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# Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #3697

**Fee Application —— In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #3697 (filed 2024-10-15). O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC filed its third interim fee application seeking allowance of $6,824.90 in professional fees and $980.81 in expenses, totaling $7,805.71, for legal services rendered from May 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024.**


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
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COVERSHEET FOR THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF O'SULLIVAN MCCORMACK JENSEN & BLISS PC

Interim Application of:　O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC

Time Period:　May 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024
Bankruptcy Petition Filed:　February 15, 2022
Date of Entry of Retention Order:　August 22, 2023 [Docket No. 2241] (effective as of July
27, 2023).
Amount Requested　Reductions
Fees:　\$6,824.90　Voluntary Fee Reductions:　none
Expenses:　\$980.81　Voluntary Expenses Reductions:
none
Total:　\$7,805.71
Fees Previously Requested:　Retainer Request:
Requested Fees:　\$221,095.00　None
Awarded Fees:　\$221,095.00
Paid Fees:　\$221,095.002
Expenses Previously Requested:　Expense Detail:
Requested Expenses:　\$6,889.88　Retainer Received:　Not applicable
Awarded Expenses:　\$6,889.88　Copies per page cost & total: Not applicable
Paid Expenses:　\$6,889.88

 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 As detailed below, with respect to the Application Period, an additional \$5,458.00 in fees and \$980.81 in expenses were paid in accordance with the Interim Compensation Order (as defined below) and OMJB's monthly fee statements.

Monthly　Total Fees　Requested　Requested　Fees Paid　Expenses　20% Fee

Period　(100%)　Fees (80%)　Expenses　Paid　Holdback
Covered　(100%)
5/1/24 -　\$2,452.50　\$1,962.00　\$317.08　\$1,962.00　\$317.08　\$490.50
5/31/24
6/1/24 -　\$2,154.90　\$1,723.923　\$2.40　\$1,722.00　\$2.40　\$432.90
6/30/24
7/1/24 -　\$1,215.00　\$972.00　\$452.33　\$972.00　\$452.33　\$243.00
7/31/24
8/1/24 -　\$1,002.50　\$802.00　\$209.00　\$802.00　\$209.00　\$200.50
8/31/24
TOTAL　\$6,824.90　\$5,459.92　\$980.81　\$5,458.00　\$980.81　\$1,366.90
MONTHLY FEE REQUESTS FOR APPLICATION PERIOD

3 Due to a scrivener's error, the June 2024 fee statement requested a payment of only \$1,722.00, instead of 80% of \$2,154.90 or \$1,723.92. This resulted in an underpayment of \$1.92. For purposes of this Application, that shortfall of \$1.92 has been added to the holdback, which shall be paid upon approval of this Application.
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
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**THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF O'SULLIVAN MCCORMACK JENSEN & BLISS PC, AS SPECIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE COUNSEL, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2024 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024**

Pursuant to sections 105(a), 328, 330, and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (such title, hereinafter, the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), 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"), and the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023* [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"), O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC ("OMJB"), as special insurance coverage counsel for Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)"), hereby files this *Third Interim Application of O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC, as Special Insurance Coverage Counsel, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from May*

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).

*1, 2024 through August 31, 2024* (the "Application"). By this Application, OMJB requests interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from May 1, 2024 through and including August 31, 2024 (the "Application Period") Genever (US)'s chapter 11 case. In support of this Application, OMJB respectfully states as follows:
JURISDICTION, VENUE, BASES FOR RELIEF, AND COMPLIANCE

1. 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. 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.

2. The legal predicates for the relief requested herein are sections 328, 330, and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Rule 2016-1.

3. OMJB believes that this Application, together with the attachments hereto, substantially complies with the Bankruptcy Rules, Local Rule 2016-1, and 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* (the "U.S. Trustee Guidelines").2 OMJB respectfully requests a waiver of any of the foregoing requirements not met by this Application.

- 4. Attached and incorporated herein by reference are the following Exhibits:
	- Exhibit A contains the Proposed Order granting this Application.
	- Exhibit B is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each OMJB individual who provided services during the Application Period;

2 OMJB reserves all rights as to the relevance and substantive legal effect of the U.S. Trustee Guidelines with respect to any application for compensation in these chapter 11 cases.

