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# UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------
> 原始法庭文件为英文；下方为英文全文，顶部为中文摘要。
# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | x |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| In re: | :
:
Chapter 11 |
| HO WAN KWOK, et al., | :
:
Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |
| Debtors.1 | :
:
Jointly Administered |
| | :
: |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | x |
# **MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023**
In accordance with 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"),2 Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred as counsel to (a) Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), (b) Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)"), and (c) Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)" and, together with Genever (BVI), the "Genever Debtors"), for the period from August 1, 2023 through and including August 31, 2023 (the "Fee Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80%
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 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$1,650,437.80 and \$29,325.07, respectively.
## **SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED**
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, department, bar admission, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each Paul Hastings individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by Paul Hastings for services rendered to the Committee are the same rates that Paul Hastings charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients, except that the Trustee's hourly rate has been reduced to \$1,860 (compared to his standard hourly rate of \$1,975).3
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit C are summaries of Paul Hastings' services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period, by project category and Matter ID, respectively.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit F are the fee statements of Paul Hastings for services provided during the Fee Period.
## **NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES**
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email to the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz
3 At the fee application stage, Paul Hastings will also consider not seeking allowance and payment for fees of timekeepers, who, during the relevant fee application period, billed less than a certain number of hours (as it has done in prior fee applications).
(alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building, 150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pfriedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").
6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed with the Court and served upon (i) Paul Hastings and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than **October 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline")**, setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.
7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay Paul Hastings 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.
8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an
objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim
fee application hearing.
Dated: September 20, 2023 New York, New York
By: *G. Alexander Bongartz*
G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
*and*
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
*and*
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
*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC*
# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**
| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | |
|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|
| In re: | :
: | Chapter 11 |
| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :
:
: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |
| Debtors. | :
: | (Jointly Administered) |
| ------------------------------------------------------x | | |
# **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**
The undersigned hereby certifies that on September 20, 2023, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement was electronically filed. In addition, a copy of the Monthly Fee Statement was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
Dated: September 20, 2023 By: *G. Alexander Bongartz*
New York, New York G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
> *Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC*
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).
# **EXHIBIT A**
## **HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL**
| Name | Department; Date of
First Admission | Hourly
Rate Billed | Hours
Billed | Total Fees
Billed in this
Monthly Fee
Statement | Number of
Rate
Increases
Since Case
Inception | |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Partners (4) | | | | | | |
| Bassett, Nicholas | Corporate, 2007 | \$1,625.00 | 138.90 | \$225,712.50 | 1 | |
| Bassett, Nicholas (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2007 | \$812.50 | 5.60 | \$4,550.00 | 1 | |
| Despins, Luc | Restructuring, 1986 | \$1,860.00 | 151.40 | \$281,604.00 | N/A | |
| Despins, Luc (travel; ½ rate) | Restructuring, 1986 | \$930.00 | 3.20 | \$2,976.00 | N/A | |
| Weitzman, Avi | Litigation, 2000 | \$1,700.00 | 1.40 | \$2,380.00 | N/A | |
| | | Partner Total: | 300.50 | \$517,222.50 | | |
| Of Counsel (6) | | | | | | |
| Bongartz, Alex | Restructuring, 2007 | \$1,625.00 | 77.50 | \$125,937.50 | 1 | |
| Luft, Avi | Corporate, 2000 | \$1,625.00 | 235.10 | \$382,037.50 | 1 | |
| Luft, Avi (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2000 | \$812.50 | 11.30 | \$9,181.25 | 1 | |
| Traxler, Katherine | Restructuring, 1990 | \$1,025.00 | 1.50 | \$1,537.50 | 1 | |
| | | Of Counsel Total: | 325.40 | \$518,693.75 | | |
| Associates (12) | | | | | | |
| Barron, Douglass | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,320.00 | 171.50 | \$226,380.00 | 1 | |
| Catalano, Kristin | Corporate, 2021 | \$915.00 | 33.20 | \$30,378.00 | 1 | |
| Daly, Crispin | Corporate, 2010 | \$1,320.00 | 1.60 | \$2,112.00 | 1 | |
| Farmer, Will | Corporate, 2018 | \$1,235.00 | 132.50 | \$163,637.50 | 1 | |
| Grabis, Maria | Corporate, 2016 | \$1,290.00 | 1.90 | \$2,451.00 | N/A | |
| Koch, Leonie | Corporate, 2023 | \$855.00 | 9.20 | \$7,866.00 | 1 | |
| Kosciewicz, Jon | Litigation, 2021 | \$915.00 | 102.10 | \$93,421.50 | 1 | |
| Maza, Shlomo | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,320.00 | 54.00 | \$71,280.00 | 1 | |
| Miliotes, Lanie | Corporate, 2023 | \$855.00 | 4.30 | \$3,676.50 | 1 | |
| Sadler, Tess | Corporate, 2019 | \$1,175.00 | 9.00 | \$10,575.00 | 1 | |
| Shum, Kevin | Corporate, 2014 | \$1,235.00 | 1.60 | \$1,976.00 | 1 | |
| [redacted] | Corporate, 2023 | \$815.00 | 215.40 | \$175,551.00 | 1 | |
| [redacted] (Travel) | Corporate, 2023 | \$407.50 | 7.00 | \$2,852.50 | 1 | |
| Sutton, Ezra | Corporate, 2021 | \$1,015.00 | 148.50 | \$150,727.50 | 1 | |
| Zhuang, Delphine | Corporate, 2016 | \$1,125.00 | 2.40 | \$2,700.00 | N/A | |
| | | Associate Total: | 894.20 | \$945,584.50 | | |
| Other Attorneys (1) | | | | | | |
| Langer, Bobbi | Real Estate, 1984 | \$975.00 | 2.10 | \$2,047.50 | N/A | |
| Swartz, Robin | Real Estate, 1992 | \$1,255.00 | 1.00 | \$1,255.00 | N/A | |
| Other Attorney Total: | | | 3.10 | \$3,302.50 | | |
| Paraprofessionals (8) | | | | | | |
| Chang, Irene | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 0.60 | \$240.00 | N/A | |
| Ecklund, Amy | Technical Operations | \$420.00 | 2.20 | \$924.00 | 1 | |
| Name | Department; Date of
First Admission | Hourly
Rate Billed | Hours
Billed | Total Fees
Billed in this
Monthly Fee
Statement | Number of
Rate
Increases
Since Case
Inception |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| | Senior Analyst | | | | |
| Elliott, Elizabeth | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 0.50 | \$200.00 | 1 |
| Hopkovitz, Yael | Legal Research Attorney | \$450.00 | 1.60 | \$720.00 | N/A |
| Kuo, Jocelyn | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 42.40 | \$22,896.00 | N/A |
| Liu, Kelly | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.60 | \$640.00 | N/A |
| Lopez, Mayra | Technical Operations
Senior Analyst | \$375.00 | 0.80 | \$300.00 | N/A |
| Mohamed, David | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 94.60 | \$51,084.00 | 1 |
| O'Dea, Heather | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.30 | \$520.00 | N/A |
| Reid, Alex | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.80 | \$720.00 | 1 |
| Paraprofessional Total: | | | 147.40 | \$78,244.00 | |
| | | | | | |
| TOTAL: | | | 1,670.60 | \$2,063,047.25 | |
| BLENDED HOURLY RATE: \$1,235 | | | | | |
## **EXHIBIT B**
## **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY**
| | U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category | Hours | Fees |
|-------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------|
| | | Billed | Billed |
| B110 | Case Administration | 28.80 | \$20,552.00 |
| B113 | Pleadings Review | 45.70 | \$25,441.00 |
| B120 | Asset Analysis and Recovery | 0.60 | \$1,116.00 |
| B130 | Asset Disposition | 2.40 | \$3,351.00 |
| B131 | Sale of Real Estate | 5.10 | \$4,855.00 |
| B155 | Court Hearings | 75.00 | \$96,695.50 |
| B160 | Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) | 29.90 | \$35,445.00 |
| B165 | Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) | 24.30 | \$37,994.50 |
| B190 | Other Contested Matters | 54.80 | \$69,610.50 |
| B191 | General Litigation | 975.80 | \$1,238,619.50 |
| B195 | Non-Working Travel | 27.10 | \$19,559.75 |
| B210 | Business Operations | 21.40 | \$31,955.50 |
| B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | 5.10 | \$6,019.50 |
| B230 | Financing / Cash Collections | 76.90 | \$102,304.00 |
| B261 | Investigations | 293.30 | \$362,756.50 |
| B262 | Contempt Proceedings | 3.80 | \$5,980.00 |
| B310 | Claims Administration and Objections | 0.60 | \$792.00 |
| TOTAL | | 1,670.60 | \$2,063,047.25 |
## **EXHIBIT C**
## **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY MATTER ID**
| Matter ID | Matter Name | August 2023 |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------|----------------|
| | | |
| 00001 | General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | \$235,039.00 |
| 00002 | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | \$425,927.75 |
| 00003 | Other Litigation | \$53,115.00 |
| 00004 | Corporate Law Issues | \$0.00 |
| 00005 | Sale Process | \$2,275.00 |
| 00006 | Tax Issues | \$0.00 |
| 00007 | Foreign Law Issues | \$0.00 |
| 00008 | Plan Process Issues | \$0.00 |
| 00010 | Genever US | \$102,545.50 |
| 00011 | Genever BVI | \$2,386.50 |
| 00012 | Mahwah Adversary | \$315,982.75 |
| 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary | \$17,394.00 |
| 00014 | HCHK Adversary | \$296,569.00 |
| 00015 | Interpleader Adversary | \$792.00 |
| 00016 | Mei Guo Adversary | \$53,653.50 |
| 00017 | HK USA Adversary | \$95,988.75 |
| 00018 | Bravo Luck Adversary | \$13,440.00 |
| 00019 | SN Apartment Adversary | \$132.00 |
| 00020 | Greenwich Land Adversary | \$411,194.50 |
| 00021 | AIG Adversary | \$36,612.00 |
| 00022 | PAX Adversary | \$0.00 |
| | TOTAL | \$2,063,047.25 |
## **EXHIBIT D**
## **SUMMARY OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES**
| Expense Category | August
2023 | |
|------------------------------------------|----------------|--|
| Airfare (Nicholas Bassett) | \$1,127.81 | |
| Attorney Service (Service of Documents): | | |
| -
Metro Attorney Service | \$1,150.00 | |
| Computer Search (Other) | \$1,011.06 | |
| Court Reporting Services (Transcripts) | \$3,576.19 | |
| Lexis/On Line Search | \$3,159.78 | |
| Local - Meals | \$414.09 | |
| Outside Professional Services: | | |
| -
Divergent Language Solutions | \$1,276.00 | |
| -
Other | \$2,704.50 | |
| Postage/Express Mail | \$1,641.91 | |
| Reproduction Charges | \$3,236.80 | |
| Reproduction Charges (Color) | \$151.20 | |
| Retrieval of Corporate Documents: | | |
| -
TransUnion Risk | \$5.00 | |
| -
Other | \$96.35 | |
| Taxi/Ground Transportation | \$905.19 | |
| Travel Expense - Meals | \$54.10 | |
| Travel Expense - Parking | \$43.00 | |
| UPS/Courier Service | \$4,712.18 | |
| Vendor Expense | \$158.87 | |
| Westlaw | \$3,901.04 | |
| TOTAL | \$29,325.07 | |
# **EXHIBIT E**
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 12 of 243
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371608
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$235,039.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 5,583.36 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$240,622.36 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$240,622.36 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 13 of 243
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371608
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$235,039.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 5,583.36 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$240,622.36 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$240,622.36 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case
of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371608 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$235,039.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B110 | Case Administration | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (UST)
regarding quarterly fees | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Review issues/task list, general case strategy
and next steps | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.7); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | T/c H. Claiborn (UST) re: update on case
(.40); t/c S. Sarnoff, P. Friedman (OMM),
N. Bassett re: update on case (.40) | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, I. Goldman
(Committee counsel), P. Friedman (OMM),
and S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding TRO
ruling and case update | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| 08/03/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders
(.5); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
July 18, 2023 hearing transcript | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | NAB | Call with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding
chapter 11 case developments | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (1.5); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.9); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.7); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (1.6); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/15/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review and share
with working group upcoming filing
deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.6); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and
send
outlook reminders (.4); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (1.7); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Calls with S. Maza regarding open issues
and workstreams in Kwok case (0.2); update
summary regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | SM29 | Calls with A. Bongartz re open issues for
upcoming week (.2); prepare summary
regarding same (.5) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.6); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.7); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (1.2); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/24/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (1.8); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.3); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2); research certain deposition transcripts
from main Kwok case and related adversary
proceedings for P. Linsey (.8) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: common
interest agreement | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.3); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.7); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | LAD4 | T/c I. Goldman re: update on case (.50);
post-mortem after hearing with I. Goldman
(.50) | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (1.3); review and update
working group re upcoming filing deadlines
(.3) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 |
| | Subtotal:
B110 Case Administration | | 28.80 | | 20,552.00 |
### **B113 Pleadings Review**
| 08/01/2023 | AB21 | Review docket update and recent filings | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
|------------|------|-----------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| | | | | | |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/01/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in US Bank v. HK USA case and update working group re same (.1); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.30 540.00 702.00 08/02/2023 AB21 Review docket update and recent filings 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/02/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.5); review recent filing in Mei Guo v. Despins District Court case and update working group re same (.1); research requested case documents (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.70 540.00 918.00 08/03/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins District Court case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.00 540.00 540.00 08/04/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (1.2); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Judge Manning Connecticut District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets 2.80 540.00 1,512.00
regarding recent filings (.5)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/07/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents at attorney request (.3) 2.80 540.00 1,512.00 08/08/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.2); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research case dockets regarding Index Nos. 510006/2023, 510007/2023 and 510008/2023 and share with working group (.2) 1.70 540.00 918.00 08/09/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in AIG v. Genever Connecticut District Court case and update working group re same (.2); research 5/15/23 subpoena directed to Metropolitan Commercial Bank for P. Linsey (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.90 540.00 1,026.00 08/10/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per 2.30 540.00 1,242.00
attorney request (.3)
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recent filings (.5)
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in Greenwich & Ngok v. Despins District Court case no. 23mc62 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 08/14/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (1.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.60 540.00 1,404.00 08/15/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 08/16/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins District Court case no. 23cv375 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6); review certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 08/17/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in AIG v. Genever District Court case no. 23cv1003 and update working group re same (.1); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding 1.00 540.00 540.00
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recent filings (.5)
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (1.1); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); review certain client files and case documents per attorney request (.4) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 08/21/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/21/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case no. 23cr118 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets re recent filings (.5); review certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 1.90 540.00 1,026.00 08/22/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in certain district court cases and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); review certain case documents (.5) 2.40 540.00 1,296.00 08/23/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and filings 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/23/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (1.0); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v. Despins District Court case no. 23cv153 and update working group re same (.1); review related case dockets regarding 2.40 540.00 1,296.00
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|-----------|
| 08/24/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(1.2); review recent flings in certain
adversary proceedings and update working
group re same (.5); review recent filings in
Greenwich & Ngok v. Despins District
Court case no. 23mc62 and update working
group re same (.1); review related case
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(1.7); review recent filings in certain
adversary proceedings and district court
case and update working group re same
(1.2); review related case dockets re: recent
filings (.5) | 3.40 | 540.00 | 1,836.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(.4); review recent filings in certain
adversary proceedings and update working
group re same (.4); review related case
dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(.6); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5); research certain case
documents per attorney request (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(.8); review recent filings in certain
adversary proceedings and district court
case and update working group re same
(.6);
review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case
no. 23cr118 and update working group re
same (.2); review related case dockets
regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.10 | 540.00 | 1,134.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B113 Pleadings Review | 45.20 | | 24,842.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|----------------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 08/11/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft agenda for 8/15/23 hearing
(1.9); prepare internal agenda for 8/14/23
hearing (.8) | 2.70 | 540.00 | 1,458.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | DM26 | Review and revise agenda for 8/15/23
hearing | 1.50 | 540.00 | 810.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
August 15 hearing prep | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | DM26 | Prepare agenda for 8/22/23 hearing | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | DM26 | Update agenda for 8/22/23 hearing | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of 8/22/23 hearing agenda | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft internal agenda for 8/29/23
hearing | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | DM26 | Update internal draft agenda for 8/29/23
hearing (.3); correspond with E. Sutton re
same (.1); research matters set for hearing
and related pleadings (.5) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | DM26 | Revise 8/29/23 agenda (.3); review filings
and related documents set for hearing (1.7) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |
| Subtotal:
B155 Court Hearings | | 10.80 | | 5,940.50 | |
| | | | | | |
## **B160 Fee/Employment Applications**
| 08/01/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH interim fee application (0.2); call
with C. Edge regarding same (0.1);
correspond with K. Traxler regarding same
(0.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
|------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH fee application (0.6); call and
correspond with C. Edge regarding same
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) comments to
interim compensation procedures order
(0.2) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH interim fee application (1.1);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.3); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding
same (0.1); call with C. Edge regarding same
(0.1) | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
interim compensation procedures (0.2);
revise same (0.1); correspond with H.
Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same
(0.1); call and correspond with P. Linsey
regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Revise proposed interim compensation
procedures order (0.1); correspond with H.
Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) and I. Goldman
(Pullman) regarding same (0.1); revise
notice of filing of revised proposed order
(0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding
filing of same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Finalize PH fee application (1.7); calls with
C. Edge regarding same (0.2); correspond
with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); calls
with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding filing of
same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey
regarding same (0.1); revise motion
regarding service of PH fee application
(0.4); correspond with J. Kuo regarding
same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey
regarding filing of same (0.1) | 2.80 | 1,625.00 | 4,550.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Prepare notice of revised proposed interim
compensation order (0.6); electronically file
with the court notice of revised proposed
interim compensation order (0.3) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Prepare motion to limit service of second
interim fee application | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/07/2023 | AB21 | Prepare motion for leave to file PH and
NPM fee applications (2.2); calls with P.
Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.4); correspond with P. Linsey regarding
same (0.2); correspond with J. Kuo
regarding service of PH fee application (0.1) | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
service of second interim fee application
(0.2); review and comment on service of
second interim fee application (0.3) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)
regarding LEDES files for PH interim fee
application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AB21 | Revise notice of PH rate adjustment | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Electronic service of Paul Hastings second
interim fee application (0.2); prepare
certificate of service regarding Paul
Hastings second interim fee application
(0.6); electronically file with the court Paul
Hastings second interim fee application
(0.3) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AB21 | Finalize notice of rate adjustment (0.1);
correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing and
service of same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
interim compensation procedures | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing notice of rate
change | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding service of notice of hearing on
motion to file fee applications before
expiration of 120 day period | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court notice
of
rate change (0.3); review and comment on
additional service of notice of rate change
(0.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
preparation for hearing on interim
compensation procedures order and
additional matters scheduled for August 15
hearing (0.3); correspond with E. Sutton
regarding same and hearing agenda (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | AB21 | Prepare cover sheet and format for monthly
fee statements | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Call with
K. Traxler regarding update on
interim compensation procedures (0.2);
revise template for monthly fee statements
(0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding supplemental
declaration in support of PH retention | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding
supplemental retention declaration | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare the Trustee's seventh supplemental
declaration of disinterestedness (1.8); call
with A. Bongartz regarding same
(.1); call
with D. Barron regarding same (.1);
correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (.1) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Update parties in interest list for
professional retention purposes | 3.30 | 540.00 | 1,782.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | KAT2 | Call with A. Bongartz regarding interim
compensation order (.2); review same (.1);
correspond with C. Edge regarding same
(.2) | 0.50 | 1,025.00 | 512.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with PH Conflicts Department
regarding new parties in interest | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Trustee's seventh supplemental
declaration of disinterestedness (.1);
correspond with A. Bongartz and J. Kuo
regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | JK21 | Update parties in interest list for
professional retention purposes | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | AB21 | Begin review of PH July monthly fee
statement | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare the Trustee's seventh supplemental
declaration regarding retention (.4);
correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding fee
matters | 0.20 | 1,025.00 | 205.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | AB21 | Continue review of PH July fee statement | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Review draft supplemental declaration in
support of PH retention (0.1); correspond
with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
supplemental declaration in support of PH
retention (0.1); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Sotheby's for
supplemental declaration regarding
retention | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing the Trustee's seventh
supplemental declaration regarding
retention | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare UST Appendix B information
regarding July services for next interim fee
application | 0.60 | 1,025.00 | 615.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with C. Edge regarding
monthly fee application for July services
(.1); review and revise same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,025.00 | 205.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | AB21 | Review PH July fee statement (0.8);
correspond with C. Edge regarding same
(0.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Edge regarding form of
monthly fee statement | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding second interim PH fee
application (0.2); finalize PH July monthly
fee statement (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/31/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
parties in interest | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B160 Fee/Employment Applications | 29.90 | | 35,445.00 |
| | | | | | |
| B165 | | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Review additional parties in interest in
connection with Kroll retention | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Review Neubert Pepe fee application | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding tax
accountant (0.1); correspond with D. Skalka
(Neubert) and P. Linsey (Neubert)
regarding same
(0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: Kroll rate
proposal | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Review revised draft of Neubert Pepe fee
application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding
Kroll retention | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Kroll retention | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Review Kroll proposed terms of
engagement | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit Kroll engagement letter | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Mark up Kroll engagement letter | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey regarding Kroll
engagement letter | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond
with Kroll re: engagement
agreement | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: edits to
Kroll engagement letter | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Kroll retention | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Revise terms of draft Kroll engagement
letter | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Kroll engagement | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | ECS1 | Review revised engagement agreement with
Kroll | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit re-draft of Kroll engagement
letter | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | AEL2 | Revise Kroll engagement letter | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Harneys Legal fee application and Pallas fee
statement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Review Harneys' fee statements (0.4);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding tax
accountant | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Review draft of Harneys first interim fee
application (0.9); call with G. Weston
(Harneys) regarding same (0.2) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | KC27 | Review Kroll engagement letter and
attachments (.7); call with A. Luft regarding
same (.3); summarize same (.2); correspond
with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with K. Catalano re: Kroll
engagement edits (.1); call with K. Catalano
re: same (.3) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with G. Weston (Harneys
Legal) regarding Harneys Legal fee
application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Pfeiffer re negotiating terms of
Kroll engagement | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Review
and revise engagement agreement
for Kroll | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | AB21 | Call with G. Weston (Harneys Legal)
regarding Harneys fee application (0.5);
revise same (0.4); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond
with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) and G.
Weston regarding same (0.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Bohonnon (Bohonnon
Law) regarding order granting retention
application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Barron regarding retention of
tax accountant (0.2); correspond with D.
Barron regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding
accountant retention | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding tax
accountant retention | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
Kroll retention application | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Courtney (Pallas) regarding
Pallas monthly fee statement (0.3);
correspond with D. Courtney regarding
same (0.3) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on revised Kroll
engagement agreement | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
regarding Harneys Legal monthly fee
statements (0.3); correspond with A. Thorp
regarding same (0.3) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Kroll
retention application (0.1); correspond with
E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond
with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and J. Kuo
regarding new parties in interest in
connection with Kroll's retention
application | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
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Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on Kroll retention
application | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
Other Professionals | 20.00 | | 31,282.00 |
| | | | | | |
| B210 | Business Operations | | | | |
| 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee
bond | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
trustee bond (0.2); correspond with T.
Sadler regarding same (0.2); correspond | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1000 1000 1000 100 | D GOLLEOS O DETRETOILO | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|--|
| 00 100 10000 | 1 TO A / | |
| | | bond | | | |
|------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
trustee bond (0.2); correspond with T.
Sadler regarding same (0.2); correspond
with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding
same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | TS21 | Correspond re surety bond with
International Securities (.5); correspond
with A. Bongartz re bank balances (.2). | 0.70 | 1,175.00 | 822.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | TS21 | Review and handle payment re surety bond
premium invoice | 0.40 | 1,175.00 | 470.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding
Trustee accounts | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form for HCHK (.3);
correspond with D. Barron, L. Despins and
East West bank re same (.3). | 0.60 | 1,175.00 | 705.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | TS21 | Review bank account balances and transfers
(.9); correspond with A. Bongartz re same
(.3) | 1.20 | 1,175.00 | 1,410.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Call with T. Sadler regarding trustee
account balances | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins re bank
statements (.2); call with A. Bongartz
regarding
same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,175.00 | 352.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form (.2); correspond
with L. Despins and E. Sutton re same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,175.00 | 705.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/25/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer request (.3);
correspond with L. Despins and EastWest
bank re same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,175.00 | 587.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form (.3); correspond
with A. Bongartz, L. Despins and East West
bank re same (.2). | 0.50 | 1,175.00 | 587.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer forms for Gallagher
Basset and Safe Harbor (.6); correspond
with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and EastWest
bank re same (.3) | 0.90 | 1,175.00 | 1,057.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Analyze cash sources and uses | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 7.20 | | 9,074.00 |
## **B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)**
| | Subtotal: | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
Operating Reports) | 3.90 | | 4,435.50 |
|------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/21/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L.
Despins regarding July
monthly operating report (.3); revise
monthly operating report (.2); correspond
with D. Mohamed regarding filing monthly
operating report (.1) | 0.60 | 1,175.00 | 705.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system the
monthly operating report for period ended
7/31/23 | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | TS21 | Prepare July monthly operating report
(2.3);
correspond with D. Barron and L. Despins
regarding same (.4) | 2.70 | 1,175.00 | 3,172.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B230 | | Financing/Cash Collections | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and S. Maza regarding
interdebtor DIP (0.3); correspond with S.
Maza regarding same (0.1); call with S. Maza
regarding same (0.2); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); analyze SN
claims (1.5); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.2); calls with D. Barron
regarding same (0.1); correspond with S.
Millman (Stroock) regarding same (0.1);
revise interdebtor DIP credit agreement
(1.6); correspond with
M. Grabis regarding
same (0.2) | 4.40 | 1,625.00 | 7,150.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | LAB3 | Analyze matters relating to proprietary lease
at Sherry Netherland | 0.80 | 975.00 | 780.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with A. Bongartz regarding
Sherry Netherland claim issues (0.1);
analyze same (0.3) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza & A. Bongartz re: security
interest of S-N (.30); review strategy re:
same (1.30) | 1.60 | 1,860.00 | 2,976.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | MG21 | Revise DIP credit agreement (.5); review
updated draft of same (.2); related
correspondence with A. Bongartz (.2) | 0.90 | 1,290.00 | 1,161.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | SM29 | Review Sherry Netherland lease documents
in connection with DIP issues (.7); email B.
Langer re same (.2); call with A. Bongartz re
same (.2); call with A. Bongartz and L.
Despins re same (.3); review email to S.
Millman (counsel to SN) re DIP (.1);
correspond with A. Bongartz re DIP credit
agreement advances (.1); correspond with
A. Bongartz re perfection (.1) | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | 2,244.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Revise interdebtor DIP motion (1.5);
correspond with S. Maza regarding same
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same (0.1); correspond with B. Langer
regarding same (0.1); call with B. Langer
regarding same (0.1); analyze issues related
to interdebtor DIP and
comments from S.
Millman (Stroock) on same (0.7); call with
L. Despins regarding same (0.2) | 2.80 | 1,625.00 | 4,550.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | LAB3 | Analyze matters relating to proprietary lease
at Sherry Netherland (1.2); call with A.
