--- type: court_doc id: "court_ctb_1643_0" court: "CTB" case_no: "22-50073" doc_number: 1643 doc_type: "ORDER" filed_date: "2023-03-31" lang: "zh" url: "https://mubeitech.com/court/court_ctb_1643_0" json_url: "https://mubeitech.com/api/court/court_ctb_1643_0" --- # UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | ------------------------------------------- > 原始法庭文件为英文；下方为英文全文，顶部为中文摘要。 # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------| | | : | | | In re: | : | Chapter 11 | | | : | | | 1
HO WAN KWOK, et al., | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | : | | | Debtor. | : | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | x | | # **NOTICE REGARDING SERVICE OF OBJECTION TO PROOF OF CLAIM FILED BY QIANG GUO** **PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, on March 31, 2023, Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)"), one of the Debtors in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases ("Chapter 11 Cases"), filed an objection and a Connecticut Local Form 420B notice of objection to claim (together, the "Objection") [Case No. 22-50592, Docket No. 251], seeking entry of an order disallowing proof of claim number 3-1 (the "Disputed Claim") filed by Qiang Guo against Genever (US). **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, the certificate of service attached to the Objection, also dated March 31, 2023, establishes that the Objection was served on Qiang Guo at the address listed as his notice address on the Disputed Claim form: Berkeley Rowe,2 Marble Arch Park House, 116 Park St., Mayfair, London UK W1K 6SS. Service on this address was 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 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). 2 As the Court will recall, a Berkeley Rowe solicitor, Leonard Scudder, recently tried to testify in support of Mei Guo and HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC ("HK USA") in connection with the adversary proceeding commenced by HK USA with respect to the Lady May. sufficient pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3007(a)(2)(A)3 and Local Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3007-1(b),4 and Genever (US) reserves all its rights in connection therewith. **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, on April 3, 2023, Genever (US) filed a supplemental notice regarding the Objection on the docket of the Kwok chapter 11 case [Case No. 22-50073, Docket No. 1630]. **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, out of an abundance of caution, and based on information indicating that, subsequent to the filing of the Disputed Claim, Berkeley Rowe had changed its registered address to 5 Merchant Square London W2 1AY, United Kingdom,5 the Objection was also served on Berkeley Rowe at 5 Merchant Square London W2 1AY, United Kingdom, by UPS on April 4, 2023, and by hand delivery on April 5, 2023. The related certificates of services are attached hereto as **Exhibit 1** and **Exhibit 2.** **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, Mr. Francis J. Lawall is counsel to Bravo Luck Limited (an entity purportedly 100% owned by Qiang Guo) in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases. Mr. Lawall filed a notice of appearance in the Chapter 11 Cases on January 9, 2023 [Case No. 22-50073, Docket No. 1306]. Previously, when Mr. Lawall was asked whether he was authorized to accept service on behalf of Qiang Guo in connection with adversary proceeding number 22-05027 (*Despins et al v. Bravo Luck Limited et al*.), Mr. Lawall stated that he did not represent Qiang Guo. 3 Requiring service of a claim objection on "the person most recently designated on the claimant's original or amended proof of claim as the person to receive notices, at the address so indicated." 4 Requiring service of claim objection on "the claimant at the address provided on the proof of claim." 5 Such change of address was not reflected in any amended proof of claim or other notification filed with the Court. Dated: April 7, 2023 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New York, New York By: */s/ Douglass Barron* Avram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com *and* Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com *and* 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 *Counsel for Genever* Holdings *LLC* # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------| | | : | | | In re: | : | Chapter 11 | | | : | | | 1
HO WAN KWOK, et al., | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | : | | | Debtor. | : | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | x | | The undersigned hereby certifies that on April 7, 2023, the foregoing Notice, and all exhibits and attachments thereto, was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e- mail to all parties to the above-captioned Chapter 11 Cases by operation of the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system. Dated: April 7, 2023 New York, New York By: */s/ Douglass Barron* Avram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com *and* Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 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 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). (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com #### *and* 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 *Counsel for Genever* Holdings *LLC* # **Exhibit 1** # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | | # **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE** I, Douglass E. Barron, hereby certify that I am over the age of eighteen years old and employed by Paul Hastings LLP and that on April 4, 2023; I caused to be served the following document by sending a true and correct copy by United Postal Service (UPS) on Berkeley Rowe Limited, 5 Merchant Square, London, United Kingdom, W2 1AY. Objection to Proof of Claim Number 3-1 filed by Qiang Guo [Case No. 22-50592, Docket No. 251]. Dated: April 7, 2023 */s/ Douglass E. Barron* Douglass E. Barron 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 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). # **Exhibit 2** # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|----------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | | :
: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | | | # **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE** The undersigned certifies that on April 5, 2023, he personally served a copy of the attached claim objection to Qiang Guo c/o Berkeley Rowe Limited, via hand delivery to the registered address of Berkeley Rowe Limited at 5 Merchant Square London W2 1AY, and (i) the documents were delivered at 14:43 and (ii) hand delivered to Sarah-Jane (Assistant Facilities Manager), with the recipient declining to provide a surname. . Dated: April 6, 2023 London, United Kingdom By: *\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_* Name: Ajay Agarwal Business Address: Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP 100 Bishopsgate London, EC2N 4AG United Kingdom 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 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). # Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 10 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 03/31/23 03/31/23 17:08:43 1 of 61 Connecticut Local Form 420B (Notice of Objection to Claim) 03/2023 # UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT | In re: | Ho Wan Kwok; Genever Holdings LLC; Genever Holdings | | | |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------|----------| | | Corporation (Jointly Administered) | | | | | [Set forth here all names including married, maiden, and trade | Case No. : | 22-50073 | | | names used by debtor within last 8 years.] | | | | | Debtor(s) | Chapter: | 11 | # **NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO CLAIM** | Claim No: | Claimant: | | |-----------|-----------|--| | 3-1 | Qiang Guo | | Genever Holdings LLC has filed an objection to your claim in this bankruptcy case. **Your claim may be reduced, modified, or eliminated. You should read these papers carefully and discuss them with your attorney, if you have one.** [**Note to Objecting Party**: You must choose a response date that is at least thirty (30) days after the date the Objection to Claim is filed, unless otherwise ordered.] If you do not want the Court to eliminate or change your claim, then on or before **May 1, 2023** you or your lawyer must file with the Court a written response to the objection, explaining your position. If you mail your response to the Court for filing, you must mail it early enough so that the Court will receive it on or before the date stated above. Your response should be mailed to: > United States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport CT 06604 # Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 11 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 03/31/23 03/31/23 17:08:43 2 of 61 Connecticut Local Form 420B (Notice of Objection to Claim) 03/2023 | | 19/1000 | | |--|---------|--| | | | | | In re: | Ho Wan Kwok; Genever Holdings LLC; Genever Holdings | |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | | Corporation (Jointly Administered) | | | [Set forth here all names including married, maiden, and trade | | | names used by debtor within last 8 years.] | | | Debtor(s) | Case No. : 22-50073 Chapter: 11 A copy of your response should also be mailed to: Douglass Barron, Esq., Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Ave., New York, NY 10166 (Objector and Objector's attorney, if applicable, name and address) (Names and addresses of others to be served) If you or your attorney do not take these steps, the Court may decide that you do not oppose the objection to your claim. Date: March 31, 2023 Signature: /s/ Douglass Barron Name: Douglass Barron Address: Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Ave New York, NY 10166 # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :
