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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 DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 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 December 1, 2023 through and including December 31, 2023 (the "Fee Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$1,257,951.40 and \$309,620.02, 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 \$1,975.00 (compared to his standard hourly rate of \$2,035).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, for the Fee Period.
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 E 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 on 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 **March 11, 2024 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: February 19, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut
By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*
Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
*and*
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
*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 February 19, 2024, 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: February 19, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut By: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*
Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
*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 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 (3) | | | | | |
| Bassett, Nicholas | Corporate, 2007 | \$1,675.00 | 114.30 | \$191,452.50 | 2 |
| Despins, Luc | Restructuring, 1986 | \$1,975.00 | 63.70 | \$125,807.50 | 1 |
| Despins, Luc (travel, ½ rate) | Restructuring, 1986 | \$987.50 | 0.90 | \$888.75 | 1 |
| Tsao, Leo | Litigation, 1999 | \$1,570.00 | 2.90 | \$4,553.00 | N/A |
| Weitzman, Avi | Litigation, 2000 | \$1,750.00 | 6.70 | \$11,725.00 | N/A |
| | | Partner Total: | 188.50 | \$334,426.75 | |
| Of Counsel (3) | | | | | |
| Bongartz, Alex | Restructuring, 2007 | \$1,675.00 | 50.20 | \$84,085.00 | 2 |
| Bongartz, Alex (travel, ½ rate) | Restructuring, 2007 | \$837.50 | 2.00 | \$1,675.00 | 2 |
| Luft, Avi | Corporate, 2000 | \$1,675.00 | 154.50 | \$258,787.50 | 2 |
| Traxler, Katherine | Restructuring, 1990 | \$1,055.00 | 1.00 | \$1,055.00 | 2 |
| | | Of Counsel Total: | 207.70 | \$345,602.50 | |
| Associates (8) | | | | | |
| Barron, Douglass | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,360.00 | 126.50 | \$172,040.00 | 2 |
| Catalano, Kristin | Corporate, 2021 | \$940.00 | 66.00 | \$62,040.00 | 2 |
| Daly, Crispin | Corporate, 2010 | \$1,360.00 | 2.70 | \$3,672.00 | 2 |
| Farmer, Will | Corporate, 2018 | \$1,270.00 | 51.00 | \$64,770.00 | 2 |
| Kosciewicz, Jon | Litigation, 2021 | \$940.00 | 85.40 | \$80,276.00 | 2 |
| Lanzon, Emma | Complex Litigation &
Arbitration, 2018 | \$940.00 | 24.60 | \$29,766.00 | N/A |
| Maza, Shlomo | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,360.00 | 109.00 | \$148,240.00 | 2 |
| Ostrander, Will | Litigation, 2021 | \$1,045.00 | 14.30 | \$14,943.50 | N/A |
| Sadler, Tess | Corporate, 2019 | \$1,210.00 | 9.70 | \$11,737.00 | 2 |
| Song, Luyi | Corporate, 2023 | \$855.00 | 163.10 | \$139,450.50 | 2 |
| Song, Luyi (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2023 | \$427.50 | 3.60 | \$1,539.00 | 2 |
| Sutton, Ezra | Corporate, 2021 | \$1,045.00 | 112.80 | \$117,876.00 | 2 |
| | | Associate Total: | 768.70 | \$846,350.00 | |
| Paraprofessionals (8) | | | | | |
| Chang, Irene | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.20 | \$480.00 | N/A |
| Elliott, Elizabeth | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 0.80 | \$320.00 | N/A |
| Kuo, Jocelyn | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 27.40 | \$14,796.00 | N/A |
| Mohamed, David | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 55.60 | \$30,024.00 | 1 |
| O'Dea, Heather | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.10 | \$440.00 | 1 |
| | | Paraprofessional Total: | 86.10 | \$46,060.00 | |
| TOTAL: | | | 1,251.00 | \$1,572,439.25 | |
| | | | | | |
| BLENDED HOURLY RATE: \$1,257 | | | | | |
#### **EXHIBIT B**
#### **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY**
| | U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category | Hours | Fees |
|--------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------|----------------|
| | | Billed | Billed |
| B110 | Case Administration | 23.50 | \$19,058.00 |
| B113 | Pleadings Review | 30.20 | \$16,560.00 |
| B120 | Asset Analysis and Recovery | 1.70 | \$3,327.50 |
| B130 | Asset Disposition | 18.90 | \$26,807.50 |
| B150 | Meetings of and Communications with Creditors | 3.80 | \$6,803.00 |