Bongartz regarding same (.10) | 1.30 | 975.00 | 1,267.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz re: DIP financing (.20);
several emails with A. Bongartz re: same
(.90) | 1.10 | 1,860.00 | 2,046.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | SM29 | Review markup of DIP motion from S.
Millman (Stroock) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding
interdebtor DIP issues (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re post
petition fees and post-petition claims | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding postpetition
interest on secured claims (0.2); call with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze court's equitable powers to reduce
postpetition interest rate of oversecured
creditor (1.7); draft summary of findings
(.7); call with A. Bongartz about same (.2) | 2.60 | 1,015.00 | 2,639.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit DIP docs (.90); t/c A.
Bongartz re: same (.10); emails to/from A.
Bongartz re: same (.40) | 1.40 | 1,860.00 | 2,604.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AB21 | Analyze issues related to interdebtor DIP
financing (0.3); calls with S. Maza regarding
same (1.3); call with L. Despins and S. Maza
regarding same (0.3); correspond with S.
Maza regarding same (0.1); correspond with
L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza, A. Bongartz re: open DIP
issues | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | SM29 | Calls with A. Bongartz re DIP issues (1.3);
call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz re
same (.3); analyze case law and
statutory
authority re post-petition fees and
additional claim amounts (6.7) | 8.30 | 1,320.00 | 10,956.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: claims
settlement (.40); review/comment on same
(1.10) | 1.50 | 1,860.00 | 2,790.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | SM29 | Analyze case law re post-petition claims
(3.8); correspond with K. Catalano re same
(.3); correspond with L. Despins re same
(.1) | 4.20 | 1,320.00 | 5,544.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AB21 | Analyze issues regarding SN claim in
connection with interdebtor DIP motion
(0.5); analyze related authority (1.1);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.3); call with S. Maza regarding same (0.3) | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Bongartz re DIP financing
issues and claim amounts | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding updating
proposed interdebtor DIP order and DIP
credit agreement (0.1); correspond with S.
Maza regarding same (0.1); correspond with
L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding SN's prepetition
claim (0.1); correspond with S. Millman
(Stroock) regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | SM29 | Review revised DIP financing motion from
A. Bongartz (.4); call with A. Bongartz re
same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | AB21 | Review revised proposed interdebtor DIP
order (0.2); calls with S. Maza regarding
same (0.2); call with S. Millman (Stroock)
regarding same (0.1); analyze related issues
concerning SN claim (0.1); correspond with | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
L. Despins regarding same (0.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/11/2023 | SM29 | Revise DIP order (1.7); calls with A.
Bongartz re same (.2); further revise same
(.5); correspond with L. Despins re same
(.2); email S. Millman (Stroock) re same (.2) | 2.80 | 1,320.00 | 3,696.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
motion and DIP credit agreement (0.1);
correspond with S. Maza regarding same
(0.3) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | LK19 | Telephone call with S. Maza regarding DIP
credit agreement (0.2); review DIP
financing motion and DIP order (0.7);
revise DIP credit agreement (2.4) | 3.30 | 855.00 | 2,821.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | MG21 | Review revised DIP financing documents
(0.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding
same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,290.00 | 774.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | SM29 | Email M. Grabis re DIP financing
documents (.2); call with A. Bongartz re
same (.1); correspond with L. Koch re same
(.1); call with L. Koch re same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
motion | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | LK19 | Revise DIP credit agreement
(1.2);
correspond with S. Maza regarding same
(0.2) | 1.40 | 855.00 | 1,197.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | SM29 | Review updated DIP documents from L.
Koch (.4); email L. Koch re same (.1); email
M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2);
revise DIP motion re allowed claim (.4); call
with A. Bongartz re same and related DIP
issues (.1); reply to email from S. Millman
(Stroock) re DIP comments (.1);
correspond with L. Despins re DIP
documents and DIP update (.1); review
revised DIP documents before sending to
L. Despins (.5) | 1.90 | 1,320.00 | 2,508.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
motion (0.1); conference with S. Maza
regarding same (0.2); review updated draft
of same (0.3); call with S. Maza regarding
same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | LK19 | Revise DIP credit agreement (1.3); revise
DIP financing motion (0.8); revise DIP
order (0.4); revise related service motion
(0.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding
same (0.3) | 3.00 | 855.00 | 2,565.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit DIP motion/docs | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | MG21 | Review DIP credit agreement (.1); draft
notice of borrowing (.2); correspond with S.
Maza and A. Cota regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,290.00 | 516.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Koch re changes to
DIP documents (.3); correspond with L.
Despins re same (.3); conferences with A.
Bongartz re same (.3); revise DIP motion to
incorporate L. Despins comments (.7);
revise DIP order to incorporate L. Despins
comments (.5); review markup from L.
Koch to DIP motion (.2); review markup
from L. Koch to DIP order (.1); review
markup from L. Koch to related motion to
limit service (.1); call with A. Bongartz re
DIP order (.1); review revised DIP credit
agreement from M. Grabis (.1); analyze
authority re perfection and collateral (.2) | 2.90 | 1,320.00 | 3,828.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding updated
interdebtor DIP motion (0.2); correspond
with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same
(0.1); correspond with P. Friedman (OMM)
and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same
(0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re DIP motion
(.2); call with A. Bongartz re collateral issues
and authority re same (.2); revise DIP
documents to incorporate L. Despins
comments (.7); correspond with L. Despins
re collateral and perfection issues (.2) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: request for
fees (.50); review lease issue (.70) | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | SM29 | Review comments from S. Millman
(Stroock) re revised DIP (.1); correspond
with L. Despins and A. Bongartz re same
(.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Review correspondence from S. Millman
(Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP motion
(0.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding
same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re S. Millman
(Stroock) comments to DIP | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | AB21 | Review correspondence from L. Despins
and S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP
motion | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | LK19 | Review and comment on DIP
motion, DIP
order, and DIP credit agreement (0.5);
correspond with S. Maza regarding same
(0.1) | 0.60 | 855.00 | 513.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | SM29 | Analyze treatment of proprietary leases
under the Bankruptcy Code and case law
(1.2); email
re same (.1) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | SM29 | Review comments from S. Millman
(Stroock) to DIP motion and order (.2);
correspond with A. Bongartz and L.
Despins re same (.3); reply to S. Millman re
same (.2); call with S. Millman re same (.2);
further correspond with L. Despins re same
(.3); revise DIP motion and order (.4);
analyze authority re equitable lien (.4);
correspond with L. Despins re same (.1);
email S. Millman re same (.1) | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | SM29 | Email L. Koch re DIP documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing the DIP motion
and the motion to limit notice | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | LK19 | Correspond with J. Kuo and S. Maza
regarding DIP motion | 0.20 | 855.00 | 171.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/22/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with J. Kuo re DIP documents
(.1); review DIP order (.5); calls with S.
Millman (SN) re same (.3); correspond with
S. Millman (SN) re same (.2); correspond
with L. Despins re same (.2); correspond
with J. Kuo and P. Linsey re same (.3) | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Calls with S. Maza regarding filing of
interdebtor DIP motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court DIP
motion (0.3); electronically file with the
court motion to limit notice of same (0.3);
electronically
serve DIP motion and motion
to limit notice (0.1); review and comment
on additional service of DIP motion and
motion to limit notice (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | LK19 | Review and comment on revised DIP
motion, DIP order, and DIP credit
agreement (0.3); review and comment on
DIP motion checklist (0.3); correspond with
S. Maza regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit final DIP motion | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re DIP motion
and DIP order (.1); revise DIP motion and
DIP order to incorporate L. Despins'
comments (.3); correspond with P. Linsey
(CT counsel) and J. Kuo re DIP motion and
local rules (.3); prepare checklist re same
(.3); correspond with L. Koch re same (.2);
calls with
A. Bongartz re DIP filing (.2);
review filing version of DIP motion and
related DIP documents (.3); email L.
Despins re same (.1) | 1.80 | 1,320.00 | 2,376.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding DIP
motion and motion to limit service (1.2);
electronically file certificate of service
regarding DIP motion and motion to limit
service (0.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|------------|
| 08/29/2023 | JK21 | Review and handle service of order limiting
notice of DIP motion (0.4); prepare
certificate of service regarding order limiting
notice of DIP motion (0.2); electronically
file with the court certificate of service
regarding order limiting notice of DIP
motion (0.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding U.S.
Trustee comments to DIP motion | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B230 Financing/Cash Collections | 76.90 | | 102,304.00 |
| | | | | | |
| B261 | Investigations | | | | |
| 08/22/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: contempt appeal | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | 0.20 | | 372.00 |
## **B310 Claims Administration and Objections**
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
creditor inquiry related to proof of claim
filing process | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
|------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with creditor regarding claims
process | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with creditor regarding claims
process | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B310 Claims Administration and
Objections | 0.60 | | 792.00 |
**Total 223.50 235,039.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608
## **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|------|----------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 12.30 | 1,860.00 | 22,878.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 39.80 | 1,625.00 | 64,675.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 9.30 | 1,625.00 | 15,112.50 |
| KAT2 | Katherine A. Traxler | Of Counsel | 1.50 | 1,025.00 | 1,537.50 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 33.70 | 1,320.00 | 44,484.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 3.10 | 1,320.00 | 4,092.00 |
| MG21 | Maria Grabis | Associate | 1.90 | 1,290.00 | 2,451.00 |
| TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 9.00 | 1,175.00 | 10,575.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 6.30 | 1,015.00 | 6,394.50 |
| KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 |
| LK19 | Leonie Koch | Associate | 9.20 | 855.00 | 7,866.00 |
| LAB3 | Bobbi A. Langer | Attorney | 2.10 | 975.00 | 2,047.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 13.10 | 540.00 | 7,074.00 |
| DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 80.00 | 540.00 | 43,200.00 |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 08/03/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,040.00 | 0.08 | 83.20 |
| 08/04/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 475.00 | 0.08 | 38.00 |
| 08/06/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,176.00 | 0.08 | 94.08 |
| 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,812.00 | 0.08 | 144.96 |
| 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 425.00 | 0.08 | 34.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 437.00 | 0.08 | 34.96 |
| 08/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 104.00 | 0.08 | 8.32 |
| 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 2,743.00 | 0.08 | 219.44 |
| 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 4,400.00 | 0.08 | 352.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,875.00 | 0.08 | 150.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 750.00 | 0.08 | 60.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2371608 Page 29
| 08/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 70.00 | 0.08 | 5.60 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|------|-------|
| 08/24/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 264.00 | 0.08 | 21.12 |
| 05/17/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Skyline Credit Ride,
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6056396 dated
05/31/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:
Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed;
Ticket # 192651 dated 05/17/2023 23:17 | | | 57.80 |
| 06/23/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Skyline Credit Ride,
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6063695 dated
06/30/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:
Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed;
Ticket # 192719 dated 06/23/2023 23:50 | | | 57.80 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Sari B.
Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston
Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ;
1ZA6T1630191264162 (MAN) | | | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; BRIAN
W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE;
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;
1ZA6T1630192170958 (MAN) | | | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Priya
Chaudhry; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St.
12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1630198735677 (MAN) | | | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Officer,
Managing Ge; HCHK Property Management, Inc.;
1209
Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ;
1ZA6T1630190258779 (MAN) | | | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE
198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630197348034 (MAN) | | | 23.79 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 30 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; BRIAN
W. HOFMEISTER; 1325 Avenue of the Americas
19th Fl; New York, NY 100196079 ;
1ZA6T1630198890624 (MAN) | 23.79 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023;
ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; c/o Morvillo
Abramowitz Grand Iason; & Anello PC; NEW
YORK, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630195392089
(MAN) | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Officer,
Managing Ge; HCHK Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little
Falls Drive; Wilmington, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630196477245 (MAN) | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; Alex
Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St.
12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1630197127068 (MAN) | 23.79 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ; Joshua
I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ
070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630193296197 (MAN) | 30.53 |
| 07/31/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 07/31/2023; ;
ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.;
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;
1ZA6T1630192030788 (MAN) | 36.93 |
| 07/31/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search -
Courtlink Use -
Charges for
July 2023 | 16.75 |
| 07/31/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 66.24 |
| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000930543313; 08/01/2023; K.
Traxler; 1Z9305430197166476 (MAN) | 34.66 |
| 08/01/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 13.41 |
| 08/02/2023 | Westlaw | 25.31 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 31 | |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|--|
| Kwok | | |
| 50687-00001 | | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | | |
| 08/02/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 34.02 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 08/03/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 14.67 |
| 08/04/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 31.98 |
| 08/04/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 38.16 |
| 08/04/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 4.23 |
| 08/04/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 51.75 |
| 08/04/2023 | Westlaw | 25.31 |
| 08/04/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 33.57 |
| 08/05/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.15 |
| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Holley L.
Claiborn; Office of The United States Trustee; 150
Court Street; New Haven, CT 065102022 ;
1ZA6T1632496882746 (MAN) | 35.54 |
| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; Judge
Julie A. Manni; United States Bankruptcy Court; 915
Lafayette Boulevard; Bridgeport, CT 066044727 ;
1ZA6T1632491817370 (MAN) | 35.54 |
| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023;
BERKELEY ROWE; BERKELEY ROWE; 5
MERCHANT SQUARE; LONDON, W 021 ;
1ZA6T1636694466719 (MAN) | 55.24 |
| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; QIANG
GUO; QIANG GUO; 5 PRINCESS GATE, G3;
LONDON, SW071 ; 1ZA6T1636697064693
(MAN) | 62.20 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 11.61 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 13.42 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 51.75 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 72.72 |
| 08/07/2023 | Westlaw | 50.62 |
| 08/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 30.33 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 32 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| 08/08/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/08/2023; Beth
Schott; International Sureties, LTD.; Hancock
Whitney Center; New Orleans, LA 701396001 ;
1ZA6T1630192113386 (MAN) | 23.99 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 08/08/2023 | Westlaw | 25.31 |
| 08/08/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 39.06 |
| 08/09/2023 | Westlaw | 101.24 |
| 08/09/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 19.80 |
| 08/10/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 33.75 |
| 08/10/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 65.34 |
| 08/11/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 50.25 |
| 08/11/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 58.80 |
| 08/11/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 68.60 |
| 08/11/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 62.28 |
| 08/12/2023 | Westlaw | 177.18 |
| 08/12/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 9.36 |
| 08/13/2023 | Computer
Search (Other) | 3.96 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Jeremy
H. Temkin; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz; 565 Fifth
Avenue; New York, NY 100172413 ;
1ZA6T1630190698884 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Priya
Chaudhry; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St.
12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1630199275930 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Alex
Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St.
12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1630199936529 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 33 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Officer,
Managing o; HCHK Property Management, Inc.;
1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ;
1ZA6T1630190595244 (MAN) | 24.19 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Sari B.
Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston
Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ;
1ZA6T1630196497107 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630193237054 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630190904267 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Ryan T.
Jareck. Esq.; Assignee for the Benefit CreditoRS;
1325 Avenue of the Americas; New York, NY
100196026 ; 1ZA6T1630196669092 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Brian W.
Hofmeister; Assignee for the Benefit Creditors;
3131 Princeton Pike; Lawrenceville, NJ 086482201 ;
1ZA6T1630197216882 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Taurus
Fund LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129; Las Vegas,
NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630195791577 (MAN) | 25.08 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 34 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Scott
Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV
891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630195520190 (MAN) | 25.08 |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Taurus
Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas,
NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630198129984 (MAN) | 25.08 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Taurus
Management LLC; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs,
NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1630191856924 (MAN) | 28.53 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Joshua
I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ
070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630192218291 (MAN) | 31.05 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; ; Scott
Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ;
1ZA6T1630190149931 (MAN) | 31.05 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023; Anthony
DiBattista; Lexington Property and Staffing, In; 45
Park Hill Dr.; Hopewell Junction, NY 125335607 ;
1ZA6T1630192632879 (MAN) | 37.56 |
| 08/14/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 10.39 |
| 08/14/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 16.54 |
| 08/14/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 224.40 |
| 08/14/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 66.96 |
| 08/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 28.44 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ; HCHK
Property Management, Inc.; 1209 Orange Street;
WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ;
1ZA6T1630196586672 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 35 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ;
Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o ChaudhryLaw PLLC;
New York, NY 100017229 ; 1ZA6T1630192057036
(MAN) | 24.19 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Emil
Bove; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Chiesa Shinian
& Giantomasi P.C; New York, NY 100366600 ;
1ZA6T1630198535302 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Jeremy
H. Temkin; Anthony DiBattista; c/o Morvillo
Abramowitz Grand Iason; New York, NY 10017 ;
1ZA6T1630193497443 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Sari B.
Placona, Esq; HCHK Entities; 75 Livingston
Avenue, 2nd Floor; Roseland, NJ 070683737 ;
1ZA6T1630194440411 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630198223087 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; Alex
Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Lipman Law
PLLC; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1630199951299 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630194610022 (MAN) | 24.19 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 36 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| Restaurant: Eden Work; City: Midtown East ;
Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late on | 33.74 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | |
| | 12.15 |
| | 3.00 |
| | 47.43 |
| | 9.54 |
| Computer Search (Other) | 18.63 |
| Computer Search (Other) | 19.53 |
| Computer Search (Other) | 11.70 |
| Computer Search (Other) | 21.24 |
| UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/23/2023; John
Frederick O'Con; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330
Connecticut Avenue, N.W.; Washington, DC
200361704 ; 1ZA6T1632495561684 (MAN) | 31.76 |
| UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/23/2023; Michael
P. Thompson; Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani
LLP; 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 206;
Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ;
1ZA6T163A292115997 (MAN) | 33.29 |
| Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 10.20 |
| Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 10.65 |
| Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 149.60 |
| Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 16.54 |
| | 20.90 |
| | 37.65 |
| | 6.06 |
| | 9.55 |
| Computer Search (Other) | 26.82 |
| | Local -
Meals -
Ezra Sutton; 08/02/2023;
Kwok matter
Postage/Express Mail -
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US;
Postage/Express Mail -
International;
Computer Search (Other)
Computer Search (Other)
Postage/Express Mail -
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US; |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 37 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington
Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1630190601727 (MAN) | 24.29 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; John
Frederick O'Con; Steptoe & Johnson LLP; 1330
Connecticut Avenue, N.W.; Washington, DC
200361704 ; 1ZA6T1630193597853 (MAN) | 24.29 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; Michael
P. Thompson; Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani
LLP; 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 206;
Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ;
1ZA6T1630199397764 (MAN) | 24.29 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Priya
Chaudhry; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; 147 W. 25th St.
12th Fl; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1632494072955 (MAN) | 31.76 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Emil
Bove; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Chiesa Shinian
& Giantomasi P.C; New York, NY 100366600 ;
1ZA6T1632493765146 (MAN) | 31.76 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023;
OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK
Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive;
WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;
1ZA6T1632491926734 (MAN) | 31.76 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/24/2023; Alex
Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Lipman Law
PLLC; New York, NY 100017229 ;
1ZA6T1632497039003 (MAN) | 31.76 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 38 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| | |
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HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;
1ZA6T1632496162425 (MAN) | 45.19 |
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| 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 4.17 |
| 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 6.06 |
| 08/24/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 88.29 |
| 08/25/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Express Mail; | 28.75 |
| 08/25/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 4.17 |
| 08/25/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 120.42 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 39 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2371608 | |
| | \$240,622.36 | | |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--|
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$240,622.36 | |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$5,583.36 | |
| 08/31/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 16.65 | |
| 08/31/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search -
Courtlink Use -
Charges for
August 2023 | 13.25 | |
| 08/30/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 62.82 | |
| 08/29/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 18.27 | |
| 08/29/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 33.75 | |
| 08/29/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 2.70 | |
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Glastonbury, CT 060334412 ;
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| 08/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 10.89 | |
| 08/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 16.29 | |
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371609
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$425,927.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 17,235.06 |
|--------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$443,162.81 |
| Total Balance Due
-
Due Upon Receipt | \$443,162.81 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371609
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$425,927.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 17,235.06 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs
Due | \$443,162.81 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$443,162.81 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| PAUL HASTINGS LLP
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Wan Kwok
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166 | | September 18, 2023 | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------|--------|--|
| | | | Please Refer to | | | |
| | | Invoice Number: 2371609 | | | | |
| Attn: Luc Despins | | | PH
LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | |
| | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED
for the period ending August 31, 2023 | | | | |
| Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation
\$425,927.75 | | | | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |
| B113 | Pleadings Review | | | | | |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Review G. Muse litigation filings | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review court filings in connection with
various adversary proceedings | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | |
| | Subtotal: | B113 Pleadings Review | 0.50 | | 599.00 | |
| | | | | | | |
| B120 | | Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | |
| | Subtotal:
B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | 0.60 | | 1,116.00 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit letter to Harcus Parker re: stay
of Ace Decade proceeding | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit letter to Lalive (Swiss firm) re:
Ace Decade | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 08/11/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions set for hearing on
August 14-15 | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and caselaw for August
14-15 hearings in the case | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding next
day's hearing, agenda for same, and hearing
documents (0.2); follow up correspondence
with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer
regarding agenda and talking points for
8/15/23 hearing (.4); call with D. Barron
regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare agenda for August 15 hearings in
the case | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and prepare hearing
notes for 8/15/23 Kwok case hearing | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review matters set for 8/22/23 hearing in
the case | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and prepare caselaw
for 8/22/23 hearing | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
8/22/23 hearing | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to review submissions and
prepare caselaw for 8/22/23 hearing | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to review submissions and
prepare caselaw for 8/22/23 hearing | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and prepare documents
for 8/22/23 Kwok case hearing | 1.50 | 1,015.00 | 1,522.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions and prepare outline for
Hudson Diamond hearing (.30); handle
Hudson Diamond hearing (4.10); post
mortem call N. Bassett re: same (.30) | 4.70 | 1,860.00 | 8,742.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/22/2023 | | Attend hearing on Trustee's second
omnibus motion to compel compliance
with Rule 2004 subpoenas (4.1); prepare
summary notes regarding same (.2) | 4.30 | 815.00 | 3,504.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
agenda for 8/26/23 hearing in the Kwok
case | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
agenda for 8/29/23 hearing in the Kwok
case (.2); review draft agenda for 8/29/23
hearing (.2) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DM26 | Prepare reference materials for 8/29/23
hearing | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
reference materials for 8/29/23 hearing (.6);
review same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: prepare for 8/29
hearing | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 17.30 | | 20,055.50 |
| | | | | | |
## **B191 General Litigation**
| 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer,
, and P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding adversary proceeding and
appeal filing dates and deadlines | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
|------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: open litigation and
investigation items and plan for same (.3);
prepare outline regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | | Conference with W. Farmer, E. Sutton and
P. Linsey (NPM) regarding pending and
upcoming matters and related dates and
deadlines (.4); update issues/task list
following same (.1) | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding litigation issues
and workstreams | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/01/2023 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey (NPM),
, E.
Sutton regarding appeals and adversary
proceeding filing dates and deadlines | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Rule
8004 | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
open case issues | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Update appeal tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Discuss and update issues/task list for
pending investigations and adversary
proceedings with W. Farmer and N. Bassett
(1.1); prepare follow up notes regarding
same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with
N. Bassett re: issues/task
list and case strategy | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding
pending and upcoming litigation and
strategy for same (1.1); review issues/task
list in connection with same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding
open issues/tasks in pending adversary
proceedings and appeal | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with W. Farmer,
, and P. Linsey regarding adversary
proceeding and discovery deadlines | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Prepare updated litigation issues/task list | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Conference with P. Linsey, W. Farmer, J.
Kosciewicz on litigation issues/task list | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | WCF | Call with
, P. Linsey (NPM), J.
Kosciewicz regarding adversary proceeding
and appeal work streams | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 |
08/09/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
hearing notes for same (.4)
preliminary injunction hearing (.2); prepare
08/10/2023 JK21 Update appeal tracking chart 1.80 540.00 972.00 08/15/2023 JK21 Update appeals tracking chart 0.40 540.00 216.00
0.60 1,625.00 975.00
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/16/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding general
case strategy and developments (.4);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same
(.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | | Update litigation issues/task list | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Call with W. Farmer, E. Sutton, A. Luft, S.
Maza,
and J. Kosciewicz regarding
litigation issues/tasks | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | JPK1 | Attend meeting with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S.
Maza, D. Barron,
, and E. Sutton
regarding issues/task list for upcoming
litigation matters | 1.20 | 915.00 | 1,098.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | | Call with A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W.
Farmer, E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz
regarding pending and upcoming litigation
matters and related issues/task list (1.2);
prepare follow up notes regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | SM29 | Call with
A. Luft, W. Farmer, D. Barron, E.
Sutton,
, J. Kosciewicz re upcoming
matters and related issues/task list | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron,
, E. Sutton, and J. Kosciewicz
regarding pending and upcoming litigation
matters and plan for same (1.2); review
appendix and designation of record
regarding Rule 2004 sanctions appellate
brief (.2) | 1.40 | 1,235.00 | 1,729.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | NAB | Review litigation issues/task list and
upcoming deadlines (.4); review
documents
and supplement outline for Greenwich
Land depositions (.8); correspond with P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding appellate deadlines
(.2) | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding adversary
proceeding and appeal
issues/tasks/deadlines | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
# Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Attend meeting with E. Sutton, W. Farmer,
and P. Linsey regarding issues/task list in
adversary proceedings | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: strategy and plan for
ongoing work across pending investigations
and adversary proceedings (.8); update
issues/task list regarding same (.3) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
litigation and appellate scheduling issues
and strategy (.3); review dates, deadlines,
and scheduling orders in connection with
same (.3); call with A. Luft regarding
litigation issues/tasks, deadlines, and
upcoming depositions (.8) | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | WCF | Call with E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz, and P.
Linsey regarding issues/tasks in pending
adversary proceedings (.1) | 0.10 | 1,235.00 | 123.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
upcoming deadlines in
the Kwok case (.1);
review pleadings in connection with same
(.1); review transcripts from hearings in the
HCHK adversary proceeding (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/26/2023 | NAB | Review litigation deadlines and next steps | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 25.90 | | 30,791.50 |
| | | | | | |
# **B195 Non-Working Travel**
| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from Court in CT after | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 |
|------------|------|------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------|
| | | hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/22/2023 | | Train ride from Grand Central, NY to
Bridgeport, CT and back to New York
from Bridgeport, CT for Mei Guo's
cross
examination in Hudson Diamond contempt
hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 3.50 | 407.50 | 1,426.25 |
| | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 5.70 | | 3,213.75 |
| B210 | Business Operations | | | | |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Review Yachtzoo invoice | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AB21 | Analyze Yachtzoo invoice (0.4); call with E.
Ganic (Yachtzoo) regarding same (0.4) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)
regarding open issues with respect to Lady
May and Lady May 2 | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding
invoice related to Lady May 2 | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 1.10 | | 1,787.50 |
| | | | | | |
| B261 | Investigations | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DM26 | Prepare for upcoming deposition of
BakerHostetler and send calendar reminder
(.3); email E. Sutton re: same (.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Calls with E. Sutton regarding next rule
2004 motion and Kroll documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| | | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
presentation for Kroll | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
|------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare chart and executive summary of
bank accounts and statements produced in
Kwok discovery for forensic accountant
(1.5); calls with D. Barron about the same
(.2); correspond with L. Despins, N.