: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors. | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | | ## **OBJECTION TO PROOF OF CLAIM NUMBER 3-1 FILED BY QIANG GUO** Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)"), one of the Debtors in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases ("Chapter 11 Cases"), files this objection (the "Objection"), seeking entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as **Exhibit 1** (the "Proposed Order"), disallowing proof of claim number 3-1 (the "Disputed Claim") filed by Qiang Guo against Genever (US). In support of this Objection, Genever (US) respectfully represents as follows:2 ## **JURISDICTION AND VENUE** 1. This Court has jurisdiction over this Objection 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). 2. Venue in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409. 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 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). 2 A copy of the Disputed Claim is attached hereto as **Exhibit 2**. 3. The statutory predicates for the relief requested herein are in sections 105 and 502 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") and Rule 3007 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"). #### **RELIEF REQUESTED** 4. By this Objection, Genever (US) seeks entry of an order, substantially in the form of the Proposed Order attached hereto, disallowing and expunging the Disputed Claim. #### **BACKGROUND** #### **A. Commencement of Chapter 11 Cases** 5. On October 12, 2020, Genever (US) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Court"), thereby commencing case number 20-12411 (JLG) (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Case"). 6. No chapter 11 trustee or examiner was appointed in the SDNY Bankruptcy Case. 7. Genever (US) is an LLC whose sole member is Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever BVI"). On February 15, 2022, Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), holder of 100% of the shares of Genever BVI and father of Qiang Guo, filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in this Court. 8. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered an order directing the United States Trustee to appoint a trustee in the chapter 11 case of the Individual Debtor (the "Trustee Order") [Docket No. 465]. 9. On July 7, 2022, the United States Trustee filed the notice and application with respect to the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") in the Individual Debtor's case pursuant to section 1104(d) of the Bankruptcy Code. [Docket No. 515]. 10. On July 8, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order granting the appointment of the Trustee in the Individual Debtor's case. [Docket No. 523]. 11. On August 10, 2022, the Court entered an order (the "Corporate Governance Order") [Docket No. 717] confirming the Trustee's economic and governance rights with respect to entities controlled by the Individual Debtor, including Genever BVI and Genever (US), providing, among other things: [T]he Trustee holds all of the [Individual] Debtor's economic and governance rights, for the benefit of the Estate, with respect to all [Individual] Debtor-Controlled Entities, including, without limitation, Genever (BVI). For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing rights include the Trustee's asserted authority to replace any existing officer, director, manager, or similar person of the [Individual] Debtor-Controlled Entities. As part of the foregoing, to the extent necessary, the Trustee is authorized to act, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee in this Chapter 11 Case, as any such officer, director, manager, or similar person who has been removed. Corporate Governance Order ¶ 2. 12. On September 30, 2022, the Trustee and Genever (US) filed the joint motion to transfer venue of Genever (US)'s chapter 11 case to this Court [Docket No. 211 in Case No. 20- 12411 (JLG)] (the "Venue Transfer Motion"). By order dated November 3, 2022, the SDNY Bankruptcy Court granted the Venue Transfer Motion. 13. On October 11, 2022, Genever (BVI) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in this Court. 14. No trustee or official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in Genever (BVI)'s chapter 11 case. 15. October 14, 2022, the Court entered an order granting joint administration of the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case and Genever (BVI)'s chapter 11 case [Docket No. 970]. 16. On November 21, 2022, this Court entered an order approving the joint administration of the chapter 11 cases of the Individual Debtor, Genever (BVI), and Genever (US) [Docket No. 1141]. #### **B. The Apartment and Disputed Claim** 17. On March 6, 2015, Genever (US) purchased 3,050 shares of stock in Sherry-Netherland, Inc. (the "Sherry-Netherland") and entered into those certain proprietary leases, as lessee, with the Sherry-Netherland, as lessor, for apartment units 1801, 719 and 2219 (collectively, the "Apartment") located at 781 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022, appurtenant to the shares of stock. 18. On March 5, 2021, Bravo Luck Limited ("Bravo Luck"), an entity allegedly owned by Qiang Guo, the Individual Debtor's son, filed a proof of claim in the SDNY Bankruptcy Case asserting, among other things, that it is the beneficial owner of the Apartment by virtue of a purported trust agreement dated February 17, 2015 (the "Purported Trust Agreement").3 In the alternative, Bravo Luck asserted a general unsecured claim against Genever (US) for \$76,296,746.85 based on payments alleged to have been made in connection with the purchase the Apartment and related expenses, \$13,306,005.00 of which were allegedly paid by Qiang Guo personally.4 19. Also on March 5, 2021, Qiang Guo filed the Disputed Claim asserting a general unsecured claim for the reimbursement of the \$13,306,005.00 purportedly paid by Qiang Guo 3 The Trustee has commenced adversary proceedings challenging the Purported Trust Agreement (Consolidated Adv. Proc. No. 22-05027). Genever (US) does not seek a determination as to Bravo Luck's purported beneficial interest in the Apartment pursuant to this claim objection. 4 In his adversary proceedings challenging the Purported Trust Agreement, the Trustee asserts, among other things, that these funds, whether purported to be paid by Bravo Luck or Qiang Guo, in reality belonged to the Individual Debtor. personally with respect to the Apartment.5 The Disputed Claim is asserted on a contingent basis, in the event that (a) Bravo Luck is determined not to own the Apartment, and (b) the funds purportedly paid by Qiang Guo personally do not give rise to a claim by Bravo Luck. #### **BASIS FOR RELIEF** ### **A. Legal Standard** 20. Section 502(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that "[a] claim or interest, proof of which is filed under section 501 of this title, is deemed allowed, unless a party in interest . . . objects." 11 U.S.C. § 502(a). Additionally, Bankruptcy Rule 3001(f) provides a properly filed proof of claim is *prima facie* evidence of the claim. However, for the proof of claim to receive *prima facie* validity, it must "set forth the facts necessary to support the claim." *In re Chain*, 255 B.R. 278, 280 (Bankr. D. Conn, 2000) (internal quotation omitted); *In re Marino*, 90 B.R. 25, 28 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1988); *see also In re Avaya, Inc*., 608 B.R. 366, 369-70 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2019) (providing a claimant must allege facts that if true would support a ruling the debtor is legally indebted to the claimant). 21. Once a party rebuts *prima facie* validity, the claimant then bears the burden to "prove by a preponderance of the evidence that under applicable law the claim should be allowed." *Creamer v. Motors Liquidation Co. GUC Trust (In re Motors Liquidation Co.)