut（康涅狄格州）Bridgeport（布里奇波特）签署。","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Despins","Miles Guo","Paul Hastings","CIPA"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":4265,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":886,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:37:10"}