郭文贵破产案 · ORDER · ECF #4304

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当事人: 郭文贵 (Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok)
法院: CTB
案号: 22-50073
ECF #: 4304
类型: ORDER
立案日: 2023-08-18

原始法庭文件为英文，下方为英文全文。

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

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

#### **MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF WINNE, BANTA, BASRALIAN & KAHN, P.C.FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025**

**X**

In accordance with the *Order Establishing ProceduresforInterim Compensation and*

*Reimbursement ofExpensesfor Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023* [Docket No.

2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 Winne, Banta, Basralian & Kahn, P.C.

("WBB&K") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking

compensation for services rendered as New Jersey real estate counsel to Luc A. Despins, in his

capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan

Kwok, for the period from January 1, 2025 through and including February 28, 2025 (the "Fee

Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, WBB&K respectfully requests payment of 80% of all

fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the

Fee Period, in the amounts of \$3,881.60 and \$10.80, respectively.

i 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 oftax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits oftax 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 ofHo Wan Kwok (solely for purposes ofnotices and communications).

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.

#### **SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED**

1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A are WBB&K's fee statements for services provided during the Fee Period along with a timekeeper summary that includes the name, rate, total hours and total fees earned for each WBB&K individual who provided services during the fee period. These fee statements also list the expenses incurred for which WBB&K seeks reimbursement for the Fee Period.

#### **NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES**

2. Notice ofthis Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate ofHo Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office ofThe United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building, 150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee ofUnsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pffiedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").

3. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed with the Court and served upon (i) Winne, Banta, Basralian & Kahn, P.C., (Attn: Richard R. Kahn and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than **May 2, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline")**, setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.

4. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed and received on or before the Objection Deadline, the estate shall promptly pay WBB&K 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.

5. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed and received on or before the Objection Deadline, the estate shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim fee application hearing.

#### *[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.]*

Dated: *4/7/25*

By:

Richard R. Kahn Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn, PC Court Plaza South, East Wing Suite 101 21 Main Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

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

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

### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**

The undersigned hereby certifies that on, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement was

electronically filed. In addition, a copy ofthe Monthly Fee Statement was served by email on

the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

Dated: April\_\_, 2025 at New Haven, Connecticut By: */s/* 9

Nancy Bohan Kinsella (ctl2109) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203)781-2847 nkinsella@npmlaw.com *Nancy Bohan Kinsella*

*Counselfor the Chapter 11 Trustee*

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 oftax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits oftax 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** Winne, Banta, Basralian & Kahn, P.C. Fee Statement **CELEBRATING** kifiainig) IMM WINNE BANTA BASRALIAN & KAHN COURT PLAZA SOUTH -EAST WING 21 MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 P.O. BOX 647 HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 -7021 Case 22-50073 Doc 4304 Filed 04/09/25 Entered 04/09/25 21:18:19 Page 7 of 15

**ATTORNEYS AT LAW** (201)487-3800 FACSIMILE (201) 487-8529

www.winnebanta.com

Tax ID: 22-3043919

April 4, 2025

| Luc Trustee A. Despins- | Invoice #: | 259324 | |----------------------------------|----------------------|--------| | Paul Hastings, LLC | Client #: | 11157 | | 200 Park Avenue | Matter #: | 1 | | New York, NY 10166 | Billing Attorney: | RRK |

## **INVOICE SUMMARY**

For professional services rendered and disbursements advanced through January 31, 2025:

#### **RE: Local NJ Real Estate Counsel regarding the sale of Crocker Mansion (Mahwah Mansion), located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey**

| Professional Services Total Disbursements Advanced | \$ 650.00 \$ 10.80 | |----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | TOTAL THIS INVOICE | 660.80 \$ | | Outstanding Balance | 748.90 \$ | | TOTAL BALANCE DUE | 1.409.70 \$ |