| B155 | Court Hearings | 13.00 | \$17,935.00 |
| B160 | Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) | 7.30 | \$10,986.50 |
| B165 | Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) | 15.30 | \$18,797.00 |
| B190 | Other Contested Matters (excl assumption/rejections | 1.30 | \$1,975.00 |
| | motions) | | |
| B191 | General Litigation | 942.60 | \$1,219,984.00 |
| B195 | Non-Working Travel | 6.50 | \$4,102.75 |
| B210 | Business Operations | 20.40 | \$25,838.50 |
| B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | 3.50 | \$4,191.00 |
| B240 | Tax Issues | 0.50 | \$837.50 |
| B261 | Investigations | 160.50 | \$193,033.50 |
| B310 | Claims Administration and Objections | 2.00 | \$2,202.50 |
| TOTAL: | | 1251.00 | \$1,572,439.25 |
#### **EXHIBIT C**
| Matter ID | Matter Name | December 2023 |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------|----------------|
| | | |
| 00001 | General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | \$88,943.25 |
| 00002 | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | \$452,910.50 |
| 00003 | Other Litigation | \$75,535.00 |
| 00004 | Corporate Law Issues | \$1,975.00 |
| 00005 | Sale Process | \$33,359.00 |
| 00006 | Tax Issues | \$837.50 |
| 00010 | Genever US | \$11,980.50 |
| 00012 | Mahwah Adversary | \$415,329.50 |
| 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary | \$2,741.50 |
| 00014 | HCHK Adversary | \$38,796.00 |
| 00016 | Mei Guo Adversary | \$98,075.50 |
| 00020 | Greenwich Land Adversary | \$223,239.00 |
| 00024 | Lamp Capital Adversary | \$14,214.00 |
| 00025 | RICO claims | \$84,485.50 |
| 00026 | Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding | \$30,017.50 |
| TOTAL: | | \$1,572,439.25 |
#### **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY MATTER ID**
#### **EXHIBIT D**
#### **SUMMARY OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES**
| Expense Category | December |
|------------------------------------------|--------------|
| | 2023 |
| Airfare | \$628.90 |
| Articles and Publications | \$0.30 |
| Attorney Service (Service of Documents): | |
| -
Metro Attorney Service | \$9,003.85 |
| Computer Search (Other) | \$977.22 |
| Court Reporting Services (Transcripts) | \$32,164.45 |
| Lexis/On Line Search | \$1,395.34 |
| Local - Meals | \$272.77 |
| Local - Parking | \$13.00 |
| Local-Taxi | \$291.06 |
| Lodging | \$1,075.14 |
| Outside Professional Services: | |
| -
TransPerfect | \$5,024.92 |
| -
UnitedLex | \$241,691.24 |
| -
Other | \$32.40 |
| Postage/Express Mail | \$550.28 |
| Reproduction Charges | \$666.16 |
| Retrieval of Corporate Documents: | |
| -
TransUnion Risk | \$95.00 |
| Search Fee | \$12.31 |
| Taxi/Ground Transportation | \$1,409.00 |
| Travel Expense - Meals | \$98.53 |
| UPS/Courier Service | \$221.45 |
| Vendor Expense | \$21.80 |
| Westlaw | \$13,974.90 |
| TOTAL: | \$309,620.02 |
### **EXHIBIT E**
#### **FEE STATEMENTS**
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 11 of 197
**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
February 16, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387661
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 December 31, 2023 \$88,943.25
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,755.80 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$93,699.05 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$93,699.05 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 12 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387661
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 December 31, 2023 \$88,943.25
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,755.80 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$93,699.05 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$93,699.05 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |
|------|----------|
| | HASTINGS |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case
of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387661 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
#### **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$88,943.25**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B110 | Case Administration | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | JK21 | Review pending cases for recently filed
pleadings and critical dates (.9); update case
calendar (0.3) | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Luft, N. Bassett, L. Song re: process
to secure assets | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 |
| 12/02/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, L. Song, and N.