- Exhibit C is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, during the Application Period; and
- Exhibit D contains the detail of the fees and expenses incurred during the Application Period.
BACKGROUND
I. Chapter 11 Cases

5. On October 12, 2020, Genever (US) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "SDNY Bankruptcy Court"), thereby commencing case number 20-12411 (JLG). See Chapter 11 Petition [Docket No. 1 in Case No. 22-50592 (JAM)].

6. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in Genever (US)'s case.

7. On February 15, 2022 (the "Petition Date"), Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual

Debtor") filed a voluntary petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (Bridgeport Division) (the "Court").

8. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee") in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case. No examiner has been appointed in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.

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 Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.

10. 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 trustee (the "Trustee") in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case

11. On November 3, 2022, the SDNY Bankruptcy Court entered an order transferring the venue of Genever (US)'s chapter 11 case to this Court. *See Memorandum Decision and Order Granting the Joint Motion of (A) Genever Holdings LLC and (B) Luc A. Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee for Estate of Ho Wan Kwok to Transfer, Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408, and 1412 and Bankruptcy Rule 1014(a), Venue of Chapter 11 Case of Genever Holdings LLC to Bankruptcy Court for District of Connecticut* [Docket No. 225 in Case No. 22-50592 (JAM)].

12. The chapter 11 cases of the Individual Debtor, Genever (US), and Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)") are being jointly administered before this Court for procedural purposes only. See Docket No. 1141 in Case No. 22-50073 (JAM).

13. By order entered August 22, 2023, the Court authorized OMJB's retention as special insurance coverage counsel to Genever (US) [Docket No. 2105] (the "Retention Order") effective as of July 27, 2023 in Genever (US)'s chapter 11 case. The Retention Order authorizes OMJB to be compensated on an hourly basis and reimbursed for actual and necessary out-ofpocket 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.
II. Prior Interim Fee Applications

14. On February 16, 2024, OMJB filed its *First Interim Fee Application of O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC, as Special Insurance Coverage Counsel for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period From July 27, 2023 Through December 31, 2023*  [Docket No. 2928] (the "First Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from July 27, 2023 through and including December 31, 2023 in these chapter 11 cases. On March 20, 2024, the Court granted the First Interim Fee Application.

15. On June 24, 2024, OMJB filed its *Second Interim Fee Application of O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC, as Special Insurance Coverage Counsel for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Period From January 1, 2024 Through April 30, 2024* [Docket No. 3279] (the "Second Interim Fee Application"), requesting interim allowance of professional fees incurred during the period from January 1, 2024 through and including April 30, 2024 in these chapter 11 cases. On July 23, 2024, the Court granted the Second Interim Fee Application.
III. Monthly Fee Statements

16. On August 18, 2023, the Court entered the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals [Docket No. 2094 (the *"*Interim Compensation Procedures Order"), which, among other things, approves procedures for the payment of 80% of fees and 100% of expenses on a monthly basis.

17. In accordance with the Interim Compensation Procedures Order, on June 20, 2024, OMJB filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3262] (the "May Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from May 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024, in the amounts of \$1,962.00 (80% of \$2,452.50) and \$317.08, respectively. No objections were filed in response to the May Fee Statement. Accordingly, on July 19, 2024, the estate paid OMJB \$2,279.08 for fees and expenses with respect to the June Fee Statement.

18. On July 2, 2024, OMJB filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3345] (the "June Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, in the amounts of \$1,722.00 (80% of \$2,154.903 ) and \$2.40,

3 Due to a scrivener's error, the fees requested on the June Fee Statement were \$1,722.00, even though 80% of the total fees are actually \$1,723.98. This resulted in an underpayment of \$1.92.

respectively. No objections were filed in response to the June Fee Statement. Accordingly, on October 4, 2024, the estate paid OMJB \$1,724.40 for fees and expenses with respect to the June Fee Statement.

19. On August 20, 2024, OMJB filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3445] (the "July Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024, in the amounts of \$972.00 (80% of \$1,215.00) and \$452.33, respectively. No objections were filed in response to the July Fee Statement. On October 4, 2024, the estate paid OMJB \$1,424.33 for fees and expenses with respect to the July Fee Statement.

20. On September 20, 2024, OMJB filed and served its monthly fee statement [Docket No. 3568] (the "August Fee Statement") requesting payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the period from August 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024, in the amounts of \$802.00 (80% of \$1,002.50) and \$209.00, respectively. No objections were filed in response to the August Fee Statement. Accordingly, on October 15, 2024, the estate paid OMJB \$1,011.00 for fees and expenses with respect to the August Fee Statement.
ALLOWANCE REQUEST

21. The Applicant is applying for compensation pursuant to Sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code for legal services performed for Genever (US) during the Application Period.