Bassett, A. Luft and D. Barron about same
(.1) | 1.80 | 1,015.00 | 1,827.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/01/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests (.2); review Sherry Netherland closing documents (.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/01/2023 ECS1 Review and supplement topics for BakerHostetler depositions (.2); correspond with W. Farmer, N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 08/01/2023 AEL2 Revise sixth motion for rule 2004 discovery 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/01/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins re: Baker Hostetler deposition topics 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 08/01/2023 NAB Review emails from tipsters regarding investigation items (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding Rule 2004 deposition of BakerHostetler (.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/01/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett regarding Rule 2004 deposition of BakerHostetler 0.20 1,235.00 247.00 08/02/2023 DM26 Research information regarding individual targets included in supplemental rule 2004 motion (1.7); prepare forensic accountant documents for Kroll (.8) 2.50 540.00 1,350.00 08/02/2023 DEB4 Prepare presentation for Kroll regarding forensic investigation (6.7); conference with A. Luft regarding same (0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding meeting with Kroll (0.1); correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding findings in FARA decision (0.2) 7.70 1,320.00 10,164.00 08/02/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of presentation for Kroll as forensic accountants (.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2) 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 08/02/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 motions 0.60 1,015.00 609.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Further prepare presentation for meeting
with Kroll as forensic accountants (.3);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
motion (2.2); correspond with D. Barron
regarding same (.2); correspond with D.
Mohamed about same (.2) | 2.60 | 1,015.00 | 2,639.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | HRO | Research service information regarding
three individuals (.8); research corporate
and service information for Savio Law LLC
(.5) | 1.30 | 400.00 | 520.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit charts for Kroll meeting | 1.30 | 1,860.00 | 2,418.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with D. Barron re: priority topics
for Kroll investigation | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Consider priority topics and prepare notes
regarding same for meeting with Kroll | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re:
GTV/Saraca sanctions brief | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | NAB | Prepare outline for meeting with Kroll
regarding investigation (.1); correspond with
A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | DM26 | Research information regarding additional
targets included in the sixth supplemental
rule 2004 motion | 4.80 | 540.00 | 2,592.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze produced documents in connection
with meeting with Kroll (1.7); conference
with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding
meeting with Kroll (0.4); attend meeting
with Kroll, L. Despins, A. Luft regarding
forensic analysis (2.8); correspond with S.
Phan (UnitedLex) regarding
data/documents for Kroll (0.1); conference
with E. Sutton regarding additional
documents for Kroll (0.1); prepare email to
Kroll regarding care packages (0.2); analyze
certain documents for same (0.8) | 6.10 | 1,320.00 | 8,052.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding forensic investigation documents
(0.1); correspond with
regarding
same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to rule 2004 motions | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on presentation for
Kroll as forensic accountants (.8); call with
D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package of key documents for
Kroll as forensic accountant | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | JPK1 | Draft parts of supplemental motion to hold
GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil
contempt for failing to respond to Rule
2004 subpoenas (3.1); review July 18, 2023
hearing transcript regarding the same (.9) | 4.00 | 915.00 | 3,660.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | LAD4 | Review/outline priority items for Kroll
meeting (.90); Kroll meeting prep with A.
Luft, D. Barron (.40); handle meeting with
Kroll, A. Luft, D. Barron re: same (2.80);
review/edit list of immediate action items
for Kroll (1.50) | 5.60 | 1,860.00 | 10,416.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/03/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare for meeting with Kroll with L.
Despins and D. Barron (.4); participate in
kick off meeting with Kroll, L. Despins, N.
Bassett, D. Barron regarding forensic
investigation (2.8); prepare action items for
Kroll (.3) | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding
investigation target information for Kroll
(0.2); analyze documents related to same
(0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Review status of G Music's document
production | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Review next steps under order to show
cause re GTV and Saraca and contempt | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant's email on
GMusic, HCHK and Kwok-related
activities | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | YH7 | Research background regarding Nicholas S.
Savio | 0.30 | 450.00 | 135.00 |
| 08/05/2023 | JPK1 | Continue drafting supplemental motion to
hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil
contempt for failing to respond
to rule 2004
subpoenas | 2.70 | 915.00 | 2,470.50 |
| 08/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding
database documents for forensic analysis
(0.1); correspond with S. Phan (Unitedlex)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/06/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
BakerHostetler rule 2004 deposition (.4);
analyze topics for same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/06/2023 | WCF | Analyze BakerHostetler Rule 2004
documents regarding relevance to August
10, 2023 deposition | 1.90 | 1,235.00 | 2,346.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll)
regarding next steps in forensic
investigation | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with W. Farmer regarding
forensic analysis and related document
review | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Correspond with TSG regarding deposition
with BakerHostetler | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Review docket sheets in cases where Kwok
is represented by BakerHostetler | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
rule
2004 deposition issues (.2); review
documents for BakerHostetler deposition
(1.1); analyze topics and related case law in
preparation for deposition (.6) | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | WCF | Draft outline of BakerHostetler Rule 2004
deposition (4.2); call with D. Barron
regarding forensic accountant and next
steps in analysis (.1) | 4.30 | 1,235.00 | 5,310.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | WCF | Review libel and non-bankruptcy litigation
filings involving the Debtor for use in
BakerHostetler deposition | 2.40 | 1,235.00 | 2,964.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding Relativity data and documents for
forensic analysis | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding key documents for forensic
review | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
Aaron Mitchell documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Shukla (UnitedLex)
regarding Relativity data and documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Parizek (Kroll), L.
Despins and A. Luft regarding forensic
investigation (.5); prepare follow up notes
regarding next steps (.2) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Esses (Kroll) and W.
Farmer regarding Relativity issues and
document search | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/08/2023 | JPK1 | Draft preliminary statement for
supplemental motion to hold GTV Media
and Saraca Media in civil contempt for
failing to respond to Rule 2004 subpoenas
(1.2); review and revise related brief (1.0) | 2.20 | 915.00 | 2,013.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | T/c with Kroll (A. Pfeiffer), D. Barron, A.
Luft re: next steps in Kroll analysis | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with Kroll, D. Barron, L. Despins
re: scope of work | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Call with G. Leibowitz re: Casper retainer
discussion | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
BakerHostetler deposition (.5); review
discovery documents and prepare parts of
outline re same (1.9) | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | WCF | Call with D. Barron and Kroll (forensic
accountants) regarding financial document
analysis (.5); analyze targeted searches
regarding BakerHostetler deposition issues
(3.3); draft parts of BakerHostetler rule
2004 deposition outline (1.2) | 5.00 | 1,235.00 | 6,175.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
bank discovery | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
supplemental rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll)
regarding glossary and certain
data/documents for review | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll)
regarding certain documents from
production | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
documents for Kroll's analysis | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Lazarus regarding bank
statements | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on civil RICO issues | 2.90 | 1,860.00 | 5,394.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Revise draft supplemental contempt motion | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Revise BakerHostetler deposition outline | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Draft settlement proposal to the Casper
firm counsel | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Call with W. Farmer regarding
BakerHostetler rule 2004 deposition outline | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | WCF | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
BakerHostetler deposition outline (.2);
second-level review and targeted search of
documents for incorporation in
BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (3.7);
correspond with UnitedLex regarding G
Club document review (.1); call with A. Luft
regarding BakerHostetler deposition outline
(.3); continue to prepare rule 2004
deposition outline for BakerHostetler (1.6);
prepare deposition exhibit rider (1.2) | 7.10 | 1,235.00 | 8,768.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding BVI
discovery | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding information on targets
included in sixth supplemental rule 2004
motion | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DM26 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
draft supplemental contempt motion
regarding GTV Media and Saraca Media | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, A.
Pfeiffer
(Kroll) and P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding plan and strategy for forensic
analysis | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
additional rule 2004 target | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Brown Rudnick production (0.1);
correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
revisions to supplemental rule 2004 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/10/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004
motion (4.2); correspond with D. Barron
regarding same (.2);
correspond with D.
Mohamed about same (.2); correspond with
P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) | 4.90 | 1,015.00 | 4,973.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
authority supporting supplemental motion
to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in
civil contempt | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Draft parts of supplemental motion to hold
GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil
contempt | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | LAD4 | Weekly call with Kroll and D. Barron, A.
Luft (.70); continue to review/edit Kroll
task list (1.80) | 2.50 | 1,860.00 | 4,650.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Revise GTV/Saraca Media sanctions brief | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re:
comments on supplemental motion to hold
GTV/Saraca in contempt | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett
re: BakerHostetler deposition | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Update call with L. Despins, D. Barron, A.
Pfeiffer and P. Parizek at Kroll regarding
forensic analysis | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | NAB | Review documents and prepare parts of
outline for BakerHostetler Rule 2004
deposition (1.9); correspond with W.
Farmer regarding same (.2); take
BakerHostetler deposition (3.5); follow-up
correspondence with L. Despins regarding
same (.1); call with S. Sarnoff (OMM) | 5.80 | 1,625.00 | 9,425.00 |
regarding same (.1)
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 WCF Review, revise BakerHostetler deposition documents (.8); supplement outline for BakerHostetler deposition (1.0); attend BakerHostetler Rule 2004 deposition (3.5) 5.30 1,235.00 6,545.50 08/11/2023 DM26 Research SDNY District Court case no. 18cv2185 and related cases and pleadings for E. Sutton (.9); review authority cited in contempt motion regarding GTV Media and Saraca Media (1.3); prepare comments on same (.2) 2.40 540.00 1,296.00 08/11/2023 DM26 Research regarding registered agents and additional information for targets in supplemental rule 2004 motion 0.80 540.00 432.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) on forensic research 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding interview outlines 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) regarding Kroll plan for forensic analysis 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare outline of questions for interview of Yossi Almani (1.3); correspond with A. Luft and P. Pillegi (counsel to Y. Almani) regarding same (.2) 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare annotated outline of data/document productions for Kroll (1.4); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 1.50 1,015.00 1,522.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to Rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/11/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); review and 0.80 1,015.00 812.00
comment on service of same (.3)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare email to Kroll regarding updates to
document/data production database and
additional financial documents | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court
supplemental contempt motion against
GTV and Saraca Media (0.4); review and
comment on service of supplemental
contempt motion against GTV and Saraca
Media (0.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding
supplemental motion to hold GTV Media
and Saraca Media in civil contempt | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Revise supplemental motion to hold GTV
Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt
to incorporate comments from A. Luft | 1.60 | 915.00 | 1,464.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
authority related to supplemental motion to
hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil
contempt | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Revise supplemental motion to hold GTV
Media and Saraca Media in civil contempt
to incorporate comments from L. Despins | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Review edits from N. Bassett to
supplemental motion to hold GTV Media
and Saraca Media in civil contempt (.2);
review and comment on revised brief (.7) | 0.90 | 915.00 | 823.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare exhibits to supplemental motion to
hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil
contempt | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding G Club
brief | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Mitchell regarding
supplemental motion to hold GTV Media
and Saraca Media in civil contempt | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit G Club privileged memo
(1.20); review/edit sanction Saraca motion
(1.40) | 2.60 | 1,860.00 | 4,836.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/11/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email
on Zhen Cao and Min Tian | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 motion | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare annotated outline of
data/production documents in Relativity
database for Kroll forensic review (.6);
correspond with Kroll regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with Kroll on plan for forensic
review | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding
public data research | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of sixth
supplemental rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft
motions to compel | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outline of questions for interview
of Yossi Almani | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft, P. Linsey (NPM),
and former HCHK attorney Joshua
Sherman regarding the sixth omnibus rule
2004 motion | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding
case documents for forensic investigation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding
forensic investigation | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding
discovery database | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll)
regarding forensic analysis work plan | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing outline of questions for
interview of Yossi Almani | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement between the
Trustee and the Casper firm | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests
in the case | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Sherman re: our rule 2004
request of him | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: J. Sherman
request for extension of time to respond to
rule 2004 request | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Negotiate settlement with G. Leibowitz re:
Casper Firm | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | | Review email from informant | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Attend interview with Yossi Almani | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review certificate of service for sixth
supplemental rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of potential targets (and
descriptions) for the next Rule 2004
discovery motion | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review transcripts in connection with
Zeisler and Zeisler and CSG's attempt to
withdraw as counsel to Hudson Diamond | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to case discovery | 2.00 | 1,015.00 | 2,030.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare notes regarding Linwan Feng in
advance of meet and confer with her
counsel, Bruce Wisotsky
(Norris
McLaughlin) (.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement between the
Trustee and the Casper firm (1.2);
discussion with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing questions for interview
of Yossi Almani (1.5); review documents in
connection with same (.2); correspond with
D. Barron re same (.2); conduct Zoom
interview of Yossi Almani together with A.
Luft and D. Barron (1.0); prepare summary
notes regarding same (.1) | 3.00 | 1,015.00 | 3,045.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Interview Y. Almani (1.0); analyze interview
findings (.7) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review J. Sherman objections re: rule 2004
investigation | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on draft settlement
agreement with the Casper firm (.7); call
with E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and prepare questions
for interview of Y. Almani | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re: his
meet and confer with J. Sherman | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | WCF | Review latest Rule 2004 motion in advance
of meet and confer calls (.3); call with
counsel to G News and Irene Feng, and P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding Rule 2004
discovery (.5); prepare notes for Ross | 1.60 | 1,235.00 | 1,976.00 |
Heinemeyer call (.2); attend rule 2004 call with Ross Heinemeyer regarding rule 2004
discovery and motion (.6)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/17/2023 DEB4 Participate in Kroll call with L. Despins, A. Luft regarding forensic review update (1.5); conference with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding financial documents (0.1); conference with P. Linsey regarding bank discovery (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding document searches on bank accounts (0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding assets subject to forfeiture (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding additional rule 2004 target (0.1) 2.20 1,320.00 2,904.00 08/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Brown Rudnick production (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding Crane arbitration (0.1); correspond with P. Green (Divergent) regarding translator (0.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/17/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land transfers (0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding deposition prep (0.1) 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/17/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding privilege issues 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion in connection with settlement agreement with the Casper firm 1.10 1,015.00 1,116.50 08/17/2023 ECS1 Analyze documents for Mei Guo's upcoming testimony in connection with Hudson Diamond's failure to produce documents and Zeisler's withdrawal as counsel to Hudson Diamond (1.8); incorporate documents into Mei Guo testimony outline (.6); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.2); further correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (.3) 2.90 1,015.00 2,943.50 08/17/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.40 1,015.00 406.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/17/2023 ECS1 Review Brown Rudnick production for information relating to its representation of the Debtor in connection with criminal matters (.9); prepare summary of same for D. Barron (.3) 1.20 1,015.00 1,218.00 08/17/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); further correspond with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) 2.30 1,015.00 2,334.50 08/17/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/17/2023 JK21 Correspond with D. Barron regarding forfeiture bill of particulars in criminal case 0.20 540.00 108.00 08/17/2023 LAD4 Weekly call with Kroll, D. Barron, A. Luft re: forensic investigation 1.50 1,860.00 2,790.00 08/17/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: privilege issues 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/17/2023 AEL2 Call with D. Stein re: foreign asset recovery 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/17/2023 AEL2 Prepare plan for M. Guo cross examination re: Hudson Diamond 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/17/2023 AEL2 Meeting with Kroll, L. Despins, and D. Barron regarding forensic investigation and analysis of intervenors' claims re: standing 1.50 1,625.00 2,437.50 08/17/2023 WCF Review and revise appellate brief regarding contempt and discovery sanctions in main bankruptcy case against Mei Guo, HK USA, and counsel 1.10 1,235.00 1,358.50 08/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with E. Sutton regarding Mei Guo cross examination 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/18/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.20 1,015.00 203.00
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/18/2023 ECS1 Prepare parts of cross examination outline for Mei Guo in connection with 8/22/23 hearing (3.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1) 4.10 1,015.00 4,161.50 08/18/2023 ECS1 Call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza, D. Barron, , and J. Kosciewicz regarding upcoming hearings and discoveryrelated deadlines in the case (1.2); prepare notes regarding same (.4) 1.60 1,015.00 1,624.00 08/18/2023 JPK1 Review court order on Trustee's supplemental motion to hold GTV Media and Saraca Media in contempt (.1); review registered agents for GTV Media and Saraca Media (.3); correspond with A. Mitchell regarding the same (.1); correspond with E. Cohan regarding the same (.2) 0.70 915.00 640.50 08/18/2023 AEL2 Meeting with S. Maza, D. Barron, E. Sutton, , W. Farmer and J. Kosciewicz re: outstanding discovery requests across adversary proceedings and 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00
rule 2004 motions 08/20/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank discovery (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/21/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and regarding Mei Guo cross examination (2.9); analyze documents related to same (2.3); prepare exhibits and parts of outline in connection with same (6.3) 11.50 1,320.00 15,180.00 08/21/2023 ECS1 Analyze case law regarding a parent company's discovery obligations with respect to its subsidiaries (1.3); correspond with D. Barron re same (.1) 1.40 1,015.00 1,421.00 08/21/2023 ECS1 Prepare rule 9019 motion and accompanying motion to limit service in connection with settlement agreement with the Casper firm 1.00 1,015.00 1,015.00 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of Mei Guo cross
examination outline for 8/22/23 hearing
(3.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding
same (.4) | 4.30 | 1,015.00 | 4,364.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Draft certificates of service for order
granting motion to hold GTV Media and
Saraca Media in civil contempt (.4);
correspond with E. Cohan regarding the
same (.1) | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and
re: M.
Guo cross examination re: Hudson
Diamond | 2.90 | 1,625.00 | 4,712.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and legal issues to
prepare M. Guo cross examination (3.4);
prepare parts of M. Guo cross examination
(1.9) | 5.30 | 1,625.00 | 8,612.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: questions
for the Department of Justice | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | | Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron in
preparation for Mei Guo cross examination
in relation to Hudson Diamond Holding
LLC | 2.90 | 815.00 | 2,363.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | | Prepare parts of Mei Guo cross
examination outline in connection with
Hudson Diamond Holding LLC | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | NAB | Review motion for leave to appeal Debtor's
discovery sanctions order (.4); analyze
authority relating to same (.8); correspond
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.1) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | WCF | Review and revise appellate brief regarding
Rule 2004 contempt and sanctions against
Mei Guo, HK USA, and L. Vartan (2.9);
analyze appendix and evidence regarding
same (2.2); draft appendix documents in
support of appellate brief (2.7); correspond
with P. Linsey regarding filing of appellate
brief in district
court (.2) | 8.00 | 1,235.00 | 9,880.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson
Diamond hearing takeaways | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare documents for Mei Guo cross
examination | 2.50 | 1,320.00 | 3,300.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding bank discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in
connection with outstanding rule 2004
motions and subpoenas | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review authority regarding a parent
company's discovery obligations with
respect to its subsidiaries (.1); prepare cases
and documents regarding same for A. Luft
(.3) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and submissions to
prepare M. Guo Hudson Diamond cross
examination (1.5); prepare parts of M. Guo
cross examination (2.6) | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: takeaways from
Hudson Diamond hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of M. Guo cross examination
outline (4.3); revise same (2.1) | 6.40 | 1,625.00 | 10,400.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | | Review documents and supplement Mei
Guo cross examination outline for Hudson
Diamond Holding contempt hearing | 6.80 | 815.00 | 5,542.00 |
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# Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/22/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding Mei Guo
testimony on Hudson Diamond motion to
compel and additional issues (.3); call with
L. Despins
regarding Debtor's motion for
leave to appeal discovery sanctions order
(.2); analyze additional authority regarding
same (.3); prepare draft response for same
(2.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.2); correspond with state
court litigation counsel regarding update on
bankruptcy (.1) | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding bank discovery | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
protective order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of signatories to the protective
order in the Kwok case (.4); review
correspondence from P. Linsey in
connection with same (.5); call and
correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
same (.2) | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review protective order in connection with
Kroll's review of confidential documents
(.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding
same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review Greenwich Land's objection to sixth
supplemental rule 2004 motion (.2); prepare
response same (.5); call with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding cited
cases in sixth omnibus rule 2004
examination motion | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/23/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Cohan regarding
certificates of service for order holding
GTV Media and Saraca Media in civil
contempt | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | | Review exhibits for Mei Guo cross
examination in connection with Hudson
Diamond Holding contempt hearing | | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding response to motion for leave to
appeal (.2); final review of same (.2) | | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Attend weekly call with Kroll and L.
Despins regarding forensic investigation
(1.5); conference with P. Linsey regarding
Bento documents (0.3); correspond with N.
Goradia (Kroll) and A. Luft regarding asset
tracing (0.1); correspond with A. Luft and
L. Despins regarding Bento documents
(0.2); review same (0.3); conference with E.
Sutton regarding same (0.3); conference
with P. Linsey regarding bank discovery
(0.2) | 2.90 | 1,320.00 | 3,828.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding deposition transcripts from the
Kwok case | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
settlement agreement between the Trustee
and the Casper firm | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests
in the case | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron regarding review of
Bento production documents with Kroll | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Prepare exhibits for electronic filing in
connection with Hudson Diamond Holding
LLC civil contempt (0.6); electronically file
with the court notice of filing exhibits in
connection with Hudson Diamond Holding | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
LLC civil contempt (0.3)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2371609
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/24/2023 JK21 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding certificate of service of GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order (0.2); electronically file with the court certificate of service of GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 08/24/2023 JPK1 Prepare certificate of service for GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order (.7); correspond with E. Sutton regarding the same (.1); correspond with E. Cohan regarding the same (.2) 1.00 915.00 915.00 08/24/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of certificate of service for GTV Media and Saraca Media contempt order 0.20 915.00 183.00 08/24/2023 LAD4 Handle portion of weekly Kroll call with D. Barron and Kroll (A. Pfeiffer, P. Parizek) 1.00 1,860.00 1,860.00 08/24/2023 AEL2 Call with P. Linsey re: proposed arguments in response to Greenwich Land's objection to rule 2004 discovery 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/24/2023 AEL2 Review weekly report from Kroll re: forensic investigation 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 08/24/2023 AEL2 Revise response to Greenwich Land's objection to rule 2004 discovery 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/24/2023 AEL2 Analyze Bento documents for follow up issues and requests 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/24/2023 Prepare exhibits to be filed in connection with the Hudson Diamond Holding contempt hearing 1.80 815.00 1,467.00 08/24/2023 YH7 Research regarding property information, ownership information, lien information and taxes for Ramapo address 1.30 450.00 585.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 83 of 243
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and N. Goradia (Kroll) regarding transfer investigation (0.7); conference with E. Sutton regarding Bento analysis (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank discovery (0.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and W. Farmer regarding Fifth Amendment issues (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding KYC documents (0.1); correspond with regarding Hudson Diamond accounts (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule 2004 targets (0.1) 1.50 1,320.00 1,980.00 08/25/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in the case 1.20 1,015.00 1,218.00 08/25/2023 ECS1 Analyze information regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and their corporate information 0.70 1,015.00 710.50 08/25/2023 ECS1 Review Bento production documents for financial information and additional matters (2.9); call with Jordan (Kroll) regarding same (.1); call with D. Barron about same (.1); correspond with D. Barron about same (.1); correspond with Kroll regarding same (.2) 3.40 1,015.00 3,451.00 08/25/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Goradia (Kroll) and D. Barron re: fraudulent transfer investigation (.7); prepare summary notes regarding same (.1) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding informant information 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/28/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding informant documents 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions and subpoenas 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/28/2023 ECS1 Prepare list of potential targets and descriptions of same for the next Rule 2004 0.10 1,015.00 101.50
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/28/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Rule
2004 motion argument and related
discovery issues (.1); analyze same (.3) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding
informant documents (0.3); correspond
with J. Barker (Kroll) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery in the
case | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests
and subpoenas | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review docket entries regarding service
attempts to Saraca Media Incorporated | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding
potential assets | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and prepare notes for
meet and
confer with counsel to Yongbing
Zhang regarding rule 2004 discovery | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | IC | Research ownership of NY entity BAC
Capital LLC | 0.40 | 400.00 | 160.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | | Analyze ownership issues regarding
apartment at 211 W 14th Street, New York | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------|
| 08/30/2023 | RS26 | Search ACRIS and additional sources
regarding deed and record documents for
211 West 14th Street | 1.00 | 1,255.00 | 1,255.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Call with Kroll, N. Bassett, A. Luft
regarding investigation update and priority
action items (1.1); correspond with J.
Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank documents
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins and
regarding informant information (0.1);
correspond with P. Linsey regarding bank
discovery (0.1) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement between the
Trustee and the Casper firm (.4);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.2) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Review issues and notes to prepare for meet
and confer with J. Nealon, counsel to
Yongbing Zhang, regarding rule 2004
discovery (.3); call with J. Nealon and P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.8); follow
up correspondence with J. Nealon, A. Luft,
and P. Linsey regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
Department of Justice subpoena | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in weekly update call with Kroll,
N. Bassett, D. Barron regarding forensic
investigation | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | | Review information sent by tipster on
Kwok-related organizations and persons | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | NAB | Participate in update call with Kroll, A.
Luft, and D. Barron regarding investigative
findings and next steps | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | 293.10 | | 362,384.50 |
| Date | Initials | | Description | | | Rate | Amount |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|------------|
| B262 | | Contempt Proceedings | | | | | |
| 08/16/2023 | WCF | | Call with D. Carnelli regarding sanctions
appeal (NPM) (.2); correspond with D.
Carnelli and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
appeal briefs (.2); correspond with N.
Bassett regarding appeal deadlines (.1) | | | 1,235.00 | 617.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | NAB | | Review and revise draft appellee brief in
HK discovery sanctions appeal (1.8);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same
(.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same and additional litigation strategy issues
(.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding
related issues (.2) | | | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 |
| 08/21/2023
NAB
Review revised draft appellate brief in Mei
Guo discovery sanctions appeal (.7);
correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and W.
