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# Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #1674

**Interim expense reimbursement application —— In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #1674 (filed 2023-04-18). Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., local and conflicts counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins, submitted its first interim application requesting $13,147.79 in expense reimbursements for the period from July 8, 2022 through February 28, 2023.**


UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:　Chapter 11

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:　Case No. 22-50073
(JAM)

Debtors.　:
:　Jointly Administered

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EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION COVER SHEET

Expense Reimbursement
Application of:　Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.

Time Period:　From: July 8, 2022　To: February 28, 2023
Bankruptcy Petition Filed:　February 15, 2022
Date of Entry of Retention Order:　August 2, 2022 [ECF
effective as of July 8, 2022　No. 669],
Amount Requested
Fees
N/A (at this time)　Reductions
Voluntary Reductions　N/A (at this time)
Expenses
\$13,147.79
Total
\$13,147.79　Expenses　N/A
Retainer Request:　Expense Detail:
Retainer Received　\$0.00　Retainer Received　\$0.00
Prior award applied　\$0.00　Prior award applied　\$0.00
Balance before this request
\$0.00　Balance before this request　\$0.00
Copies per page cost　\$0.15
b/w (per page)
and total　\$0.25
color (per page)
\$2,025.40
(total)
Hours and Rates per Professional:

Hours N/A (at this time) Rate N/A (at this time)

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).
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
:
Chapter 11

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
Case No. 22-50073
(JAM)
:

Debtors.　:
Jointly Administered

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**FIRST INTERIM APPLICATION OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C., AS LOCAL AND CONFLICTS COUNSEL TO THE CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE, FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JULY 8, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2023**

Pursuant to sections 105(a), 328, 330, and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy

Rules"), and Rule 2016-1 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United

States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the "Local Rules"), Neubert, Pepe, and

Monteith, P.C. ("NPM"), as local and conflicts counsel to Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the

chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case (the "Chapter 11 Case") of Ho

Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), hereby files this First Interim Application of Neubert,

Pepe, and Monteith, P.C., as Local and Conflicts Counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee, for

Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from July 8, 2022 through February 28, 2023 (the

"Application"). By this Application, NPM requests interim allowance and reimbursement of the

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).

actual and necessary expenses incurred during the period from July 8, 2022 through and including February 28, 2023 (the "Reimbursement Period") in the Chapter 11 Case. In support of this Application, NPM respectfully states as follows:
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

1. At this time, there are limited funds in the Individual Debtor's estate—namely \$117,124.89 as of February 1, 2023. For that reason, NPM is not seeking allowance or payment of its professional fees at this time, but, instead, will wait to do so until after additional funds have been recovered by the estate. However, since the Trustee's appointment on July 8, 2022 and NPM's retention as local and conflicts counsel (effective as of the same date), it has been required to incur and pay various expenses in connection with the Individual Debtor's Chapter 11 Case, including expenses related to computer research, reproduction, mailing, service of documents, discovery, and travel, all as further detailed in this Application.2 These expenses were necessary for the Trustee to conduct his investigation into the Individual Debtor's financial affairs, which investigation remains ongoing at this time.

2. NPM now files this Application seeking reimbursement of \$13,147.79 of expenses incurred during the Reimbursement Period in the Individual Debtor's case. NPM respectfully submits that these expenses were incurred to protect, preserve, and maximize value for the Individual Debtor's estate and his creditors. In light of the nature and complexity of the Chapter 11 Case, NPM submits that the requested expenses are reasonable under applicable standards. Accordingly, NPM respectfully requests that the Court grant the Application and allow reimbursement of the requested expenses.

2 For the avoidance of doubt, NPM reserves all its rights to seek allowance and payment of its professional fees.
JURISDICTION, VENUE, BASES FOR RELIEF, AND COMPLIANCE

3. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter 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 (as amended). This matter is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2). Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.

4. The legal predicates for the relief requested herein are Bankruptcy Code §§ 328, 330, and 331, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Rule 2016-1. NPM consents to this Court's authority to enter final orders on this matter.