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 4304 | Filed 04/09/25 | Entered 04/09/25 21:18:19 | Page 8 of 15 | |----------------------|----------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------------| | | | | | WBB&K P.C. | | Invoice #: 259324 | | | | April 2025 4, | | PROFESSIONAL | SERVICES | RENDERED | | |

| =m | | | | |---------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | Date | Tkpr | of Narrative Services___________________________________________ | Hours | | 1/21/25 | RRK | Emails Linsey and lien claimant follow to Sherman Re: phone call up. P. W. | .20 | | 1/22/25 | RRK | roofer Email from on repair status. | .10 | | 1/22/25 | RRK | ofsale Emails and from William Sherman status efforts. to re: | .10 | | 1/29/25 | RRK | with lien claimant Mark Call attorney, Blount. | .20 | | 1/29/25 | RRK | of Taus emails concerning NJ form contact. M. | .10 | | 1/31/25 | RRK | of Call and email with Sherman brokerage form contract and New Jersey W. re: customs contract on preparation. | .30 |

### **TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES \$ 650.00**

## **TIMEKEEPER SUMMARY**

| Name | Rate | Hours | Total | |------------------------|--------|-------|--------------| | Kahn, Richard R. | 650.00 | 1.00 | 650.00 | | TOTALS | | 1.00 | 650.00 \$ |

### **DISBURSEMENTS ADVANCED**

| Description | Amount | |------------------------------------|----------| | Printing | 10.80 | | TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ADVANCED | \$ 10.80 | | | |

#### **TOTAL THIS INVOICE \$ 660.80**

#### **WBB&K P.C.**

Invoice #: 259324 April 4, 2025

### **OUTSTANDING INVOICES**

| INVOICE | DATE | INVOICE | PAYMENTS | ENDING | |---------|----------|----------|----------|---------| | NUMBER | | TOTAL | RECEIVED | BALANCE | | 254872 | 12/18/24 | 9,226.43 | 8,477.53 | 748.90 |

| Balance Due This Invoice | \$ 660.80 | |-----------------------------------|--------------| | TOTAL BALANCE DUE | S 1.409.70 |

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COURT PLAZA SOUTH-EAST WING 21 MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 P.O.BOX 647 HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 -7021

**ATTORNEYS AT LAW** (201)487-3800 FACSIMILE (201) 487-8529

www.winnebanta.com

Tax ID: 22-3043919

April 4, 2025

| Luc Despins- Trustee A. | Invoice #: | 259324 | |----------------------------------|----------------------|--------| | Paul Hastings, LLC | Client #: | 11157 | | Park 200 Avenue | Matter #: | 1 | | New York, NY 10166 | Billing Attorney: | RRK |

## **REMITTANCE ADVICE**

RE: Local NJ Real Estate Counsel regarding the sale ofCrocker Mansion (Mahwah Mansion), located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey

| BALANCE THIS DUE INVOICE | 660.80 \$ | |-----------------------------------|----------------| | Outstanding Balance | 748.90 \$ | | TOTAL BALANCE DUE | 1.409.70 \$ |

Please return this advice with payment to: WBB&K P.C.

ATTN: Accounts Receivable P.O. Box 647 Hackensack, NJ 07602-0647

## **DUE UPON RECEIPT**

| To Pay By Credit Card | (Subject a to 3% Surcharge): | | | | | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------|---|-------------------|--| | Visa | Mastercard | Discover | | | | | Account No.: | | Expiration Date: | / | Security Code: | | | Amount: \$ | Name on Account: | | | | | | Cardholder Billing Address: | | | | | | | Authorization Signature: | | | | | | | E-Mail Address: | | | | | |

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**ATTORNEYS AT LAW** (201)487-3800 FACSIMILE (201) 487-8529

www.winnebanta.com

Tax ID: 22-3043919

April 4, 2025

| Luc Despins- Trustee A. | Invoice #: | 259330 | |----------------------------------|----------------------|--------| | Paul Hastings, LLC | Client #: | 11157 | | Park Avenue 200 | Matter #: | 1 | | New NY York, 10166 | Billing Attorney: | RRK |