Farmer regarding same (.1) | | | | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | |
| | | Subtotal: | B262 Contempt Proceedings | | 3.80 | | 5,980.00 |
| | Total | | | | 348.00 | | 425,927.75 |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 23.60 | | 1,860.00 | 43,896.00 |
| | | | | | | | |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 27.20 | 1,625.00 | 44,200.00 |
|------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 52.10 | 1,625.00 | 84,662.50 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 50.70 | 1,320.00 | 66,924.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 40.90 | 1,235.00 | 50,511.50 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 75.50 | 1,015.00 | 76,632.50 |
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| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 18.20 | 915.00 | 16,653.00 |
|------|-------------------|---------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| | | Associate | 26.30 | 815.00 | 21,434.50 |
| | | Associate | 3.50 | 407.50 | 1,426.25 |
| RS26 | Robin Swartz | Attorney | 1.00 | 1,255.00 | 1,255.00 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 6.90 | 540.00 | 3,726.00 |
| DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 14.00 | 540.00 | 7,560.00 |
| YH7 | Yael Hopkovitz | Other
Timekeeper | 1.60 | 450.00 | 720.00 |
| HRO | Heather R. O'Dea | Other
Timekeeper | 1.30 | 400.00 | 520.00 |
| IC | Irene Chang | Other
Timekeeper | 0.40 | 400.00 | 160.00 |
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 5,083.00 | 0.08 | 406.64 |
| 08/16/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 168.00 | 0.08 | 13.44 |
| 08/16/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 10.00 | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 475.00 | 0.08 | 38.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 3,674.00 | 0.08 | 293.92 |
| 08/22/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 727.00 | 0.08 | 58.16 |
| 08/22/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 99.00 | 0.20 | 19.80 |
| 08/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 518.00 | 0.08 | 41.44 |
| 08/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 670.00 | 0.08 | 53.60 |
| 08/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,022.00 | 0.08 | 81.76 |
| 06/05/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Vital Transportation
Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6060308
dated 06/16/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:
Office/Home, BK; Passenger AVI, LuFT; Ticket #
3725772 dated 06/05/2023 16:42 | | | 68.05 |
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|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| | |
| 06/26/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Reversed on
7/26/2023. Serving By Irving Inc., Invoice# YL
4015 Dated 06/26/23, two services of First Set of
Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian
Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of
a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng | 575.00 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 06/26/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Serving By Irving
Inc., Invoice# YL-4014 Dated 06/26/23, two
services of First Set of Requests on Anthony
DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted
service and service of a subpoena on Linwan
"Irene" Feng | 575.00 |
| 06/27/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Serving By Irving
Inc., Invoice# YL-4016 Dated 06/27/23, two
services of First Set of Requests on Anthony
DiBattista and Brian Hofmeister and the attempted
service and service of a subpoena on Linwan
"Irene" Feng | 1,429.50 |
| 06/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
06/21/2023; Status reports from DE-SOS on three
entities relating to the Kwok matter; Merchant:
Delaware corp & tax web | 20.00 |
| 06/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
06/13/2023; Status reports from DE-SOS on three
entities relating to the Kwok matter; Merchant:
Delaware corp & tax web | 20.00 |
| 06/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
06/12/2023; Status reports from DE-SOS on three
entities relating to the Kwok matter; Merchant:
Delaware corp & tax web | 20.00 |
| 06/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
06/13/2023; Corporate documents purchased for G
News Operations LLC from Business Records
Service at NJ.gov; Merchant: Nj busines services | 30.10 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 35 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| | |
| 07/11/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-
72 dated 07/16/2023; NY Reception; Location:
New York; Ordered by C. Pickens on behalf of D.
Mohammed. NY 10 person lunch (Fresh Kitchen)
for Deposition of Elliot Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in
26-150 Verrazano. C/M: 50687-00002 . Meeting
Date 7/12/23; Order # 910523094578098 dated
07/11/2023 | 314.83 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 07/11/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-
72 dated 07/16/2023; NY Reception; Location:
New York; Ordered by C. Pickens on behalf of D.
Mohammed. NY 1 person Kosher lunch (Kosher
Deluxe) for Deposition of Elliot Kwok Levine &
Jaroslaw in 26-150 Verrazano. C/M: 50687-00002 .
Meeting Date 7/12/23; Order # 593223098586129
dated 07/11/2023 | 35.33 |
| 07/31/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2543942 Dated
07/31/23, Equipment Rental –
Laptop/iPad for
Deponent Matthew Levine | 125.00 |
| 07/31/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search -
Courtlink Use -
Charges for
July 2023 | 3.05 |
| 07/31/2023 | Westlaw Business -
Intelligize (07/01/23 -
07/31/23) | 4.20 |
| 08/02/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 39338 Dated 08/02/23, service of TRO,
for Kwok
proceeding | 300.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 1.01 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 1.01 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 1.01 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 17.82 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 238.03 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On
Line Search | 33.28 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 66.57 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 66.57 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 36 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 66.57 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 798.48 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 99.85 |
| 08/03/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 576.58 |
| 08/04/2023 | Westlaw | 42.44 |
| 08/07/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 31.94 |
| 08/07/2023 | Westlaw | 217.37 |
| 08/07/2023 | Westlaw | 7.49 |
| 08/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 27.90 |
| 08/08/2023 | Westlaw | 1,913.09 |
| 08/08/2023 | Westlaw | 271.90 |
| 08/08/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 12.51 |
| 08/09/2023 | Westlaw | 24.77 |
| 08/10/2023 | Westlaw | 205.08 |
| 08/10/2023 | Westlaw | 91.98 |
| 08/10/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.27 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Affiliated Adjustment Group, Ltd.; 3000 Marcus
Avenue, Suite 3W3; New Hyde Park, NY
110421009 ; 1ZA6T1632490086671 (MAN) | 35.53 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Epiq
Corporate Restructuring, LLC; 777 Third Avenue;
New York, NY 100171302 ; 1ZA6T1632497448008
(MAN) | 35.53 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Ross
Heinemeyer; 345 E 94th Street; New York, NY
101285694 ; 1ZA6T1632499541377 (MAN) | 35.53 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 37 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Dundon Advisers LLC; 10 Bank Street, Suite 1100;
White Plains, NY 106061948 ;
1ZA6T1632491244686 (MAN) | 35.53 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Edmiston and Company Limited; 2 Marina Plaza;
Newport, RI 028408534 ; 1ZA6T1632491516909
(MAN) | 35.53 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Limarie
Reyes; Limarie Reyes; 125 Harbour Dr.; Humacao,
PR 00791 ; 1ZA6T1630198475056 (MAN) | 41.12 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Nicholas F. Savio; 3 Dale Court; Hazlet, NJ
077302112 ; 1ZA6T1632493037629 (MAN) | 42.34 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Victor
Cerda; 17 Jean St; Rye, NY 105803225 ;
1ZA6T1632496526765 (MAN) | 42.34 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Savio
Law LLC; Savio Law LLC; 3 Dale Court; Hazlet, NJ
077302112 ; 1ZA6T1632496483785 (MAN) | 42.34 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Nicholas F. Savio; 63 New Jersey Ave; Ocean
Grove, NJ 07756 ; 1ZA6T1632497915959 (MAN) | 42.34 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Yongbing Zhang; 223 West Jackson Blvd. #1012;
Chicago, IL 606066916 ; 1ZA6T1632494355739
(MAN) | 47.49 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 38 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Ana C.
Izquiedo-Henn; Ana C. Izquiedo-Henn; Calle 9;
Guaynabo, PR 009661609 ; 1ZA6T1630198086048
(MAN) | 47.92 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; V.X.
Cerda & Associates P.A.; 601 Brickell Key Drive;
Miami, FL 331312649 ; 1ZA6T1632493546856
(MAN) | 50.44 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service
-
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023;
Christopher A. Lilly; c/o TroyGould PC; 1801
Century Park East; Los Angeles, CA 900672302 ;
1ZA6T1632491054140 (MAN) | 56.20 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Stretto;
410 Exchange; Irvine, CA 926021331 ;
1ZA6T1632492055165 (MAN) | 56.20 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Ning
Zhao; 3611 Summer Ranch Dr.; Katy, TX
774941573
; 1ZA6T1632494183111 (MAN) | 57.24 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Yuanlin
Liu; 192 Pendleton Dr.; Amherst, VA 245213980 ;
1ZA6T1632491707195 (MAN) | 58.34 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ;
Xiaoxiao Lin; 24 Sonrisa; Irvine, CA 926201956 ;
1ZA6T1632499517813 (MAN) | 63.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2554738 Dated
08/11/23, Preparation of transcripts and video for
deposition, for Kwok proceeding. | 2,713.69 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 39 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| 08/11/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2554762 Dated
08/11/23, Preparation of remote video for
deposition, for Kwok proceeding. | 862.50 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 08/11/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 123.37 |
| 08/11/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 9.80 |
| 08/11/2023 | Westlaw | 99.08 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
Ana C.
Izquiedo-Henn; IZQUIEDO,ANA; CALLE 9 E3
TINTILLO GARDENS; GUAYNABO, PR 00966
; 1ZA6T1630198086048 (MAN) | 19.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/14/2023;
XIAOMING LIU; XIAOMING LIU; 5-16-50
NEMOTOMACHI; GIFU-KEN, 5070065 ;
1ZA6T1636796452835 (MAN) | 78.61 |
| 08/14/2023 | Westlaw | 49.52 |
| 08/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.34 |
| 08/15/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 39443 Dated 08/15/23, Expedited
services of a Temporary Restraining Order and
Extension of Order on Scott Barnett | 425.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.35 |
| 08/17/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/17/2023; Luc
Despins; 1ZA6T1630198582387 (MAN) | 1.02 |
| 08/17/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/17/2023; Luc
Despins; 1ZA6T1630198582387 (MAN) | 35.25 |
| 08/17/2023 | Travel Expense -
Parking -
Luc Despins;
07/12/2023; Parking at Connecticut courthouse for
Kwok hearing | 13.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | Travel Expense -
Parking -
Luc Despins;
06/29/2023; Parking at Connecticut courthouse for
Kwok hearing | 6.00 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 40 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| 08/17/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.98 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 6.84 |
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Limarie
Reyes; Limarie Reyes; 125 Harbour Dr.; Humacao,
PR 00791 ; 1ZA6T1630313566327 (MAN) | 25.34 |
| 08/21/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 133.14 |
| 08/21/2023 | Westlaw | 247.71 |
| 08/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 6.39 |
| 08/22/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023; Hon.
Kari A. Dooley; Brien McMahon Federal Building;
915 Lafayette Boulevard -
Suite 266; Bridgeport, CT
066044706 ; 1ZA6T1630193024891 (MAN) | 28.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Avram Luft; 08/10/2023;
Restaurant: White Restaurant; City: New York;
Dinner; Number of people: 1; dinner receipt for late
work on Kwok brief | 30.19 |
| 08/23/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.36 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; Michael
McCormack; O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss;
180 Glastonbury Blvd.; Glastonbury, CT 060334439
; 1ZA6T1630192417674 (MAN) | 28.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service
-
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; Michael
McCormack; O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss;
180 Glastonbury Blvd.; Glastonbury, CT 060334439
; 1ZA6T1630196015949 (MAN) | 28.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Divergent Language
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2023-487 Dated
08/24/23, Chinese Interpretation –
Consecutive
and Overtime, Expense and Travel | 1,276.00 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 95 of 243
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 41 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| | |
| 08/24/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Metro Attorney
Service Inc., Invoice# 39526 Dated 08/24/23,
Service of a Memorandum Decision and Order
Granting in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction
on Scott Barnett. | 425.00 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 08/25/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
08/22/2023; From/To: from Bridgeport Station to
court house; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 13:40; taxi
ride from Bridgeport Station to court house for
hearing in connection with holding Hudson
Diamond Holding in contempt | 10.75 |
| 08/25/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
;
08/22/2023; Train ticket from Bridgeport Station to
Grand Central after hearing in connection with
holding Hudson Diamond Holding in contempt | 29.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
;
08/22/2023; Train ticket from Grand Central to
Bridgeport Station for hearing in connection with
holding Hudson Diamond Holding in contempt | 39.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | Westlaw | 49.54 |
| 08/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 4.59 |
| 08/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.71 |
| 08/30/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163353; 08/30/2023; Michael
McCormack; O'Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss;
180 Glastonbury Blvd.; Glastonbury, CT 060334439
; 1ZA6T1630192731413 (MAN) | 28.51 |
| 08/30/2023 | Westlaw | 42.44 |
| 08/30/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.45 |
| 08/31/2023 | Copies of Documents -
Jennifer Ash; 08/02/2023;
Document retrieval for E. Sutton - Business status
report: Savio Law LLC.; Merchant: Nj busines
services | 6.25 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 42 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| | |
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/02/2023;
payment verifications regarding purchase of status
reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 ,
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/03/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/03/2023;
payment verifications regarding purchase of status
reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 ,
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/03/2023;
payment verifications regarding purchase of status
reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 ,
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/03/2023;
payment verifications regarding purchase of status
reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 ,
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/03/2023;
payment verifications regarding purchase of status
reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 ,
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/03/2023;
payment verifications regarding purchase of status
reports; Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web
Location: 302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 ,
Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/04/2023; Service Charge | 20.00 |
| Case 22-50073 | Doc 2218 | Filed 09/20/23 | Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 | Page 97 of |
|---------------|----------|----------------|---------------------------|------------|
| 243 | | | | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 43 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2371609 | |
| | |
| 08/31/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 08/11/2023;
regarding purchase of corporate documents for GS
SECURITY SOLUTIONS INC. from NJ Dept. of
Revenue in the amount of \$36.55; Merchant: Nj
Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-
0000 , Statement Date: 08/31/2023, Post Date:
08/14/2023; Other; regarding purchase of | 36.55 |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| 08/31/2023 | corporate documents
Lexis/On Line Search -
Courtlink Use -
Charges for
August 2023 | 16.97 |
| 08/31/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.52 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$17,235.06 |
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$443,162.81 |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$443,162.81 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 98 of 243
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371610
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$53,115.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 49.54 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$53,164.54 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$53,164.54 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 99 of 243
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371610
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$53,115.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 49.54 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$53,164.54 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$53,164.54 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371610 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Other Litigation \$53,115.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Review SDNY decision dismissing claims
against PH and trustee | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
comparison of Debtor's superseding and
original indictment | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding
statement regarding SDNY decision
dismissing claims against PH and trustee
(0.1); revise same (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | JK21 | Prepare notice of filing of SDNY Opinion
and Order in An v. Despins, 22-cv-10062 | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Revise statement regarding SDNY decision
dismissing lawsuit against PH and trustee
(0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding
filing of same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court statement
regarding SDNY Opinion and Order in An
v. Despins, 22-cv-10062 | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/05/2023 | LAD4 | Review Bove DQ motion etc. in criminal
case | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and
appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
calendar deadlines for status letters in Case
1:20-cv-05678-KPF, Cheng v. Guo case
(.3); update issues/task list regarding same
(.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | JK21 | Review recent
filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/21/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins update | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM)
regarding statement filed in bankruptcy
court related to FARA action | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins update | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | JK21 | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case
and appeals for L. Despins update | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for
newly filed pleadings for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for
newly filed pleadings for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for
newly filed pleadings for L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case in connection
with motion to stay bankruptcy cases (0.6);
correspond with L. Despins regarding
motion to stay bankruptcy cases (0.3) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on criminal stay papers
(2.90); multiple emails to A. Luft, N.
Bassett, P. Linsey re: same (2.20) | 5.10 | 1,860.00 | 9,486.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze motion to stay bankruptcy case | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze brief seeking stay of bankruptcy | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise proposed filing re:
criminal attempt to stay | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | NAB | Review Debtor's motion in criminal case to
stay bankruptcy case (.5); begin analyzing
response to same (.6); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.2); analyze
authority regarding same (.5); correspond
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Review Debtor's motion to stay bankruptcy
case (0.6); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | AV1 | Review stay application by Kwok (1.2);
correspond regarding same with L. Despins
(.2) | 1.40 | 1,700.00 | 2,380.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
motion to stay filed in criminal case | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Review pleading in connection with Brown
Rudnick motion for partial stay in
bankruptcy case (.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare emergency motion to enjoin
debtor's motion to stay bankruptcy case
(1.9); correspond with N. Bassett and P
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.4) | 2.30 | 1,015.00 | 2,334.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case (.2); correspond
L. Despins regarding newly filed documents
(.1) | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/outline criminal stay matter all day
(5.40); t/c S. Sarnoff/P. Friedman (OMM)
and N. Bassett re: same (.60) | 6.00 | 1,860.00 | 11,160.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
re: issues with attempt to stay bankruptcy | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues related to motion to stay
criminal case (.7); call with L. Despins, P.
Friedman (OMM), and S. Sarnoff (OMM)
regarding same (.6); begin preparing draft
motion to file in bankruptcy court to enjoin
stay motion (1.3); analyze authority related
to same (.6); call with L. Despins, D. Barron
and DOJ regarding motion to stay
bankruptcy
case (.3) | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 36.50 | | 53,115.00 |
| | | | | | |
**Total 36.50 53,115.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2371610
## **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 13.20 | 1,860.00 | 24,552.00 |
| AV1 | Avi Weitzman | Partner | 1.40 | 1,700.00 | 2,380.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 5.50 | 1,625.00 | 8,937.50 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 4.40 | 1,625.00 | 7,150.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 3.30 | 1,015.00 | 3,349.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 6.70 | 540.00 | 3,618.00 |
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------|------|-------------|
| 08/31/2023 | Westlaw | | | 49.54 |
| | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$49.54 |
| | Current
Fees and Costs | | | \$53,164.54 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$53,164.54 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371612
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,275.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 23.60 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,298.60 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$2,298.60 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371612
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,275.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 23.60 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,298.60 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$2,298.60 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371612 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Sales Process \$2,275.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding
Lady May II sale process (0.2); correspond
with
L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Perry (Alley Maass) regarding
bill of sale of tender (0.1); correspond with
L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review
same (0.1); correspond with S. Perry
regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding sale
process with respect to Lady May II | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding
Lady May II sale process (0.2); correspond
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1);
correspond with D. Johnson regarding
same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding
Lady May II update | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 108 of 243
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 2 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00005 | |
| Invoice No. 2371612 | |
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------|------------|----------|
| 08/29/2023 | AB21 | | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)
regarding Lady May II sale process | | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| | Subtotal: | | B130 Asset Disposition | | 1.40 | | 2,275.00 |
| Total | | | | 1.40 | 2,275.00 | | |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | Rate | | Fee |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | | 2,275.00 |
| | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | |
| Date | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
| 06/30/2023 | | UPS/Courier Service - | Invoice # 00000A6T163273; 06/30/2023; LINDA
M. DUNN; MARINE DOCUMENTATION, INC;
40 MARY ST; NEWPORT, RI 028403041 ;
1ZA6T1630194134252 (MAN) | UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD); | | | 23.60 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | \$23.60 | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | | | | | | \$2,298.60 | |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$2,298.60 | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371614
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$102,545.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 69.17 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$102,614.67 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$102,614.67 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371614
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$102,545.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 69.17 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$102,614.67 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$102,614.67 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371614 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Genever US \$102,545.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding auction
motion with respect to SN furniture | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze application of procedural rules in
connection with auction motion regarding
Debtor's furniture (.8); call with A.
Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 |
| Subtotal:
B130 Asset Disposition | | | 1.00 | | 1,076.00 |
| B131 | Sale of Real Estate | | | | |
| 08/07/2023 | | Analyze application of Bankruptcy Code
section 365 to proprietary lease with a coop | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
listing prices for SN apartment (0.1); review email from Sotheby's team regarding same
08/16/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding
(0.2)
0.30 1,625.00 487.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding true
lease issue (0.1); correspond with
regarding same (0.1); further correspond
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
proprietary lease | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | | Review authority on bankruptcy court
treatment of proprietary leases | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/19/2023 | | Analyze case law on bankruptcy court
treatment of proprietary leases | 2.70 | 815.00 | 2,200.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Review email from
regarding coop
leases | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | | Analyze curing defaults in sale of
proprietary lease | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B131 Sale of Real Estate | 5.10 | | 4,855.00 |
| B165
Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|--|
| 08/02/2023 | AB21 | Revise McCormack retention application
(0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same (0.3); correspond with M. McCormack
(McCormack) regarding same (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | |
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit O'Sullivan retention app | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | |
| 08/03/2023 | AB21 | Revise McCormack retention application
(0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same (0.3); correspond with M. McCormack
(McCormack) regarding same (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Finalize McCormack retention application
(0.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding
filing of same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court application
to retain O'Sullivan as special insurance
coverage counsel (0.4); review and
comment on service of application to retain
O'Sullivan as special insurance coverage
counsel (0.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 113 of 243
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review Saxe
fee app | 1.10 | 1,860.00 | 2,046.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
Other Professionals | 4.30 | | 6,712.50 |
### **B190 Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions)**
| 08/09/2023 | KC27 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
motion to remediate Sherry Netherland
apartment (.6); calls with A. Bongartz
regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |
|------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
architect motion (0.1); call with K. Catalano
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | KC27 | Prepare Genever US motion to enter into
architect agreement (2.9); call with A.
Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 3.00 | 915.00 | 2,745.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
regarding architect agreement (0.3); call with
K. Catalano regarding related motion (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to enter into architectural
contract for remediation of Sherry
Netherland apartment (7.0); call with A.
Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 7.20 | 915.00 | 6,588.00 |
| 08/12/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to enter into architectural
agreement for Sherry Netherland apartment | 4.30 | 915.00 | 3,934.50 |
| 08/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
architect motion for SN apartment | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | AB21 | Call with K. Catalano regarding motion
approving entry into architect agreement
for SN apartment | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | KC27 | Prepare Sherry Netherland remediation
motion (3.4); call with A. Bongartz
regarding same (.2) | 3.60 | 915.00 | 3,294.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/15/2023 | AB21 | Revise architect motion for SN apartment
remediation (3.7); calls with K. Catalano
regarding same (0.3); call with D. Acheson
(architect) regarding remediation project
(0.7); call with L. Despins regarding same
(0.2) | 4.90 | 1,625.00 | 7,962.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | KC27 | Revise Sherry Netherland remediation
motion (3.5); calls with A. Bongartz
regarding same (.3) | 3.80 | 915.00 | 3,477.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AB21 | Revise remediation motion for Sherry
Netherland apartment (1.6); correspond
with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same
(0.2); call and correspond with K. Catalano
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1) | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of Sherry Netherland
remediation motion (1.8); call and
correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
same (.1) | 1.90 | 915.00 | 1,738.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AB21 | Prepare parts of remediation motion (2.0);
correspond with K. Catalano regarding
same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson
(architect) regarding same (0.2); conference
with L. Despins regarding same (0.2);
correspond with S. Millman (Stroock)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with P.
Friedman (OMM) and I. Goldman
(Pullman) regarding same (0.1); correspond
with M. Cyganowski (Sales Officer)
regarding same (0.1); review proposal from
asbestos surveyor (0.2); correspond with G.
Chomenko (Galagher Bassett) regarding
same (0.1); call with G. Chomenko
regarding same (0.1); conference with L.
Despins regarding update on remediation
process (0.1); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1) | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | AB21 | Revise remediation motion (1.8); analyze
related issues (1.2); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.6); correspond
with S. Millman (Stroock) regarding same
(0.1); correspond with D. Acheson
(architect) regarding work plan (0.1);
correspond with G. Chomenko (GBTS)
regarding asbestos survey (0.1); revise
motion to limit service of remediation
motion (0.2) | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to limit service for Sherry
Netherland remediation motion | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
update on remediation motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with P. Friedman (O'Melveny)
and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding draft
remediation motion (0.1); correspond with
L. Despins regarding same (0.1); revise
same (0.3); correspond with D. Acheson
(architect) regarding architect agreement
(0.1); correspond with G. Chomenko
(GBTS) regarding asbestos survey (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit remediation motion | 1.40 | 1,860.00 | 2,604.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | AB21 | Revise remediation motion (1.6);
correspond with P. Friedman (O'Melveny)
and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same
(0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same (0.3); call with L. Despins regarding
same (0.1); calls with S. Maza regarding
same (0.1); correspond with S. Millman
(Stroock) regarding same (0.4); calls with D.
Acheson (architect) regarding architect
agreement (0.5); revise same (1.0); calls with
S. Maza regarding same (0.2); correspond
with D. Acheson regarding same (0.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1) | 5.20 | 1,625.00 | 8,450.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | KC27 | Call with S. Maza regarding filing of Sherry
Netherland remediation motion | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/22/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised renovation motion
(1.40); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (0.1);
various emails to A. Bongartz re: same (0.6) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AB21 | Finalize remediation motion and related
motion to limit notice (0.9); correspond
with S. Maza regarding same (0.1); call with
P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1);
correspond with J. Kuo regarding same
(0.2); review final version of architect
agreement (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same
(0.1) | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing remediation
motion (0.2); prepare for electronic filing
motion to limit service of same (0.2);
electronically file with the court remediation
motion (0.3); electronically file with the
court motion to limit service (0.3) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit final renovation motion | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on service of
remediation pleadings (0.3); prepare
certificate of service regarding remediation
pleadings (0.3) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court certificate
of service regarding remediation pleadings | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B190 Other Contested Matters(excl.
assumption/rejections motions) | 54.80 | | 69,610.50 |
## **B210 Business Operations**
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | T/c M. Ullman (SN) re: alarm replacement | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 |
|------------|------|------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| | | architect proposal for apartment | | | |
| | | remediation | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/08/2023 | AB21 | Analyze architect proposal, next steps,
timeline, and sequencing for remediation
process for SN apartment (1.5); conference
with L. Despins regarding same (0.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.2); call with L. Despins and J. Panico
(AAGL) regarding same (0.2); correspond
with J. Panico regarding same (0.1);
correspond with M. Ullman (Sherry
Netherland) regarding same (0.1); call with
L. Despins and D. Acheson (architect)
regarding same (0.7); call with P. Linsey
(Neubert) regarding update on same (0.1) | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | Meeting A. Bongartz re: architect (.30); t/c
J. Panico (adjuster) and A. Bongartz re:
same and timeline (.20); t/c A. Bongartz
and D. Acheson (architect) (.70) | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
regarding architect agreement with respect
to SN apartment remediation (1.0);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); analyze issues regarding related
motion (0.3); call with P. Linsey (Neubert)
regarding same (0.1); calls with K. Catalano
regarding same (0.2) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz re: renovation project
timeline | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
apartment sale contract (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding insurance
documents (0.1); correspond with S. Maza
regarding same (0.4) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza and C. Skibitcky
and A. Wolfson (Wolfson) regarding
Genever
insurance | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re insurance
policy and broker (.1); call with broker and
D. Barron re same (.4); email L. Despins re
same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Meetings A. Bongartz re: status of
remediation project (.30); review timeline re:
same (.90) | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | SM29 | Review remediation motion and UCC
comments thereto (.4); calls with A.
Bongartz re same and architect agreement
(.3); call with K. Catalano re remediation
motion (.2); review related contractor
agreements (.5) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with C. Skibitcky regarding
insurance policy | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
alteration agreement with Sherry
Netherland | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
remediation game plan (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding same (0.1);
review ABF asbestos removal proposal (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Stroock) re: update on
renovation | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding GBTS
invoice | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
and M. Ullman (Sherry Netherland)
regarding ABF proposal on asbestos
removal | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
regarding update on asbestos removal at SN
apartment | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 12.20 | | 19,631.50 |
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| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|--------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|------------|
| B211 | | | | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | | |
| 08/03/2023
DEB4 | | | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding draft MORs (0.1);
review same (0.1); prepare global notes in
connection with same (0.3) | | | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| | | Subtotal: | | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
Operating Reports) | | 0.50 | | 660.00 |
| | Total | | | | | 77.90 | | 102,545.50 |
| | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 8.80 | 1,860.00 | | 16,368.00 |
| AB21 | | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 32.00 | 1,625.00 | | 52,000.00 |
| SM29 | | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 2.00 | 1,320.00 | | 2,640.00 |
| DEB4 | | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | | 2,244.00 |
| ECS1 | | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | | 913.50 |
| KC27 | | Kristin Catalano | | Associate | 25.80 | | 915.00 | 23,607.00 |
| | | | | Associate | 4.20 | | 815.00 | 3,423.00 |
| JK21 | | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 2.50 | 540.00 | | 1,350.00 |
| | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | |
| Date | | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
| 06/06/2023 | | | | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
06/30/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To: | Skyline Credit Ride,
Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6063695 dated
Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohammed; | | | 69.17 |
## **Total Costs incurred and advanced \$69.17**
Ticket # 278880 dated 06/06/2023 23:46
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2371614 Page 10
| Current Fees and Costs | \$102,614.67 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$102,614.67 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371615
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Genever BVI** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00011 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,386.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,386.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$2,386.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371615
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Genever BVI** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00011 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$2,386.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,386.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$2,386.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| | PAUL HASTINGS LLP
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 |
|--|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| | t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371615 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Genever BVI \$2,386.50**
| Date | Initials
Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B210 | Business Operations | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | AB21 | Revise draft repayment agreement (0.7); call
with A. Thorp regarding Harneys fees (0.1);
correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI
director) regarding same (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| Subtotal: | | B210 Business Operations | 0.90 | | 1,462.50 |
| | | | | | |
| B211 | | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)
regarding MORs | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D.