5. NPM does not believe that *Appendix B of the United States Trustee's Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 by Attorneys in Larger Chapter 11 Cases* ("Appendix B") applies to this Application because (a) this Application does not request compensation for services rendered and (b) Appendix B only applies if the debtor's petition lists \$50 million or more in assets and \$50 million or more in liabilities, which the Debtors' petitions do not. Nevertheless, the Trustee and NPM intend to make a reasonable effort to comply with Appendix B in connection with the interim and final fee applications to be filed in the Chapter 11 Case, but reserve all rights as to their relevance and substantive legal effect in connection with the Application or any application for compensation in the Chapter 11 Case.

6. NPM believes that this Application, together with the attachments hereto, substantially complies with the Bankruptcy Rules and Local Rule 2016-1. To the extent necessary, NPM requests a waiver of any requirements not met by this Application.
BACKGROUND
I. Individual Debtor's Chapter 11 Case

7. On February 15, 2022 (the "Petition Date"), the Individual Debtor filed with the Court a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

8. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee") in the Chapter 11 Case. No examiner has been appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases.

9. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [Docket No. 465] (the "Trustee Order") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the Chapter 11 Case of Ho Wan Kwok. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the Trustee. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Trustee in the Chapter 11 Case of Ho Wan Kwok.

10. By order entered August 2, 2022, the Court authorized NPM's retention as local and conflicts counsel for the Trustee (ECF No. 669) (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorizes NPM to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses pursuant to sections 328 and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such orders as the Court may direct.

11. In light of the Trustee's ongoing investigation into the Individual Debtor's assets and his financial affairs, the Trustee is unable at this time to predict when he will be in a position to file a plan and disclosure statement. All quarterly fees have been paid to the United States Trustee, and all monthly operating reports have been filed.

12. As of February 1, 2023, the amount of cash on deposit in the Trustee's account is approximately \$117,124.89, all of which is unencumbered. Other than fees and expenses incurred by professionals, the Trustee is not aware of accrued unpaid administrative expenses at this time.
II. Genever (BVI)'s Chapter 11 Case

13. On October 11, 2022, Genever (BVI) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with 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 17, 2022, the Court granted Genever (BVI)'s application to retain NPM as counsel to Genever (BVI) in its chapter 11 case, effective as of its petition date, i.e., October 11, 2022 [Docket No. 1107].
III. Genever (US)'s Chapter 11 Case

17. On October 12, 2020, Genever (US) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States 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").

18. On November 3, 2022, the SDNY Bankruptcy Court entered an order [Docket No. 225 in Case No. 22-50592] transferring the venue of the SDNY Bankruptcy Case to this Court, which assigned it Case Number 22-50592.

19. On November 21, 2022, the Court entered an order granting joint administration of the Genever (US) Debtor's chapter 11 case with the jointly administered cases of the Individual Debtor and the Genever (BVI) Debtor's chapter 11 case [Docket No. 1141].

20. On November 30, 2022, the Court granted Genever (US)'s application to retain NPM as counsel to Genever (US) in its chapter 11 case, effective as of the order transferring venue of the SDNY Bankruptcy Case to this Court, i.e., November 3, 2022 [Docket No. 1177].
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST

21. By this Application, NPM requests allowance and reimbursement of all expenses incurred (in the amount of \$13,147.79) in connection with services rendered by, for, or on behalf of the Trustee in the Chapter 11 Case during the Reimbursement Period. The Trustee has approved the amounts requested. All services in connection with the requested expenses were performed by, for, or on behalf of the Trustee.

22. To date, NPM has not applied for compensation for any services provided in the Chapter 11 Case. Neither has NPM received any payment or promise of payment from any source for services rendered during the Reimbursement Period. There is no agreement or understanding between NPM and any other person for the sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in the Chapter 11 Case.

23. Annexed hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A is a detailed billing report, broken down by project category, upon which this application is based
ALLOWANCE OF EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

24. Under section 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, with bankruptcy court approval, a trustee may employ professional persons under section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code "on any

reasonable terms and conditions of employment, including on a retainer, on an hourly basis, on a fixed or percentage fee basis, or on a contingent fee basis." 11 U.S.C. § 328(a).