22. For the Application Period, the Applicant seeks allowance of \$6,824.90 as compensation for services rendered and allowance and reimbursement of \$980.81 in expenses

incurred in connection with such services. The Applicant devoted 22.7 hours to this case during the Application Period, equating to an overall blended rate of \$300.7.

23. As noted, OMJB has already received payment of \$5,458.00 of the fees incurred during the Application Period and \$980.81 of the expenses incurred during the Application Period, such that OMJB is only seeking payment the remaining 20% of its fees incurred during the Application Period, namely \$1,366.90.4

24. Throughout the Application Period, the Applicant maintained records to indicate the name of each professional working on this matter, the time spent on a particular issue, and the nature of the work performed. These records, which describe in detail the services rendered by the Applicant, were created at the approximate time the services were performed.

25. Annexed hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit D is a detailed billing report, upon which this application is based that contains each individual professional's time for Genever (US)'s bankruptcy proceedings, itemizing the dates upon which services were rendered, including a summary of the services on each of such dates by each person rendering the service, the time spent in rendering such service, and the dollar value of such services. The time detail attached hereto as Exhibit D include certain redactions to protect against the disclosure of privileged or confidential information.
Summary of Services Rendered

26. OMJB is special insurance coverage counsel for Genever (US) in its pending litigation against American International Group, Inc. ("AIG") under Adv. Proc. No. 23-5007 (the "AIG Action"). Generally, OMJB represents Genever (US) with respect to insurance coverage

4 This amount also includes the \$1.92 shortfall in the fees payable pursuant to the June Fee Statement.

advice and litigation services to recover insurance benefits claimed to be due to Genever (US) for losses it sustained as well as to any matters related to the AIG Action.

27. As the Court will recall, during the prior fee periods, OMJB prepared for and argued the Trustee's motion for partial summary judgment in the AIG Action on January 30, 2024, through which Genever (US) seeks an order from the Court: (i) declaring that AIG must provide property insurance coverage to Genever (US) under homeowner insurance policy no. PCG 0061821440 for its losses arising from a fire that occurred on March 15, 2023 and (ii) awarding Genever (US) property coverage under its homeowner insurance policy no. PCG 0061821440 issued for the period March 6, 2023 to March 6, 2024 for its fire property losses. That motion has been fully briefed, with a hearing having been held, and is pending before the Court.

28. During the Application Period, OMJB continued to work closely with Genever (US) regarding its prosecution of the AIG Action, reviewing documents and pursuing discovery from AIG and nonparties, including submitting FOIA requests to the New York Fire Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In addition, OMJB prepared for and attended the status conference with respect to the AIG Action on July 30, 2024, as well as worked with counsel for AIG regarding a scheduling order, including as it relates to expert discovery.

29. The work undertaken by OMJB to date has been significant and remains ongoing, with additional work expected in due course.
Legal Authority for Compensation

30. All of the professional services for which this award is being sought hereby were rendered solely on behalf of Genever (US) in connection with the chapter 11 cases herein.

31. Applicant respectfully submits that its services have benefited Genever (US) with the expertise and skill required in insurance litigation. The services for which such compensation is requested were performed for and on behalf of Genever (US). Such services have been necessary to protect and enforce the rights and interests of Genever (US) in connection with these chapter 11 cases. The reasonable value of services rendered by OMJB in these cases is based upon OMJB' usual hourly rates for matters of this nature.

32. Section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code prescribes the general standards for determining the amount of compensation to be paid to professionals. The Applicant submits that the amount sought for the Application Period represents reasonable compensation for professional services rendered based upon the time spent, the nature, the extent, and the value of such services, taking into account the cost of comparable services in a non-bankruptcy case.

33. Section 331 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for interim compensation of professionals and incorporates the substantive standards of section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code to govern the Court's award of such compensation. Section 330(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that, after notice and a hearing, the Court may award a professional employed under 11 U.S.C. § 327 "reasonable compensation for actual, necessary services rendered" and "reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses." 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1).5

34. In determining the amount of "reasonable compensation," the Court must consider the nature, extent, and value of the services, taking into account all the relevant factors, including the time spent on such services, the rates charged for such services, whether the services were necessary and beneficial, whether the services were performed in a reasonable

5 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).

amount of time commensurate with the complexity, importance, and nature of the problem, issue, or task addressed, and whether the compensation is reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by comparably skilled practitioners in cases other than cases under the Bankruptcy Code. See 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(3). The Court enjoys "considerable discretion in determining reasonable fee awards." In re Ahead Communication Systems, Inc., 395 B.R. 512 (D. Conn. 2008).