Skalka (NPM)
regarding MORs (0.1); conference with P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)
regarding MORs | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 124 of 243
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 2 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00011 | |
| Invoice No. 2371615 | |
| | |
| Date | Initials | | Description | | | Rate | Amount |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|--|-------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|------------|----------|
| | 08/25/2023
DEB4
Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR | | | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |
| | Subtotal: | | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
Operating Reports) | | 0.70 | | 924.00 |
| Total | | | | | 1.60 | | 2,386.50 |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 0.90 | | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 0.70 | | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
| Current Fees and Costs | | | | | | \$2,386.50 | |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | | \$2,386.50 | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371616
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$315,982.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,859.98 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$319,842.73 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$319,842.73 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371616
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00012 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$315,982.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,859.98 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$319,842.73 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$319,842.73 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371616 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$315,982.75**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 08/13/2023 | AME | Prepare video files for Court hearing (2.0);
correspond with
regarding same
(.2) | 2.20 | 420.00 | 924.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | MOL | Prepare videos for Court hearing per | 0.80 | 375.00 | 300.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | LAD4 | Prepare for hearing by reviewing all exhibits
(videos etc.) (2.80); handle hearing including
testimony (5.90); post-mortem N. Bassett,
A. Luft re: same and next steps (.40) | 9.10 | 1,860.00 | 16,926.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in Mahwah preliminary
injunction hearing (5.9); conference with L.
Despins and N. Bassett following same (.4);
analyze open issues and next steps (.4) | 6.70 | 1,625.00 | 10,887.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | | Attend Mahwah PI hearing in Bridgeport,
Connecticut (5.9); prepare notes regarding
follow up issues and next steps (.8) | 6.70 | 815.00 | 5,460.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | NAB | Participate in hearing on motion for
preliminary injunction (5.9); conference
with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding next
steps following hearing (.4) | 6.30 | 1,625.00 | 10,237.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/29/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: hearing prep (.20); review
submissions, notes to prepare for hearing
and handle hearing on DOJ settlement etc.
(1.80); t/c N. Bassett re: report on hearing
(.30) | 2.30 | 1,860.00 | 4,278.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 34.10 | | 49,013.50 |
| | | | | | |
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ
stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett and
W. Farmer regarding TRO ruling | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza and
regarding TRO | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze TRO ruling | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding TRO
service (0.1); correspond with S. Maza
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with
about service of
TRO in Mahwah AP (.2); review issues
regarding service of TRO (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | LAD4 | T/c W. Farmer, N. Bassett, D. Barron re:
next steps (.50); analyze/comment on same
(2.40) | 2.90 | 1,860.00 | 5,394.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Review TRO order | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | | Prepare service of the TRO on defendants | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 |
08/01/2023 Prepare draft certificate of service of the
TRO
1.10 815.00 896.50
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Review TRO decision and related papers
(.3); call with L. Despins, D. Barron, and W.
Farmer regarding same and next steps (.5) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | WCF | Analyze TRO issued by Bankruptcy Court
regarding Mahwah mansion and assets (.1);
call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron
regarding response to TRO decision (.5) | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
Mahwah pleadings (0.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);
correspond with I Goldman (Pullman)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with S.
Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Review pleadings in connection with
Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); prepare
certificate of service regarding Mahwah
TRO (.1); correspond with
about
same (.1); correspond with D. Barron
regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | | Prepare revised draft certificate of service | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | DEB4 | Revise certificate of service (0.3);
correspond with E. Sutton regarding same
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding
same (0.1); prepare email to Court regarding
same (0.2); analyze sealing and TRO orders
(0.1) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service for TRO in
Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to certain parties in interest
regarding Mahwah filings (1.0); prepare
sealed and unsealed documents in
connection with same (.1); correspond with
D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding
unsealed Mahwah documents (0.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.2); follow up correspondence with E.
Sutton regarding same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare emails to certain Mahwah parties
regarding Mahwah filings (.3); conference
with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 motion (0.1); correspond with
and S. Maza regarding service issues (0.1);
correspond with S. Sarnoff (0MM)
regarding complaint (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/05/2023 | | Review live broadcast with Qidong Xia held
in the Mahwah mansion | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 |
| 08/06/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of rule 9019 motion for DOJ
stipulation | 5.40 | 1,320.00 | 7,128.00 |
| 08/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and
regarding Mahwah complaint (0.1);
correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 motion (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/06/2023 | NAB | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
information for preliminary injunction
hearing (.1); outline plan for preliminary
injunction hearing (.4) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with
regarding motion
to limit notice | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding rule
9019 motion and related
case matters | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of rule 9019 motion for DOJ
stipulation | 2.90 | 1,320.00 | 3,828.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
service issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
issuance of summons (0.2); correspond with
and S. Maza regarding same (0.1);
further correspond with
regarding
same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding rule
9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit (2X) motion to approve DOJ
settlement (1.9); t/c D. Barron re: same
(.20) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents related to complaint for
preliminary injunction hearing | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Prepare service of summons and complaint
on defendants | 2.00 | 815.00 | 1,630.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Prepare exhibit list for Mahwah preliminary
injunction hearing | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Prepare motion to limit service regarding
the rule 9019 motion (1.9); call with D.
Barron regarding same (.10) | 2.00 | 815.00 | 1,630.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | NAB | Review submissions and prepare parts of
presentation for preliminary injunction
hearing (.7); correspond with W. Farmer
regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re rule 9019 motion
(.2); further call with D. Barron re same and
related case matters (.2); review rule 9019
motion (.4) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare insert to rule 9019 motion | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with
and S. Maza
regarding issued summons and service of
same | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | Final review/edit of rule 9019 motion | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Mahwah evidence in preparation
for hearing | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | | Conference with UnitedLex regarding
digital evidence for preliminary injunction
hearing | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | | Prepare exhibit and witness lists for
preliminary injunction hearing | 1.50 | 815.00 | 1,222.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer regarding preliminary
injunction hearing (.2); review authority and
prepare related presentation for same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/08/2023 WCF Call with N. Bassett regarding TRO/PI hearing and authentication declaration (.2); review November/December 2022 TRO/PI hearing transcript regarding admissibility of digital evidence (.8); draft UnitedLex digital evidence authentication declaration (.3) 1.30 1,235.00 1,605.50 08/09/2023 DEB4 Prepare parts of rule 9019 motion 1.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 08/09/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Scott Barnett 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/09/2023 AEL2 Calls with Promemoria re: information on Mahwah renovation 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 08/09/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: Mahwah township 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 08/09/2023 AEL2 Meeting with S. Maza, , N. Bassett, and W. Farmer re: Mahwah evidence for preliminary injunction hearing 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/09/2023 Review production on Relativity for HCHK's involvement with the renovations to Mahwah mansion 1.60 815.00 1,304.00 08/09/2023 Prepare certificate of service of summons and complaint 1.00 815.00 815.00 08/09/2023 Prepare motion for alternative service on Taurus Fund 0.90 815.00 733.50 08/09/2023 Conference with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza on evidentiary issues for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing 0.60 815.00 489.00 08/09/2023 Review deed of Mahwah mansion and construction liens 0.80 815.00 652.00 08/09/2023 Supplement exhibit list for the Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing 0.20 815.00 163.00 08/09/2023 NAB Review evidentiary issues and supplement presentation for PI hearing (.4); call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, , and S. Maza 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00
regarding same (.6)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/09/2023 | SM29 | Call with
, W. Farmer, N. Bassett, A.
Luft re hearing prep (.6); correspond with
D. Barron re same (.3); correspond with
re evidentiary issues (.4) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft,
, and D. Barron re evidence and trial
prep (.3); further correspond with D.
Barron re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | WCF | Call with
, S. Maza, A. Luft, and N.
Bassett regarding preliminary injunction
hearing preparations (.6); review draft
exhibit list regarding admissibility issues (.2) | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Revise rule 9019 motion | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding rule 9019
motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Revise draft motion for clarification re:
preliminary injunction hearing | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and W.
Farmer re: objections | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey, N. Bassett and S. Maza
re: clarification motion for Mahwah
preliminary injunction hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | | Review government briefs in Kwok's
criminal case for information on Mahwah
home | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | | Analyze Nevada law on service of process
on Taurus Fund | 4.10 | 815.00 | 3,341.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | | Prepare service of complaint, TRO motion,
related filings, and TRO order to occupant | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/10/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft regarding preparations for preliminary injunction hearing (.4); analyze strategy for same in light of no objections to relief sought (.3); call with S. Maza, P. Linsey (NPM), A. Luft regarding same (.5); followup call with S. Maza regarding same (.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); review and revise draft request for status conference (.3); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.2) 2.20 1,625.00 3,575.00 08/10/2023 SM29 Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett re preliminary injunction hearing prep (.5); call with N. Bassett re same and TRO order (.2) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 08/10/2023 SM29 Review emails from and P. Linsey (NPM) re service issues and applicable state law (.4); analyze same (4.6); correspond with , W. Farmer, N. Bassett, P. Linsey re same (.3) 5.30 1,320.00 6,996.00 08/10/2023 WCF Analyze authorities regarding service under Nevada law (.6); correspond with regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,235.00 988.00 08/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding rule 9019 motion 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/11/2023 ECS1 Review and comment on service of notice in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 08/11/2023 JK21 Revise rule 9019 motion 0.10 540.00 54.00 08/11/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: Mahwah hearing plans 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 08/11/2023 Prepare draft certificates of service 1.20 815.00 978.00 5.50 815.00 4,482.50
08/11/2023 Prepare exhibit list and exhibits for Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 NAB Prepare for preliminary injunction hearing by reviewing exhibits and analyzing evidentiary issues (3.1); correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft regarding same (.2); call with A. Luft regarding same (.6); further correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.1); call with counsel to Taurus Fund regarding preliminary injunction hearing (.2); review authority and prepare outline for same (1.9) 6.30 1,625.00 10,237.50 08/11/2023 SM29 Correspond with re service issues and certificate of service 0.90 1,320.00 1,188.00 08/11/2023 WCF Draft UnitedLex forensic data expert declaration regarding authentication of internet content including videos (4.1); analyze prior preliminary injunction hearing testimony of expert regarding same (1.8) 5.90 1,235.00 7,286.50 08/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ comments to rule 9019 motion 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/12/2023 DEB4 Further correspond with L. Despins regarding rule 9019 motion (0.1); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding same (0.1) 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/12/2023 Prepare revised draft certificates of service 1.00 815.00 815.00 08/12/2023 Prepare exhibits and exhibit list for preliminary injunction hearing 5.50 815.00 4,482.50 08/12/2023 Review Saturday NFSC live stream in Mahwah 1.00 815.00 815.00 08/12/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding preparations for preliminary injunction 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 136 of 243
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/12/2023 | WCF | Review and revise list of exhibits for
Mahwah preliminary injunction trial (.4);
correspond with
regarding same
(.8); call with M. Luther (UnitedLex)
regarding forensic data declaration (.4);
continue to draft UnitedLex authentication
declaration regarding revised video and
internet content exhibits and evidence (4.5) | 6.10 | 1,235.00 | 7,533.50 |
| 08/13/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins,
, A.
Luft, and N. Bassett regarding Mahwah
hearing prep | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with
regarding hearing
prep | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | LAD4 | Call with N. Bassett,
, A. Luft, D.
Barron re: prep for Mahwah hearing (1.00);
review/comment all day on exhibits issues
(4.30) | 5.30 | 1,860.00 | 9,858.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | AEL2 | Draft Mahwah hearing closing argument
(3.7); conference with L. Despins, N.
Bassett, D. Barron, and
regarding
evidentiary issues and hearing prep (1.0);
call with W. Farmer and
regarding
direct examination of J. Monzon (.4) | 5.10 | 1,625.00 | 8,287.50 |
| 08/13/2023 | | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.
Luft, D. Barron on the Mahwah preliminary | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
injunction hearing prep
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/13/2023 | | Call with S. Maza regarding certificate of
service and Mahwah preliminary injunction
hearing prep (.2); calls with D. Barron
regarding preliminary injunction hearing
prep (.3); call with A. Luft and W. Farmer
regarding direct examination of J. Monzon
(.4); calls and correspond with N. Bassett
regarding exhibits and exhibit list for
Mahwah preliminary injunction hearing (.3);
review PI/TRO documents for Mahwah
hearing (1.6); prepare exhibits and exhibit
list for Mahwah hearing (6.2); further
correspond with N.
Bassett regarding same
and evidentiary issues (.1); analyze exhibits
in connection with evidentiary issues (.4) | 9.50 | 815.00 | 7,742.50 |
| 08/13/2023 | | Conference with UnitedLex on declaration
about preserving media posts | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| 08/13/2023 | NAB | Email L. Despins, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and
regarding preparations for
preliminary injunction hearing (.4); call with
L. Despins, D. Barron, A. Luft, and
regarding same (1.0); call with W. Farmer
and potential UnitedLex witness regarding
testimony preparations (.7); prepare hearing
outlines for direct examination,
introduction of exhibits, and argument
(2.2); review exhibits and draft exhibit list
(1.5); correspond and calls with
regarding same (.3) | 6.10 | 1,625.00 | 9,912.50 |
| 08/13/2023 | SM29 | Call with
re certificate of service
and PI trial prep (.2); review same (.1);
correspond with N. Bassett,
, A.
Luft, and W. Farmer re preliminary
injunction hearing prep and exhibits list (.6) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/13/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett, UnitedLex regarding J.
Monzon expert authentication declaration
(.7); follow up call with A. Luft and
regarding direct examination of J. Monzon
(.4); revise J. Monzon declaration regarding
same (1.0); review and revise exhibit list for
preliminary injunction hearing (.8);
correspond with
regarding same
(.2) | 3.10 | 1,235.00 | 3,828.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Elliot regarding Taurus
entities | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Revise rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Revise motion to limit notice regarding rule
9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
motion to limit notice regarding rule 9019
motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding motion to limit notice regarding
rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding Taurus S.A. | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding rule 9019
motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding David
Fallon | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
rule 9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
motion to limit service regarding rule 9019
motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding motion
to limit notice regarding rule 9019 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with research services regarding
Taurus S.A. | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PI
hearing | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding Mahwah
TRO | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | EE3 | Research regarding non-disclosure
agreements for W. Farmer | 0.50 | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of rule
9019 motion and motion to limit notice in
Mahwah AP (.3); correspond with J. Kuo
and D. Barron regarding same (.2); review
rule 9019 motion and motion to limit notice
(.1) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare supplemental affidavit of service
and certificates of service re summons,
complaint, and TRO in Mahwah adversary
proceeding | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | JK21 | Prepare rule 9019 motion for electronic
filing (0.3); electronically file with the court
rule 9019 motion (0.4); electronically file
with the court certificates of service
regarding complaint, summons, and
temporary restraining order (0.3); review
and arrange for service of rule 9019 motion
(0.2) | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | JK21 | Prepare motion to limit notice of rule 9019
motion for electronic filing (0.3);
electronically file with the court motion to
limit notice of rule 9019 motion (0.4);
review and arrange for service of motion to
limit notice (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron regarding Mahwah
TRO (.4); review submissions and exhibits
in preparation for Mahwah preliminary
injunction hearing (2.3); prepare hearing
notes regarding same (.4) | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | | Prepare exhibits and video exhibits for
Mahwah PI hearing | 4.10 | 815.00 | 3,341.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/14/2023 | NAB | Prepare outline for direct testimony for
preliminary injunction hearing (1.9); review
documents and prepare outline for witness
prep (1.4); review and prepare notes
regarding exhibits and evidentiary matters
for PI hearing (1.7) | 5.00 | 1,625.00 | 8,125.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | SM29 | Finalize certificates of service (.2); review
and revise motion to limit service re rule
9019 motion (.5); calls with D. Barron re
same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with
regarding Mahwah
order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
service of rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
and S. Maza
regarding order extending TRO | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service regarding
consensual motion to extend date to
respond to motion to clarify TRO (.7);
review consensual motion to clarify TRO
(.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service in connection
with Mahwah rule 9019 motion and motion
to limit service | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding rule
9019 motion for electronic filing (0.2);
electronically file with the court certificate
of service regarding rule 9019 motion (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing certificate of
service regarding order extending temporary
restraining order (0.2); electronically file
with the court certificate of service
regarding order extending temporary
restraining order (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | | Analyze application of Nevada LLC statute
on reinstatement of LLC | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/15/2023 | | Call with D. Barron regarding order
extending TRO (.1); review and comment
on service of order
extending TRO on Scott
Barnett and prepare certificate of service
regarding same (1.8) | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | NAB | Correspond with
regarding letter
from opposing counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | WCF | Analyze court order regarding preliminary
injunction | 0.10 | 1,235.00 | 123.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | | Prepare notice of filing of affidavit of
service | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | SM29 | Review and revise certificate of service from
in connection with extended TRO
order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Further conference with E. Sutton
regarding sealing motion (0.1); revise same
(0.2); correspond with E. Henzy (Zeisler)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
sealing motion (0.1); conference with E.
Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare joint motion with Debtor to seal
certain exhibits in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (1.8); calls with D. Barron
regarding same (.2); correspond with D.
Barron regarding same (.1) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding joint
motion with Debtors for sealing | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | | Review NFSC live streaming in Mahwah | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | NAB | Review statement of defendant in Mahwah
litigation regarding ownership of assets | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | SM29 | Review list of assets from Taurus fund | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of order
limiting service of rule 9019 motion in
Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2); prepare
certificate of service regarding same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/21/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding
order to limit notice of rule 9019 motion
with the United States | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outline of Mahwah discovery plan
(1.6); discussion with S. Maza regarding
same (.5); correspond with
regarding same (.3) | 2.40 | 1,015.00 | 2,436.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service of order
limiting service of rule 9019 motion in
Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court certificate
of service regarding order to limit notice of
rule 9019 motion with the United States | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | SM29 | Conference with E. Sutton re Mahwah
discovery items and strategy | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing outline of Mahwah
discovery plan (.9); correspond with S.
Maza regarding same (.1); call with K. Liu
(Research Services) regarding same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | KL12 | Research certain documents re Mahwah
mansion (1.4); call with E. Sutton regarding
same (.2) | 1.60 | 400.00 | 640.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze preliminary injunction decision
(0.3); conference with S. Maza regarding
same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Continue outlining Mahwah discovery plan
(.3); correspond with S. Maza and A. Luft
regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | LAD4 | Review court's opinion on preliminary
injunction (.70); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) (2X)
re: same (.50); review/comment on
implementation of PI order (.80) | 2.00 | 1,860.00 | 3,720.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Review preliminary injunction decision | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | | Review Mahwah preliminary injunction
decision | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/24/2023 | | Comment on and arrange for service of
preliminary injunction decision on Scott
Barnett | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review decision
granting preliminary
injunction (.4); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (.3); consider issues related
to implementation of order (.2) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | SM29 | Review preliminary injunction opinion (.4);
conference with D. Barron re same and
next steps (.1); correspond with D. Barron
re same and next steps (.1); review
discovery plan from E. Sutton (.2);
correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | WCF | Analyze Defendants' inventory report and
USMS vendor list regarding enforcement of
preliminary injunction order (.4); draft
action items regarding enforcement of
preliminary injunction order (.6);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.1) | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
objection to rule 9019 motion (0.1);
correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding
same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding
decision and order on preliminary
injunction on S. Barnett (0.7); electronically
file with the court certificate of service
regarding decision and order on preliminary
injunction on S. Barnett (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | LAD4 | Review to do list from PI order (1.10); t/c
W. Farmer and M. Conway (counsel to
Taurus Fund) re: Mahwah preliminary
injunction order (.30); review Taurus
objection to DOJ settlement & prepare
response (1.70) | 3.10 | 1,860.00 | 5,766.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | | Prepare certificate of service of preliminary
injunction decision on S. Barnett | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/25/2023 | WCF | Call with L. Despins and counsel to Taurus
Fund (S. Barnett) regarding Mahwah
preliminary injunction order
implementation | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | WCF | Further draft Mahwah preliminary
injunction action items regarding vendors,
task list, and enforcement issues | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 |
| 08/26/2023 | | Review the weekly NFSC live streaming in
the Mahwah mansion | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 |
| 08/26/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
enforcement of preliminary injunction | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with O'Melveny and I.
Goldman regarding objection to rule 9019
motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Murray (DOJ), L.
Despins, and N. Bassett regarding rule 9019
hearing | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Mahwah insurance | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Murray & J. Feinstein (DOJ), N.
Bassett and D. Barron re: Taurus objection
to settlement agreement | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | NAB | Call with Department of Justice, L. Despins
and D. Barron regarding litigation issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | SM29 | Review objection to rule 9019 motion re
U.S. Government settlement (.3);
correspond with D. Barron re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
and S. Maza
regarding Taurus org chart | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | | Prepare organization chart for Taurus
entities | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding preparation
for hearing on, among other things, DOJ
settlement and most recent Rule 2004
motion (.2); call with L. Despins regarding
results of same (.3); correspond with P.
Linsey and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------|
| 08/29/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re Taurus
entities and affiliates (.1); correspond with
and D. Barron re same (.1); review
related chart from
(.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule
9019 order (0.4); correspond with L.
Despins and N. Bassett regarding discovery
(0.3); correspond with P. Linsey regarding
rule 9019 order (0.3); correspond with M.
Conway regarding rule 9019 order (0.3);
analyze same (0.4) | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | 2,244.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare notice of revised order in Mahwah
adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
timing of Rule 45 subpoena | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | LAD4 | Review Kwok Mahwah docs (1.20);
review/edit competing orders for
DOJ
settlement (1.20) | 2.40 | 1,860.00 | 4,464.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | | Review Mahwah memo and voice recording
provided by informant | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding security
services contract (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding modification to
preliminary injunction order (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on security services
agreement (2.00); negotiations with Hawk
Eye re: same (0.5); interview head of
security (0.7) | 3.20 | 1,860.00 | 5,952.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | | Review documents and information about
Qi Yong at Taurus Management LLC | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | | Prepare glossary of Mahwah fixtures and
personalty | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 207.30 | | 255,116.50 |
| Date | | Initials
Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |
|------------|--|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|------------|
| B195 | | Non-Working Travel | | | | | | |
| 08/14/2023 | | LAD4 | Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill
at 1/2 rate) | | 1.10 | 930.00 | 1,023.00 | |
| 08/14/2023 | | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from Court (Bridgeport,
CT) (Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 |
| 08/14/2023 | | AEL2 | Travel from NY to Court (Bridgeport, CT)
(Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 |
| 08/14/2023 | | | Travel from New York to Bridgeport,
Connecticut, and back from Bridgeport to
New York for PI hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | 3.50 | 407.50 | 1,426.25 |
| 08/14/2023 | | NAB | Non-working travel from Norfolk to
Bridgeport and back for preliminary
injunction hearing in Mahwah adversary
proceeding (Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | 5.60 | 812.50 | 4,550.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | | LAD4 | Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill
at 1/2 rate) | | | 1.20 | 930.00 | 1,116.00 |
| | | Subtotal: | | B195 Non-Working Travel | | 16.00 | | 11,852.75 |
| Total | | | | | | 257.40 | | 315,982.75 |
| | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 33.40 | 1,860.00 | | 62,124.00 |
| LAD4 | | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 2.30 | | 930.00 | 2,139.00 |
| NAB | | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 32.50 | 1,625.00 | | 52,812.50 |
| NAB | | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 5.60 | | 812.50 | 4,550.00 |
| AEL2 | | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 22.80 | 1,625.00 | | 37,050.00 |
| AEL2 | | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 4.60 | | 812.50 | 3,737.50 |
| SM29 | | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 13.80 | 1,320.00 | | 18,216.00 |
| DEB4 | | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 25.50 | 1,320.00 | | 33,660.00 |
WCF Will C. Farmer Associate 20.70 1,235.00 25,564.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2371616
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 13.50 | 1,015.00 | 13,702.50 |
|------|-------------------|---------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| | | Associate | 68.40 | 815.00 | 55,746.00 |
| | | Associate | 3.50 | 407.50 | 1,426.25 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 5.40 | 540.00 | 2,916.00 |
| AME | Amy M. Ecklund | Other
Timekeeper | 2.20 | 420.00 | 924.00 |
| KL12 | Kelly Liu | Other
Timekeeper | 1.60 | 400.00 | 640.00 |
| EE3 | Elizabeth Elliott | Other
Timekeeper | 0.50 | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| MOL | Mayra O. Lopez | Other
Timekeeper | 0.80 | 375.00 | 300.00 |
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 4,380.00 | 0.08 | 350.40 |
| 08/08/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 32.00 | 0.08 | 2.56 |
| 08/08/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 32.00 | 0.08 | 2.56 |
| 08/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 495.00 | 0.08 | 39.60 |
| 08/11/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 36.00 | 0.08 | 2.88 |
| 08/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 488.00 | 0.08 | 39.04 |
| 08/12/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 287.00 | 0.20 | 57.40 |
| 08/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 16.00 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
| 08/21/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 15.00 | 0.08 | 1.20 |
| 08/24/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 100.00 | 0.08 | 8.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Taurus
Fund LLC c/o GG Internationa; 6628 Sky Pointe
Dr. Ste 129,; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1630198440824 (MAN) | | | 24.67 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 22 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
| | |
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1ZA6T1630190025921 (MAN) | 24.67 |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
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Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 129-1071; Las
Vegas, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1630194778932
(MAN) | 24.67 |
| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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MGNT.ON LLC c/o Corporation; 110 E.
Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ;
1ZA6T1630198899447 (MAN) | 28.06 |
| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Scott
Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ;
1ZA6T1630193565342 (MAN) | 30.53 |
| 08/01/2023 | Electronic Document Retrieval -
TransUnion Risk
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1047352-202307-1 Dated 08/01/23, TLO Charges
for July 01, 2023 -
July 31, 2023 -
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Property Deed Search -
Advanced | 5.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 6.75 |
| 08/02/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.18 |
| 08/03/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.63 |
| 08/04/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.17 |
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Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Taurus
Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr.; Las Vegas,
NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1632490561559 (MAN) | 4.08 |
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Fund LLC; c/o GG International; 6628 Sky Pointe
Dr.; Las Vegas, NV 89131 ; 1ZA6T1632492289743
(MAN) | 4.08 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 23 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
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1ZA6T1632493058768 (MAN) | 42.34 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
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Dr.; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1632492289743 (MAN) | 52.12 |
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| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; ; Scott
Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 129-1071; Las
Vegas, NV 891314076 ; 1ZA6T1632496063532
(MAN) | 56.20 |
| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Management LL; c/o Corporation Service
Company; 110 E. Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM
882408424 ; 1ZA6T1632496116127 (MAN) | 58.85 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Priority Mail; | 10.45 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Priority Mail; | 18.95 |
| 08/07/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Priority Mail; | 67.35 |
| 08/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.80 |
| 08/09/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
1ZA6T1631290561554 (MAN) | 2.82 |
| 08/09/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
1ZA6T1631290561554 (MAN) | 20.14 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 24 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
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6628 SKY POINTE DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
1ZA6T1631296063537 (MAN) | 22.96 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
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DR; LAS VEGAS, NV 89131 ;
1ZA6T1631292289748 (MAN) | 2.82 |
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TAURUS FUND LLC; NA; 6628 SKY POINTE
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1ZA6T1631292289748 (MAN) | 20.14 |
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Occupant; 675 Ramapo Valley Road; Mahwah, NJ
074302403 ; 1ZA6T1632493244520 (MAN) | 42.34 |
| 08/10/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 33.33 |
| 08/10/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Priority Mail; | 10.45 |
| 08/10/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.54 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Linwan
"Irene" Feng; One Gateway Center; Newark, NJ
071025323 ; 1ZA6T1630192301780 (MAN) | 28.15 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Taurus
Management LLC; 110 E. Broadway
St.; Hobbs,
NM 882408424 ; 1ZA6T1630193504998 (MAN) | 28.29 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; GS
Security Solutions Inc.; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY
115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630194136090 (MAN) | 34.95 |
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Joshua I.