25. Under section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, a bankruptcy court may award to a professional "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services" rendered by the professional, plus "reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1).

26. The expenses requested herein are customarily charged to non-bankruptcy clients of NPM. Additionally, the expenses incurred by NPM to third parties are limited to the actual amounts billed to, or paid by, NPM on behalf of the estates.

27. Further, NPM believes the rates for charges incurred are the market rates that the majority of law firms charge clients for such services. In addition, NPM believes that such charges are in accordance with the American Bar Association's ("ABA") guidelines, as set forth in the ABA's Statement of Principles, dated January 12, 1995, regarding billing for disbursements and other charges.

28. The expenses incurred in providing professional services in the Chapter 11 Case were necessary, economical, and justified under the circumstances.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

29. To the extent that time or disbursement charges for services rendered or disbursements incurred relate to the Reimbursement Period, but are not included in this Application, or NPM has for any other reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services or expenses, NPM reserves the right to request compensation for such services and reimbursement of such expenses in a supplemental or future application. Also, NPM does not waive, and expressly reserve, its right to respond to any objections regarding this Application and the amounts sought for services and expenses in the Chapter 11 Cases.
NO PRIOR REQUEST

30. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made to this Court or any other court.
NOTICE

31. Notice of this Application has been given to the United States Trustee, the Individual Debtor, the Committee, and, by electronic notice utilizing the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system, to all appearing parties who utilize the CM/ECF system.

WHEREFORE, Neubert, Pepe, and Monteith, P.C. respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto, (i) allowing reimbursement of \$13,147.79, representing 100% of the actual and necessary expenses incurred during the Reimbursement Period, (ii) allowing such reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred without prejudice to NPM's right to seek compensation for services rendered and further reimbursement for expenses incurred, and (iii) granting NPM such other and further relief as is just.

Dated: April 18, 2023 New Haven, Connecticut
LUC A. DESPINS, CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE

By: /s/Douglas S. Skalka

Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
EXHIBIT A
Date: 04/18/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 1674 Filed 04/18/23 Entered 04/18/23 11:45:29 Page 11 of 23

Trans
Date　Task Code　Amount

Activity ID E101 Copying
07/21/2022　B110　E101　190.00　Color printing (760 @ 0.250):
status conference PowerPoint
slides (40 sets)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
07/21/2022　B110　E101　62.25　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (415 @ 0.15): materials
for 7/21 status conference
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
07/29/2022　B190　E101　27.90　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (186 @ 0.15): service
copies of ECFs 636, 637, and 638
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
08/01/2022　B190　E101　228.75　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Color Copying (915 @ 0.25):
hearing exhibits for Trustee's
Corporate Governance motion
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
08/01/2022　B190　E101　107.40　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (716 @ 0.15): copies of
filings for 8/1 hearing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/01/2022　B190　E101　132.00　Copying (880 @ 0.15): Service
copies of ECFs 146, 646, and 635
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
01/04/2023　B120　E101　282.45　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (1,883 @ 0.15):
deposition exhibits (Deposition
of Debtor's Wife)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
01/04/2023　B120　E101　196.80　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (1,312 @ 0.15):
Production copies (Greenwich
Land and Ngok)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
01/23/2023　B110　E101　108.30　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (722 @ 0.15): Service
copies of ECF 1362
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
01/23/2023　B110　E101　145.35　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (969 @ 0.15): Service
copies of ECF 1357 and 1345
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
01/23/2023　B110　E101　145.35　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (969 @ 0.15): Pax v.
Kwok Service copies of ECF 149
and ECF 142
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
01/26/2023　B110　E101　227.85　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (1,519 @ 0.15): service
copies of ECFs 1388, 1389, 1390,
159, and 160
Date: 04/18/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 2 Case 22-50073 Doc 1674 Filed 04/18/23 Entered 04/18/23 11:45:29 Page 12 of 23