35. In assessing the "reasonableness" of the fees requested, the Second Circuit has stated that courts should consider the factors enumerated in Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc., 6 while also incorporating the "lodestar method." See Arbor Hill Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Ass'n v. County of Albany and Albany County Bd. of Elections, 522 F.3d 182, 190 (2d Cir. 2007) (citing Johnson v. Ga. Highway Express, Inc., 488 F.2d 714 (5th Cir.1974), abrogated on other grounds by Blanchard v. Bergeron, 489 U.S. 87, 92–93, 96 (1989)). The "lodestar method" of calculating the reasonable fee contemplates "the number of hours reasonably expended . . . multiplied by a reasonable hourly rate." See Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 433 (1983); Gisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S. 789, 801 (2002); Perdue v. Kenny A., 130 S.Ct. 1662, 1672 (2010); In re Drexel Burnham Lambert Grp., Inc., 133 B.R. 13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1991). The factors set forth in Johnson and In re First Colonial Corp. of Am., 544 F.2d 1291, 1298–99 (5th Cir. 1977) have been adopted by most courts.7 See In re Nine Assocs.,

6 The twelve Johnson factors are (1) the time and labor required, (2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions, (3) the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly, (4) the preclusion of other employment by the attorney due to acceptance of the case, (5) the customary fee, (6) whether the fee is fixed or contingent, (7) the time limitations imposed by the client or the circumstances, (8) the amount involved and the results obtained, (9) the experience, reputation, and ability of the attorneys, (10) the "undesirability" of the case, (11) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client, and (12) awards in similar cases. Johnson, 488 F.2d at 717-19.

7 The factors articulated in First Colonial were first articulated by the Fifth Circuit in Johnson, with the First Colonial court adding the factor of the "spirit of economy," which was later rejected by Congress. See Stroock & Stroock & Lavan v. Hillsborough Holdings Corp. (In re Hillsborough Holdings Corp.), 127 F.3d 1398, 1403

Inc., 76 B.R. 943, 945 (S.D.N.Y. 1987) (adopting First Colonial/Johnson analysis); In re Cuisine Magazine, Inc., 61 B.R. 210, 212–13 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y 1986) (same); Green v. City of New York, 403 F. Appx. 626, 629 (2d Cir. 2010) (summary order); see generally 3 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 330.03[9] (Lawrence P. King ed., 16th ed. 2016) (describing First Colonial and Johnson as the "leading cases with regard to the factors to be considered in determining a reasonable allowance of compensation").

36. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and applicable case law, the amount requested herein by OMJB is fair and reasonable.
Statutory Compliance

38. No agreement or understanding exists between OMJB and any other person for the sharing of compensation received or to be received for services rendered in or in connection with this matter. OMJB will not, in any form or guise, share or agree to share compensation for services with any person, nor will OMJB share in the compensation for any other person rendering service in these cases, except as so provided by Section 504(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and Rule 2016 of the Bankruptcy Rules.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

39. To the extent that time or disbursement charges for services rendered or expenses incurred during the Application Period are not included in this Application, or OMJB has for any reason not sought compensation or reimbursement with respect to such services, OMJB reserves the right to request compensation and reimbursement for such services in a supplemental or future application in these chapter 11 cases. Also, OMJB does not waive, and expressly

 (11th Cir. 1997).

reserves, its right to respond to any objections regarding this Application and the amounts sought for services rendered and expenses incurred.
NO PRIOR REQUEST

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

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WHEREFORE, OMJB respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto, (i) allowing interim compensation for professional services rendered during the Application Period in the amount of \$6,824.90 and reimbursement of \$980.81 in expenses, (ii) authorizing and directing prompt payment of fees and expenses from the estate, to the extent not already paid, (iii) allowing such compensation and payment for professional services rendered without prejudice to OMJB's right to seek further compensation and/or payment from the estates for the full value of services performed and expenses incurred, and (iv) granting OMJB such other and further relief as is just.

