Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #742

METADATA

Defendant
Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
Court
CTB
Case No.
22-50073
ECF #
742
Type
ORDER
Filed
2022-08-12

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--------------------------------------------------------------------X In re: Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor. : : : : : : : : Chapter 11 Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) --------------------------------------------------------------------X

### **CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FILING REVISED PROPOSED ORDERS GRANTING MOTIONS FOR EXAMINATIONS UNDER BANKRUPTCY RULE 2004**

**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that on July 28, 2022, 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"), filed the (a) *Motion for Entry of an Order Under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 and Local Rule 2004-1 Authorizing Examination of Ho Wan Kwok and Production of Documents* [Docket No. 636] (the "Debtor 2004 Motion"); (b) *Omnibus Motion for Entry of Order Under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 and Local Rule 2004-1 Authorizing Discovery with Respect to Various Legal and Financial Advisors to the Debtor* [Docket No. 637] (the "Advisors 2004 Motion"); and (c) *Omnibus Motion for Entry of Order Under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 and Local Rule 2004-1 Authorizing Discovery with Respect to Various Entities and Individuals Affiliated with the Debtor* [Docket No. 638] (the "Affiliated Persons 2004 Motion" and, together with the Debtor 2004 Motion and the Advisors 2004 Motion, collectively, the "2004 Motions").

**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that, on August 12, 2022, the Court held a hearing with respect to the 2004 Motions, at which hearing the Court directed the Trustee to file revised

proposed orders with respect to each of the 2004 Motions consistent with statements made by the Court and by counsel at the hearing.

# **PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto, respectively, as **Exhibits A-1 and A-2**, is a proposed order granting the Debtor 2004 Motion, revised as directed by the Court, in clean and blackline (compared to the original proposed order filed as Exhibit A to the Debtor 2004 Motion) forms.

**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto, respectively, as **Exhibits B-1 and B-2**, is a proposed order granting the Advisors 2004 Motion, revised as directed by the Court, in clean and blackline (compared to the original proposed order filed as Exhibit A to the Advisors 2004 Motion) forms.

**PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE** that attached hereto, respectively, as **Exhibits C-1 and C-2**, is a proposed order granting the Affiliated Persons 2004 Motion, revised as directed by the Court, in clean and blackline (compared to the original proposed order filed as Exhibit A to the Affiliated Persons 2004 Motion) forms.

Dated: August 12, 2022 LUC A. DESPINS,

New Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE

By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com

*and*

Nicholas A. Bassett *(pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com

*and*

Avram E. Luft *(pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (*pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com

*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*

## **EXHIBIT A-1**

| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--|--| | | : | | | | In re: | :<br>Chapter 11 | | | | | : | | | | HO WAN KWOK, | :<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | | | : | | | | Debtor. | : | | | | | : | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | | | | | | | |

## **[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR RULE 2004 EXAMINATION OF HO WAN KWOK**

Upon consideration of the Application seeking an order authorizing a Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 examination of Ho Wan Kwok ("Debtor") (the "Application", ECF No. 636), filed by Luc Despins, as the appointed Chapter 11 Trustee to the Debtor's estate (the "Applicant"), after notice and a hearing, see 11 U.S.C. § 102(1), it appearing that cause exists to grant the requested relief as conditioned hereafter; it is hereby

**ORDERED**: The Rule 2004 Motion is granted as set forth below.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized to sign a Subpoena, in a form substantially similar to the Subpoena attached to the Rule 2004 Motion as Exhibit B, and to serve the Subpoena along with a copy of this Order in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2004 requiring examination and the production of documents by the Debtor.

**ORDERED**: Subject to any rights under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Debtor is hereby directed to produce all documents within 30 days of the service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee. To the extent the Debtor does not produce any documents requested in the Subpoena on the basis of some privilege, the Debtor is hereby directed to produce the Trustee with a privilege log that comports with Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(e)(2), made applicable by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016, and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 26(e), within 30 days of service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee.