Trans

Date　Task Code　Amount
Activity ID E101 Copying
01/31/2023　B110　E101　171.00　Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Copying (1,140 @ 0.15): service
copies of ECFs 1414, 1415, 1416,
and 1418
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Total for Activity ID E101
Billable　2,025.40　Copying

Activity ID E106 Online research
07/18/2022　B110　E106　25.03　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Graham
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
07/31/2022　B110　E106　118.15　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Linsey
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/18/2022　B110　E106　116.56　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Linsey
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/24/2022　B110　E106　28.34　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Graham
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/07/2022　B110　E106　22.43　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Graham
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/30/2022　B110　E106　576.40　Pacer: 7/1/22 through 9/30/22
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/30/2022　B110　E106　27.55　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Linsey
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
10/04/2022　B110　E106　8.82　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Graham
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
10/31/2022　B110　E106　16.52　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Linsey
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/30/2022　B110　E106　74.94　Lexis Nexis: Attorney Linsey
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/31/2022　B110　E106　381.70　Pacer: 10/1/22 through 12/31/22
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Total for Activity ID E106
Billable　1,396.44　Online research

Activity ID E107 Delivery services/messengers
08/10/2022　B110　E107　13.80　FedEx: Ho Wan Kwok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Trans

Date　Task Code　Amount
Activity ID E107 Delivery services/messengers
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　22.65　FedEx: Williams & Connolly, LLP
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　22.65　FedEx: Barclays Bank PLC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　35.42　FedEx: BNY Mellon, N.A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　22.65　FedEx: Citibank, N.A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　22.65　FedEx: HSBC Holding PLC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　35.42　FedEx: JPMorgan Chase Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　16.61　FedEx: Standard Chartered PLC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B120　E107　16.61　FedEx: Edward Emanuel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　142.18　FedEx Intl: Spotify Technologies
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　30.02　FedEx: Apple Inc.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　20.09　FedEx: Spotify USA Inc.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　27.56　FedEx: Youtube, LLC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　30.02　FedEx: Amazon.com, Inc.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　35.16　FedEx: Bank of America
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　42.97　FedEx: Capital One Financial
Corporation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/18/2022　B120　E107　20.09　FedEx: TD Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　16.58　FedEx: Apple Inc.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Trans

Date　Task Code　Amount
Activity ID E107 Delivery services/messengers
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　13.66　FedEx: Spotify USA Inc.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　27.05　FedEx: YouTube, LLC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　16.58　FedEx: Amazon.com
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　21.62　FedEx: Bank of America
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　21.34　FedEx: Capital One Financial
Corporation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　69.47　FedEx Intl: Spotify Technology
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/28/2022　B120　E107　13.66　FedEx: TD Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/30/2022　B120　E107　19.95　FedEx: Ho Wan Kwok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
11/30/2022　B120　E107　19.95　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
FedEx: Ho Wan Kwok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/30/2022　B120　E107　13.66　FedEx: Ho Wan Kwok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　41.55　FedEx: Seacoast National Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　17.62　FedEx: Israel Discount Bank (NY)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　41.55　FedEx: Israel Discount Bank
(Aventura FL)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　51.59　FedEx: Israel Discount Bank
(Beverly Hills CA)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　33.98　FedEx: M & T Bank (Buffalo NY)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　37.12　FedEx: M & T Bank (Buffalo NY)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Case 22-50073 Doc 1674 Filed 04/18/23 Entered 04/18/23 11:45:29 Page 15 of 23

Trans

Date　Task Code　Amount
Activity ID E107 Delivery services/messengers
12/21/2022　B120　E107　17.62　FedEx: Dime Community Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　56.60　FedEx: First Bank Puerto Rico
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　79.62　FedEx Intl: Starling Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/21/2022　B120　E107　68.77　FedEx Intl: First Abu Dhabi Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
01/02/2023　B120　E107　111.88　FedEx Intl (return):
undeliverable First Abu Dhabi
Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　26.13　FedEx: Ho Wan Kwok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　26.13　FedEx: Hing Chi Ngok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　19.27　FedEx: Steven Kindseth
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　19.27　FedEx: Evan S. Goldstein
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　19.27　FedEx: Lee Vartan
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　19.27　FedEx: Aaron A. Mitchell
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　14.66　FedEx: Francis Lawall
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/17/2023　B120　E107　143.67　FedEx Intl: Qiang Guo
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
02/21/2023　B120　E107　14.51　FedEx: Ira Gilbert
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Total for Activity ID E107
Billable　1,670.15　Delivery services/messengers
Activity ID E108 Postage
07/26/2022　B190　E108　14.60　Postage: service of [612] Supp
Dec in Support of NPM
employment; [611] and [608]:

Trans

Date　Task Code　Amount
Activity ID E108 Postage
Motion to Quash and expedited
hearing notice; and [607] and
[598]: Mtn for Order re Corp
Governance and expedited hearing
notice
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
07/27/2022　B170　E108　5.30　Postage: service copies of
Trustee's Response to Brown
Rudnick motion to withdraw as
Debtor's counsel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
07/29/2022　B190　E108　129.25　Postage: service of ECFs 636,
637, and 638
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/01/2022　B190　E108　21.60　Postage: service of ECFs 146,
646, and 635
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/18/2022　B110　E108　92.25　Postage: 2004 Exam Subpoenas
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/08/2022　B110　E108　92.25　Postage: Service of ECF 839
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/19/2022　B310　E108　121.84　Postage: service on all
creditors of ECF 1244 Notice of
Rescheduled Hearing re Claims
Bar Date and Employment of
Claims Agent
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
01/26/2023　B110　E108　42.66　Postage: Service of ECFs 1388,
1389, 1390, 159, 160
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
01/31/2023　B110　E108　22.24　Postage: service of ECFs 1414,
1415, 1416, and 1418
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Total for Activity ID E108
Billable　541.99　Postage
Activity ID E109 Local travel
08/01/2022　B190　E109　23.50　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport
(Attorney Skalka)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/16/2022　B110　E109　43.50　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport

Trans

Date　Task Code　Amount
Activity ID E109 Local travel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.

Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
11/30/2022　B110　E109　13.00　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport
(Attorney Skalka)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/02/2022　B110　E109　22.50　Mileage: USBC, Bridgeport (36
miles @ .625/mile) - Attorney
Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/02/2022　B110　E109　8.00　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport -
Attorney Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/05/2022　B110　E109　22.50　Mileage: USBC, Bridgeport (36
miles @ .625/mile) - Attorney
Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/05/2022　B110　E109　13.50　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport -
Attorney Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/06/2022　B110　E109　22.50　Mileage: USBC, Bridgeport (36
miles @ .625/mile) - Attorney
Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/06/2022　B110　E109　13.50　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport -
Attorney Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/07/2022　B110　E109　22.50　Mileage: USBC, Bridgeport (36
miles @ .625/mile) - Attorney
Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/07/2022　B110　E109　13.50　Parking: USBC, Bridgeport -
Attorney Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor

Total for Activity ID E109
Billable　218.50　Local travel

Activity ID E111 Meals
01/05/2023　B120　E111　195.37　Cafe Java: meal expense
deposition of Debtor's wife
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Date: 04/18/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 8 Case 22-50073 Doc 1674 Filed 04/18/23 Entered 04/18/23 11:45:29 Page 18 of 23

NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.