Dated: October 15, 2024 Glastonbury, Connecticut

By: /s/ Michael T. McCormack

 Michael T. McCormack (ct13799) O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC 180 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 210 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Tel: 860-258-1993 Fax: 860-258-1991 mmccormack@omjblaw.com

 Special Insurance Coverage Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession Genever Holdings LLC
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION

In re:

HO WAN KWOK, et al.,

Debtors.1

Chapter 11

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Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)

(Jointly Administered)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that on the date hereof, the *Third Interim Application of O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC, as Special Insurance Coverage Counsel, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from May 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024* (the "Application")2 was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 cases 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.3 In addition, to the extent not covered by the foregoing, copies of the Application were served on the twenty (20) largest creditors in Genever (US)'s chapter 11 case. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

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 Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Certification shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application.

3 To the extent that the foregoing was filed outside regular business hours, service by mail on recipients unable or not qualified to accept electronic notice was made on the next business day.

Dated: October 15, 2024 New York, New York By: /s/ G. Alexander Bongartz

 G. Alexander Bongartz (pro hac vice) Douglass Barron (pro hac vice) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com douglassbarron@paulhastings.com

Counsel for Genever Holdings LLC

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EXHIBIT A

Proposed Order
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

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**[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF O'SULLIVAN MCCORMACK JENSEN & BLISS PC, AS SPECIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE COUNSEL, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2024 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024**

Upon consideration of the Application (the "Application") of O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC ("OMJB"), as special insurance coverage counsel for Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)"),2 for interim allowance of compensation and reimbursement of expenses from May 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024; and sufficient notice having been given; and a hearing having been held on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2024 and due consideration having been given to any responses thereto; and sufficient cause having been shown therefor, it is hereby:

1. ORDERED that the Application is granted, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 330 and 331, and compensation in the amount of \$6,824.90 and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of \$980.81 are awarded to OMJB, subject to final adjustment and disgorgement in the event all administrative expenses are not paid in full; 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).

2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein adopt the definitions set forth in the Application.

2. ORDERED that nothing herein modified the Retention Order; it is further

3. ORDERED that the estates are authorized and directed to pay OMJB's fees in the amount of \$1,366.90, i.e., 20% of the fees allowed in paragraph 1 above (plus a \$1.92 shortfall that was not paid on account of the June Fee Statement), within fourteen days of the date of this Order; it is further

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

5. ORDERED that Genever (US)'s estate and OMJB are authorized and empowered to take all necessary actions to implement the relief granted in this Order; it is further

6. ORDERED that notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6006(d), 7062, 9014, or otherwise, the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry; and it is further

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

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EXHIBIT B
Timekeeper Summary

TIMEKEEPER　DATE OF　TITLE　HOURS　HOURLY　TOTAL

FIRST BAR　RATE
ADMISSION
Timothy P. Jensen　1997　Shareholder　2.9　\$450.00　\$1,305.00
Michael T. McCormack　1993　Shareholder　10.7　\$400.00　\$4,280.00
Michael T. McCormack　1993　Shareholder　0.4　\$375.00　\$150.00
(discounted rate)
Melissa Gambardella　Paralegal　8.7　\$125.00　\$1,087.50

Total　22.7　\$6,824.90

Blended Hourly Rate: \$300.66
EXHIBIT C
Summary of Actual and Necessary Expenses

Expense Category　Amount
(US\$)

PACER　\$10.00
Copying　\$2.40
Westlaw　\$70.41
Fees Advanced for Logikcull Invoice – e-Discovery Program　\$898.00

TOTAL　\$980.81

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EXHIBIT D

Fee and Expense Detail

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180 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 210 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Phone: 860-258-1993 [www.omjblaw.com]

INVOICE

Invoice No. 27792 Date: 06/17/2024

Genever Holdings LLC c/o Luc Despins, Esq. Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
3726-001-Genever Holdings/AIG Property Casualty
Services