*, No. 12 Civ. 6074, 2013 WL 5549643, at \*3 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2013) (internal quotation marks omitted); *See also In re Residential Capital, LLC*, No. 15 Civ. 3248, 2016 WL 796860, at \*9 5 On the Disputed Claim, Qiang Guo listed, as his personal address, the address of the law firm of Berkeley Rowe. As the Court will recall, a Berkeley Rowe solicitor, Leonard Scudder, recently tried to testify in support of Mei Guo and HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC ("HK USA") in connection with the adversary proceeding commenced by HK USA with respect to the Lady May. (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 22, 2016) ("Once a party objects … courts employ a burden-shifting framework to determine whether a claim should be allowed or disallowed."). #### **B. Disputed Claim Is Not** *Prima Facie* **Valid** 22. Qiang Guo asserts a general unsecured claim "for reimbursement of all funds he paid at closing and any other amounts paid related to the Apartment's purchase or maintenance." Addendum to Disputed Claim ¶ 7, but provides no legal basis by which Genever (US) is obligated to reimburse Qiang Guo for such, nor does Qiang Guo allege any facts, that if true, would support a finding he has a right to payment from Genever (US). Just because Genever (US) may have indirectly benefitted from Qiang Guo's expenditures does not mean Genever (US) has a legal obligation to Qiang Guo. *See In re Keeley & Grabanski Land P'Ship*, No. 10– 31482, 2013 WL 238570, at \*13 (Bankr. D.N.D. May 30, 2013) ("Although someone may receive a benefit from the expenditure of money, a legal obligation or a right to payment is not necessarily created. Claims arise under substantive law."). 23. Moreover, while Qiang Guo attached to the Disputed Claim certain closing documents relating to the transfer of the Apartment and checks from Qiang Guo allegedly related to the Apartment, these do not support a finding that Qiang Guo has a right to payment from Genever (US). There is nothing in the documents attached to the Disputed Claim memorializing an agreement that Genever (US) would reimburse Qiang Guo for his alleged contributions, nor do they contain information that would otherwise demonstrate Qiang Guo has a claim under applicable law. 24. Genever (US) does not recognize any liability for the Disputed Claim and the documents attached to the Disputed Claim do not establish Genever (US) is liable to Qiang Guo. Accordingly, the Disputed Claim should be disallowed and expunged in its entirety. #### **Reservation of Rights** 25. This Objection is not limited to the grounds stated herein. Accordingly, it is without prejudice to the rights of Genever (US) to object to the Disputed Claim on any ground whatsoever. Genever (US) expressly reserves all further substantive or procedural objections, including under section 502(d) of the Bankruptcy Code. Nothing contained herein or any actions taken pursuant to such relief is intended or should be construed as: (a) an admission as to the validity of any prepetition claim against Genever (US); (b) a waiver of Genever (US)'s right to dispute any prepetition claim on any grounds; (c) a promise or requirement to pay any prepetition claim; (d) an implication or admission that any particular claim is of a type specified or defined in this Objection or any order granting the relief requested by this Objection; or (e) a waiver of the Genever (US)'s rights under the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable law. [*Remainder of page intentionally left blank.*] **WHEREFORE**, Genever (US) respectfully requests that the Court disallow the Disputed Claim and grant such other and further relief as is just. Dated: March 31, 2023 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New Haven, Connecticut By: */s/ Douglass Barron* Avram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com *and* Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com *and* 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 *Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC* # **EXHIBIT 1** # **PROPOSED ORDER** # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | | #### **ORDER DISALLOWING AND EXPUNGING CLAIM NO. 3-1 FILED BY QIANG GUO** Upon the objection (the "Objection")2 of Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)"), pursuant to sections 502(b) and 105(a) of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") and Rule 3007 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), seeking entry of an order (this "Order") disallowing Claim No. 3-1 filed by Qiang Guo (the "Disputed Claim") and granting related relief, all as more fully set forth in the Objection; and the Court having jurisdiction to consider the Objection and the relief requested therein in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1334; and consideration of the Objection and the relief requested therein being a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); and venue being proper before this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and due and proper notice of the relief requested in the Objection having been provided, and it appearing that no other or further notice need be provided; and such notice having been adequate and appropriate under the circumstances; and 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 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). 2 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in the Objection. the Bankruptcy Court having held a hearing to consider the relief requested in the Objection on [ ] (the "Hearing"); and upon the record of the Hearing, and upon all of the proceedings had before the Bankruptcy Court; and the Bankruptcy Court having determined that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Objection establish just cause for the relief granted herein; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT: 1. The Objection is granted to the extent set forth herein. 2. Pursuant to sections 502(b) and 105(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 3007 the Disputed claim is disallowed and expunged in its entirety. 3. The terms and conditions of this Order are effective immediately upon entry. 4. Genever (US) and the Clerk of the Court are authorized to take all steps necessary or appropriate to effectuate the relief granted pursuant to this Order. 5. The Bankruptcy Court retains jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation of this Order. # **EXHIBIT 2** ### **DISPUTED CLAIM** #### Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 24 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 Filed 03/31/23 Entered 03/31/23 17:08:43 Page 15 of 61 20-12411-jlg Claim 3-1 Filed 03/05/21 Pg 1 of 3 #### **Fill in this information to identify the case:** Debtor 1 Genever Holdings LLC Debtor 2 (Spouse, if filing) United States Bankruptcy Court **Southern District of New York** Case number: **20−12411** FILED **U.S. Bankruptcy Court** **Southern District of New York** 3/5/2021 **Vito Genna, Clerk** # Official Form 410 **Proof of Claim 04/19** **Read the instructions before filling out this form. This form is for making a claim for payment in a bankruptcy case. Do not use this form to make a request for payment of an administrative expense. Make such a request according to 11 U.S.C. § 503.** **Filers must leave out or redact** information that is entitled to privacy on this form or on any attached documents. Attach redacted copies of any documents that support the claim, such as promissory notes, purchase orders, invoices, itemized statements of running accounts, contracts, judgments, mortgages, and security agreements. **Do not send original documents;** they may be destroyed after scanning. If the documents are not available, explain in an attachment. A person who files a fraudulent claim could be fined up to \$500,000, imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 157, and 3571. **Fill in all the information about the claim as of the date the case was filed. That date is on the notice of bankruptcy** (Form 309) **that you received.** | Part 1: Identify the Claim | | | | | | | |---------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--| | 1.Who is the current
creditor? | Qiang Guo | | | | | | | | Name of the current creditor (the person or entity to be paid for this claim) | | | | | | | | Other names the creditor used with the debtor | | | | | | | 2.Has this claim been
acquired from
someone else? | No
Yes. From whom? | | | | | | | 3.Where should notices
and payments to the | Where should notices to the creditor be sent? | Where should payments to the creditor be sent? (if
different) | | | | | | creditor be sent? | Qiang Guo | | | | | | | Federal Rule of | Name | Name | | | | | | Bankruptcy Procedure
(FRBP) 2002(g) | c/o Berkeley Rowe
Marble Arch Park House, 116 Park St
Mayfair, London UK W1K 6SS | | | | | | | | Contact phone | Contact phone | | | | | | | Contact email | Contact email | | | | | | | Uniform claim identifier for electronic payments in chapter 13 (if you use one): | | | | | | | 4.Does this claim amend
one already filed? | No
Yes. Claim number on court claims registry (if known) | Filed on | | | | | | 5.Do you know if anyone | No | MM / DD / YYYY | | | | | | else has filed a proof
of claim for this claim? | Yes. Who made the earlier filing? | | | | | | | Official Form 410 | Proof of Claim | page 1 | | | | | | Case 22-50073
Case 22-50592 | Doc 1643
Doc 251
20-12411-jlg
Filed 03/31/23
Filed 04/07/23
Claim 3-1 | Filed 03/05/21
Entered 03/31/23 17:08:43
Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 | Pg 2 of 3 | Page 16 of 61
Page 25 of 70 | | |----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--| | | Part 2: Give Information About the Claim as of the Date the Case Was Filed | | | | | | 6.Do you have any
number you use to
identify the debtor? | No
Yes. Last 4 digits of the debtor's account or any number you use to identify the debtor: | | | | | | 7.How much is the
claim? | \$
13306005.00 | Does this amount include interest or other charges?