Trans
Date　Task Code　Amount

Activity ID E111 Meals
Total for Activity ID E111
Billable　195.37　Meals
Activity ID E112 Court fees
07/11/2022　B160　E112　200.00　USBC filing fee: Pro Hac Vice
Nicholas A. Bassett
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
07/11/2022　B160　E112　200.00　USBC filing fee: Pro Hac Vice
Avram Emmanuel Luft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
07/11/2022　B160　E112　200.00　USBC filing fee: Pro Hac Vice
Douglass Barron
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
07/12/2022　B160　E112　200.00　USBC filing fee: Pro Hac Vice
Luc A. Despins
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
08/03/2022　B190　E112　200.00　USBC filing fee: Adversary
Proceeding Complaint
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
10/11/2022　B110　E112　1,738.00　USBC: Genever Holdings LLC
Petition filing fee
Genever Holdings Corporation
Bankruptcy Representation
11/28/2022　B110　E112　32.00　USBC filing fee: Genever
Holdings LLC Amended List of
Creditors
Genever Holdings Corporation
12/23/2022　B120　E112　350.00　Bankruptcy Representation
USBC filing fee: Adversary
Proceeding Complaint
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Total for Activity ID E112　Billable　3,120.00　Court fees
Activity ID E113 Subpoena fees
09/27/2022　B120　E113　514.52　Servable Legal Support Co.:
Subpoena service fees
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
09/28/2022　B120　E113　221.59　State Marshal Ernest Laden:
Subpoena service fees
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
12/01/2022　B110　E113　293.00　Constable Jon Gallup: service of

SEM Tuesday 04/18/2023 11:27 am

NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Trans Date Task Code Amount Activity ID E113 Subpoena fees Order Granting Application of Temporary Restraining Order Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 12/07/2022 B120 E113 183.65 Servable Legal Support: Subpoena service fees Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 12/09/2022 B120 E113 601.26 Servable Legal Support Co: service of Rule 2004 subpoenas Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 01/10/2023 B120 E113 98.25 State Marshal Ernest Laden: Subpoena service fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 01/27/2023 B120 E113 221.21 Servable Legal Support Co: Service of process on HSBC c/o Secretary of State Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 02/02/2023 B120 E113 758.64 Subpoena Server Services: service of subpoenas on Israel Discount Bank of New York, Dime Community Bank, and FirstBank Puerto Rico Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 02/08/2023 B120 E113 325.00 Subpoena Server Services: second service attempt on FirstBank Puerto Rico Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 02/15/2023 B120 E113 372.88 Subpoena Server Services: service of subpoena on M&T Bank (two attempts) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 02/24/2023 B120 E113 364.74 Subpoena Server Services: rush service on Paul Weiss of adversary complaint re occupancy of SN apartment Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Activity ID E113 Billable 3,954.74 Subpoena fees

Activity ID E116 Trial transcripts

07/18/2022 B160 E116 25.20 Hearing Transcript - July 8, 2022 Hearing on UST Motion to Appoint CH 11 Trustee
Date: 04/18/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 10 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Case 22-50073 Doc 1674 Filed 04/18/23 Entered 04/18/23 11:45:29 Page 20 of 23

Trans
Date　Task Code　Amount

Activity ID E116 Trial transcripts
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Total for Activity ID E116
Billable　25.20　Trial transcripts

GRAND TOTALS
Billable　13,147.79
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

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In re:　:
Chapter 11

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　:
Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)

Debtors.1　:
Jointly Administered

ORDER APPROVING INTERIM APPLICATION OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C., FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES

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Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 328, 330 and 331, Neubert, Pepe, and Monteith, P.C., as local and conflicts counsel to Luc A. Despins, the Chapter 11 Trustee in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases, (together, the "Applicant") filed the *First Interim Application of Neubert, Pepe, and Monteith, P.C., for Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from July 8, 2022 through February 28, 2023* on April 18, 2023 (the "Application"). After notice and a hearing, and no objection to the Application having been filed by the Office of the United States Trustee, and in the absence of any other objection to the Application; it is hereby

1. ORDERED that the Application is granted and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$13,147.79 is awarded to the Applicant subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all administrative expenses are not paid in full; and it is further

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. ORDERED that, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing here modifies the Retention Order; and it is further

3. ORDERED that the estate of the Individual Debtor is directed to pay Neubert, Pepe, and Monteith, P.C.'s expenses in the amount of \$13,147.79 within fourteen days of the date of this Order; and it is further

4. ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order; and it is further

5. ORDERED that all time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned certifies that on April 18, 2023 the foregoing Application was filed electronically. Notice of this filing will be sent by e-mail to all parties by operation of the Court's electronic filing system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing pursuant to the Notice of Electronic Filing. Parties may access this filing through the Court's system.

Dated: April 18, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS,

New Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE

By: /s/Douglas S. Skalka Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.