Bassett re: open discovery issues and case
plan | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/02/2023 | LS26 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft re:
case planning and strategy | 0.90 | 855.00 | 769.50 |
| 12/02/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, and L. Song
regarding case issues and strategy | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | JK21 | Review pending cases for recently filed
pleadings and critical dates | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | JK21 | Review pending cases for recently filed
pleadings and critical dates | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/07/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 12/09/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | LAD4 | T/c C. Calamari
re: Rui Ma | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
case calendar | 0.10 | 540.00 | 54.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 12/16/2023 | LAD4 | Review certain pleadings filed on 12/15 in
criminal case for relevance to chapter 11
case | 1.30 | 1,975.00 | 2,567.50 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 15 of 197
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/18/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2); file via the Court's CM/ECF
system Trustee's notice regarding update
with regards to motion for return of
property and first interim fee application of
Pallas Partners LLP (.4); prepare and
effectuate service re: same (.6); email A.
Bongartz re same (.2) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 |
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|-----------|
| 12/28/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2); file via the Court's CM/ECF
system notice of fourth invoice of Acheson
Doyle (.2); prepare and effectuate service
regarding same (.4) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send
outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming
filing deadlines and update working group
re same (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| | Subtotal:
B110 Case Administration | | 23.50 | | 19,058.00 |
| | | | | | |
#### **B113 Pleadings Review**
| 12/07/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.6); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5); research certain requested
case documents for working group (.4) | 2.10 | 540.00 | 1,134.00 |
|------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------|
| 12/08/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.8); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5); review certain case
documents and prepare same for working
group (.4) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------|
| 12/11/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.5); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.4); research certain case
documents per attorney request (.4) | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.5); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.8);
review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.4); research certain case
documents per attorney request (.4) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.9); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.6) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.9); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | LS26 | Review certain Kwok-related court filings | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------|
| 12/18/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(1.5); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.4) | 2.60 | 540.00 | 1,404.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | 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
cases and update working group re same
(.7); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5) | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.4); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5); research certain case
documents per attorney request (.3) | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(1.2); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5); research certain case
documents per attorney request (.2) | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(.4); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok
case no. 23cr118 and update working group
re same (.3); review related case dockets
regarding recent filings (.6) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|-----------|
| 12/26/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.5); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.4) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.4); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.5) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-
50073 and update working group re same
(.4); review recent filings in certain district
court cases and update working group re
same (.2); review related case dockets
regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | 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 district court
cases and update working group re same
(.9); review related case dockets regarding
recent filings (.4) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B113 Pleadings Review | 30.20 | | 16,560.00 |
| | | | | | |
| B150 | | Meetings of and Communications with Creditors | | | |
#### 12/06/2023 DEB4 Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, S. Sarnoff (OMM), I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding litigation strategy (0.7); prepare follow up notes regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/06/2023 | LAD4 | Review and prepare notes for common
interest presentation to OMM and Irve
Goldman (1.10); handle presentation to
OMM and Irve Goldman with D. Barron
and A. Luft (.70); post-mortem with A. Luft
re: same (.50) | 2.30 | 1,975.00 | 4,542.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | AEL2 | Update call with UCC, Pax, L. Despins, D.
