Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2803

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

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

### **NOTICE OF FILING**

# **SECOND REVISED [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR TRUSTEE TO FILE AVOIDANCE ACTIONS UNDER BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 108, 546(a), AND 549**

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 notice of his filing of a Second Revised [Proposed] Order Granting Motion for Entry of Order Extending Deadline for Trustee to File Avoidance Actions Under Bankruptcy Code Sections 108, 546(a), and 549 (the "Second Revised Order").² The Second Revised Order is attached hereto as **Exhibit A** and a track-changes version comparing the Second Revised Order to the proposed order originally filed with the Trustee's Motion is attached hereto as

**Exhibit B**.

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).

² A prior revised form of the proposed order was filed with the Trustee's Reply in support of the Motion for Entry of Order Extending Deadline for Trustee to File Avoidance Actions Under Bankruptcy Code Sections 108, 546(a), and 549 (the "Motion").

Dated: February 12, 2024 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

*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*

### **Exhibit A**

**Second Revised Proposed Order (Clean)**

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

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

### **SECOND REVISED [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR TRUSTEE TO FILE AVOIDANCE ACTIONS UNDER BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 108, 546(a), AND 549**

UPON CONSIDERATION OF the Chapter 11 Trustee's *Motion for Entry of Order*

*Extending Deadline for Trustee to File Avoidance Actions Under Bankruptcy Code Sections 108, 546(a), and 549* (the "Motion"), and good cause having been shown, and the Court having considered any and all objections and other responses to the Motion, and the Court finding that (i) there is good cause for the relief requested, (ii) there are extraordinary circumstances justifying the relief requested, (iii) the Trustee has acted diligently, and (iv) the Motion has been served in accordance with the Court's prior Order granting the Notice Motion, and such notice is proper and sufficient under the circumstances and no other notice is required, and the relief provided herein being narrowly tailored to serve the foregoing purposes, it is by the Court, hereby

ORDERED, that the Motion is granted as set forth herein; 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 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).

ORDERED, that the time limitations set forth in 11 U.S.C. 108, 546, and 549 for the Trustee to commence avoidance actions and other actions on behalf of the estate, as well as for amending any pending complaints, are extended through and including August 15, 2024 (such extension, the "Ordered Extension"), which date may be further extended; and it is further

ORDERED, that any party that has received notice, whether actual or constructive, of the Motion and did not object to the Motion has waived its right to assert a limitations period defense solely in respect of the Ordered Extension if ultimately named in an action that is timely brought under the terms of this Order; and it is further

ORDERED, that, notwithstanding anything in this Order to the contrary, this Order and the Ordered Extension herein shall not apply to (i) UBS AG; and (ii) Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, Sotheby's International Realty Referral Company LLC, Sotheby's International Realty Referral Company Inc., Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Referral Company LLC, Martha Turner Properties, LP, MTPGP, LLC, Anywhere Advisors LLC, Anywhere Real Estate Services Group LLC, Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC, Anywhere Intermediate Holdings LLC, and Anywhere Real Estate Inc.; and it is further

ORDERED, that the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry; and it is further

ORDERED, that the Trustee is authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted herein; and it is further

ORDERED, that the Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the interpretation or implementation of this Order.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2024

Julie A. Manning, United States Bankruptcy Judge

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# **Exhibit B**

**Second Revised Proposed Order (Track Changes)**

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

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In re:

HO WAN KWOK, *et al*.,

Debtors.

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Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) (Jointly Administered)

Chapter 11

#### **SECOND REVISED [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER**

#### **EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR TRUSTEE TO FILE AVOIDANCE ACTIONS UNDER BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 108, 546(a), AND 549**

UPON CONSIDERATION OF the Chapter 11 Trustee's *Motion for Entry of Order*

*Extending Deadline for Trustee to File Avoidance Actions Under Bankruptcy Code Sections 108,*

*546(a), and 549* (the "Motion"), and good cause having been shown, and the Court having

considered any and all objections and other responses to the Motion, and the Court finding that

(i) there is good cause for the relief requested, (ii) there are extraordinary circumstances

justifying the relief requested, (iii) the Trustee has acted diligently, and (iv) the Motion has been

served in accordance with the Court's prior Order granting the Notice Motion, and such notice is

proper and sufficient under the circumstances and no other notice is required, and the relief

provided herein being narrowly tailored to serve the foregoing purposes, it is by the Court,

hereby

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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).

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ORDERED, that the Motion is granted as set forth herein; and it is further ORDERED, that the time limitations set forth in 11 U.S.C. 108, 546, and 549 for the Trustee to commence avoidance actions and other actions on behalf of the estate, as well as for amending any pending complaints, are extended through and including August 15, 2024, (such extension, the "Ordered Extension"), which date may be further extended; and it is further

ORDERED, that any party that has received notice, whether actual or constructive, of the Motion and did not object to the Motion has waived its right to assert a limitations period defense solely in respect of the Ordered Extension if ultimately named in an action that is timely brought under the terms of this Order; and it is further

ORDERED, that, notwithstanding anything in this Order to the contrary, this Order and the Ordered Extension herein shall not apply to (i) UBS AG; and (ii) Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, Sotheby's International Realty Referral Company LLC, Sotheby's International Realty Referral Company Inc., Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Referral Company LLC, Martha Turner Properties, LP, MTPGP, LLC, Anywhere Advisors LLC, Anywhere Real Estate Services Group LLC, Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC, Anywhere Intermediate Holdings LLC, and Anywhere Real Estate Inc.; and it is further

ORDERED, that the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry; and it is further

ORDERED, that the Trustee is authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted herein; and it is further

ORDERED, that the Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the interpretation or implementation of this Order.

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Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2024

Julie A. Manning, United States Bankruptcy Judge

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