**ORDERED**: The Debtor is hereby directed to ensure that that all documents and other information, including without limitation in any electronic format, requested in the Subpoena or otherwise relevant to the Debtor, his business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or this Chapter 11 case, are properly maintained, are available for production, inspection and copying, are not destroyed.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized, without further order of this Court, to take the testimony of the Debtor by examination under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 at the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, or at such other place that is mutually acceptable to the parties, on a date acceptable to the Trustee, which, at the election of the Trustee, shall be not less than 14 calendar days after the production of documents by the Debtor in compliance with the Subpoena and this Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004, and such examination shall continue from day to day until completed.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2022

Julie A. Manning, United States Bankruptcy Judge

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## **EXHIBIT A-2**

| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------|--| | | : | | | | In re: | : | Chapter 11 | | | | : | | | | HO WAN KWOK, | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | | : | | | | Debtor. | : | | | | | : | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | | |

## **[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR RULE 2004 EXAMINATION OF HO WON WAN KWOK**

Upon consideration of the Application seeking an order authorizing a Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 examination of Ho Won Wan Kwok ("Debtor") (the "Application", ECF No. 636\_\_\_), filed by Luc Despins, as the appointed Chapter 11 Trustee to the Debtor's estate (the "Applicant"), after notice and a hearing, see 11 U.S.C. § 102(1), it appearing that cause exists to grant the requested relief as conditioned hereafter; it is hereby

**ORDERED**: The Rule 2004 Motion is granted as set forth below.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized to sign a Subpoena, in a form substantially similar to the Subpoena attached to the Rule 2004 Motion as Exhibit B, and to serve the Subpoena along with a copy of this Order in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2004 requiring examination and the production of documents by the Debtor.

**ORDERED**: Subject to any rights under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, The the Debtor is hereby directed to produce all documents within 30 days of the service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee. To the extent the Debtor does not produce any documents requested in the Subpoena on the basis of some privilege, the Debtor is hereby directed to produce the Trustee with a privilege log that comports with Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(e)(2), made applicable by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016, and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 26(e), within 30 days of service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee.

**ORDERED**: The Debtor is hereby directed to ensure that that all documents and other information, including without limitation in any electronic format, requested in the Subpoena or otherwise relevant to the Debtor, his business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or this Chapter 11 case, are properly maintained, are available for production, inspection and copying, are not destroyed.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized, without further order of this Court, to take the testimony of the Debtor by examination under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 at the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, or at such other place that is mutually acceptable to the parties, on a date acceptable to the Trustee, which, at the election of the Trustee, shall be not less than 14 calendar days after the production of documents by the Debtor in compliance with the Subpoena and this Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004, and such examination shall continue from day to day until completed.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2022

Julie A. Manning, United States Bankruptcy Judge

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

## **EXHIBIT B-1**

| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x | | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------|--| | | : | | | | In re: | : | Chapter 11 | | | | : | | | | HO WAN KWOK, | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | | : | | | | Debtor. | : | | | | | : | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | | |

## **[PROPOSED] ORDER**

## **GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR RULE 2004 DISCOVERY WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS TO THE DEBTOR**

Upon consideration of the Application seeking an order authorizing a Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 examination of the Professionals listed on Exhibit B thereto (the "Application", ECF No. 637), filed by Luc Despins, as the appointed Chapter 11 Trustee to the Debtor's estate (the "Applicant"), after notice and a hearing, see 11 U.S.C. § 102(1), it appearing that cause exists to grant the requested relief as conditioned hereafter; it is hereby

**ORDERED**: The Rule 2004 Motion is granted as set forth below.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized to sign Subpoenas in a form substantially similar to the Subpoenas attached to the Rule 2004 Motion as Exhibits C-1 to C-14 and to serve the Subpoenas, along with a copy of this Order, in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2004 requiring examination and the production of documents by the Professionals listed on Exhibit B to the Application.

**ORDERED**: Subject to any rights under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Professionals are hereby directed to produce all documents within 30 days of the service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee. To the extent a Professional does not produce any documents requested in the Subpoena on the basis of some privilege, the Professional is hereby directed to produce to the Trustee a privilege log that comports with Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(e)(2), made applicable by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016, and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 26(e), within 30 days of service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee.