Date　Attorney　Activity　Time　Rate　Total

05/07/2024　MBG　Follow up with counsel for PURE Specialty re access to document
production in response to subpoena.　0.10　\$125.00　\$12.50
05/08/2024　MBG　Follow email to PURE Specialty counsel re document production sharefile
access.　0.10　\$125.00　\$12.50
05/09/2024　MBG　Review and index PURE Specialty document production in response to
subpoena.　1.70　\$125.00　\$212.50
05/15/2024　MTM　Review of bankruptcy orders re remediation status reports and cleaning
orders　0.50　\$400.00　\$200.00
05/16/2024　MBG　Review OMJB invoice and begin drafting Fee Application.　0.50　\$125.00　\$62.50
05/16/2024　MTM　Telephone conference with L. Despins re status and strategy (.2); email
correspondence to Attny Kavanaugh re motion to stay issues (1.)　0.30　\$400.00　\$120.00
05/21/2024　MBG　Revise and finalize OMJB Fee Application for April, 2024 and attention to
redactions of invoice before efiling and attention to service on Notice
Parties.　0.60　\$125.00　\$75.00
05/22/2024　MTM　Attention to FOIA Request to ATF　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
05/22/2024　MBG　Research FOIL requests instructions for NY Fire Department records and
ATF records and set up accounts for each.　0.60　\$125.00　\$75.00
05/23/2024　MTM　Review and analysis of
REDACTED
(.7); review
(.3);
REDACTED
REDACTED
telephone conference with Attny Despins re status and strategy (.1)　1.10　\$400.00　\$440.00
05/23/2024　MTM　Email correspondence with Attny Kavanaugh re stay issues　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00

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05/28/2024　TPJ　Review and analysis of Pure production and responses to subpoena.
Communications with client re same.　2.30　\$450.00　\$1,035.00

05/29/2024　MBG　Further research re FOIA request procedures for ATF and NYFD.　0.20　\$125.00　\$25.00
05/29/2024　MBG　Draft and submit FOIA requests to NYFD and ATF for incident reports.　0.50　\$125.00　\$62.50
Services Subtotal　\$2,452.50
Expenses

Type　Date　Activity　Total

Expense　05/23/2024　Fees advanced to Logikcull INV265492 4-30-2024　\$250.00
Expense　05/31/2024　PACER: Month of May　\$10.00
Expense　05/31/2024　Westlaw: Month of May　\$57.08
Expenses Subtotal　\$317.08

Time Keeper　Time　Rate　Total

Timothy Jensen　2.3　\$450.00　\$1,035.00
Michael McCormack　2.2　\$400.00　\$880.00
Melissa Gambardella　4.3　\$125.00　\$537.50
Invoice Subtotal　\$2,769.58
Invoice Total　\$2,769.58
DetailedStatement of Account
Other Invoices

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　PaymentsReceived　Balance Due

27423　02/09/2024　\$11,978.91　\$9,740.41　\$2,238.50
27521　03/11/2024　\$12,033.85　\$9,693.85　\$2,340.00
27587　04/11/2024　\$4,567.70　\$3,709.20　\$858.50
27688　05/16/2024　\$2,434.40　\$89.00　\$2,345.40
Current Invoice

Balance Due　PaymentsReceived　Amount Due　Due On　Invoice Number

\$2,769.58　\$0.00　\$2,769.58　06/17/2024　27792
\$10,551.98　Balance Due on All Invoices
\$10,551.98　TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Please make all amounts payable to: O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC

Payment is due upon receipt.

REDACTED

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Date　Attorney　Activity　Time　Rate　Total

06/04/2024　MTM　Email correspondence with Attny Bongartz re interim fee application　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
06/12/2024　MTM　Review and revise Genever bankruptcy motion re amendment of DIP
financing agreement; review of motion for summary judgment pleadings
re facts re Genver DIP amendment issues　0.90　\$400.00　\$360.00
06/12/2024　MBG　Check on status of FOIA requests to ATF and NYFD.　0.10　\$125.00　\$12.50
06/13/2024　MTM　Review email from L. Despins re REDACTED　0.10　\$375.00　\$37.50
06/17/2024　MBG　Begin draft of OMJB May Fee Application and attention to redaction of
invoice.　0.30　\$125.00　\$37.50
06/19/2024　MTM　Email communications to AIG counsel re Motion to Amend Debtor in
Possession finance agreement　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
06/19/2024　MTM　re REDACTED
Attention to inquiry from KEDACTED
tenaciti); telephone conference with L. Despins re　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
06/20/2024　MTM　Review, revise and supplement draft interim fee application;　1.30　\$400.00　\$520.00
06/20/2024　MTM　Revise and finalize monthly bankruptcy fee application and attention to
payment receipt issues　0.60　\$400.00　\$240.00
06/20/2024　MIM　REDACTED
Conference with REDACTED
re　0.40　\$400.00　\$160.00
06/20/2024　MBG　Create sharefile of PURE Specialty's document production in response to
subpoena and transmit same to Attorney O'Connell.　0.30　\$125.00　\$37.50
06/20/2024　MBG Revise redactions to OMJB invoice and finalize OMJB May Fee
Application for filing and attention to service on Notice Parties.　0.50　\$125.00　\$62.50
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Services Subtotal　\$2,152.50