No
Yes. Attach statement itemizing interest, fees, expenses, or
other charges required by Bankruptcy Rule 3001(c)(2)(A). | | | | | 8.What is the basis of
the claim? | Examples: Goods sold, money loaned, lease, services performed, personal injury or wrongful
death, or credit card. Attach redacted copies of any documents supporting the claim required by
Bankruptcy Rule 3001(c).
Limit disclosing information that is entitled to privacy, such as healthcare information.
See attached addendum | | | | | | 9. Is all or part of the
claim secured? | No
Yes. The claim is secured by a lien on property.
Nature of property:
Real estate.
If the claim is secured by the debtor's principal residence, file a Mortgage
Proof of Claim Attachment (Official Form 410−A) with this Proof of Claim.
Motor vehicle
Other. Describe:
Basis for perfection:
Attach redacted copies of documents, if any, that show evidence of perfection of a security | | | | | | | interest (for example, a mortgage, lien, certificate of title, financing statement, or other
document that shows the lien has been filed or recorded.)
Value of property: | \$ | | | | | | Amount of the claim that is
secured: | \$ | | | | | | Amount of the claim that is
unsecured: | \$ | | (The sum of the secured and
unsecured amounts should
match the amount in line 7.) | | | | Amount necessary to cure any default as of the
date of the petition: | | \$ | | | | | Annual Interest Rate (when case was filed) | | | % | | | | Fixed
Variable | | | | | | 10.Is this claim based on
a lease? | No
Yes. Amount necessary to cure any default as of the date of the petition.\$ | | | | | | 11.Is this claim subject to
a right of setoff? | No
Yes. Identify the property: | | | | | | Official Form 410 | | Proof of Claim | | page 2 | | #### Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 26 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 Filed 03/31/23 Entered 03/31/23 17:08:43 Page 17 of 61 20-12411-jlg Claim 3-1 Filed 03/05/21 Pg 3 of 3 | 12.Is all or part of the claim
entitled to priority under
11 U.S.C. § 507(a)? | No
Yes. Check all that apply: | Amount entitled to priority | | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|--|--|--| | A claim may be partly
priority and partly | Domestic support obligations (including alimony and child support)
under 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(1)(A) or (a)(1)(B). | \$ | | | | | nonpriority. For example,
in some categories, the
law limits the amount
entitled to priority. | Up to \$3,025* of deposits toward purchase, lease, or rental of
property or services for personal, family, or household use. 11
U.S.C. § 507(a)(7). | \$ | | | | | | Wages, salaries, or commissions (up to \$13,650*) earned within
180 days before the bankruptcy petition is filed or the debtor's | \$ | | | | | | business ends, whichever is earlier. 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(4).
Taxes or penalties owed to governmental units. 11 U.S.C. §
507(a)(8). | \$ | | | | | | Contributions to an employee benefit plan. 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(5). | \$ | | | | | | Other. Specify subsection of 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)( ) that applies | \$ | | | | | | * Amounts are subject to adjustment on 4/1/22 and every 3 years after that for cases begun on or after the date
of adjustment. | | | | | | Part 3: Sign Below | | | | | | | The person completing
this proof of claim must | Check the appropriate box: | | | | | | sign and date it. FRBP
9011(b). | I am the creditor. | | | | | | | I am the creditor's attorney or authorized agent. | | | | | | If you file this claim
electronically, FRBP | I am the trustee, or the debtor, or their authorized agent. Bankruptcy Rule 3004. | | | | | | 5005(a)(2) authorizes courts
to establish local rules | I am a guarantor, surety, endorser, or other codebtor. Bankruptcy Rule 3005. | | | | | | specifying what a signature
is. | I understand that an authorized signature on this Proof of Claim serves as an acknowledgment that when calculating
the amount of the claim, the creditor gave the debtor credit for any payments received toward the debt. | | | | | I have examined the information in this Proof of Claim and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. | 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 157 and
3571. | Executed on date | 3/5/2021 | |------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | MM / DD / YYYY | | | /s/ Qiang Guo | | | | Signature | | | | | Print the name of the person who is completing and signing this claim: | | | Name | Qiang Guo | | | Title | First name
Middle name
Last name | | | Company | | | | Address | Identify the corporate servicer as the company if the authorized agent is a servicer
c/o Berkeley Rowe, 116 Park St | | | | Number Street
Mayfair, London UK W1K 6SS, | | | Contact phone | City State ZIP Code
Email | **A person who files a fraudulent claim could be fined up to \$500,000, imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both.** | Fill in this information to identify the case: | | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--| | Genever Holdings LLC
Debtor 1
__________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | Debtor 2
________________________________________________________________
(Spouse, if filing) | | | | | | United States Bankruptcy Court for the: __________ District of __________
Southern District of New York | | | | | | 20-12411 (JLG)
Case number ___________________________________________ | | | | | | | | | | | # Official Form 410 # Proof of Claim **Read the instructions before filling out this form. This form is for making a claim for payment in a bankruptcy case. Do not use this form to make a request for payment of an administrative expense. Make such a request according to 11 U.S.C. § 503.** **Filers must leave out or redact** information that is entitled to privacy on this form or on any attached documents. Attach redacted copies of any documents that support the claim, such as promissory notes, purchase orders, invoices, itemized statements of running accounts, contracts, judgments, mortgages, and security agreements. **Do not send original documents;** they may be destroyed after scanning. If the documents are not available, explain in an attachment. A person who files a fraudulent claim could be fined up to \$500,000, imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 157, and 3571. **Fill in all the information about the claim as of the date the case was filed. That date is on the notice of bankruptcy** (Form 309) **that you received.** #### Part 1: Identify the Claim | 1. | Who is the current
