郭文贵破产案 · ORDER · ECF #2507

元数据

当事人
郭文贵 (Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok)
法院
CTB
案号
22-50073
ECF #
2507
类型
ORDER
立案日
2024-01-09

原始法庭文件为英文,下方为英文全文。

全文

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

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

### **NOTICE OF FILING OF FIFTH INVOICE OF ACHESON DOYLE PARTNERS ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES**

**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that, in accordance with the *Order Granting Genever*

*Holdings LLC's Motion, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 363(b), for Entry of Order*

*Authorizing Genever Holdings LLC to Obtain Services Necessary to Remediate Areas of Sherry*

*Netherland Apartment Affected by March 15, 2023 Fire* [Docket No. 2213] (the "Remediation

Order"),2 attached hereto as **Exhibit A** is Acheson Doyle's invoice, dated January 9, 2024 (the

"Invoice"), related to reviewing the site conditions and scope of deficiencies at the Sherry

Netherland Apartment (during the month of December 2023).

#### **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, in accordance with the Architect

Agreement, the Invoice covers the following services:

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

<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Remediation Order.

- Construction Bidding Plans Phase (fixed \$37,000 fee): \$9,250 (remaining 25% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing a set of plans tailored for bids by general contractors, including explanatory notes, as well as walk-throughs with prospective bidders. - o The initial 75% progress payment with respect to the construction bidding plans phase was charged in the invoice for the month of November 2023. - Pricing Phase (fixed \$12,000 fee): \$6,000 (remaining 50% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing invitations to bid for contractor pricing, attending bidder walkthroughs, and reviewing contractor bids - o The initial 50% progress payment with respect to the pricing phase was charged in the invoice for the month of October 2023. - DOB/LPC/Expeditor (fixed \$25,000 fee): \$12,500 (50% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing filing the plan overlay information for the NYC Department of Buildings ("DOB") filing format and coordinate with expeditor for DOB plan filing. - o As of the end of December 2023, a progress payment equal to 50% of the total fixed fee for this work stream (\$12,500) was charged (as permitted by the Architect Agreement). - Alteration Agreement (fixed \$2,500 fee): \$1,250 (50% progress payment) - o As detailed in the Architect Agreement, this work stream includes preparing correspondence required by the Alteration Agreement. - o As of the end of December 2023, a progress payment equal to 50% of the total fixed fee for this work stream (\$1,250) was charged (as permitted by the Architect Agreement).

# **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, pursuant to the Remediation Order, (a)

parties in interest have fourteen (14) days from the date of this Notice to object to the Invoice and (b) if no timely objections to the Invoice are filed with the Court, Genever Holdings LLC is authorized to pay the Invoice without further Court order.

Dated: January 16, 2024 GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC New York, New York

By: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*

G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) Avram E. Luft (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com alexbongartz@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: | :<br>: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors. | :<br>:<br>: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | |

#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**

The undersigned hereby certifies that on January 16, 2024, the foregoing Notice was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 case by operation of the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

Dated: January 16, 2024 New York, New York

By: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*

G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com

*Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC*

<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).

# **Exhibit A**

**Invoice**

### **Invoice**

**Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. 226 West 26th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001-6700 Tel: 212-414-4500 info@adparchitects.com**

| | | January 09, 2024 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Genever Holdings LLC<br>Estate of Ho Wan Kwok<br>Paul Hastings LLP<br>200 Park Avenue<br>New York, NY 10166 | c/o Luc A. Despins, as Chapter 11 Trustee for the | Project No:<br>52302.10<br>Invoice No:<br>24612 | | Project | 52302.10 | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY - Genever |

Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project

Invoice to: G. Alexander Bongartz, Paul Hastings LLP *alexbongartz@paulhastings.com*

| | Professional Services from December 01, 2023 to December 31, 2023 | | | | | | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|--------------------------------------------|------------|-------------------------|------------------------| | Phase | 02 | | Scope of Work Item B: Preparation of Plans | | | | | Fee | | | | | | | | | Billing Phase | Fee | Percent<br>Complete | Earned | Previous Fee<br>Billing | Current Fee<br>Billing | | | Schematic Phase | 22,000.00 | 100.00 | 22,000.00 | 22,000.00 | 0.00 | | | Design Development Phase | 36,000.00 | 100.00 | 36,000.00 | 36,000.00 | 0.00 | | | Construction Document Phase | 50,000.00 | 100.00 | 50,000.00 | 50,000.00 | 0.00 | | Phase | Construction Bidding Plans | 37,000.00 | 100.00 | 37,000.00 | 27,750.00 | 9,250.00 | | Total Fee | | 145,000.00 | | 145,000.00 | 135,750.00 | 9,250.00 | | | | | Total Fee | | | 9,250.00 | | | | | | | Total this Phase | \$9,250.00 | | Phase<br>Fee | 03 | | Scope of Work Item C: Pricing Phase | | | | | Total Fee | | 12,000.00 | | | | | | | Percent Complete | 100.00 | Total Earned | | 12,000.00 | | | | | | Previous Fee Billing | | 6,000.00 | | | | | | Current Fee Billing | | 6,000.00 | | | | | | Total Fee | | | 6,000.00 | | | | | | | Total this Phase | \$6,000.00 | | Phase | 05 | | Scope of Work Item E: DOB/LPC/Expeditor | | | | | Fee | | | | | | | | Total Fee | | 25,000.00 | | | | | | | Percent Complete | 50.00 | Total Earned | | 12,500.00 | | | | | | Previous Fee Billing | | 0.00 | | | | | | Current Fee Billing | | 12,500.00 | |

| Project | Case 22-50073<br>52302.10 | Doc 2507 | Filed 01/16/24<br>S/N- Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 | Entered 01/16/24 12:59:29<br>Invoice | Page 7 of 9<br>24612 | |-----------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------| | | | | Total Fee | | 12,500.00 | | | | | | Total this Phase | \$12,500.00 | | Phase<br>Fee | 06 | | Scope of Work Item F: SN Inc. Alteration Agreement | | | | | Total Fee | 2,500.00 | | | | | | Percent Complete | 50.00 | Total Earned | 1,250.00 | | | | | | Previous Fee Billing | 0.00 | | | | | | Current Fee Billing | 1,250.00 | | | | | | Total Fee | | 1,250.00 | | | | | | Total this Phase | \$1,250.00 | | Phase<br>Unit Billing | RE | Reimbursable Expenses | | | | | | In House Printing (BW & Color) | | | 3.36 | | | | Total Units | | 1.1 times | 3.36 | 3.70 | | | | | Total this Phase | \$3.70 | | | | | | | Total Due This Invoice | |

Thank you for your prompt payment.

| Project | Case 22-50073<br>52302.10 | Doc 2507<br>Filed 01/16/24<br>S/N- Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 | Entered 01/16/24 12:59:29 | Invoice | Page 8 of 9<br>24612 | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------------------| | | | | | | | | | Billing Backup | | | | Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | | | Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C. | | Invoice 24612 Dated 1/9/2024 | | 1:57:27 PM | | Project | 52302.10 | | The Sherry-Netherland, Inc., 781 Fifth Avenue New York, NY - Genever<br>Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project | | | | Phase | RE | Reimbursable Expenses | | | | | Unit Billing | | | | | | | In House Printing (BW & Color) | | | 3.36 | | | | | Total Units | | 1.1 times | 3.36 | 3.70 | | | | Total this Phase | | | \$3.70 | | | | | Total this Project | | \$3.70 |

**Total this Report \$3.70**

**Project Summary - Internal** 12/01/2023 to 12/30/2023

| 52302.10 | | Standard Pricing | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------| | SN Inc. - 781 Fifth Avenue - Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project | | | | | Description | Qty. × (Cost) / Charge | Cost | Charge | | Canon iR ADV C5560i : Letter | 14 × (0.24) / 0.24 ea. | 3.36 | 3.36 | | | Totals For : 52302.10 - SN Inc. - 781 Fifth Avenue - Genever Holdings LLC Apt 1801 - Apartment Stabilization Project | \$3.36 | \$3.36 |

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