06/28/2024　MBG　Follow ups on FOIA Requests to ATF and NYFD.　0.30　\$125.00　\$37.50
06/27/2024　MTM　Review notice from court re hearing re fee application　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
06/24/2024　MTM　Attention to interim fee application issues and support　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
06/24/2024　MTM　Email communications with Attny Bongartz re fee application　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
06/24/2024　MBG　Further redactions to invoices attached to Interim Fee Application.　0.10　\$125.00　\$12.50
06/21/2024　MTM　Attention to redactions re revised invoice; email communications re same　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
06/21/2024　MTM　Review of revised draft interim fee application; email communications with
Attny Bongartz re same and re DIP motion and hearing　0.30　\$400.00　\$120.00
06/20/2024　MTM　Email communications with Attny Bongartz and AIG counsel re motion to
amend DIP　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
06/20/2024　MBG　Further revisions to OMJB Interim Fee Application.　0.60　\$125.00　\$75.00

Expenses

Type　Date　Activity　Total

Expense　06/30/2024　Copying: Month of June　\$2.40
Expenses Subtotal　\$2.40

Time Keeper　Time　Rate　Total

Michael McCormack　4.6　\$400.00　\$1,840.00
Michael McCormack　0.1　\$375.00　\$37.50
Melissa Gambardella　2.2　\$125.00　\$275.00
Invoice Subtotal　\$2,154.90
Invoice Total　\$2,154.90
Detailed Statement of Account
Other Invoices

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　Payments Received　Balance Due

27423　02/09/2024　\$11,978.91　\$9,740.41　\$2,238.50
27521　03/11/2024　\$12,033.85　\$9,693.85　\$2,340.00
27587　04/11/2024　\$4,567.70　\$3,709.20　\$858.50
27688　05/16/2024　\$2,434.40　\$2,016.20　\$418.20
27792　06/17/2024　\$2,769.58　\$0.00　\$2,769.58
Current Invoice

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　Payments Received　Balance Due

27855　07/11/2024　\$2,154.90　\$0.00　\$2,154.90
Balance Due on All Invoices　\$10,779.68
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE　\$10,779.68

Please make all amounts payable to: O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC REDACTED

Payment is due upon receipt.

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Date　Attorney　Activity　Time　Rate　Total

07/16/2024　MBG　Draft of June Fee Application and redactions to invoice.　0.50　\$125.00　\$62.50
07/16/2024　MBG　Check on status of FOIA request to NYFD and email follow up on
request.　0.20　\$125.00　\$25.00
07/17/2024　MTM　Review notice re Kwok criminal jury verdict; email correspondence to Luc
Despins re　0.30　\$400.00　\$120.00
07/18/2024　MTM　Email communications with counsel re order granting motion to amend
DIP agreement　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
07/22/2024　MBG　Further redactions of OMJB June 2024 invoice and finalize Fee
Application re same.　0.30　\$125.00　\$37.50
07/22/2024　MBG　Attention to e-filing OMJB June 2024 Fee Application and service of same
on notice parties.　0.20　\$125.00　\$25.00
07/23/2024　MBG　Status check with NYFD re FOIA request response.　0.10　\$125.00　\$12.50
07/23/2024　MTM　Review order from court re application for interim fee compensation　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
07/24/2024　MTM　Review order re status conference and discovery; email correspondence
to Attny Despins　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
07/26/2024　MTM　Conference with L. Despins re　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
07/26/2024　MBG　Follow up communications through FOIL portal to NYFD re status of
request.　0.10　\$125.00　\$12.50
07/29/2024　MTM　Revise and supplement joint status report statement re adversary stay
issues; email communications with Attny Kavanaugh and Attny Despines　0.40　\$400.00　\$160.00

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re same

07/30/2024　MTM　Prepare for status conference: review of pretrial order and pending
motion for summary judgment (.3); attend status conference before Judge
Manning (.9)　1.20　\$400.00　\$480.00