creditor? | Qiang Guo
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of the current creditor (the person or entity to be paid for this claim)
Other names the creditor used with the debtor
________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | |----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | 2. | Has this claim been
acquired from
someone else? | ✔
‰
No
‰ | | | | Yes. From whom? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | 3. | Where should notices
and payments to the
creditor be sent? | Where should notices to the creditor be sent? | | | Where should payments to the creditor be sent? (if
different) | | | | | | Qiang Guo c/o Berkeley Rowe | | | | | | | | Federal Rule of | _____________________________________________________
Name | | | Name | _____________________________________________________ | | | | Bankruptcy Procedure | Marble Arch Park House, 116 Park St. | | | | | | | | (FRBP) 2002(g) | ______________________________________________________
Number
Street | | | Number
Street | ______________________________________________________ | | | | | Mayfair, London | UK | W1K 6SS | | | | | | | ______________________________________________________
City | State | ZIP Code | City | ______________________________________________________
State | ZIP Code | | | | Contact phone ________________________ | | | | Contact phone ________________________ | | | | | Contact email | ________________________ | | Contact email | ________________________ | | | | | Uniform claim identifier for electronic payments in chapter 13 (if you use one):
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ | | | | | | | 4. | Does this claim amend
one already filed? | ✔
‰
No
‰
Yes. Claim number on court claims registry (if known) ________ | | | | Filed on ________________________
MM
/ DD | / YYYY | | 5. | Do you know if anyone
else has filed a proof
of claim for this claim? | ✔
‰
No
‰
Yes. Who made the earlier filing? | | _____________________________ | | | | #### Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 28 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 Filed 03/31/23 Entered 03/31/23 17:08:43 Page 19 of 61 20-12411-jlg Claim 3-1 Part 2 Filed 03/05/21 Pg 2 of 42 | 6. | Do you have any number
you use to identify the
debtor? | ✔
‰
No
‰
Yes. Last 4 digits of the debtor's account or any number you use to identify the debtor: ____ ____ ____ ____ | |----|--------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7. | How much is the claim? | 13,306,005.00
\$_____________________________. Does this amount include interest or other charges?
‰
No
✔
‰
Yes. Attach statement itemizing interest, fees, expenses, or other
charges required by Bankruptcy Rule 3001(c)(2)(A).
See attached
addendum | | 8. | What is the basis of the
claim? | Examples: Goods sold, money loaned, lease, services performed, personal injury or wrongful death, or credit card.
Attach redacted copies of any documents supporting the claim required by Bankruptcy Rule 3001(c).
Limit disclosing information that is entitled to privacy, such as health care information.
See attached addendum
______________________________________________________________________________ | | 9. | Is all or part of the claim
secured? | ✔
‰
No
‰
Yes. The claim is secured by a lien on property.
Nature of property:
‰
Real estate. If the claim is secured by the debtor's principal residence, file a Mortgage Proof of Claim
Attachment (Official Form 410-A) with this Proof of Claim.
‰
Motor vehicle
‰
Other. Describe:
_____________________________________________________________
Basis for perfection:
_____________________________________________________________
Attach redacted copies of documents, if any, that show evidence of perfection of a security interest (for
example, a mortgage, lien, certificate of title, financing statement, or other document that shows the lien has
been filed or recorded.)
Value of property:
\$__________________
Amount of the claim that is secured:
\$__________________
Amount of the claim that is unsecured: \$__________________ (The sum of the secured and unsecured
amounts should match the amount in line 7.)
Amount necessary to cure any default as of the date of the petition:
\$____________________
Annual Interest Rate (when case was filed)_______%
‰
Fixed
‰
Variable | | | 10. Is this claim based on a
lease? | ✔
‰
No
‰
Yes. Amount necessary to cure any default as of the date of the petition.
\$____________________ | | | 11. Is this claim subject to a
right of setoff? | ✔
‰
No
‰
Yes. Identify the property: ___________________________________________________________________ | | 12. Is all or part of the claim
entitled to priority under | 2 No
Yes. Check one: | Amount entitled to priority | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)? | | | | A claim may be partly
priority and partly | Domestic support obligations (including alimony and child support) under
11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(1)(A) or (a)(1)(B). | | | nonpriority. For example,
in some categories, the
law limits the amount
entitled to priority. | Up to \$3,025* of deposits toward purchase, lease, or rental of property or services for
personal, family, or household use. 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(7). | | | | Wages, salaries, or commissions (up to \$13,650*) earned within 180 days before the
bankruptcy petition is filed or the debtor's business ends, whichever is earlier.
11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(4). | | | | Taxes or penalties owed to governmental units. 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(8). | A | | | Contributions to an employee benefit plan. 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(5). | | | | Other. Specify subsection of 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(_) that applies. | | | | * Amounts are subject to adjustment on 4/01/22 and every 3 years after that for cases begun on or after the date of adjustment. | | #### Part 3:1 Sign Below | Check the appropriate box: | | | |----------------------------|--|--| | | | | Contact phone | The person completing | | Check the appropriate box: | | | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------|-------|-----------| | this proof of claim must
sign and date it.