Barron on potential actions and related
litigation strategy | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B150 Meetings of and Communications
with Creditors | 3.80 | | 6,803.00 |
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 12/13/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft agendas for hearings and
status conference scheduled for 12/18/23, | 2.60 | 540.00 | 1,404.00 |
| | Subtotal:
B155 Court Hearings | | 3.60 | | 1,944.00 |
|------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------|--------|----------|
| 12/20/2023 | DM26 | Prepare agenda for 12/21/23 hearing | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | DM26 | Update 12/18/23 hearing agenda | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| | | 12/19/23, and 12/21/23 | | | |
### **B160 Fee/Employment Applications**
| 12/01/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding fee
matters | 0.20 | 1,055.00 | 211.00 |
|------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 12/02/2023 | AB21 | Review PH September fee statement (0.3);
correspond with C. Edge regarding same
(0.2) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/03/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
professional compensation matters
and
notice of rate change | 0.10 | 1,055.00 | 105.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH September fee statement | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/05/2023 | AB21 | Final review of PH September fee
statement (0.1); correspond and call with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
with J. Kuo regarding filing (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
filing of Paul Hastings September fee
statement (0.2); prepare Paul Hastings
September fee statement for electronic
filing (0.1); electronically file with the court
Paul Hastings September fee statement (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
parties in interest list | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare response to UST Appendix B
questions for October services | 0.20 | 1,055.00 | 211.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of next interim fee application | 0.50 | 1,055.00 | 527.50 |
| 12/09/2023 | AB21 | Prepare notice of change in PH hourly rates
(0.2); prepare notice for Harneys Legal (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | AB21 | Review PH October fee statement | 1.40 | 1,675.00 | 2,345.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | LAD4 | T/c H. Claiborn (UST) re: rate increase | 0.20 | 1,975.00 | 395.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH notice of rate adjustment (0.1);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.2); call and correspond with L. Despins
regarding U.S. Trustee comments to PH
September fee statement (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | AB21 | Review PH October fee statement (0.5);
correspond with C. Edge regarding same
(0.1) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | AB21 | Revise October fee statement (0.3);
correspond with C. Edge regarding same
(0.1); review PH November fee statement
(1.0) | 1.40 | 1,675.00 | 2,345.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B160 Fee/Employment Applications | 7.30 | | 10,986.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B165 | | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)
regarding Pallas fee statements | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | AB21 | Call with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding
Pallas fee application (0.2); correspond with
A. de Quincey regarding same (0.1); call
with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners
LLP (.6); call with A. Bongartz regarding
same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding Pallas
supplemental declaration | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners
LLP (.4); review Pallas' supplemental
disclosure of disinterestedness (.1); call with
A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);
correspond with A. Bongartz and J. Kuo
regarding same (.2); correspond with Alessia
(Pallas) regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,045.00 | 1,045.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AB21 | Revise Pallas fee application (0.2); call with
E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing fee application for
Pallas Partners LLP (.7); call with A.
Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with A.
de Quincey (Pallas) regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,045.00 | 1,045.00 |
| 12/09/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Calascibetta (EA
Group) regarding EA Group retention
order | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | AB21 | Call and correspond with A. Thorp
(Harneys) regarding notice of rate increase | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing fee application for
Pallas Partners LLP (.1); correspond with
D. Courtney and A. de Quincey (Pallas)
regarding same (.3) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)
regarding notice of rate increase (0.1);
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners
LLP (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz re
same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners
LLP (.5); correspond with A. Bongartz re
same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | AB21 | Revise Pallas fee application (0.4);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); revise rate adjustment notices for
estate professionals (0.3); correspond with
R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding same (0.1);
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding same (0.1); call with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing fee application for
Pallas Partners LLP | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/17/2023 | AB21 | Prepare notice of rate adjustment for Kroll
(0.2); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding notice of rate increase (0.1);
correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of
notice of rate increase for estate
professionals (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of
notices of rate adjustments (0.1);
correspond with D. Courtney (Pallas)
regarding Pallas fee application (0.1); call
with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners
LLP (.7); call with A. Bongartz re same (.1);
correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,045.00 | 940.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing notices of rate
change for Epiq, Pallas, and Harneys (0.4);
electronically file with the court notices of
rate change for Epiq, Pallas, and Harneys
(0.3); review and handle service of notices
of rate change (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AB21 | Review OMJB fee statement (0.1);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); review Kroll fee statement (0.5); revise
cover notice (0.1); correspond with P.
Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1);
correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of
same (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
Kroll November fee statement (0.1);
prepare Kroll November fee statement for
electronic filing (0.2); electronic filing of
Kroll November fee statement (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AB21 | Review NPM November fee statement
(0.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Courtney (Pallas)
regarding fee application for Pallas
Partners
LLP (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz re
same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding Pallas fee
application | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare fee application for Pallas Partners
(.6); call with A.
Bongartz re same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. De Quincey (Pallas) re
Pallas supplemental declaration of
disinterestedness | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | AB21 | Finalize Pallas fee application (0.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed
regarding filing and service of same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/27/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Pallas supplemental declaration of
disinterestedness (.7); correspond with A.
Bongartz and with A. De Quincey (Pallas)
regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
regarding question on list of parties in
interest (0.1); call and correspond with E.
Sutton regarding same (0.1); call with E.
Sutton regarding supplemental Pallas
declaration (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Pallas supplemental declaration of
disinterestedness (.2); correspond with A.
Bongartz and A. De Quincey (Pallas)
regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) re
Pallas' fee application and hearing (.1); call
with A. Bongartz re same and supplemental
declaration (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond and call with A. Bongartz
regarding interested parties question (.1);
analyze same (.2); correspond with D.
Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
potential Harneys conflict (.1); analyze same
(.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for
Other Professionals | 15.30 | | 18,797.00 |
| B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | |
| 12/18/2023 | LAD4 | Travel to/from Bridgeport for hearing (bill
at 1/2 rate) | 0.90 | 987.50 | 888.75 |
## **Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 0.90 888.75**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B210 | Business Operations | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
transfers for professional fees (0.2); call
with T. Sadler regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | TS21 | Call with A. Bongartz regarding bank wire
transfer for professional fees (.1);
correspond with A. Bongartz, L. Despins
and East West bank re wire transfers (.3);
prepare wire transfers related to
professional fees and payments for the
Sherry Netherland renovation work (1.1) | 1.50 | 1,210.00 | 1,815.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins and East West
bank regarding wire form for RKH IT
solutions | 0.30 | 1,210.00 | 363.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re Sherry
Netherland payments | 0.60 | 1,210.00 | 726.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins and East West
bank regarding wire transfer for Gustav
Restoration | 0.20 | 1,210.00 | 242.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer forms for Safe Harbor
and FDS46 Crew Series (.6); correspond
with L. Despins, A. Bongartz and East West
bank re same (.3) | 0.90 | 1,210.00 | 1,089.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding next
set of wire transfers for architect and
professional fees | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer forms for Acheson
Doyle and O'Sullivan (.6); correspond with
East West bank, A. Bongartz and L.
Despins re same (.3) | 0.90 | 1,210.00 | 1,089.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form for Safe Harbor
payments (.3); correspond with East West
bank, A. Bongartz and L. Despins re same
(.2) | 0.50 | 1,210.00 | 605.00 |
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**3.20 3,783.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|--------------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/27/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
transfer for professional fees (0.2);
correspond with T. Goffredo regarding
same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer for Paul Hastings' fees
and expenses (.2); correspond with A.
Bongartz, L. Despins and East West bank
re same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,210.00 | 484.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 6.20 | | 7,920.50 |
| B211
12/19/2023 | TS21 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)
Draft November monthly operating report
(2.2); correspond with D. Barron re same | 2.30 | 1,210.00 | 2,783.00 |
| | | (.1) | | | |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze MOR (0.2); correspond with T.