## **INVOICE SUMMARY**

For professional services rendered and disbursements advanced through February 28, 2025:

#### **RE: Local NJ Real Estate Counsel regarding the sale of Crocker Mansion (Mahwah Mansion), located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey**

| Professional Services Total Disbursements Advanced | \$ 4,202.00 \$ .00 | |----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | TOTAL THIS INVOICE | 4,202.00 \$ | | Outstanding Balance | 1,409.70 \$ | | TOTAL BALANCE DUE | 5.611.70 \$ |

| Case 22-50073 | Doc 4304 | Filed 04/09/25 | Entered 04/09/25 21:18:19 | Page 12 of 15 | |---------------|----------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------| |---------------|----------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------|

## **WBB&K P.C.**

Invoice #: 259330 April 4, 2025

**PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED**

| Date | Tkpr | of Narrative Services____________________________________________ | Hours | |---------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 2/02/25 | MWT | R.Kahn regarding Review and Sherman emails contract, order W. | .10 | | 2/03/25 | RRK | Emails from Sherman regarding required property, process to sell the W. a developing form rider and responses to email. | .30 | | 2/03/25 | MWT | ofvarious Review emails between and Sherman, Esq. Kahn, Esq. W. R. ofCrocker regarding potential sale Mansion. | .10 | | 2/04/25 | RRK | ofresidential with Emails Sherman and Taus form contract. W. M. re: | .30 | | 2/04/25 | MWT | of Initial cursory review proposed realtor form contract and rider and email to review inspection Sherman regarding and informational W. | .30 | | 2/05/25 | RRK | ofintent ofCrocker Review letter Mansion on sale | .30 | | 2/05/25 | RRK | Email to Sherman. W. | .10 | | 2/05/25 | MWT | of Commence draft email to William Sherman, Esq. | .10 | | 2/05/25 | MWT | of Telephone conference with William Sherman, Esq. regarding form contract, ofpurchase proposed terms, status offer | .50 | | 2/05/25 | MWT | of Contract Draft Sale | 1.00 | | 2/05/25 | MWT | Review realtor contract form and Seller Rider. | .40 | | 2/05/25 | MWT | of Review and analysis various documents. | .40 | | 2/05/25 | MWT | ofTaxation Various emails with Michael Pollard, NJ Division regarding realty transfer exemption this fee for transaction | .20 | | 2/06/25 | RRK | with Email Sherman open contract issues. W. re: | .20 | | 2/06/25 | RRK | of Review draft form contract. | .20 | | 2/06/25 | RRK | Review Sherman email W. re: CCO. | .10 | | 2/06/25 | RRK | Review email detector certificates. M. Taus re: smoke | .10 | | 2/06/25 | MWT | Email to regarding disclosure statement contract W. Sherman, Esq. and several terms; review responsive email | .20 | | 2/06/25 | MWT | ofsame of Revisions to and finalize draft contract and transmittal to W. Sherman, Esq. | .50 | | 2/06/25 | MWT | CCO/Smoke Emails with Sherman, Esq regarding Certificate W. | .10 | | 2/07/25 | RRK | ofsale Review Sherman comments to form agreement specific inquiries W. and regarding wells and insurance. | .50 | | 2/07/25 | RRK | Review response Taus to Sherman comments. M. W. | .20 | | 2/18/25 | RRK | ofRTF with Emails Sherman applicability to Trustee conveyance, W. re: research and responses. | .30 |