**ORDERED**: The Professionals are hereby directed to ensure that all documents and other information, including without limitation in any electronic format, requested in the Subpoenas or otherwise relevant to the Debtor, his business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or this Chapter 11 case, are properly maintained, are available for production, inspection and copying, and are not destroyed.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized, without further order of this Court, to take the testimony of one or more representatives of any Professional listed on Exhibit B to the Application by examination under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 either at the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, or at such other place that is mutually acceptable to the parties, on a date acceptable to the Trustee, which, at the election of the Trustee, shall be not less than 14 calendar days after the production of documents by the proposed examinee in compliance with the Subpoena and this Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004, and such examination shall continue from day to day until completed.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2022

Julie A. Manning, United States Bankruptcy Judge

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

## **EXHIBIT B-2**

| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|---|--| | | : | | | In re: | : | | | | : | |

HO WAN KWOK,

Chapter 11

: Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)

Debtor.

#### ---------------------------------------------------------- x **[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR RULE 2004 DISCOVERY WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS TO THE DEBTOR**

: : :

Upon consideration of the Application seeking an order authorizing a Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 examination of the Professionals listed on Exhibit B thereto (the "Application", ECF No. 637\_\_\_\_\_), filed by Luc Despins, as the appointed Chapter 11 Trustee to the Debtor's estate (the "Applicant"), after notice and a hearing, see 11 U.S.C. § 102(1), it appearing that cause exists to grant the requested relief as conditioned hereafter; it is hereby

**ORDERED**: The Rule 2004 Motion is granted as set forth below.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized to sign Subpoenas in a form substantially similar to the Subpoenas attached to the Rule 2004 Motion as Exhibits C-1 to C-14 and to serve the Subpoenas, along with a copy of this Order, in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2004 requiring examination and the production of documents by the Professionals listed on Exhibit B to the Application.

**ORDERED**: Subject to any rights under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the The Professionals are hereby directed to produce all documents within 30 days of the service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee. To the extent a Professional does not produce any documents requested in the Subpoena on the basis of some privilege, the Professional is hereby directed to produce to the Trustee a privilege log that comports with Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(e)(2), made applicable by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016, and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 26(e), within 30 days of service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee.

**ORDERED**: The Professionals are hereby directed to ensure that all documents and other information, including without limitation in any electronic format, requested in the Subpoenas or otherwise relevant to the Debtor, his business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or this Chapter 11 case, are properly maintained, are available for production, inspection and copying, and are not destroyed.

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**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized, without further order of this Court, to take the testimony of one or more representatives of any Professional listed on Exhibit B to the Application by examination under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 either at the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, or at such other place that is mutually acceptable to the parties, on a date acceptable to the Trustee, which, at the election of the Trustee, shall be not less than 14 calendar days after the production of documents by the proposed examinee in compliance with the Subpoena and this Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004, and such examination shall continue from day to day until completed.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2022

Julie A. Manning, United States Bankruptcy Judge

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## **EXHIBIT C-1**

| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------| | | : | | | In re: | : | Chapter 11 | | | : | | | HO WAN KWOK, | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | : | | | Debtor. | : | | | | : | | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | |

## **[PROPOSED] ORDER**

## **GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR RULE 2004 DISCOVERY WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH DEBTOR**

Upon consideration of the Application seeking an order authorizing a Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 examination of the Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B thereto (the "Application", ECF No. 638), filed by Luc Despins, as the appointed Chapter 11 Trustee to the Debtor's estate (the "Applicant"), after notice and a hearing, see 11 U.S.C. § 102(1), it appearing that cause exists to grant the requested relief as conditioned hereafter; it is hereby

**ORDERED**: The Rule 2004 Motion is granted as set forth below.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized to sign Subpoenas in a form substantially similar to the Subpoenas attached to the Rule 2004 Motion as Exhibits C-1 to C-19 and to serve the Subpoenas, including any Document Requests or Notices of Deposition, along with a copy of this Order, in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2004 requiring examination and the production of documents by the Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B to the Application. Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are further authorized to seek substantially similar discovery from Related Entities and Individuals outside of the United States of America, with this Court's assistance as necessary.