FRBP 9011(b). | ET | I am the creditor. | | | | | | | | | I am the creditor's attorney or authorized agent. | | | | | | | If you file this claim
electronically, FRBP
5005(a)(2) authorizes courts
to establish local rules | | I am the trustee, or the debtor, or their authorized agent. Bankruptcy Rule 3004. | | | | | | | | | I am a guarantor, surety, endorser, or other codebtor. Bankruptcy Rule 3005. | | | | | | | specifying what a signature
IS. | I understand that an authorized signature on this Proof of Claim serves as an acknowledgment that when calculating the
amount of the claim, the creditor gave the debtor credit for any payments received toward the debt. | | | | | | | | A person who files a
fraudulent claim could be
fined up to \$500,000,
imprisoned for up to 5 | I have examined the information in this Proof of Claim and have a reasonable belief that the information is true
and correct. | | | | | | | | years, or both. | | I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. | | | | | | | 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 157, and
35741. | | 202
05
Executed on date U 7
MM / DD / YYYY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Signature | | | | | | | Print the name of the person who is completing and signing this claim: | | | | | | | | | | Name | | Qiang Guo | | | | | | | | | First name | | Middle name | | Last name | | | | Title | | | | | | | | | Company
Identify the corporate servicer as the company if the authorized agent is a servicer. | | | | | | | | | Address | c/o Berkeley Rowe, Marble Arch Park House, 116 Park St. | | | | | | | | | Number | Street | | | | | | | | Mayfair, London | | | UK | W1K 6SS | | | | | City | | | State | ZIP Code | Email # **GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, CASE NO. 20-12411 ADDENDUM TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF QIANG GUO** Qiang Guo ("Guo") hereby submits this addendum to his attached proof of claim (the "Proof of Claim"). As set forth below and asserted through the Proof of Claim, Genever Holdings LLC (the "Debtor") is liable to Guo in the amount of not less than \$13,306,005.00, plus interest in an amount to be calculated (the "Claim Amount"). ### **BACKGROUND RELATED TO QIANG GUO'S CLAIM** 1. Bravo Luck Limited ("Bravo Luck") is a BVI Business Company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Guo is the sole shareholder of Bravo Luck. 2. In early 2015, Bravo Luck identified the 18th Floor apartment of the Sherry-Netherland, Inc. (the "Sherry-Netherland"), 781 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022 (including certain personalty and servant's rooms located at units 2219 and 719, collectively, the "Apartment") as a potential investment property. Bravo Luck was always intended to be the ultimate owner of the Apartment, however, after initial discussions between Guo and/or his agents, Guo was advised that the Application would likely be more successful if an older, more established individual was the nominal applicant. Therefore, Miles Kwok ("Kwok") was brought in to be the established individual supporting the Debtor's application for the Apartment. In furtherance of the transaction, Bravo Luck, Kwok, the Debtor and Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever BVI" and, with the Debtor, the "Genever Entities") entered into a trust agreement to make clear that Kwok as the trustee was holding the Genever Entities and the income, profits, and dividends thereof (if any) in trust for Bravo Luck as the beneficial owner of the Genever Entities and, thus, the Apartment. #### Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 31 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 Filed 03/31/23 Entered 03/31/23 17:08:43 Page 22 of 61 20-12411-jlg Claim 3-1 Part 2 Filed 03/05/21 Pg 5 of 42 3. Despite the need to bring in an individual applicant older than Guo to support the Apartment purchase, the records clearly indicate that the funds to buy and maintain the Apartment were advanced, directly or indirectly, by Bravo Luck. On March 4, 2015, Bravo Luck transferred \$62,990,741.86 to Ivey Barnum and O'Mara, LLC, the attorneys for the seller of the Apartment. The memo line of the wire transfer provided that the funds were to "buy a property in New York." On March 5, 2015, Bravo Luck transferred \$6,300,000.00 to Guo to satisfy various expenses expected to arise at closing. 4. On March 6, 2015, the sale of the Apartment closed. Guo was in attendance at the closing as an officer and representative of Bravo Luck. The chart below identifies the specific amounts that were paid by Guo on behalf of Bravo Luck related to the purchase of the Apartment. Attached hereto as **Exhibit A** are excerpts from closing memoranda showing the payment of these amounts: | Amount | Purpose | |-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | \$7,000,000 | Contract deposit related to Apartment purchase | | \$3,369,000 | Apartment's maintenance escrow | | \$1,350,000 | 2% flip tax on Apartment | | \$56,150.00 | Apartment's
March 2015 maintenance | | \$1,871.67 | March 2015 hallway license fee | | \$675,000 | 1% New York mansion tax | | \$33,622.50 | For Stoock & Stroock legal fees | | \$221,875.00 | New York sales tax of 8.875% | | \$600.00 | For lien search on Apartment | | \$275,000 | For Paul Weiss legal fees | | \$26,000 | Contract deposit for servant's room (unit 719) | | \$234,000 | Balance of purchase price of servant's room (unit 719) | | \$935.83 | Paid at closing for March 2015 maintenance on servant's room (unit | | | 719) | | \$600.00 | Paid at closing for lien search on servant's room (unit 719) | | \$5,200.00 | Paid at closing for 2% flip tax on servant's room (unit 719) | | \$56,150.00 | Paid at closing for maintenance escrow on servant's room (unit 719) | | \$13,306,005.00 | | #### **Genever US's Bankruptcy Filing** 5. On October 12, 2020, the Debtor filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. #### **QIANG GUO'S GENERAL UNSECURED CLAIM** 6. Bravo Luck asserts that it is the beneficial owner of the Apartment with the Apartment being held in trust by Kwok and the Genever Entities for Bravo Luck's benefit. Thus, the Apartment and any proceeds from its sale remain property of Bravo Luck—not property of the Debtor. 7. If, however, (i) a court with jurisdiction over Bravo Luck determines that Bravo Luck does not own the Apartment by virtue of the Apartment being held in trust by Kwok and the Genever Entities (including the Debtor); and (ii) the funds paid directly by Guo do not give rise to a claim by Bravo Luck against the Debtor, then Guo hereby asserts a general unsecured claim against the Debtor in an amount not less than \$13,306,005.00 for reimbursement of all funds he paid at closing and any other amounts paid related to the Apartment's purchase or maintenance. 8. Additionally, if the Apartment's maintenance deposit, funded by the check written by Guo on the closing date, is applied on a postpetition basis, Guo reserves the right to amend this claim to assert that any such amounts are entitled to administrative expense priority or to file a motion asserting the same. 9. Furthermore, to the extent that a court with jurisdiction over Bravo Luck determines that Bravo Luck does not own the Apartment, Guo expressly reserves the right to recover interest on the Claim Amount. #### **RESERVATION OF RIGHTS** 10. This Proof of Claim is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any and all other claims, rights and remedies held by Guo in the bankruptcy case. This Proof of Claim is filed with a full reservation of rights and remedies, including the right to assert additional, modified, supplementary and/or amended proofs of claim and requests for administrative expenses directly or indirectly related to the Apartment and with full reservation of (1) Guo's rights and/or claims against any party other than the Debtor; and (2) Guo's interests in any property, including any property of the estate(s). 