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# 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**

| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|--|--|
| In re:                                                           | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |  |  |
| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                     | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |
| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |
| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |

### **APPELLEE'S COUNTER-DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN RECORD ON APPEAL**

Appellee, Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Debtor"), by and through his undersigned counsel, hereby provides, pursuant to Rule 8009 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the following counter-designation of additional items to be included in the record on appeal.

### **COUNTER-DESIGNATION OF RECORD ON APPEAL**

Appellee respectfully counter-designates the following items for inclusion in the record on appeal pursuant to Rule 8009(a)(2) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. This designation includes all exhibits attached or referred to in the pleadings or matters of record.

<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).

| Docket No. | Date Filed | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|------------|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 27         | 06/23/2023 | ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION TO CONTINUE<br>PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING AND EXTEND<br>TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH RESPECT<br>TO<br>CERTAIN<br>CONSENTING<br>DEFENDANTS<br>AND<br>SCHEDULE STATUS CONFERENCE |
| 28         | 06/23/2023 | Certificate of Service<br>Regarding 9019 Motion and Motion to<br>Expedite and Limited Service<br>Filed by Douglass E. Barron<br>on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff                                                |
| 31         | 06/23/2023 | Notice<br>of<br>Chapter<br>11<br>Trustee<br>Regarding<br>Temporary<br>Restraining Order and June 26 Status Conference                                                                                                |

# **Adversary Proceeding Docket Entries (No. 23-05013 (JAM))**

| Main Bankruptcy Case Docket Entries (No. 22-50073<br>(JAM)) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------------------|

| Docket No. | Date Filed | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |
|------------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| 1805       | 5/18/2023  | Motion to Compel Compliance with Rule 2004 Subpoenas<br>(Second Omnibus)<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of<br>Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |  |
| 1844       | 6/1/2023   | Notice of Appearance<br>Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf<br>of G Club Operations, LLC Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |
| 1845       | 6/1/2023   | Motion to Extend Time to Time to Respond to Trustee's<br>Motion to Compel Compliance with Rule 2004 Exam<br>Subpoena to August 7, 2023<br>Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on<br>behalf of G Club Operations, LLC, Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |
| 1846       | 6/1/2023   | Objection<br>(Preliminary Objection) to Trustee's Motion to<br>Compel Compliance with Rule 2004 Subpoena<br>Filed by<br>Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of G Club Operations, LLC<br>Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |
| 1875       | 6/5/2023   | Reply to (related document(s):<br>1805<br>Motion to Compel<br>Compliance<br>with<br>Rule<br>2004<br>Subpoenas<br>(Second<br>Omnibus)<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A.<br>Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee filed by Chapter 11 Trustee Luc<br>A. Despins)                                                                                                                                                          |  |
| 1884       | 6/6/2023   | Notice of Appearance<br>Filed by Carolina A Fornos on behalf<br>of G Club Operations, LLC Interested Party.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |
| 1892       | 6/7/2023   | Order Granting In Part Motion for Entry of Order Holding<br>Non-Responding Parties in Civil Contempt of Court.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |
| 1898       | 6/9/2023   | Order Granting In Part Motion for Extension of Time.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |
| 1907       | 6/14/2023  | Transcript<br>. Hearing held on 6/6/23                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |
| 1924       | 6/22/2023  | Objection<br>to Trustee's Motion to Compel and Request for<br>Related Relief                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |
| 1934       | 6/23/2023  | Reply to (related document(s):<br>1805<br>Motion to Compel<br>Compliance<br>with<br>Rule<br>2004<br>Subpoenas<br>(Second<br>Omnibus)<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A.<br>Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee filed by Chapter 11 Trustee Luc<br>A. Despins)Reply to G Club Operations LLC's Supplemental<br>Objection [ECF No. 1824]<br>Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on<br>behalf of Luc A. Despins Chapter 11 Trustee |  |
| 1960       | 6/28/2023  | Order Granting Motion to Compel G-Club to Comply with<br>Rule 2004 Subpoena                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |

| Docket No. | Date Filed | Description                                             |
|------------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| 2119       | 8/24/2023  | Transcript<br>Amended to correct adversary case number. |

## **CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRANSCRIPTS**

Appellee, pursuant to Rule 8009(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, hereby certifies that he is not ordering any transcripts. All transcripts have been prepared and are either available on the docket or in the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office.

### **RESERVATION OF RIGHTS**

Appellee expressly reserves the right to (i) withdraw, supplement, amend or modify this Counter-Designation of Record on Appeal and (ii) move to strike any items included by the Appellant in its *Statement of Issues and Designation of Items to be Included in the Record on Appeal*. This filing is made expressly subject to, and without waiver of any and all rights, remedies, challenges, and objections.

Respectfully submitted,

Dated: December 13, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS,

New Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE

By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 plinsey@npmlaw.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*

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

*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*

## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**

| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x |             |                         |  |  |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|--|--|
| In re:                                                           | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |  |  |
| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                     | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |  |  |
| Debtors.                                                         | :<br>:      | (Jointly Administered)  |  |  |
| -----------------------------------------------------------      | x           |                         |  |  |

#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**

The undersigned certifies that on the 13th day of December 2023 a copy of the foregoing Appellee's Counter-Designation of Items to be Included in Record on Appeal was filed electronically and notice thereof emailed via the Court's case management/electronic case files ("CM/ECF") system to all appearing parties able to accept electronic notice. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

> By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Patrick R. Linsey

<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).