**ORDERED**: Subject to any rights under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B are hereby directed to produce all documents within 30 days of the service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee. To the extent an Entity or Individual does not produce any documents requested in the Subpoena on the basis of some privilege, the Entity or Individual is hereby directed to produce to the Trustee a privilege log that comports with Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(e)(2), made applicable by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016, and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 26(e), within 30 days of service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee.

**ORDERED**: The Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B are hereby directed to ensure that all documents and other information, including without limitation in any electronic format, requested in the Subpoenas or otherwise relevant to the Debtor, his business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or this Chapter 11 case, are properly maintained, are available for production, inspection and copying, and are not destroyed.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized, without further order of this Court, to take the testimony of one or more representatives of any Entity, and any Individual, listed on Exhibit B to the Application by examination under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 either at the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, or at such other place that is mutually acceptable to the parties, on a date acceptable to the Trustee, which, at the election of the Trustee, shall be not less than 14 calendar days after the production of documents by the proposed examinee in compliance with the Subpoena and this Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004, and such examination shall continue from day to day until completed.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2022

Julie A. Manning,

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

United States Bankruptcy Judge

## **EXHIBIT C-2**

| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------| | | : | | | In re: | : | Chapter 11 | | | : | | | HO WAN KWOK, | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |

Debtor.

: :

#### ---------------------------------------------------------- x **[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR RULE 2004 DISCOVERY WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS AFFILIATED WITH DEBTOR**

:

Upon consideration of the Application seeking an order authorizing a Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 examination of the Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B thereto (the "Application", ECF No. 638\_\_\_\_\_), filed by Luc Despins, as the appointed Chapter 11 Trustee to the Debtor's estate (the "Applicant"), after notice and a hearing, see 11 U.S.C. § 102(1), it appearing that cause exists to grant the requested relief as conditioned hereafter; it is hereby

**ORDERED**: The Rule 2004 Motion is granted as set forth below.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized to sign Subpoenas in a form substantially similar to the Subpoenas attached to the Rule 2004 Motion as Exhibits C-1 to C-19 and to serve the Subpoenas, including any Document Requests or Notices of Deposition, along with a copy of this Order, in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2004 requiring examination and the production of documents by the Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B to the Application. Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are further authorized to seek substantially similar discovery from Related Entities and Individuals outside of the United States of America, with this Court's assistance as necessary.

**ORDERED**: Subject to any rights under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the The Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B are hereby directed to produce all documents within 30 days of the service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee. To the extent an Entity or Individual does not produce any documents requested in the Subpoena on the basis of some privilege, the Entity or Individual is hereby directed to produce to the Trustee a privilege log that comports with Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(e)(2), made applicable by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016, and D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 26(e), within 30 days of service of the Subpoena, or such other time as agreed upon by the Trustee.

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**ORDERED**: The Entities and Individuals listed on Exhibit B are hereby directed to ensure that all documents and other information, including without limitation in any electronic format, requested in the Subpoenas or otherwise relevant to the Debtor, his business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or this Chapter 11 case, are properly maintained, are available for production, inspection and copying, and are not destroyed.

**ORDERED**: Paul Hastings LLP and Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., as proposed counsel for the Trustee, are hereby authorized, without further order of this Court, to take the testimony of one or more representatives of any Entity, and any Individual, listed on Exhibit B to the Application by examination under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 either at the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, or at such other place that is mutually acceptable to the parties, on a date acceptable to the Trustee, which, at the election of the Trustee, shall be not less than 14 calendar days after the production of documents by the proposed examinee in compliance with the Subpoena and this Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004, and such examination shall continue from day to day until completed.

Dated: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2022

United States Bankruptcy Judge

Julie A. Manning,

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| -----------------------------------------------------------<br>x | | | |------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------| | In re: | :<br>: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtor. | :<br>: | | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | :<br>x | |

### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**

The undersigned hereby certifies that on August 12, 2022, the foregoing Notice, and all exhibits and attachments thereto, was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 case by operation of the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing.<sup>1</sup> Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.

Dated: August 12, 2022 New Haven, Connecticut

> By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com

> > *and*

<sup>1</sup> 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.

Nicholas A. Bassett *(pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com

*and*

Avram E. Luft *(pro hac vice*) Douglass Barron (*pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 aviluft@paulhastings.com

*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*