Sadler regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | TS21 | Revise November monthly operating report
(.1); correspond with D. Barron, L. Despins
and D. Mohamed re same (.3) | 0.40 | 1,210.00 | 484.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's ECF system monthly
operating report by Trustee for period
ended 11/30/23 | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
# **B310 Claims Administration and Objections**
**Subtotal: B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)**
| 12/09/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with creditor regarding inquiry
related to filing proof of claim | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
|------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 12/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with claimant regarding proof
of claim inquiry | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/15/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
claims based on H-coin (0.1); analyze claims
pool regarding same (0.2); correspond with
J. Kuo regarding same (0.1) | | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
analysis of proofs of claim in regards to
Himalaya | | 0.10 | 540.00 | 54.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | AB21 | Call with J. Kuo regarding claims review | | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Cohn Birnbaum documents | | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
review of proofs of claim (0.1); correspond
with J. Kuo regarding same (0.1) | | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | JK21 | Call with A. Bongartz regarding review of
proofs of claim (0.2); review proofs of claim
regarding Himalaya claims (0.6) | | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B310 Claims Administration and
Objections | | 2.00 | | 2,202.50 |
| | Total | | | 96.00 | | 88,943.25 |
| | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 5.00 | | 1,975.00 | 9,875.00 |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.90 | 987.50 | 888.75 |
|------|----------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 13.00 | 1,675.00 | 21,775.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 1.60 | 1,675.00 | 2,680.00 |
| KAT2 | Katherine A. Traxler | Of Counsel | 1.00 | 1,055.00 | 1,055.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 1.50 | 1,360.00 | 2,040.00 |
| TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 8.00 | 1,210.00 | 9,680.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 8.50 | 1,045.00 | 8,882.50 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 1.70 | 855.00 | 1,453.50 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | |
|--------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00001 | |
| Invoice No. 2387661 | |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 5.90 | 540.00 | | 3,186.00 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|----------|------|-----------|
| DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 48.00 | 540.00 | | 25,920.00 |
| | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | |
| Date | Description | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
| 12/04/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 2,538.00 | 0.08 | 203.04 |
| 12/08/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 832.00 | 0.08 | 66.56 |
| 12/14/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 16.00 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
| 12/15/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 150.00 | 0.08 | 12.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 546.00 | 0.08 | 43.68 |
| 12/19/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 312.00 | 0.08 | 24.96 |
| 12/21/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 690.00 | 0.08 | 55.20 |
| 09/11/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Ticket # 3725675 | Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6080678
dated 09/22/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:
Office/Home; OT; Passenger LUC, Despins;
dated 09/11/2023 14:11 | Vital Transportation | | | 165.63 |
| 11/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 12.42 |
| 11/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 2.52 |
| 11/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 13.41 |
| 11/08/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 33.30 |
| 11/09/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 31.14 |
| 11/10/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 59.31 |
| 11/12/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 14.04 |
| 11/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 8.01 |
| 11/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 82.98 |
| 11/22/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 19.80 |
| 11/27/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation - | Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6101949
dated 12/15/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:
Office/Home; Passenger LUC, DESPINS; Ticket #
3761033 dated 11/27/2023 16:39 | Vital Transportation | | | 155.46 |
11/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) 21.33
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| 11/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 26.82 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 11/29/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 12.51 |
| 11/30/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 9.09 |
| 12/01/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 18.72 |
| 12/02/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.54 |
| 12/03/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.88 |
| 12/04/2023 | Westlaw | 227.49 |
| 12/04/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 8.64 |
| 12/05/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 10.75 |
| 12/05/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 52.25 |
| 12/05/2023 | Westlaw | 97.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 20.79 |
| 12/05/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.06 |
| 12/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 28.89 |
| 12/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 36.18 |
| 12/08/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 45.75 |
| 12/08/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 45.63 |
| 12/09/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 |
| 12/11/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 10.53 |
| 12/12/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 11.52 |
| 12/13/2023 | Westlaw | 195.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 17.82 |
| 12/14/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 10.80 |