Services Subtotal \$1,215.00
Expenses

Type　Date　Activity　Total

Expense　07/31/2024　Fees advanced to Logikcull INV266821 5-31-2024　\$230.00
Expense　07/31/2024　Fees advanced to Logikcull INV268453 6-30-2024　\$209.00
Expense　07/31/2024　Westlaw: Month of July　\$13.33
Expenses Subtotal　\$452.33

Time Keeper　Time　Rate　Total

Michael McCormack　2.6　\$400.00　\$1,040.00
Melissa Gambardella　1.4　\$125.00　\$175.00
Invoice Subtotal　\$1,667.33
Invoice Total　\$1,667.33
Detailed Statement of Account
Other Invoices

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　Payments Received　Balance Due

27792　06/17/2024　\$2,769.58　\$2,279.08　\$490.50
27855　07/11/2024　\$2,154.90　\$0.00　\$2,154.90
Current Invoice

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　Payments Received　Balance Due

27978　08/12/2024　\$1,667.33　\$0.00　\$1,667.33
Balance Due on All Invoices　\$4,312.73

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE \$4,312.73

Please make all amounts payable to: O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC

Payment is due upon receipt.

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180Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 210 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Phone: 860-258-1993 [www.omjblaw.com]

INVOICE

Invoice No. 28092 Date: 09/11/2024

Genever Holdings LLC c/o Luc Despins, Esq. Paul Hastings LLP 200Park Avenue NewYork, NY 10166
3726-001-Genever Holdings/AIGProperty Casualty
Services

Date　Attorney Activity　Time　Rate　Total

08/08/2024　MTM　Review andrevise draft stipulation re schedulingorder from Attny
Kavanaugh; emailcorrespondence with L. Despins　0.30　\$400.00　\$120.00
08/09/2024　MTM　Emailcommunications withAttny Despins re
Redacted
Redacted
r; emailcommunications with AIG counsel re revised
proposed modified scheduling order　0.30　\$375.00　\$112.50
08/13/2024　MBG　Draft July FeeApplication for Compensation.　0.40　\$125.00　\$50.00
08/19/2024　MTM　Emailcorrspondence re AIG motions to admitpro hac vice　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
08/20/2024　MTM　Revise, supplement and finalize interim feeapplication and redacted
invoices　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
08/20/2024　MBG　Revise, finalize and e-file OMJB FeeApplication for July 2024 and
service of same on notice parties.　0.40　\$125.00　\$50.00
08/22/2024　MTM　Attention to depositions ofexpert witnesses; emailcorrespondence to L.
Despins re
Redacted　0.20　\$400.00　\$80.00
08/26/2024　MTM　Telephoneconference with L. Despins re
Redacted
;
emailcorrespondence withAttny Kavanaugh
Redacted　0.30　\$400.00　\$120.00
08/28/2024　TPJ　Communications with MTM reexpert discovery andcurrent schedule; call
with AIG counsel re same　0.60　\$450.00　\$270.00
08/30/2024　MTM　Emailcorrespondence with counsel andAttny Despins re
Redacted
Redacted　0.10　\$400.00　\$40.00
08/30/2024　MTM　Emailcorrespondence withAttny Despins re
Redacted　\$400.00　\$40.00
Expenses

Type　Date　Activity　Total

Expense 08/08/2024 Fees advanced to Logikcull INV269499 7-31-2024　\$209.00
Expenses Subtotal　\$209.00

Time Keeper　Time　Rate　Total
Timothy Jensen　0.6　\$450.00　\$270.00
Michael McCormack　1.3　\$400.00　\$520.00
Michael McCormack　0.3　\$375.00　\$112.50
Melissa Gambardella　0.8　\$125.00　\$100.00
Invoice Subtotal　\$1,211.50
Invoice Total　\$1,211.50
Detailed Statement of Account
Other Invoices

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　Payments Received　Balance Due

27792　06/17/2024　\$2,769.58　\$2,279.08　\$490.50
27855　07/11/2024　\$2,154.90　\$0.00　\$2,154.90
27978　08/12/2024　\$1,667.33　\$0.00　\$1,667.33
Current Invoice

Invoice Number　Due On　Amount Due　Payments Received　Balance Due

28092　09/11/2024　\$1,211.50　\$0.00　\$1,211.50
Balance Due on All Invoices　\$5,524.23
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE　\$5,524.23

Please make all amounts payable to: O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC

REDACTED

Payment is due upon receipt.