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## **WBB&K P.C.**

Invoice #: 259330 April 4, 2025

| Date | Tkpr | of Narrative Services_____________________________________________ | Hours | |---------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 2/18/25 | MWT | from realty transfer possible non Review email Sherman regarding fee and W. resident withholding; | .10 | | 2/18/25 | MWT | Sherman transfer fee withholding Email to regarding realty and W. | .10 | | 2/18/25 | MWT | Review statutory exemptions transfer non-resident for realty fee and exemptions. | .20 | | 2/19/25 | RRK | with Sherman GIT/REP Emails and Taus re: W. M. 3. | .20 | | 2/19/25 | MWT | Sherman, that the transaction will Email to Esq. advising be exempt. W. | .10 | | 2/19/25 | MWT | Sherman, exemption for withholding Email to Esq. advising status W. | .10 | | 2/19/25 | MWT | Telephone message left contact State Regulatory Dept the NJ Division for at in of Taxation. | .10 | | 2/19/25 | MWT | conference with Regulatory Dept regarding exemption non Telephone State for it transaction residence status as applies to this to forego withholding | .20 | | 2/26/25 | RRK | Respond Sherman recommended to W. regarding auctioneers. | .30 | | 2/27/25 | RRK | with Sherman staffto secure recommendations reliable, Emails and on W. quality personal reputable and auctioneers property. to sell | .30 |

#### **TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES \$ 4,202.00**

# **TIMEKEEPER SUMMARY**

| Name | Rate | Hours | Total | |-------------------------|--------|-------|----------------| | Kahn, Richard R. | 650.00 | 3.40 | 2,210.00 | | Taus, Wolfe Marla | 415.00 | 4.80 | 1,992.00 | | TOTALS | | 8.20 | 4,202.00 \$ |

### **TOTAL THIS INVOICE \$ 4,202.00**

| | Case 22-50073 | Doc 4304 | Filed 04/09/25 | Entered 04/09/25 21:18:19 | Page 14 of 15 | | |------------------------------------------------|---------------|----------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------|--| | WBB&K P.C. | | | | | | | | Invoice 259330 April #: 4, 2025 | | | | | | |

## **OUTSTANDING INVOICES**

| INVOICE | DATE | INVOICE | PAYMENTS | ENDING | |---------|----------|----------|----------|---------| | NUMBER | | TOTAL | RECEIVED | BALANCE | | 254872 | 12/18/24 | 9,226.43 | 8,477.53 | 748.90 | | 259324 | 4/04/25 | 660.80 | .00 | 660.80 |

| Outstanding Balance | 1,409.70 \$ | |-----------------------------------|----------------| | Balance Due This Invoice | 4,202.00 \$ | | BALANCE TOTAL DUE | 5.611.70 \$ |

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COURT PLAZA SOUTH -EAST WING 21 MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 P.O.BOX 647 HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 -7021

**ATTORNEYS AT LAW** (201)487-3800 FACSIMILE(201) 487-8529

www.winnebauta.com

Tax ID: 22-3043919

April 4, 2025

| Luc Despins- Trustee A. | Invoice #: | 259330 | |----------------------------------|----------------------|--------| | Paul Hastings, LLC | Client #: | 11157 | | 200 Park Avenue | Matter #: | 1 | | New York, NY 10166 | Billing Attorney: | RRK |

#### **REMITTANCE ADVICE**

RE: Local NJ Real Estate Counsel regarding the sale ofCrocker Mansion (Mahwah Mansion), located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey

| BALANCE DUE THIS INVOICE | 4,202.00 \$ | |-----------------------------------|----------------| | Outstanding Balance | \$ 1,409.70 | | TOTAL BALANCE DUE | \$ 5.611.70 |

Please return this advice with payment to: WBB&K P.C.

ATTN: Accounts Receivable P.O. Box 647 Hackensack, NJ 07602-0647

## **DUE UPON RECEIPT**

| Pay By Credit Card To | a (Subject 3% Surcharge): to | | | | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------|---|-------------------| | Visa | Mastercard | Discover | | | | Account No.: | | Expiration Date: | / | Security Code: | | Amount: \$ | Name on Account: | | | | | Cardholder Billing Address: | | | | | | Authorization Signature: | | | | | | E-Mail Address: | | | | |