Sherman; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston, NJ
070393112 ; 1ZA6T1632494570729 (MAN) | 42.34 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 25 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
| | |
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"Irene" Feng; 1100 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S;
Harrison, NJ 070292429 ; 1ZA6T1632490989777
(MAN) | 42.34 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
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Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/11/2023; ; Taurus
Management LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129-
1071; LAS VEGAS, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1634499630715 (MAN) | 43.47 |
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Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/11/2023; ; Taurus
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; 17
Miles, LLC; 2510 East Sunset Road; Las Vegas, NV
891203500 ; 1ZA6T1630191453047 (MAN) | 44.74 |
| 08/11/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/11/2023; ; SCOTT
BARNETT; 218 ELSIE AVE.; MERRICK, NY
115663022 ; 1ZA6T1634498466324 (MAN) | 49.39 |
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; Lura
Barua; 17 Miles, LLC; 6628 Skye Pointe Drive, Suite
129; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1632499397999 (MAN) | 52.12 |
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/11/2023; ; Zhuoer
"Joe" Wang; 8340 Bryn
Glen Way; San Diego, CA
921294467 ; 1ZA6T1632493468637 (MAN) | 58.92 |
| 08/13/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.60 |
| 08/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.42 |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Invoice # 00000A6T163333; 08/15/2023; ;
Scott
Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV
891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630198459118 (MAN) | 25.08 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 26 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
| 08/15/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ;
1ZA6T1630192022466 (MAN) | 31.05 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 08/15/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 2.70 |
| 08/16/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
08/14/2023; From/To: from PH office to
Bridgeport, Connecticut; Service Type: Lyft; Travel
from PH office to Bridgeport, Connecticut for
Mahwah PI hearing | 187.89 |
| 08/16/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
;
08/14/2023; From/To: from PH office to my
residence; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from PH office
back home at 1AM on Monday | 22.99 |
| 08/16/2023 | Taxi/Ground
Transportation -
;
08/14/2023; From/To: from Brooklyn to my
residence; Service Type: Lyft; Travel from Brooklyn
to my residence after Mahwah PI hearing ended | 36.77 |
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Corporation S; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 28
Liberty St.; New York, NY 100051400 ;
1ZA6T1630193085432 (MAN) | 24.29 |
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
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Corporation; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 1209
Orange St.; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ;
1ZA6T1630192581844 (MAN) | 24.29 |
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Taurus
Management LL; Taurus Management LLC; 6628
Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129-1071; Las Vegas, NV
891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630195395488 (MAN) | 25.18 |
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; c/o GG
International; Taurus Fund LLC; 6628 Sky Pointe
Dr. Ste 129; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1630190076813 (MAN) | 25.18 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 27 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Scott
Barnett; Scott Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr. Ste 129-
1071; Las Vegas, NV 891314076 ;
1ZA6T1630198475690
(MAN) | 25.18 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; c/o
Corporation Serv; Taurus Management LLC; 110 E.
Broadway St.; Hobbs, NM 882408424 ;
1ZA6T1630197567075 (MAN) | 28.64 |
| 08/21/2023 | UPS/Courier
Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/21/2023; Scott
Barnett; Scott Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY
115663022 ; 1ZA6T1630193022428 (MAN) | 31.17 |
| 08/21/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 14.85 |
| 08/21/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 3.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.34 |
| 08/22/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023;
MAJESTIC VIEW MANOR; CHINA GOLDEN
SPRING GROUP HK LTD; 20-22 SOUTH BAY
ROAD; REPULSE BAY, 54000 ;
1ZA6T1636695371702 (MAN) | 54.08 |
| 08/22/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/22/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; EASYCORP NOMINEE
LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI,
49000 ; 1ZA6T1636696367519 (MAN) | 54.08 |
| 08/23/2023 | Airfare -
Nick Bassett; 08/11/2023; Roundtrip;
From/To: Norfolk/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy;
Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 1,127.81 |
| 08/23/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023;
Restaurant: Kavaldi; City: New York; Breakfast_;
Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet
with client | 13.91 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 154 of 243
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 28 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2371616 | |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$319,842.73 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$319,842.73 |
| | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$3,859.98 |
| 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 3.66 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; ; Scott
Barnett; 218 Elsie Ave; Merrick, NY 115663022 ;
1ZA6T1630196992376 (MAN) | 31.17 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; ; Scott
Barnett; 6628 Sky Pointe Dr; Las Vegas, NV
891314076 ; 1ZA6T1630194737066 (MAN) | 25.18 |
| 08/23/2023 | Travel Expense -
Parking -
Nick Bassett;
08/14/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 24.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Nick Bassett;
08/14/2023; From/To: LGA/CT; Service Type:
Uber; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 210.02 |
| 08/23/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Nick Bassett;
08/14/2023; From/To: CT/LGA; Service Type:
Uber; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client | 114.95 |
| 08/23/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Nick Bassett; 08/14/2023;
Restaurant: LGA Micasa; City: New York; Dinner;
Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet
with client | 40.19 |
| | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371617
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
## **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$17,394.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,071.20 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$18,465.20 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$18,465.20 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371617
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00013 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$17,394.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,071.20 |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$18,465.20 |
| Total
Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$18,465.20 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371617 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$17,394.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
analysis of service issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Hong Kong service issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with E. Sutton regarding
service of summons | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
service of summons | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of
summons and complaint on Golden Spring
and China Golden Spring (.4); calls with D.
Barron about same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | JPK1 | Draft subpoenas to Nicholas Savio (.5);
draft requests for production of documents
to Nicholas Savio (1.3); correspond with D.
Barron regarding same (.4); correspond with
W. Farmer regarding same (.1) | 2.30 | 915.00 | 2,104.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
complaint and summons (.5); correspond
with D. Barron regarding the same (.3) | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
service issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding unsealing of docket | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of
summons and complaint on Golden Spring
and China Golden Spring | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding Hong
Kong service | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of
summons and complaint on Golden Spring
and China Golden Spring (.6); call with D.
Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with
S. Maza, and E.
Sutton regarding issued summons and
service of same | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service for Golden
Spring summons and complaint (1.3);
correspond with D. Barron about same (.1);
call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same
(.1) | 1.50 | 1,015.00 | 1,522.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
service issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding sealing order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding certificate of
service | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare certificate of service for Golden
Spring summons and complaint (.6); call
with D. Barron about same (.1); calls with
P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.1) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of Rule 7012 motion to set
answer deadline for China Golden Spring in
Golden Spring adversary proceeding | 2.60 | 1,015.00 | 2,639.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| 08/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion to set answer
deadline for China Golden Spring in
Golden Spring adversary proceeding | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule
7012 motion (0.3); revise same (0.3);
correspond with A. Luft regarding same
(0.1) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion to set answer
deadline for China Golden Spring in
Golden Spring adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | JK21 | Revise rule 7012
motion (0.2); electronically
file with the court rule 7012 motion (0.3) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Revise Golden Spring HK foreign service
motion | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of Rule
7012 motion on defendants | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | JK21 | Review and handle service of order limiting
service of rule 7012 motion | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review Rule 7012 motion and related
deadlines (.1); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review Rule 7012 motion and related
deadlines (.2); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
summons issued to Golden Spring | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
answer deadline | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of order
regarding Rule 7012 motion and China
Golden Spring answer deadline (.4); call
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding order
clarifying deadline to answer | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
service issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 160 of 243
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2371617
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|-----------|
| 08/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review certificate of service regarding
service of court order regarding answer
deadline in Golden Spring adversary
proceeding (.1); correspond with J. Kuo
regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding
order clarifying deadline (0.3); electronically
file with the court certificate of service
regarding order clarifying deadline (0.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 17.40 | | 17,394.00 |
| Total | | 17.40 | | 17,394.00 | |
| | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|------|--------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------|
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,036.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 9.70 | 1,015.00 | 9,845.50 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 3.10 | 915.00 | 2,836.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 |
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 08/01/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 1,492.00 | 0.08 | 119.36 |
| 08/07/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 746.00 | 0.08 | 59.68 |
| 08/23/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 40.00 | 0.08 | 3.20 |
| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Golden
Spring (New York) Ltd.; 28 Liberty Street; New
York, NY 100051400 ; 1ZA6T1630194412826
(MAN) | | | 27.92 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 161 of 243
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 5 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00013 | |
| Invoice No. 2371617 | |
| 08/01/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/01/2023; ; Golden
Spring (New York) Ltd.; 1209 Orange St.;
WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ;
1ZA6T1630197544303 (MAN) | 27.92 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 08/01/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Priority Mail; | 13.15 |
| 08/01/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Priority Mail; | 13.35 |
| 08/01/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
Registered Mail; | 267.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
NO. 22 SOUTH BAY ROAD; HONG KONG,
33900 ; 1ZA6T1636695775722 (MAN) | 69.42 |
| 08/02/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
1 GARDEN ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ;
1ZA6T1635491386057 (MAN) | 69.42 |
| 08/02/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
NO. 28 QUEENS ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ;
1ZA6T1635496731138 (MAN) | 69.42 |
| 08/02/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/02/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI, 49000 ;
1ZA6T1635492484243 (MAN) | 69.42 |
| 08/05/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/05/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
NO. 28 QUEENS ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ;
1ZA6T1635496731138 (MAN) | 47.00 |
| 08/05/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/05/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI, 49000 ;
1ZA6T1635492484243 (MAN) | 47.00 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 162 of 243
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 6 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00013 | |
| Invoice No. 2371617 | |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$18,465.20 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$18,465.20 |
| | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,071.20 |
| 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 48.96 |
| 08/24/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 3.18 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; ; Golden
Spring (New York) Ltd.; 1209 Orange St.;
WILMINGTON, DE 198011120 ;
1ZA6T1630195601718 (MAN) | 24.29 |
| 08/24/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163343; 08/24/2023; c/o CT
Corporation S; Golden Spring (New York) Ltd.; 28
Liberty St.; New York, NY 100051400 ;
1ZA6T1630199169902 (MAN) | 24.29 |
| 08/22/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 |
| 08/07/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163323; 08/07/2023; FLOOR
7/FSUITE-
RM#B; EASYCORP NOMINEE
LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD,ONE CAPITAL
PLAC; WAN CHAI, HK 49000 ;
1ZA6T1635492484243 (MAN) | 19.50 |
| 08/05/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163313; 08/05/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; (HONG KONG) LIMITED;
1 GARDEN ROAD; CENTRAL, 35000 ;
1ZA6T1635491386057 (MAN) | 47.00 |
| | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371618
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$296,569.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 470.28 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$297,039.28 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$297,039.28 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371618
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00014 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$296,569.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 470.28 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$297,039.28 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$297,039.28 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371618 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$296,569.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 08/08/2023 | LAD4 | T/c R. Jareck (Cole Schotz), D. Barron, N.
Bassett re: status conference today (.40);
review submissions and prepare outline for
same (.40); handle same (.50); post-mortem
N. Bassett re: same (.10) | 1.40 | 1,860.00 | 2,604.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Attend status conference regarding
intervention (.5); call with D. Barron
regarding same (.5) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | NAB | Participate in status conference regarding
intervention (.5); follow-up call with L.
Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | WCF | Draft talking points for status conferences
in HCHK adversary proceeding (.3); review
case docket and pleadings regarding same
(.2) | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions and prepare outline for
hearing (.70); handle hearing re intervention
discovery (2.50) | 3.20 | 1,860.00 | 5,952.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Review submissions and authority for
hearing on intervention discovery | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 166 of 243
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
| Subtotal:
B155 Court Hearings | | | 17,623.50 |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 |
| | Hours | Rate | Amount |
| | Participate in hearing re: intervention | | 10.30 |
## **B191 General Litigation**
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)
regarding motion to modify TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
|------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK documents from assignee (0.1);
correspond with B. Goeller (DLA)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins and M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding
J. Wang (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK
discovery issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, P. Linsey
(NPM) and W. Farmer regarding HCHK
discovery | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins and N Bassett
re: litigation hold notice re: HCHK assignee
claims | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Review Kwok testimony regarding HCHK
for use in claims | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and draft proposed discovery order
for intervention | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | | Prepare draft proposed discovery
scheduling order | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft
regarding litigation hold letter and review
same (.3); analyze HCHK discovery issues
(.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
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# Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/02/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of objection to motion to
expedite motion to modify TRO (3.5);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding
discovery schedule issues (0.2); correspond
with E. Sutton regarding rule 9019 order
(0.1); analyze same (0.2); correspond with
regarding informant allegations related
to same (0.3); correspond
with P. Linsey
regarding motion for stay pending appeal
(0.1) | 4.40 | 1,320.00 | 5,808.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze rules regarding motions to expedite
(.2); prepare objection to Himalaya parties'
motion to expedite TRO motion (.3);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.1) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
rule 9019 pleadings | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | Review motion to expedite clarification of
TRO (.40); revise and comment on same
(.90); review/edit objection to motion to
expedite (.40) | 1.70 | 1,860.00 | 3,162.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and edit HCHK intervention
proposed discovery schedule | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on arguments for
objection to motion to expedite | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze responses to HCHK motion to
expedite | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: motion for
stay pending appeal | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: creditors
proposed discovery order | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on arguments for G
Club objection re: privilege and
responsiveness | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | | Review bank transfers to HCHK sent from
informant | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | | Review documents sent by informant in
Tokyo on Japan Himalaya League | 2.10 | 815.00 | 1,711.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/02/2023 | NAB | Review proposed discovery schedule (.2);
correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft
regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | NAB | Review and revise objection to motion to
expedite motion to modify TRO (.4);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | JPK1 | Review pleadings concerning G Club
Operations' notice regarding the Trustee's
rule 9019 settlement agreement (1.1); review
July 7, 2023 and July 18, 2023 transcripts
concerning the same (.9) | 2.00 | 915.00 | 1,830.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AEL2 | Review proposed HCHK discovery
schedule | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | | Review transfer summaries from Japan
Farm to HCHK and additional Kwok
controlled entities | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | | Summarize Kwok affiliated entities and
persons for forensic analysis by Kroll | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | NAB | Review discovery requests concerning
discovery of proposed intervenors (.3);
participate in meet and confer call with
proposed intervenors' counsel, W. Farmer
regarding motion to intervene discovery
schedule (.3); correspond with A. Luft
regarding same (.1); review and revise
proposed discovery schedule (.4);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same
(.2) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett, Pastore LLC regarding
motion to intervene discovery schedule (.3);
review, revise proposed scheduling order
regarding discovery deadlines (.3) | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding HCHK
related documents | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | IC | Research NY Supreme Court case G Music
LLC v DistroKid | 0.20 | 400.00 | 80.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze investigative documents and issues
re: intervenors | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | | Review HCHK loan agreements, transfer
spreadsheet, and bank transfer forms
received to date | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | | Prepare summary of HCHK documents
and loan agreements for Kroll | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | | Further prepare summary of Kwok
affiliated persons and entities for Kroll
forensic analysis | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | NAB | Consider and prepare notes on HCHK
discovery next steps (.2); review revisions to
proposed discovery scheduling order (.2);
correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and W.
Farmer regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/06/2023 | JPK1 | Draft parts of brief regarding G Club
privilege waiver and inability to object to
assignee's turnover of HCHK Technologies'
corporate records | 2.50 | 915.00 | 2,287.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft and N.
Bassett regarding HCHK issues | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze HCHK TRO-related pleadings | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
status conference | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze Second Circuit law regarding
waiver of attorney client privilege | 1.40 | 915.00 | 1,281.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | Update/strategy call with N. Bassett, A.
Luft, D. Barron | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with L. Despins, D. Barron, and N.
Bassett re: prep for HCHK status
conference | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Correspond with informants in Tokyo on
Shuai Guo and Japan Himalaya League | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/07/2023 NAB Review request for status conference (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); analyze HCHK TRO and discovery issues in connection with same (.2); call with A. Luft, L. Despins, and D. Barron regarding same (.8) 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins, A. Luft, and N. Bassett regarding HCHK investigation 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Analyze intervenor pleadings 1.30 1,320.00 1,716.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK documents (0.1); correspond with S. Semaya (DLA) regarding same (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, R. Jareck (CS), N. Bassett regarding HCHK strategy 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK status conference 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/08/2023 DEB4 Conference with P. Parizek (Kroll), , and A. Luft regarding HCHK issues regarding intervention and intervenor documents 0.40 1,320.00 528.00 08/08/2023 JPK1 Analyze New York debtor and creditor law regarding waiver of attorney client privilege in assignment proceedings (1.7); analyze Second Circuit law regarding waiver of attorney client privilege due to cloud computing and email hosting (.9); analyze additional Second Circuit case law regarding waiver of attorney client privilege (1.5); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding passage of attorney client privilege in entity asset sale (1.2); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding third party's ability to object to turnover of documents in New York state law assignment proceeding (.9) 6.20 915.00 5,673.00 08/08/2023 JPK1 Telephone conference with A. Luft regarding GTV Media/Saraca Media and G Club August 11, 2023 briefs 0.50 915.00 457.50
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze HCHK's objections and responses
to discovery requests in connection with
Trustee's response to same | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll,
, and D. Barron re:
HCHK intervenor documents | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze economic argument regarding why
intervenor theory fails | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare hearing notes for status conference
on intervention | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Kosciewicz re: G Club response
brief as to responsiveness and privilege | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | | Prepare information sheet on proposed
intervenors | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | | Conference with Kroll, D. Barron and A.
Luft on reviewing bank statements | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, assignee counsel, and
D. Barron regarding TRO modification
request and strategy for status conference
(.4); prepare hearing notes for status
conference (.3); review responses and
objections to discovery requests (.3);
correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with M. Tsukerman (CS) and
R. Jareck (CS) regarding HCHK next steps | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze HCHK documents | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Semaya (DLA)
regarding HCHK documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | JPK1 | Continue drafting argument section of G
Club brief | 3.20 | 915.00 | 2,928.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | LM20 | Analyze standard for intervention as of
right (.6); call with W. Farmer re same (.1) | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Review open issues and notes in
preparation for meet and confer re: | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
intervention discovery
HCHK discovery
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Outline objection plan for intervenor
discovery | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with HCHK counsel, N.
Bassett, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding discovery disputes in HCHK
adversary proceeding re: intervention
objections | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with W. Farmer and N. Bassett re:
plan for HCHK discovery motion to
compel | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | NAB | Review proposed intervenor responses and
objections to discovery requests (.2); call
with HCHK counsel, A. Luft, and W.
Farmer regarding same (1.0); follow-up call
with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding same
(.8) | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | WCF | Call with HCHK counsel, N. Bassett, A.
Luft, and P. Linsey regarding discovery
disputes in HCHK adversary proceeding
(1.0); follow up call with A. Luft and N.
Bassett regarding discovery issues with
motion to intervene (.8); analyze
intervention issues (.2); call with L. Miliotes
regarding related case law (.1) | 2.10 | 1,235.00 | 2,593.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding
HCHK payroll | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)
regarding HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Gettr
letter to assignee | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding motion
to clarify TRO | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett
regarding motion to clarify TRO (0.3);
analyze submissions and related documents
regarding same (0.8) | 1.10 | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)
regarding moving HCHK items | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding pretrial
conference | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)
regarding HCHK payroll | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Draft argument section of G Club response
brief | 2.40 | 915.00 | 2,196.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Call with A. Luft regarding G Club
response brief | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate comments from A. Luft to G
Club response brief (2.7); analyze Second
Circuit case law regarding objecting to Rule
45 subpoenas (.4); analyze Second Circuit
case law regarding the Kovel Doctrine (.8) | 3.90 | 915.00 | 3,568.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Revise preliminary statement in G Club
response brief | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Draft parts of motion to seal G Club brief | 0.70 | 915.00 | 640.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | LM20 | Analyze standard for intervention as of
right and related case law and statutory
authority | 3.60 | 855.00 | 3,078.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) re: facts
related to HCHK documents in G Club
dispute | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on arguments in
draft G Club response brief | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron
re: motion to clarify TRO response | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Kosciewicz re: G Club response
brief | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Temkin re: discovery from A.
DiBattista | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise G Club objection brief | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Review revised clarification motion
regarding TRO | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK open issues/tasks | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding HCHK
intervenor documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding objection to motion to clarify
TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)
regarding HCHK payroll | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding G
Club privilege motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron re HCHK issues/task
list and Cole Schotz' moving HCHK items | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JK21 | Electronically file with the court
memorandum of law in support of G Club
documents argument (0.4); electronically file
with the court motion to seal (0.3); review
and comment on service of memorandum
of law and motion to seal (0.2);
electronically serve memorandum of law
and motion to seal (0.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare exhibits to G Club response brief | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Review and revise G Club response brief | 0.90 | 915.00 | 823.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Draft parts of motion to seal G Club brief
(.4); review and revise the same (.4) | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate additional comments from A.
Luft to G Club response brief | 0.70 | 915.00 | 640.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding G Club
response brief | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate comments from L. Despins on
the G Club response brief | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | JPK1 | Review edits from N. Bassett to G Club
response brief (.6); review and revise G
Club brief (.7) | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/11/2023 | AEL2 | Edit revised draft of G Club brief | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: edits to
G Club brief and finalization of same | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | | Review corporate documents of HCHK
intervenors to be
sent to Kroll | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/12/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare objection to motion to clarify TRO | 6.10 | 1,320.00 | 8,052.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with T. Rutherford (Pastore)
regarding extension of time to respond to
motion to clarify TRO | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
motion to extend time to respond to
motion to clarify TRO (0.1); review same
(0.2) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding
objection to motion to clarify TRO | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Continue preparing objection to motion to
clarify TRO | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
objection to motion to clarify TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with M. Tsukerman (CS), R.
Jareck (CS), and E. Sutton regarding motion
to clarify TRO and upcoming HCHK
matters | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron, M. Tsukerman (Cole
Schotz) and R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) re
motion to clarify TRO
and HCHK
issues/tasks | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review consent motion to extend deadline
to respond to motion to clarify TRO | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft and L. Despins
regarding next steps and preparation for
status conference | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/14/2023 | WCF | Draft motion to compel productions and
depositions regarding motion to intervene
and HCHK intervenor parties (3.4); analyze
authorities regarding Rule 26 and Rule 45
motions to compel (1.7); further draft
motion to compel and proposed order
regarding intervenors' objections to
discovery (1.1) | 6.20 | 1,235.00 | 7,657.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding consent
motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
consent motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding motion to clarify TRO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Paritek (Kroll)
regarding HCHK issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK
discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Rutherford (Pastore)
regarding consent motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Revise consent motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding status conference | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing consent motion
to extend time to respond to motion to
clarify TRO (0.2); electronically file with the
court consent motion to extend time to
respond to motion to clarify TRO (0.3);
prepare for filing certificate of service
regarding motion to extend time (0.2);
electronically file with the court motion to
extend time (0.3) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on partial default
concept | 1.40 | 1,860.00 | 2,604.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Edit draft motion to compel discovery | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with W. Farmer re: HCHK discovery | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on intervenor claims
for D. Barron | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call to J. Temkin re: DiBattista testimony | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Draft argument re: intervention discovery
for hearing | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | NAB | Review outline for status conference (.2);
correspond with A. Luft regarding same
(.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
draft motion to compel (.2); correspond
with A. Luft regarding outcome of hearing
(.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft regarding HCHK motion
to compel productions (.4); review and
revise motion to compel HCHK discovery
productions (.9) | 1.30 | 1,235.00 | 1,605.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding HCHK intervenors (0.2);
correspond with
W. Farmer regarding
motion for stay pending appeal (0.1);
correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding rule 9019 order issues
(0.5); correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)
regarding case issues/tasks (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | LAD4 | T/c R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) re: partial
settlement (.30); review/comment on same
(1.80) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Kroll findings re: intervenors | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze data on proposed intervenors'
contributions | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Skalka and D. Barron
re: HCHK leave to appeal motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) re:
investigation findings | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: A.
DiBattista counsel call | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding alter
ego issues | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK
discovery plan | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel for proposed
HCHK intervenors and W. Farmer re:
scope of discovery request | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare outline for meet and confer with
counsel for proposed HCHK intervenors
on document request scope and depositions | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Call with W. Farmer re: meet and confer
follow up | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | WCF | Attend call with counsel to HCHK
intervenors and A. Luft regarding
outstanding discovery (.7); follow-up call
with A. Luft regarding same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,235.00 | 1,235.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to first set
of requests for production of documents
from HCHK intervenors | 1.50 | 915.00 | 1,372.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: call with A.
DiBattista counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Tempkin re: A. DiBattista | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | NAB | Call with R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding
stipulation on motion to stay and state court
litigation (.2); correspond with A. Luft
regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | JPK1 | Continue drafting responses and objections
to proposed intervenors' discovery (3.5);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding the
same (.3) | 3.80 | 915.00 | 3,477.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | NAB | Review and revise discovery responses (.7);
correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
same (.2); correspond with opposing
counsel regarding stipulation as to motion
to stay (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
HCHK discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and
regarding Japan Himalaya appeal withdrawal | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCKH premises follow up | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Friedman (OMM)
regarding Holy City Hong Kong | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with Cole Schotz re HCHK
moving/liquidation of HCHK property at 3
Columbus Circle | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate N. Bassett's comments on
responses and objections to proposed
intervenors' discovery to the Trustee (.6);
further review and revise the same (.4);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding the
same (.2) | 1.20 | 915.00 | 1,098.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Review information regarding potential
intervenors' transfers | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
discovery issues (.2); review update on same
(.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
HCHK bank accounts (0.1); correspond
with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.1);
correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK office move (0.1); conference with
N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, W.
Farmer, E.
Sutton, and
regarding pending and
upcoming discovery and plan for same
(1.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding
standing issues (0.3); conference with
regarding HCHK depositions (0.1);
correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding
Xuebing Wang (0.1); correspond with E.