11. Guo reserves all rights of setoff and recoupment. 12. Guo does not waive any claims against Debtor that may arise postpetition, post-confirmation or after the conversion of this case to a case under any other chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. 13. The filing of this Proof of Claim is not intended and should not be construed to be an election of remedies, waiver of any past, present or future defaults or events of default, or a waiver or limitation of any rights, remedies, claims, or interest of Guo. #### **NO CONSENT TO JURISDICTION** 14. By filing this Proof of Claim, Guo does not submit to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court for any purpose other than with respect to the claims asserted in this Proof of Claim, and Guo does not waive, and specifically preserves, all of its procedural and substantive defenses (including, without limitation, any rights of setoff and recoupment) to, any claim that may be asserted against Guo by Debtor, any trustee of Debtor's estate (including the chapter 11 trustee), any post-confirmation estate fiduciary, or any other party. # **EXHIBIT A** # PURCHASE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS 1801 1804 1807 1809 1811 18TH FLOOR PLUS UNIT 2219 SERVANTS ROOM 781 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NEW YORK BY GENE VER HOLDINGS LLC ON MARCH 2015 # TABLE OF CONTENTS | ITEM | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----| | Closing Memorandum
and Financial
Statement | | | of Sale
Contract | | | Powers
Original Stock
Stock
Stock
Purchasers
Certificates
Receipts
for 18th floor and MR 2219 | | | Purchasers
Original Proprietary Leases | | | of Proprietary Lease
Assignments | | | of Assignment and Assumption of Proprietary Lease
Acceptances | | | Consents to Assignment of Proprietary
Lease with Common Charges
statements | | | of Lost Proprietary Lease
Affidavits
and Lost Stock
and Agreement
from Seller
Certificate | | | New York State Combined Real
Transfer
Tax Return
Estate | | | Tax Return with Smoke Alarm
New York City
Transfer
Real
Property
and Affidavit in Lieu of Registration
Affidavit
Statement | 10 | | of Sales Tax Due
Sellers Report
Casual Sale
on | 11 | | of Seller
Documents
and Closing Resolutions
Organizational | 12 | | of Purchaser
Documents
and Closing Resolution
Organizational | 13 | | of Entities
Guaranty of Agreement
Corporation Documents
and
required
and Consent with Respect
to Shares and Proprietary
Lease
Agreement
Agreements Name Affidavits/Letters
Lease
Security Deposit | 14 | | Opinion Letters | 15 | | of License
with License Agreement
Assignment
Agreement | 16 | | Letter from Architect
Unit Combination
regarding | 17 | | for \$15000.00
on Unit Combination Work
Escrow
holdback
Agreement
Work
with Architect
setting forth required
Letter | 18 | | Lien Search
Cooperative | 19 | | Assumption of Alteration Agreement with Alteration Agreement | 20 | | of Non-Foreign
Status
Certificate | 21 | | Insurance Certificate and Policy | 22 | | Form
1099-S | 23 | | Corporation Documents
Miscellaneous | 24 | | Invoices
Receipted | 25 | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|----| | Copies of Checks
in Connection
with the Closing
Delivered | 26 | # PURCHASE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS 1801 1804 1807 1809 1811 18Th FLOOR PLUS UNIT 2219 SERVANTS ROOM 781 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NEW YORK BY GENE VER HOLDINGS LLC ON MARCH 2015 # CLOSING MEMORANDUM | Purchaser | Genever Holdings
LLC by
Genever Holdings
Corporation | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Purchasers
CounseL | Ira Gilbert Esq
Garrison LLP
Paul Weiss Rifkind
Wharton
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New
York New York
10019 | | Seller | 1800s LLC
Sherry | | Sellers CounseL | Esq
Michael
Jones
OMara LLC
Barnum
Ivey
170 Mason Street
CT
06830
Greenwich
mjones@ibolaw.com
203-661-6000 | | Corporation
Cooperative | Inc
the Corporation
Sherry Netherland
The | | Price
Purchase | for Unit
\$70000000.00
\$67500000.00
for personalty
\$2500000.00 | | Agent
Managing | by Sherry Netherland
Hotel
Self-managed
Susan
Hennelly
Management
shennellysherrynetherland.com
212-231-6811 | | Monthly Maintenance | \$56150.60 | | Brokers | Brown Harris Stevens
and Sothebys International
Realty | | of shares
Number | 3000 | The Closing under the Contract of Sale dated February 21 2015 took place at the offices of Cooperative Corporation on March 2015 Attending the Closing were Mileson Guo Purchaser Ira Gilbert Esq Purchasers Counsel Michael Jones Esq Sellers Counsel Susan Hennelly Managing Agent Kathy Sloane Broker The Table of Contents to this Closing Binder lists the documents delivered in connection with the Closing Also attached is Financial Statement which describes the monetary features of the Closing # FINANCIAL STATEMENT 18TH FLOOR | Price
Purchase | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|--|--| | Price for Unit
Purchase | \$67500000.00 | | | | Price for Personalty
Purchase | 2500000.00 | | | | Less
Contract
Deposit | 7000000.00 | | | | Balance of Purchase
Price due Seller | \$63.000.000.00 | | | | Adjustments | | | | | Purchaser for March
maintenance
Due
charges
1.29
\$56150.00/31\$181
days | \$9056.45 | | | | Purchaser for Hallway
License Fee
Due
\$1871.67/31\$60.38
days | 301.88 | | | | Total due Seller | 862.990.641.67 | | | | Total
Seller
Payments Representing
Due | | | | | of
Wire in accordance
with wire instructions
Seller | \$62990741.85 | | | | | 862.990.641.67 | | | | Closing Costs Paid By or on Behalf of Purchaser | | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable
to The
Sherry
Inc
March maintenance
Netherland
note-we pay
in
but receive back
above
day adjustment | \$56150.00 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable
to The
Sherry-
Inc
2%
tax based on
Netherland
flip
for Unit
\$67500000.00 | \$1350000.00 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable to New
York
8.875% of \$2500000.00
for
State Sales Tax
personalty | \$221875.00 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable to The
Sherry-
Inc
escrow
Netherland
\$56150.00
maintenance
60 months | \$3369000.00 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable
of
to NYC Dept
Finance 1%
New York State mansion tax | \$675000.00 | | | | lien
Check of Purchaser payable to Titlevest
search
18th floor and 22n floor maids room
fees for | \$600.00 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable
to The
Sherry
Inc
hallway license fee note
Netherland
March
in
we pay but receive back
above
adjustment | \$1871.67 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable to Stroock
Lavan Coop lawyers
Stroock
fees | \$33622.50 | | | | Bank Check of Purchaser payable
to Paul Weiss
Garrison LLP legal
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Wharton
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possible transactions | \$275000.00 | | | | Seller is holding back an escrow of \$1 5K for
NOTE
of carrying
out the architects
the estimated costs
for the smoke detectors
if necessary
doors
changes
pantry
signs