Sutton regarding HCHK documents (0.1) | 2.10 | 1,320.00 | 2,772.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with Cole Schotz regarding
HCHK matters, HCHK
moving/liquidation of HCHK property at 3
Columbus Circle, and payment of HCHK
payroll | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Document review of proposed intervenors'
production (1.2); prepare summary re same
(.5) | 1.70 | 1,015.00 | 1,725.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outlines for deposition of proposed
intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding
(3.0); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re
same (.1); call with N. Bassett, D. Barron,
W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and
regarding HCHK discovery, depositions,
and trial preparations (1.2) | 4.30 | 1,015.00 | 4,364.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare and serve subpoena on proposed
intervenor in HCHK adversary proceeding
(.4); correspond with A. Luft regarding
same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Review and handle service of subpoena and
notice of deposition to Shin Hsin Yu | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with N. Bassett, D.
Barron, E. Sutton, W. Farmer, and
regarding HCHK litigation and discovery
issues/task list | 1.20 | 915.00 | 1,098.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Consider plan/strategy for HCHK
depositions (.4); prepare questions for same
(1.7) | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare for team meeting by reviewing
issues and tasks related to upcoming
HCHK depositions | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with T. Rutherford re:
intervenor depositions | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | | Conference with N. Bassett, D. Barron, W.
Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and E. Sutton on
HCHK discovery, depositions, and trial
preparations (1.2); prepare follow up notes
regarding same (.1) | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron on HCHK
depositions (.1); call with D. Barron
regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review documents produced in discovery
and related items in connection with
intervention motion (.5); call with W.
Farmer, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, E.
Sutton, and
regarding same (1.2) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett, D. Barron, J.
Kosciewicz, E. Sutton,
regarding
HCHK pending and upcoming discovery
and depositions | 1.20 | 1,235.00 | 1,482.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
HCHK accounts (0.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding default motion (0.1);
correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
same (0.2); correspond with A. Luft
regarding litigation issues (0.4); correspond
with L. Despins regarding Taurus/HCHK
connection (0.1); correspond with A. Lomas
(Kroll) regarding same (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding email
from Holy City counsel (0.1) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron
about appeal of rule 9019 order in HCHK
adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Review HCHK proposed intervenor fact
sheets provided by | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L.
Despins regarding
HCHK adversary proceeding issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/26/2023 | | Review certificate of service of the
summons and complaint and answer
deadline for the defendants | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/26/2023 | NAB | Draft email with opposing counsel
regarding default for failure to answer (.2);
review authority related to same (.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.1); review Kroll emails regarding HCHK | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
fund tracing issues (.4)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and
regarding informant information (0.1);
correspond with E. Sutton regarding
premises issues (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
regarding HCHK entities and moving
property from their leased space | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | NAB | Correspond with opposing counsel
regarding answer deadline | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, J. Kosciewicz,
E. Sutton,
, N. Bassett, and A. Luft
regarding intervenor document production
(0.9); conference with
regarding
issues/task list related to HCHK
depositions and documents (0.5);
correspond with L. Despins regarding Japan
Himalaya appeal withdrawal (0.2) | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck regarding bank
documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK loan documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft and L.
Despins regarding motion to extend
answer
deadline | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review proposed intervenors production
documents (2.7); prepare summary
regarding same (.5); call with L. Despins, N.
Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron,
, and J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (.9); further
analyze proposed intervenors document
production (1.3); prepare chart analyzing
proposed intervenors production (1.5);
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding same (.3) | 7.20 | 1,015.00 | 7,308.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
HCHK discovery responses and objections | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with L. Despins, N.
Bassett, D. Barron, A. Luft,
, and E.
Sutton regarding HCHK proposed
intervenors and their document production | 0.90 | 915.00 | 823.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on
HCHK (.40); t/c A. Luft re: same (.20); t/c
A. Luft, E. Sutton,
, D. Barron, N.
Bassett, J. Kosciewicz re: HCHK
documents and strategy (.90); review
documents (.70); analyze/comment on
strategy re: default (1.50) | 3.70 | 1,860.00 | 6,882.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents re: HCHK intervenors'
transfers (2.3); analyze issues from same (.4) | 2.70 | 1,625.00 | 4,387.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins regarding HCHK
update (.2); meeting with D. Barron, L.
Despins, N. Bassett, E. Sutton, J.
Kosciewicz, re: HCHK documents (.90) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.
Luft, D. Barron, E. Sutton and J.
Kosciewicz on HCHK intervenors
production | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Review HCHK intervenors production on
Relativity | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Phone call with Ms. Ya Li on her role at
Kwok's organization and HCHK | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Conference with D. Barron on HCHK
depositions and documents | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Review documents shared by informant Ms.
Ya Li | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Prepare memo on phone call with Ms. Ya
Li regarding her role at HCHK | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/28/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, D. Barron, E. Sutton, , and J. Kosciewicz regarding HCHK document analysis, litigation strategy, and deposition preparations (.9); analyze documents produced in discovery (1.7); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.3); review draft responses and objections to document requests (.5); review discovery documents and certain submissions in preparation for depositions (1.4) 4.80 1,625.00 7,800.00 08/29/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding HCHK documents from Cole Schotz (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion to extend time (0.10); correspond with regarding Holy City documents (0.1); conferences with A. Luft regarding discovery issues (0.3) 0.70 1,320.00 924.00 08/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare outlines for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding (1.9); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with regarding same (.1); correspond with D. Barron and regarding same (.1) 2.20 1,015.00 2,233.00 08/29/2023 ECS1 Review correspondence with counsel to proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding regarding their discovery obligations (.1); correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 08/29/2023 ECS1 Prepare documents and exhibits for depositions of proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 08/29/2023 ECS1 Review proposed Intervenors' production (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 08/29/2023 JPK1 Review and revise Trustee's responses and objections to proposed intervenors' discovery (.4); review and comment on 0.60 915.00 549.00
service of same on opposing counsel (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)
regarding HCHK document production | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review Pastore LLC letter to Trustee dated
August 29, 2023 | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Calls with D. Barron re: upcoming
discovery (.3); review intervenor issues
related to same
(.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK
intervenor evidence | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
HCHK intervenors document production | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | | Review documents produced by HCHK
intervenors | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | | Correspond with E. Sutton on HCHK
deposition preparation | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | NAB | Further review HCHK discovery
documents and summary of same from E.
Sutton (.4); correspond with E. Sutton
regarding same (.1); call with A. Luft
regarding HCHK discovery issues and
deposition preparations (.4); correspond
with W. Farmer regarding intervenor
document productions (.2); review
correspondence from intervenor counsel
regarding same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | WCF | Call with T. Rutherford regarding responses
and objections to discovery | 0.20 | 1,235.00 | 247.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AR17 | Conduct BVI Gazette searches for | 1.80 | 400.00 | 720.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | DM26 | Prepare
documents for HCHK depositions
(.4); email E. Sutton regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
depositions (0.1); correspond with A. Luft
regarding same (0.1); correspond with N.
Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding alleged HCHK | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
creditor representatives (0.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and exhibits for
depositions of proposed intervenors in
HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare deposition outlines for depositions
of proposed intervenors in HCHK
adversary proceeding (4.1); correspond with
D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond
with
regarding same (.1);
correspond with D. Barron and
regarding same (.3) | 4.60 | 1,015.00 | 4,669.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law regarding standard for
recharacterization of loans in Second
Circuit | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | ECS1 | Review proposed intervenors' production in
HCHK adversary proceeding (.5); call with
J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | JK21 | Research recharacterization of loan | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK document production (.1); call with
E. Sutton regarding
same (.2) | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Review HCHK documents received from
assignee for responsiveness to proposed
intervenors' requests for production (1.5);
correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)
regarding document production (.3) | 1.80 | 915.00 | 1,647.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze discovery time frame cut off for
requests | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | | Review documents provided by informant
Ms. Li | 4.80 | 815.00 | 3,912.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | | Correspond with informant Percy on
HCHK related documents | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK
intervenor discovery issues (.2); prepare
strategy and topics for depositions (.7);
correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
HCHK document production (.2)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding G
Club issues (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding assignment documents
(0.2) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding motion to extend time to file
answer | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to prepare deposition outlines for
depositions of proposed intervenors in
HCHK adversary proceeding (3.7);
correspond with
regarding same
(.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding
same (.1) | 3.90 | 1,015.00 | 3,958.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | ECS1 | Review discovery documents and certain
submissions in preparing for depositions of
proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary
proceeding | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft about G Club (.2);
correspond with D. Barron regarding the
same (.1) | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | JPK1 | Review motion for intervention (.7); review
proposed intervenors' documents (1.2);
draft parts of deposition outline for
1332156 B.C. (1.8) | 3.70 | 915.00 | 3,385.50 |
| 08/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition
strategy | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | | Review GWGOPNZ production on
Relativity | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | | Review Kwok livestream on farm loan
program and HCHK loan agreements | 1.80 | 815.00 | 1,467.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | | Review documents provided by informant
Ms. Ya Li on HCHK entities | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding response to motion to extend
time to answer (.2); analyze legal issues and
topics for upcoming depositions and related
discovery (.5) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
**Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 229.10 276,321.00**
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| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------|----------|------------|
| | | | | | | | |
| B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | 0.90 | | |
| 08/15/2023 | LAD4 | at 1/2 rate) | | Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (Bill | | 930.00 | 837.00 |
| 08/15/2023
AEL2
Travel to NY from Court in Bridgeport
after hearing (Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | | 2.20 | 812.50 | 1,787.50 | |
| Subtotal:
B195 Non-Working Travel | | | | | 3.10 | | 2,624.50 |
| | Total | | | | 242.50 | | 296,569.00 |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 14.30 | 1,860.00 | | 26,598.00 |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 0.90 | 930.00 | | 837.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 21.90 | 1,625.00 | | 35,587.50 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 42.60 | 1,625.00 | | 69,225.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of
Counsel | 2.20 | | 812.50 | 1,787.50 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 34.20 | 1,320.00 | | 45,144.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 13.10 | 1,235.00 | | 16,178.50 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 31.20 | 1,015.00 | | 31,668.00 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 45.00 | | 915.00 | 41,175.00 |
| LM20 | Lanie Miliotes | | Associate | 4.30 | | 855.00 | 3,676.50 |
| | | | Associate | 26.40 | | 815.00 | 21,516.00 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 3.80 | | 540.00 | 2,052.00 |
| DM26 | David Mohamed | | Paralegal | 0.60 | | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| AR17 | Alex Reid | | Other
Timekeeper | 1.80 | | 400.00 | 720.00 |
| IC | Irene Chang | | Other
Timekeeper | 0.20 | | 400.00 | 80.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2371618 Page 25
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------|--------------|--|
| 08/10/2023 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 360.00 | 0.20 | 72.00 | |
| 08/10/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 31.99 | |
| 08/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 11.52 | |
| 08/17/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.26 | |
| 08/23/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 2.43 | |
| 08/24/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.09 | |
| 08/25/2023 | Vendor Expense -
Mitsui Sumitomo Card,
Invoice# 3616087-2 Dated 08/25/23, Copy of
company registration for Japan Himalaya League
KK, requested by
from NY Office | | | 2.32 | |
| 08/27/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 33.33 | |
| 08/30/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 223.90 | |
| 08/30/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 66.67 | |
| 08/30/2023 | Westlaw | | | 24.77 | |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$470.28 | |
| | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$297,039.28 | |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | \$297,039.28 | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371619
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$792.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$792.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$792.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371619
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
## **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$792.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$792.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$792.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| PAUL | |
|----------|--|
| HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371619 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding \$792.00**
| Date
Initials
Description | | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|------|----------|--------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | (.3) | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding pretrial conference (.1); review
proposed filing regarding same (.1); further
correspond with P. Linsey regarding same | | | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| | 08/10/2023
ECS1
Prepare email to A. Luft regarding HK
USA's interpleader and summary judgment
briefs | | | | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 0.60 | | 792.00 |
| | Total | | | | 0.60 | | 792.00 |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 0.30 | | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 0.30 | | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00015 Invoice No. 2371619 Page 2
| Current Fees and Costs | \$792.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$792.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371620
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016
Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$53,653.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$53,653.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$53,653.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371620
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00016
Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$53,653.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$53,653.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$53,653.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371620 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$53,653.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mei
Guo discovery issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | AEL2 | Review subpoenas sent by defendants | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with K. Kearny re: subpoena
they received from defendants | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with M. Keeley re: subpoena Williams
& Connolly received | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: privilege
issues and testimony | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze defendant subpoena privilege and
responsiveness issues | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze impact of Y. Wang representation
on M. Guo representation | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze issues and prepare notes for meet
and confer with Mei Guo counsel (.2); meet
and confer with Mei Guo counsel and N.
Bassett, P. Linsey re: remaining claims and
preliminary
injunction (.8) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: preliminary
injunction and mandamus issues | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | NAB | Call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler), L. Vartan
(CSG), A. Romney (Zeisler), A. Luft, and P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding injunction issues,
mandamus issues, and pretrial conference
(.8); follow-up call with A. Luft regarding
same (.4); follow-up call with P. Linsey
regarding same (.2); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.1) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 |
| 08/14/2023 | AEL2 | Draft argument for hearing re: interpleader
and summary judgment claims | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call to K. Kearney re: subpoena they
received | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | | Review Mei Guo production on tax returns | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | JK21 | Review and manage service to Judge
Dooley regarding appellee's memorandum
of law and appendix | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding summary judgment motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
Williams and Connolly document review | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
review of Williams and Connolly
documents (0.1); conference with J.
Kosciewicz regarding interrogatory
responses (0.8) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
Mei Guo sealed complaint | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses to M. Guo's interrogatories | 1.70 | 915.00 | 1,555.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
responses to Mei Guo's discovery to the
Trustee (.5); conference with D. Barron
regarding same (.8) | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Continue drafting responses and objections
to Mei Guo's first set of interrogatories to
the Trustee | 2.20 | 915.00 | 2,013.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/27/2023 | JPK1 | Further draft responses to Mei Guo's first
set of interrogatories to the Trustee | 2.90 | 915.00 | 2,653.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Mei
Guo's interrogatories to the Trustee | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Review and revise responses and objections
to Mei Guo's first set of interrogatories to
the Trustee (.8); correspond with N. Bassett
regarding the same (.1) | 0.90 | 915.00 | 823.50 |
| 08/28/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to Mei
Guo's first set of requests for production to
the Trustee | 5.80 | 915.00 | 5,307.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft interrogatory
responses (.6); correspond with J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze draft interrogatories (0.8);
conference with N. Bassett regarding
complaint (0.2) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to Mei
Guo's requests for production of
documents to the Trustee (1.3); review and
revise the same (1.4); correspond with N.
Bassett regarding the same (.1) | 2.80 | 915.00 | 2,562.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding Mei
Guo discovery | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare responses and objections to Mei
Guo's interrogatories | 2.50 | 915.00 | 2,287.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze discovery issues to prepare for
meet and confer with A. Romney (.4); meet
and confer with A. Romney and N. Bassett
re: discovery objections and third party
subpoenas (.6) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | NAB | Further review draft interrogatory responses
(.4); call with D. Barron regarding
complaint issues (.2); correspond with A.
Luft regarding same (.1); call with A. Luft,
A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding discovery
issues (.6) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2371620
| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|--------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|-----------|-------------|
| 08/30/2023 | | DEB4 | interrogatories | Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding
responses and objections to Mei Guo's | | 1.10 | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 |
| 08/30/2023
JPK1 | | Incorporate A. Luft's comments into
responses and objections to Mei Guo's
requests for production (1.8); incorporate
A. Luft's comments into responses and
objections to Mei Guo's interrogatories
(1.6); correspond with opposing counsel
regarding the same (.2) | | 3.60 | 915.00 | 3,294.00 | | |
| 08/30/2023 | | JPK1 | Guo discovery | Telephone conference with D. Barron
regarding responses and objections to Mei | | 1.10 | 915.00 | 1,006.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | | AEL2 | | Review and revise RFP responses | | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
| | 08/30/2023
AEL2 | | | Review and revise interrogatory responses | | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 |
| | | Subtotal: | B191 General | Litigation | | 45.30 | | 53,653.50 |
| | Total | | | | | 45.30 | | 53,653.50 |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | | Partner | 3.50 | | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | | Of Counsel | 12.10 | 1,625.00 | | 19,662.50 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | | Associate | 3.60 | 1,320.00 | | 4,752.00 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 25.00 | 915.00 | | 22,875.00 | |
| | | | | Associate | 0.30 | | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| JK21 | | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 0.80 | | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$53,653.50 |
**Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$53,653.50**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371621
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$95,988.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 488.48 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$96,477.23 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$96,477.23 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371621
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$95,988.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 488.48 |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$96,477.23 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due
Upon Receipt | \$96,477.23 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| | PAUL HASTINGS LLP
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--|
| | | | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Wan Kwok | | September 18, 2023 | |
| 200 Park Avenue | | Please Refer to | |
| New York, NY 10166 | | Invoice Number: 2371621 | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371621 |
| Attn: Luc Despins | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 |
| | |
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding \$95,988.75**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in hearing re: HK USA and
summary judgment claims | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 2.50 | | 4,062.50 |
# **B191 General Litigation**
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze response to claims re HK USA
summary judgment (.2); conference with A.
Luft regarding HK USA summary judgment
(.3) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
|------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: response on claims
3-5 in complaint | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding appellate issues (.2); correspond
with A. Luft regarding preliminary
injunction filing (.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/04/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
preliminary injunction issues (.1);
correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler)
regarding same (.1) | | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/06/2023 | NAB | Review appellate brief (1.0); correspond
with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); analyze
authority for response brief (.4) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
appellate brief | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | KC27 | Call with W. Farmer
regarding argument
appeal chart (.2); review appellant's appeal
brief (.8) | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review appellant's brief (1.10); outline
responsive points (.80) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Review evidence regarding Guo's use
of
yacht for appeal | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | NAB | Analyze appellate issues (1.1); further
review opening appellate brief (.4);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.1); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) and
E. Grossman (OMM) regarding same (.2) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | WCF | Call with K. Catalano regarding HK USA
appeal (.2); analyze appellants' summary
judgment appeal brief in connection with
preparing Trustee's response brief (1.9) | 2.10 | 1,235.00 | 2,593.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | KC27 | Prepare argument appeal chart | 1.80 | 915.00 | 1,647.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | NAB | Analyze summary judgment order appeal
strategy (.4); call with S. Sarnoff (OMM), E.
Grossman (OMM), and W. Farmer
regarding same (.6) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | WCF | Call with S. Sarnoff and E. Grossman
(OMM) and N. Bassett regarding summary
judgement order appeal strategy | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 |
| 08/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HK
USA hearing | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/14/2023 | WCF | Draft talking points regarding HK USA
status conference (.2); review case docket,
correspondence, and pleadings regarding
same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Review submissions and prepare notes for
hearing on interpleader and summary
judgment claims (1.0); call with N. Bassett
regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: summary of
hearing | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | NAB | Review outline for status conference (.1);
call with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | KC27 | Prepare argument chart for appellate brief
(2.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
same (.1) | 2.30 | 915.00 | 2,104.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of appeal
brief and appendix on district court | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer regarding appellate
brief in HK USA summary judgment orders
appeals (.3); prepare outline for same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding appellee brief
for HK USA summary judgment appeals
(2.4); call with N. Bassett regarding same
(.3); draft consolidated appellee brief
regarding collateral estoppel summary
judgment order (3.6); draft consolidated
appellee brief regarding alter ego summary
judgment order (2.6) | 8.90 | 1,235.00 | 10,991.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | NAB | Review and revise HK USA appellate brief
(.9); draft parts of same (1.3); analyze case
law relating to same (.9) | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | WCF | Analyze pleadings and docket items
regarding appellee brief for HK USA
summary judgment appeals | 1.10 | 1,235.00 | 1,358.50 |
| 08/24/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft appellate brief (.9);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same
(.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|--|
| 08/25/2023 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
drafting HK USA summary judgment
appeal brief | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 | |
| 08/27/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding alter ego and
Delaware law (1.3); continue drafting
appellee brief regarding first and second
orders granting partial summary judgment
(1.6) | 2.90 | 1,235.00 | 3,581.50 | |
| 08/28/2023 | NAB | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding HK
USA appellate brief (.3); prepare parts of
same (.5) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | |
| 08/28/2023 | WCF | Draft consolidated appellate brief regarding
statement of case and partial summary
judgment order on alter ego claim (4.2);
analyze authorities regarding fraud analysis
in alter ego context (1.2); draft appellate
brief regarding summary of argument,
introduction and collateral estoppel (3.3) | 8.70 | 1,235.00 | 10,744.50 | |
| 08/29/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft HK USA appellate
brief (2.5); analyze caselaw relating to same
(1.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
same (.7); further revise draft appellate brief
(1.2) | 5.50 | 1,625.00 | 8,937.50 | |
| 08/29/2023 | WCF | Draft parts of HK USA summary judgment
appellate brief (2.1); analyze authorities
regarding same (.6) | 2.70 | 1,235.00 | 3,334.50 | |
| 08/30/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft appellate brief (1.8);
analyze authority regarding same (.9); review
record evidence and pleadings regarding
same (.7); correspond with W. Farmer | 4.30 | 1,625.00 | 6,987.50 | |
| | | regarding same and
appellate issues (.6); call
with W. Farmer regarding same (.3) | | | |
|------------|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 08/30/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding right to appeal
and collateral estoppel (1.1); call with N.
Bassett regarding same (.3); draft parts of
HK USA appellate brief (2.5) | 3.90 | 1,235.00 | 4,816.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621
| Date | Initials | | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|-----------|
| 08/31/2023 | KC27 | (.1) | Review draft appellee brief (.8); correspond
with W. Farmer regarding same (.1);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding same | | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | NAB | same (.2) | Prepare parts of appellate brief (1.8);
correspond with K. Catalano regarding | | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 |
| | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 65.70 | | 90,057.50 |
| B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | | | |
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | | Travel from NY to hearing in Bridgeport, | | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 |
| | | CT (Bill at 1/2 rate) | | | | | |
| | Subtotal: | | B195 Non-Working Travel | | 2.30 | | 1,868.75 |
| Total | | | | | 70.50 | | 95,988.75 |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 1.90 | | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 22.20 | 1,625.00 | | 36,075.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 5.00 | 1,625.00 | | 8,125.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 2.30 | | 812.50 | 1,868.75 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 1.10 | | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 31.70 | | 1,235.00 | 39,149.50 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 0.20 | | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
| KC27 | Kristin Catalano | | Associate | 6.10 | | 915.00 | 5,581.50 |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 207 of 243
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2371621 Page 6
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|-----------------------------------------|------------------------|----------|------|-------------|
| 08/22/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 33.33 |
| 08/22/2023 | Westlaw | | | 155.15 |
| 08/28/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 300.00 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$488.48 |
| | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$96,477.23 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$96,477.23 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371622
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$13,440.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$13,440.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$13,440.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371622
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$13,440.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$13,440.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$13,440.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in
the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371622 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding \$13,440.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman)
regarding settlement negotiations | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding rule
9019 motion and related settlement
agreement with Bravo Luck and Qiang Guo
(.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing
of same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
| 08/03/2023 | NAB | Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman)
regarding Bravo Luck settlement | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| 08/04/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton
regarding update on rule 9019 motion (0.1);
correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI
director) regarding Bravo Luck settlement
(0.2); call
and correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2371622
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/04/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion and motion to
limit service re Bravo Luck settlement
agreement (1.5); correspond with N. Bassett
regarding same (.2); correspond with J. Kuo
regarding filing of same (.2); correspond
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding rule
9019 motion and motion to limit service | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with F. Lawall re: Bravo Luck
agreement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/04/2023 | NAB | Review and revise settlement agreement,
motion, and motion to limit service (.6);
correspond with E. Sutton regarding same
(.2); correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman)
regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on service of rule
9019 motion and motion to limit service
(0.4); revise certificate of service regarding
rule 9019 motion and motion to limit
service (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding certificate of service (0.1) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | CD16 | Review email and attachments from P.
Linsey re service of documents on Q. Guo
(0.5); call with P. Linsey re service of
documents (0.3); correspond with D.
Zhuang regarding service of documents
(0.3); correspond with K. Shum regarding
amendments to letters of service (0.3);
further correspond with D. Zhuang re
service details (0.2) | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | DZ7 | Draft certificate of service for hand delivery
of notices to Mr. Qiang Guo (.3);
correspond with P. Linsey regarding same
(.1); prepare comments on the certificate of
service (.1) | 0.50 | 1,125.00 | 562.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | DZ7 | Service of process (originals) in accordance
with Hague Convention to Mr. Qiang Guo | 1.90 | 1,125.00 | 2,137.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding service of rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2371622
| Date | Initials
Description | | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/08/2023 | KS23 | | (0.5); consider email instructions from C.
Daly regarding service of court documents
(0.2); review court documents that need to
be served (0.1); draft covering letter in
compliance with Hague Convention (0.4);
email C. Daly and D. Zhuang regarding
service of documents on Qiang Guo (0.2);
review and comment on service of
documents on Qiang Guo (0.1) | Analyze Hague Convention service protocol | 1.50 | 1,235.00 | 1,852.50 |
| 08/11/2023
KS23
Email C. Daly regarding bounce-back of
registered post | | | | | 0.10 | 1,235.00 | 123.50 |
| | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 11.50 | | 13,440.00 |
| | Total | | | | 11.50 | | 13,440.00 |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 1.50 | | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 0.40 | | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 0.20 | | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| CD16 | Crispin Daly | | Associate | 1.60 | | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 |
| KS23 | Kevin Shum | | Associate | 1.60 | | 1,235.00 | 1,976.00 |
| DZ7 | Delphine Zhuang | | Associate | 2.40 | | 1,125.00 | 2,700.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 2.50 | | 1,015.00 | 2,537.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 1.30 | | 540.00 | 702.00 |
**Current Fees and Costs \$13,440.00 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$13,440.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371623
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
## **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$132.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$132.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$132.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371623
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$132.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$132.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$132.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| | PAUL HASTINGS LLP
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205
t: +1.212.318.6000 f: +1.212.319.4090 www.paulhastings.com | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------|------|----------|--|
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Wan Kwok
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166 | | September 18, 2023
Please Refer to | Invoice Number: 2371623 | | | |
| Attn: Luc Despins | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | |
| FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED
for the period ending August 31, 2023 | | | | | | |
| SN Apartment Adversary
Proceeding | | | | | \$132.00 | |
| Date
Initials
Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | | |
|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------|--|---------------------------------|--------------------|----------|--------------------|
| 08/08/2023
DEB4
regarding notice of hearing | | | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) | | 0.10 | 1,320.00
132.00 |
| Subtotal:
B191 General Litigation | | | | | 0.10 | 132.00 |
| | | | | | | |
| Total | | | | | 0.10 | 132.00 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| | | | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$132.00 | |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$132.00 | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371624
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 30, 2023 \$411,194.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 474.40 |
|--------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$411,668.90 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon
Receipt | \$411,668.90 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371624
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00020 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 30, 2023 \$411,194.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 474.40 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$411,668.90 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$411,668.90 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 18, 2023 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2371624 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 30, 2023
# **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$411,194.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with
, A. Luft and N.
Bassett regarding witness declaration (0.6);
review and comment on issues regarding
same (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Bank of Princeton documents | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding witness | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review documents potentially being
produced to Greenwich Land in connection
with its adversary proceeding (3.1);
correspond with
about same (.1) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron,
and N. Bassett
re: informant's potential testimony | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Greenwich Land correspondence
with Krasner for use in discovery | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | | Prepare draft of witness declaration | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | | Review production on Relativity for
Greenwich Land initial production | 3.40 | 815.00 | 2,771.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/01/2023 | | Conference with D. Barron, N. Bassett and
A. Luft on Greenwich Land potential
witness | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft, D. Barron and
regarding discovery and litigation strategy
(.6); review correspondence from W.
Farmer and producing parties' counsel
regarding protective order issues (.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/01/2023 | WCF | Correspond with producing party
custodians regarding consent to Trustee
document production and protective order | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
Greenwich Land investigation (0.1);
conference with A. Luft regarding same
(0.4); correspond with J. Kosciewicz
regarding Savio subpoena and request for
production (0.3) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with Greenwich Land
counsel and W. Farmer re: respective
responses and objections (.9); follow up
analysis of open issues and next steps (.5) | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | AEL2 | Review objections and responses in
preparation for meet and confer (.9);
conference with D. Barron regarding same
and Greenwich Land investigation (.4) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
| 08/02/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
Greenwich Land document discovery issues
(.2); review summary of Greenwich Land
bank records (.2); correspond with D.
Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/02/2023 WCF Correspond with UnitedLex (M. Coleman and S. Phan) regarding document collection parameters, targeted search structure, and document review issues (.6); call with C. Major and A. Kim (Greenwich Land), and A. Luft regarding discovery issues and productions (.9); conduct second-level review of documents for production to defendants for privilege and responsiveness (1.8) 3.30 1,235.00 4,075.50 08/03/2023 DEB4 Conferences with J. Kosciewicz regarding requests for production for Nicholas Savio (0.3); analyze same (0.3) 0.60 1,320.00 792.00 08/03/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding witness 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/03/2023 JPK1 Revise requests for production for Nicholas Savio (1.4); calls with D. Barron regarding the same (.3) 1.70 915.00 1,555.50 08/03/2023 AEL2 Analyze and prepare responses to defendants' objections raised during meet and confer 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/03/2023 AEL2 Correspond with C. Major re: deposition scheduling 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/03/2023 AEL2 Review submissions and prepare outline for meet and confer with defendants re: discovery 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 08/03/2023 AEL2 Review and comment on Savio discovery requests 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 08/03/2023 AEL2 Meet and confer with defendants re: discovery objections 2.10 1,625.00 3,412.50 08/03/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land document discovery issues (.2); review summary of Greenwich Land bank records (1.2); correspond with D. 1.50 1,625.00 2,437.50
Barron regarding same (.1)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/03/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding production revisions and update (.3); conduct second-level review of documents for production regarding privilege and responsiveness (3.9) 4.20 1,235.00 5,187.00 08/03/2023 WCF Continue second-level review of custodian documents for production to defendants regarding privilege and responsiveness 3.70 1,235.00 4,569.50 08/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding subpoena service 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/04/2023 JPK1 Revise subpoena and document requests to Nicholas Savio (.9); analyze application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 and notice requirement (.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding the subpoena and document requests to Nicholas Savio (.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding the same (.1); correspond with C. Major regarding the same (.1); correspond with Metro Attorney Services regarding the same (.2) 2.10 915.00 1,921.50 08/04/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery responses to defendants' RFPs 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 08/04/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding specifications for document productions to defendants 0.20 1,235.00 247.00 08/05/2023 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding discovery issues 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 08/05/2023 WCF Correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding privilege review of documents to be produced by Trustee to Greenwich Land defendants 0.30 1,235.00 370.50 08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding upcoming depositions 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/07/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding upcoming depositions 0.40 1,320.00 528.00
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/07/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
subpoena service on N. Savio (.1);
correspond with E. Cohan regarding the
same (.1) | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with
re: questions
about potential witness | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Strategic planning re: discovery disputes
with defendants | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron
re: follow up information for C. Major | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett and W. Farmer re: prep
for meet & confer call with Greenwich
Land counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze informant's testimony | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: potential
witness testimony | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron
re: Greenwich Land
deposition outlines (.4); review issues
regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. DeNeere
re: witness
deposition | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition
plan
and follow up discovery | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/07/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with C. Major and A. Kim
(Greenwich Land counsel), N. Bassett, and
W. Farmer re: discovery | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | | Phone call with D. Barron on upcoming
depositions | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding
Greenwich Land discovery (.2); meet &
confer call with A. Luft, W. Farmer, and C.
Major (Greenwich Land counsel) regarding
same (1.3) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 |
| 08/07/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft and
regarding discovery issues | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/07/2023 | WCF | Preparatory call with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding Greenwich Land discovery (.2);
call with C. Major, A. Kim (Greenwich
Land), N. Bassett, and
A. Luft regarding
ongoing discovery (1.3); draft discovery
summary for Greenwich Land meet &
confer follow-up email (.5); correspond
with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding meet
& confer response (.2); draft production
letter regarding volumes one and three
going to defendants (.4) | 2.60 | 1,235.00 | 3,211.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare plan and topic list for Greenwich
Land witness depositions | 2.70 | 1,625.00 | 4,387.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with
regarding
subpoena questions | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/08/2023 | AEL2 | Revise draft correspondence to re:
subpoena | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | | Draft email to witness to answer his
question on the deposition | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 |
| 08/08/2023 | | Phone call with witness about upcoming
deposition | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze Greenwich Land documents | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Bento production | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and
regarding upcoming depositions | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
follow up document requests to Capital
One and First Bank of Greenwich | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | JPK1 | Review documents related to Capital One,
Bank of Princeton, and First Bank of
Greenwich bank accounts for Kroll (1.8);
correspond with D. Barron regarding the
same (.3); correspond with
regarding the same (.1) | 2.20 | 915.00 | 2,013.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Review topics and related documents
before meeting with D. Barron and
re: deposition preparation | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and
re:
drafting deposition outlines | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re: limited
waiver language | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | | Correspond with witness on upcoming
deposition | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | | Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on
preparing deposition outlines | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | | Review Greenwich Land's
bank statements
at First Bank of Greenwich | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/09/2023 | WCF | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding scope of productions to
defendants | 0.20 | 1,235.00 | 247.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding First Bank Greenwich documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding Ngoh
deposition (0.1); correspond with A. Luft
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll)
regarding Greenwich Land bank statements | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding
Greenwich Land evidence (0.4); conference
with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding
Greenwich Land transfers and related
documents (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding First
Bank of Greenwich transfers | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding Rule
45 subpoena to Axos Bank | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | LAD4 | T/c D. Barron and A. Luft re: transfer from
Greenwich Land to third parties (.20);
review same (.70); review/comment on
section 549 issues (1.40) | 2.30 | 1,860.00 | 4,278.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: follow up
subpoenas re: bank records | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. DeNeere
re: upcoming
deposition | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with counsel for Greenwich
Land re: upcoming depositions | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins and D. Barron re: bank
records (.2); analyze issues regarding same
(.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron regarding bank records
of Greenwich Land | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | | Review Hing Chi Ngok deposition
transcripts and July 18, 2023 hearing
transcript | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/10/2023 | | Prepare summary of transfers to and from
Greenwich Land on its First Bank of
Greenwich account | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 |
| 08/10/2023 | WCF | Review and revise decision log for
UnitedLex reviewers regarding Greenwich
Land responsiveness and privilege issues
(.3); second level review of Greenwich Land
documents for production to defendants
(1.8) | 2.10 | 1,235.00 | 2,593.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion
to withdraw reference | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding
Sherwood Avenue transaction | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with J. Moriarty, N.
Bassett, and W. Farmer re: privilege waiver | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | | Review recent Greenwich Land production
of documents | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | NAB | Call with J. Moriarty (Zeisler), W. Farmer,
and A. Luft regarding discovery and
privilege waiver (.5); analyze same and
related case findings (.2) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/11/2023 | SM29 | Preliminary review of reply in support of
motion to withdraw reference (.5); email L.
Despins, N. Bassett, K. Catalano re same | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/11/2023 WCF Call with J. Moriarty, N. Bassett, A. Luft regarding privilege waiver and discovery in Greenwich Land matter (.5); correspond with J. Moriarty and S. Phan (ULX) regarding document overlay and privilege withholding (.2); review production from Greenwich Land in adversary proceeding (.3) 1.00 1,235.00 1,235.00 08/12/2023 DEB4 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding witness 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/12/2023 DEB4 Conference with regarding witness issues 0.30 1,320.00 396.00 08/12/2023 Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, and D. Barron about witness (1.3); conference with D. Barron regarding same (.3) 1.60 815.00 1,304.00 08/13/2023 SM29 Review reply in support of motion to withdraw reference (1.4); email L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, K. Catalano re same (.4) 1.80 1,320.00 2,376.00 08/14/2023 WCF Correspond with S. Phan (ULX) regarding volume 2 production of documents in Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.2); analyze privilege documents and comments from counsel to the Debtor (.4) 0.60 1,235.00 741.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding deposition prep (0.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.3) 0.50 1,320.00 660.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with regarding Bank of Princeton 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/15/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Despins regarding deposition prep 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 08/15/2023 ECS1 Review key documents in connection with the deposition of Hing Chi Ngok in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 08/15/2023 JPK1 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding additional Rule 2004 requests to Capital 0.30 915.00 274.50
One and Bank of Princeton
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/15/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re: bank
document discovery | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/15/2023 | | Prepare deposition preparation outline for
L. Despins' deposition | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | | Prepare exhibits and exhibit list for
Greenwich Land's complaint | 1.50 | 815.00 | 1,222.50 |
| 08/15/2023 | WCF | Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett
regarding discovery dispute with HCHK
intervenors (.2); correspond with S. Phan
(ULX) regarding remaining document
productions (.2) | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with
regarding L.
Despins deposition prep (2.5); further
conference with A. Luft and
regarding same (3.8); analyze documents
related to deposition prep (2.3); correspond
with N. Bassett regarding witness (0.1) | 8.70 | 1,320.00 | 11,484.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | LAD4 | Meeting with A. Luft re: privilege issues | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re: privilege
waiver | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with L. Despins re: privilege waiver
and deposition topics | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and
re:
witness discovery | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron
re: discovery needed from defendants | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and
re: L.
Despins deposition outline | 3.80 | 1,625.00 | 6,175.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Review pleadings and discovery responses
for L. Despins deposition prep | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Whitman Breed re:
defendants' letter re: discovery | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
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privilege waiver
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/16/2023 | | Conference with D. Barron regarding L.
Despins deposition prep (2.5); further
conference with A. Luft and D. Barron
regarding same (3.8); continue preparing
outline for L. Despins deposition
preparation (1.9) | 8.20 | 815.00 | 6,683.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with D. Barron in connection
with L. Despins depo prep | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | WCF | Correspond with counsel to Greenwich
Land defendants regarding Trustee's
document productions (.3); analyze sub-set
of privilege documents regarding Debtor
holdback and waiver of privilege for
production in Greenwich Land dispute
(1.9); correspond with A. Luft and N.
Bassett regarding same (.2) | 2.40 | 1,235.00 | 2,964.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents in connection with L.
Despins deposition prep | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with
regarding L.
Despins deposition
prep | 2.80 | 1,320.00 | 3,696.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel to Greenwich
Land re: objection to rule 2004 motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re: issues
related to deficiencies on Greenwich Land
interrogatory responses and document
production | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Review issues and prepare notes for meet
and confer with Greenwich Land re:
objection to rule 2004 motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Outline motion to compel issues for
responses to interrogatories and document
requests | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents to prepare for
Greenwich Land depositions | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 |
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Draft response to Debtor counsel re: | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/17/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with counsel for Greenwich
Land re: their objection to our rule 2004
motion as it relates to Greenwich Land and
deficiencies in their production | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | | Prepare outline for L. Despins' deposition
preparation with D. Barron (2.8); further
prepare outline and review related
documents for same (4.8) | 7.60 | 815.00 | 6,194.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | SM29 | Email D. Barron re deposition prep outline
and line of questions | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | WCF | Analyze limited privilege waiver (.2);
correspond with J. Moriarty, A. Luft, N.
Bassett regarding limited privilege waiver
for production of Debtor documents in
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.6);
continue second level review of privileged
material documents in Greenwich Land
adversary proceeding regarding same (1.4) | 2.20 | 1,235.00 | 2,717.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and
regarding deposition prep (2.7); follow up
conference with
regarding same
(0.2); correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll)
regarding Greenwich Land transfers (0.1) | 3.00 | 1,320.00 | 3,960.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza re: reference withdrawal (.30);
review/comment on same (1.80) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze V. Stevens testimony to use for
discovery | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and
re:
Trustee deposition prep outline (2.7);
further analyze documents and issues in
preparing for Trustee deposition (1.4) | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | AEL2 | Review pleadings for L. Despins deposition
prep | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | | Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on
outline for L. Despins' deposition prep
(2.7); follow up conference with D. Barron
regarding same (.2) | 2.90 | 815.00 | 2,363.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/18/2023 | | Prepare parts of outline for L. Despins'
deposition preparation | 3.30 | 815.00 | 2,689.50 |
| 08/18/2023 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins re withdrawal of the
reference (.3); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | WCF | Draft deposition prep section regarding
document productions, privilege, and
waiver issues for L. Despins deposition | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 |
| 08/19/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of L. Despins deposition prep
outline | 1.80 | 1,320.00 | 2,376.00 |
| 08/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding G
Club arbitration | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review documents and legal issues to
prepare for depo | 2.80 | 1,860.00 | 5,208.00 |
| 08/19/2023 | | Prepare parts of outline for L. Despins'
deposition preparation | 3.30 | 815.00 | 2,689.50 |
| 08/19/2023 | | Review Martha Jeffrey document
production | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding L.
Despins deposition prep | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | LAD4 | Continue to review documents and issues to
prepare for depo | 3.40 | 1,860.00 | 6,324.00 |
| 08/20/2023 | | Prepare parts of E. deNeree deposition
outline | 4.90 | 815.00 | 3,993.50 |
| 08/20/2023 | | Review Whitman Breed production for
information related to Greenwich Land,
Ferncliff and Taconic
Properties | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with
, L. Despins, and
A. Luft regarding deposition prep | 3.50 | 1,320.00 | 4,620.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Update Rule 45 subpoena to N. Savio (.1);
correspond with A. Luft regarding the same
(.1); correspond with E. Cohan regarding
the same (.1) | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare deposition subpoena for witness
(.4); correspond with A. Luft regarding the
same (.1) | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/21/2023 | LAD4 | Prepare for my depo with A. Luft,
D.
Barron and
(3.50); review
documents re: same (1.70) | 5.20 | 1,860.00 | 9,672.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review legal issues and documents and
supplement outline for L. Despins depo
preparation session | 4.40 | 1,625.00 | 7,150.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | AEL2 | Participate
in L. Despins deposition
preparation session with L. Despins, D.
Barron, and | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | | Continue to review Martha Jeffrey
documents | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | | Participate in L. Despins deposition
preparation with L. Despins, A. Luft and D.
Barron | 3.50 | 815.00 | 2,852.50 |
| 08/21/2023 | | Prepare documents and outline for
Trustee's deposition preparation | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding motion to withdraw the reference
(.1); analyze legal issues relating to same (.1);
review documents and prepare outline for
deposition of E. DeNeere
(3.2); correspond
with
regarding same (.1) | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding L.
Despins deposition | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll)
regarding Capital One documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
interrogatories | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding motion
to compel Greenwich Land | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
motion to compel Greenwich Land | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Draft discovery plans for outstanding
Greenwich Land discovery | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/22/2023 | AEL2 | Review discovery responses, complaint and
exhibits for L. Despins deposition | 3.60 | 1,625.00 | 5,850.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/22/2023 | NAB | Review additional documents for upcoming
depositions (.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.1); correspond
with L. Despins and P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding motion to withdraw the reference
(.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/22/2023 | WCF | Call with J. Moriarty regarding limited
privilege waiver and production of
Greenwich Land debtor documents (.2);
second level review of volume 5 production
documents in Greenwich Land adversary
proceeding (.6); correspond with S. Phan
(ULX) regarding production of same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,235.00 | 1,111.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding Jeffrey
documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Leading Shine NY Limited | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
DeNeree deposition | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare Conboy declaration | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Trustee deposition | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare Valerie Stevens declaration | 1.80 | 1,320.00 | 2,376.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
Greenwich Land discovery | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
Dinzzang Wong (0.1); correspond with C.
Major (MSF) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PJR
order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding
DeNeree documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
initial disclosures | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review and prepare documents for | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
Greenwich Land deposition
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 08/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review transcript of deposition of Trustee
in connection with Greenwich Land
adversary proceeding (.3); call with P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding motion
to compel Greenwich Land | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | LAD4 | Attend my depo from 10:00 am to 4:50 pm | 6.40 | 1,860.00 | 11,904.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and supplement notes in
preparation for L. Despins deposition | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Defend L. Despins deposition | 6.40 | 1,625.00 | 10,400.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: Greenwich Land
depositions of L. Despins and E. DeNeere | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | AEL2 | Plan for and outline additional witness
statements | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | | Review L. Despins' deposition testimony
regarding his conversation with E. deNeree | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | | Attend deposition of L. Despins at Meister
Seelig & Fein law firm | 6.40 | 815.00 | 5,216.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | | Review deposition outline and exhibits for
E. de Neree deposition | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 |
| 08/23/2023 | NAB | Review legal issues and supplement outline
for N. DeNeere
deposition (2.1); review
documents produced in discovery related to
same (.8); review updates on additional
discovery items (.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding Trustee deposition (.2);
conference with A. Luft regarding same and
related issues (.6) | 4.00 | 1,625.00 | 6,500.00 |
| 08/23/2023 | WCF | Second level review of M. Jeffrey (Sothebys)
documents regarding Greenwich Land
complaint (.6); correspond with UnitedLex
regarding volume six document production,
parameters, and submission (.2) | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 08/24/2023 DEB4 Correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Greenwich Land account investigation (0.1); correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM) regarding discovery issues (0.1) 0.20 1,320.00 264.00 08/24/2023 JPK1 Prepare subpoena for deposition to Mei Guo (.3); correspond with opposing counsel regarding the same (.1) 0.40 915.00 366.00 08/24/2023 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett (3) re: depo of broker (.40); listen to portion of same (1.30); t/c N. Bassett and A. Luft re: need for additional discovery (.40) 2.10 1,860.00 3,906.00 08/24/2023 AEL2 Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding case plan and additional discovery (.4); correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey re: disclosures re: banks (.8) 1.20 1,625.00 1,950.00 08/24/2023 AEL2 Draft Conboy proposed evidence 3.80 1,625.00 6,175.00 08/24/2023 Attend deposition of Emile de Neree 3.60 815.00 2,934.00 08/24/2023 NAB Review documents and supplement outline for N. DeNeere deposition (1.7); correspond with regarding same (.2); calls with L. Despins regarding same (.2); participate in N. DeNeere deposition (3.6); follow-up call with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same and litigation strategy (.4) 6.30 1,625.00 10,237.50 08/25/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding Greenwich Land bank statements (1.5); conferences with regarding deposition prep related to Ngok and Mei Guo (3.1) 4.60 1,320.00 6,072.00 08/25/2023 JPK1 Analyze Second Circuit case law regarding inability of limited liability company to plead the Fifth Amendment (.2); analyze Second Circuit case law regarding inability of corporate representative to plead the Fifth Amendment as to records held in 0.40 915.00 366.00
corporate capacity (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/25/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding authentication declarations | 0.10 | 915.00 | 91.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | AEL2 | Draft proposed witness declaration | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Jordan (Kroll) and D. Barron to
go over flow of Greenwich Land funds | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents and prepare questions
for call with Kroll re: Greenwich Land
transfer of funds | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/25/2023 | | Conferences with D. Barron on Ngok and
Mei Guo depositions | 3.10 | 815.00 | 2,526.50 |
| 08/25/2023 | | Review production of bank statements on
Relativity in connection with Greenwich
Land and Ngok | 5.30 | 815.00 | 4,319.50 |
| 08/26/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 2.20 | 815.00 | 1,793.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents in connection with
Ngok deposition (3.3); correspond with
regarding same (0.2); correspond with
J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding bank accounts
(0.1); correspond with M. Thomason
(WBAM) regarding WBAM discovery issues
(0.1) | 3.70 | 1,320.00 | 4,884.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | | Review Defendant's responses to
interrogatories, RFAs and RFPs | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | | Review Capital One production on
Relativity for Greenwich Land related
transfers | 3.60 | 815.00 | 2,934.00 |
| 08/27/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 7.50 | 815.00 | 6,112.50 |
| 08/27/2023 | WCF | Review additional document production to
counsel for Greenwich Land and Ms. Ngok | 0.20 | 1,235.00 | 247.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Review outline for Ngok deposition | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM)
regarding case matters and coordination | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Conboy
declaration | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with
regarding Ngok
deposition outline | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/28/2023 | AEL2 | Email defendants re: Ngok and M. Guo
depositions | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation
strategy (.4); call with C. Major (opposing
counsel) regarding same (.1); correspond
with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with M. Thomason (WBAM),
A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, and N. Bassett
regarding evidentiary issues (0.5); prepare
documents for M. Thomason regarding
same (2.2) | 2.70 | 1,320.00 | 3,564.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | ECS1 | Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, A. Romney
(Zeisler and Zeisler) and counsel for Mei
Guo regarding potential deposition in
Greenwich Land adversary proceeding and
discovery in Mei Guo adversary proceeding | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | JPK1 | Review issues and notes regarding
Greenwich Land's responses and objections
to interrogatories (.3); attend meet and
confer with Greenwich Land's counsel, N.
Bassett, A. Luft, E. Sutton regarding same
(1.0) | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Review issues and prepare notes for meet
and confer with C. Major re: interrogatory
responses | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Review family testimony re: ownership of
Greenwich Land and homes | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: upcoming discovery
plan | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with defendants (C.
Major), N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton
re: inadequate interrogatory responses | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Email C. Major re: production of disputed
discovery | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: deposition
plan | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 08/29/2023 | AEL2 | Call with counsel for Whitman Breed, N.
Bassett, D. Barron re: Conboy testimony | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | | Prepare parts of Ngok deposition outline | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 |
| 08/29/2023 | NAB | Correspond with
regarding
interrogatory issues (.1); review defendants'
interrogatory responses and correspondence
related to same (.3); conference with A. Luft
regarding same and litigation strategy (.2);
participate in meet and confer with A. Luft,
J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, C. Major (defense
counsel) regarding interrogatory responses,
document productions, and depositions
(1.0); call with A. Luft, D. Barron and
counsel to M. Conboy regarding document
production issues and proposed declaration
(.5); call with A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding
Mei Guo subpoena for deposition (.2) | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Thomason (WBAM)
regarding subpoena (0.1); correspond with
regarding depositions (0.2);
conference with A. Luft regarding same
(0.3) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare deposition subpoena for M.
Conboy (.2); correspond with D. Barron
regarding the same (.1); correspond with A.
Luft regarding the same (.1) | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Kroll re: witness service
attempt | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with M. Thompson re: Conboy
testimony | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: bank discovery re:
Greenwich Land accounts | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: Greenwich Land
discovery questions and witness strategy | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze potential authentication arguments
for agreements | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
| 08/30/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with
re: outreach to
witness | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2371624
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------|
| 08/30/2023 | | Prepare subpoena to witness (0.3); prepare
Mei Guo deposition outline (0.5); review
Capital One production and Bank of
Princeton production (0.4) | | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | |
| 08/30/2023 | NAB | and discovery issues | | Call with A. Luft regarding witness strategy | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 |
| | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 316.60 | | 411,194.50 |
| | Total | | | | 316.60 | | 411,194.50 |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 24.50 | | 1,860.00 | 45,570.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 23.40 | | 1,625.00 | 38,025.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 86.20 | | 1,625.00 | 140,075.00 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 3.30 | | 1,320.00 | 4,356.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 47.70 | | 1,320.00 | 62,964.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 26.10 | | 1,235.00 | 32,233.50 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 5.10 | | 1,015.00 | 5,176.50 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 10.50 | | 915.00 | 9,607.50 |
| | | | Associate | 89.80 | | 815.00 | 73,187.00 |
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 08/01/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 41.00 | 0.08 | 3.28 |
| 08/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 2,650.00 | 0.08 | 212.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 354.00 | 0.08 | 28.32 |
| 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 177.00 | 0.08 | 14.16 |
| 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 177.00 | 0.08 | 14.16 |
| 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 410.00 | 0.08 | 32.80 |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2218 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 21:42:04 Page 239 of 243
| Luc
Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 22 |
|------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00020 | |
| Invoice No. 2371624 | |
| | |
| | Current Fees and Costs
Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | \$411,668.90
\$411,668.90 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|------|------------------------------|
| | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$474.40 |
| 08/02/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | | | 100.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 395.00 | 0.08 | 31.60 |
| 08/17/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 476.00 | 0.08 | 38.08 |
| | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371625
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**AIG Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00021 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$36,612.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$36,612.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$36,612.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371625
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**AIG Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00021 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending August 31, 2023 \$36,612.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$36,612.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$36,612.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | |
|-----------------------------------------------------|--|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | |
| New York, NY 10166 | |
September 18, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2371625
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending August 31, 2023
# **AIG Adversary Proceeding \$36,612.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 08/01/2023 | LAD4 | Review issues and prepare notes for
download call (.70); handle download call
with new counsel (M. McCormack) (1.10) | 1.80 | 1,860.00 | 3,348.00 |
| 08/02/2023 | LAD4 | Review AIG leave to appeal | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 |
| 08/03/2023 | LAD4 | T/c T. Jensen re: leave to appeal by AIG | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 |
| 08/09/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit draft opposition to motion for
leave to appeal | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 |
| 08/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c T. Jensen, M. McCormack re: detailed
review of categories of documents that need
to be produced | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 |
| 08/16/2023 | LAD4 | Review responsive docs | 2.80 | 1,860.00 | 5,208.00 |
| 08/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review Judge Dooley
decision re: leave to
appeal | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 |
| 08/18/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Panico (adjuster) re: claim for loss | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 |
| 08/21/2023 | LAD4 | T/c M. McCormack, T. Jensen, A. Carmin
re: producing documents/responses (.70);
review/comment on same
(2.50) | 3.20 | 1,860.00 | 5,952.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|-----------|
| 08/22/2023 | LAD4 | | T/c M. McCormack re: response to
cooperation request (.40); continue
reviewing docs to be produced (3.20) | 3.60 | 1,860.00 | 6,696.00 | |
| 08/24/2023 | LAD4 | production | Continue reviewing docs for doc | 1.60 | 1,860.00 | 2,976.00 | |
| 08/25/2023 | LAD4 | T/c M. McCormack, A. Carmin, T. Jensen
re: documents to be produced (.60);
continue to review/comment on same
(2.10) | | | 2.70 | 1,860.00 | 5,022.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | DEB4 | Call with A. Wolfson (Wolfson), C.
Skibitcky (Wolfson) and L. Despins
regarding insurance policy | | | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| 08/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Wolfson (Wolfson) and D. Barron
re: documents Wolfson should produce | | | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 |
| | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 19.80 | | 36,612.00 |
| | Total | | | | 19.80 | | 36,612.00 |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 19.40 | | 1,860.00 | 36,084.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 0.40 | | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| Current Fees and Costs | \$36,612.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$36,612.00 |