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51-147/21 | | | | TWENTY SIX DOLLARS and 68/100 | | | | | | DATE | AMOUNT | | OF | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc. | 03/05/15 | **\$26.68** | | | Balance on House Account | | | | | File Number: 19262.022MJJ | AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE | | 1 1 O THE IRDER | | | | | Case News CASHIERS CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK | |---------------------------------------|--|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | | | | Date : March ps , 0215 2953 | | | BNY MELLON | | | | | | | | | | Amount | | | | | | | | | | TWENTY SIM THOUSAND "DOLLARS AND "ZERO: "CENTS" " "WE' "WAS | | | | | | | | *****26,000;00 | | | | To the order of MARCIA STEVENS RESIDENTIAL SALES LLC######
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0192948 | ం | | | | Date, Narch DS . | | | BNY MELLON | | | | | | | | | | | | | Amount | | | | | | | | ONE MILLION THO HUNDRED. THIRTY ONE THOUSAND WINE HUNDRED: SEVENTY FLYE ; OOLLARS ; | | | | | | | | | AND ZERO CENTS | | | ***1 (231,975 200 | | To the order of : WNYT DEF | | | | | | | Drawer BNY Mellon N.A. | | | | | Authorized :: " | | | Remitter THEY' BARNI IM & O MARA, | | Signature | | | | | | | | Memo | | | | | | | | | | | CASHIER'S CHECK | | |------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------| | | | 0192952 | | BNX MELLON | Date, March 05, 2015 | | | | | Amount | | | | | | | TWITH HUNDRED THERTY FOUR THOMSAND DOWARS AND TERRACCEMBS "WA | 4,500 % | | | To the order of I WENMED DE DE ESCROW AGENT # # ****************************************************************************************************************************** | \$ *****234,000,000 | | | Drawer: BNY Mellon, N.A. | | | Remitter TOE 9 ROPHI IN & O MARA I | Authorized. ***
Signature " " " " ". | | | Memo: | | | | | | | ![](_page_47_Figure_0.jpeg) ![](_page_48_Figure_0.jpeg) Case 22-50073 Doc 1643 Filed 04/07/23 Entered 04/07/23 17:45:41 Page 49 of 70 Case 22-50592 Doc 251 Filed 03/31/23 Entered 03/31/23 17:08:43 Page 40 of 61 20-12411-jlg Claim 3-1 Part 2 Filed 03/05/21 Pg 23 of 42 ![](_page_49_Figure_0.jpeg) ![](_page_50_Figure_0.jpeg) ![](_page_51_Figure_0.jpeg) ![](_page_52_Figure_0.jpeg) ![](_page_53_Figure_1.jpeg) ![](_page_54_Figure_0.jpeg) # PURCHASE OF UNIT 719 SERVANTS ROOM 781 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NEW YORK BY GENE VER HOLDINGS LLC ON MARCH 2015 ### TABLE OF CONTENTS | ITEM | | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----| | and Financial
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Closing Memorandum | | | of Sale
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Original Stock
Stock
Stock
Purchasers
Receipt | | | Purchasers
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LLC
Genever Holdings
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Opinion Letter | 14 | | Form
1099-S | 15 | | Invoices
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Delivered | 17 | # PURCHASE OF UNIT 719 SERVANTS ROOM 781 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NEW YORK BY GENE VER HOLDINGS LLC ON MARCH 2015 # CLOSING MEMORANDUM Purchaser Genever Holdings LLC Purchasers Counsel Ira Gilbert Esq Seller Roy Furman Sellers Counsel Jules Levy Esq and Matthew Melnick Esq Cooperative Corporation The Sherry Netherland Inc the Corporation Purchase Price \$260000.00 Managing Agent Self-managed by Sherry Netherland Hotel Monthly Maintenance \$935.83 212-231-6811 Romer Debbas LLP Brokers Brown Harris Stevens and The Sherry-Netherland Inc Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York New York 10019 275 Madison Avenue Suite 801 New York New York 10016 Management Susan Hennelly shennel lysherrynetherland.com Number of shares 50 The Closing under the Contract of Sale dated March 2015 took place at the offices of Cooperative Corporation on March 2015 Attending the Closing were Mileson Guo Purchaser Ira Gilbert Esq Purchasers Counsel Matthew Melnick Esq Sellers Counsel Susan Hennelly Managing Agent Kathy Sloane Broker The Table of Contents to this Closing Binder lists the documents delivered in connection with the Closing Also attached is Financial Statement which describes the monetary features of the Closing ## FINANCIAL STATEMENT | | Price
Purchase | | | | | | | |--|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|--|--|--|--|--| | | Price for Unit
Purchase | \$260000.00 | | | | | | | | Less
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Seller
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LLP as Escrow
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Signature | | | Memo: | | | | | | | UBS AG Hong Kong Branch 52/F Two International Finance Centre 8 Finance Street Central, Hong Kong www.ubs.com Tel. +852-2971 8888 Fax. 4852-2971 8001 BRAVO LUCK LIMITED BRAVO LUCK LIMITED 中国北京市朝阳区 北四环中路27号 捷古大观Ar37层 邮编100101 Portfolio no. Currency Account no. ﺎ Produced on 4 March 2015 Debit Advice Information & References ður ref. D/063,32973,00 Order date 04 Mar 2015 Value date 04 Mar 2015 Description In favor of 164 IVEY BARNUM AND O"MARA, LLC TRUSTEE ACCOUNT USD (A90,741.65 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Account with NEW YORK,NY BUY A PROPERTY IN NEW YORK Payment delail Details Currency Amount Debit Transaction 62,990,741.85 USD ﺪﻳﺠﻌﻠﻬﺎ Charges 50.00 USD Net Amount Due 62,990,791.85 USD On value date we debit your account If we do not hear from you to the contrary within 14 date of this confirmation, it will be deemed to have been Kind regards UBS AG accepted by you. A UBS Form without signature | Cresse 222-5105 920 - Drin 12903 - Election (1998 - 2732 - Entitused (1203 - 12 Parce 38 off (1) | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--| | | | | UBS ubs ag Hong Kong Branch 52/F Two International Finance Centre 8 Finance Street Central, Hong Kong www.ubs.com Tel. +852-2971 8888 Fax. +852-2971 8001 BRAVO LUCK LIMITED BRAVO LUCK LIMITED 中国北京市朝阳区 北四环中路27号 盘古大观A座37层 邮编100101 Portfolio no. Currency Account no. Produced on 5 March 2015 Debit Advice Information & References Our ref. 0/064,33067,00 Order date 05 Mar 2015 Value date 05 Mar 2015 Description In favor of GUO QIANG HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Account with NEW YORK,NY Payment detail FOR OWN EXPENSE Details Currency Amount Debit Transaction 6,300,000.00 USD Charges 50.00 USD Net Amount Due 6,300,050,00 USD On value date we debit your account If we do not hear from you to the contrary within 14 days from the date of this confirmation, it will be deemed to have been accepted by you. Kind regards UBS AG # **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION** | ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :
: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors. | :
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: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | | #### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE** The undersigned hereby certifies that on March 31, 2023, the foregoing Objection, and all declarations, exhibits and 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 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 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). indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. In addition, a copy of the Objection was served on Qiang Guo, at the address he provided as a notice address on the Disputed Claim form, Berkeley Rowe, Marble Arch Park House, 116 Park St., Mayfair, London UK W1K 6SS, by overnight mail. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system. Dated: March 31, 2023 New Haven, Connecticut By: */s/ Douglass Barron* Avram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com *and* Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com *and* 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 *Counsel for Genever* Holdings *LLC*