| 12/14/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 10.80 |
| 12/14/2023 | Westlaw | 320.21 |
| 12/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 13.05 |
| 12/15/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 3.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 32.40 |
| 12/15/2023 | Westlaw | 84.65 |
| 12/15/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 51.12 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2387661
| 12/17/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 5.40 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 12/18/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 43.92 |
| 12/18/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 5.45 |
| 12/18/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 14.04 |
| 12/18/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 8.64 |
| 12/19/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 38.16 |
| 12/19/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 4.23 |
| 12/19/2023 | Westlaw | 315.67 |
| 12/19/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 4.32 |
| 12/19/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 8.46 |
| 12/20/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 3.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 32.40 |
| 12/20/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 8.10 |
| 12/20/2023 | Westlaw | 552.99 |
| 12/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 11.52 |
| 12/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 26.19 |
| 12/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 16.38 |
| 12/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 44.37 |
| 12/22/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 49.68 |
| 12/22/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 6.71 |
| 12/22/2023 | Westlaw | 218.17 |
| 12/22/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 23.67 |
| 12/26/2023 | Westlaw | 65.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 16.83 |
| 12/27/2023 | Westlaw | 552.49 |
| 12/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 12.87 |
| 12/28/2023 | Westlaw | 32.49 |
| 12/28/2023 | Westlaw | 97.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 7.38 |
| 12/29/2023 | Westlaw | 74.82 |
### Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 32 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 20 | |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|--|
| Kwok | | |
| 50687-00001 | | |
| Invoice No. 2387661 | | |
| | | |
| 12/29/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 10.35 | |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|--|
| 12/31/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search -
Courtlink Use -
Charges for
December 2023 | 9.06 | |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$4,755.80 | |
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$93,699.05 | |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$93,699.05 | |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 33 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387662
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 December 31, 2023 \$452,910.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 269,839.68 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$722,750.18 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$722,750.18 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 34 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387662
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 December 31, 2023 \$452,910.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 269,839.68 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$722,750.18 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$722,750.18 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |
|----------|--|
| HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387662 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$452,910.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B120 | | Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | |
| 12/05/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. deQuincey & N. Harrisson (Pallas)
re: current status of UBS proceeding stay
motion | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit draft stay motion for UBS case | 1.20 | 1,975.00 | 2,370.00 |
| 12/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)
regarding Ace Decade complaint | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | 1.70 | | 3,327.50 |
#### **B155 Court Hearings**
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
agendas for 12/18/23
and 12/19/23
hearings (.1); review and revise draft
agendas (.3) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
|------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
agendas for 12/18/23 and 12/19/23
hearings (.1); review and revise draft
agendas (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 36 of 197
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohammed regarding
agenda for 12/21/23 hearing in the Kwok
case (.1); review and revise draft agenda (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 0.80 | | 836.00 |
| | | | | | |
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to extend statute of
limitations | 2.70 | 940.00 | 2,538.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Draft strategy analysis of potential recovery
actions | 1.20 | 1,675.00 | 2,010.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, P.
Linsey, S. Maza, and N. Bassett regarding
section 548 issues (0.7); prepare
correspondence to L. Despins regarding
same (0.3); analyze authorities related to
same (0.9); conference with S. Maza
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1) | 2.10 | 1,360.00 | 2,856.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | ECS1 | Call with L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, and P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding upcoming
deadlines in the case | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone conference with E. Sutton, P.
Linsey (NPM), and L. Song regarding
pending appeals and open
issues/tasks | 0.80 | 940.00 | 752.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | KC27 | Prepare motion to toll statute of limitations | 2.50 | 940.00 | 2,350.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on avoidance actions
(2.00); email S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft,
N.
Bassett, and P. Linsey re: same (.30);
handle weekly call with P. Linsey (NPM), A.
Luft re: avoidance actions (.50); t/c S. Maza,
D.
Barron, A. Luft, N. Bassett, and P.
Linsey/D. Skalka re: avoidance actions/FT
analysis (.70) | 3.50 | 1,975.00 | 6,912.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on fraudulent
transfer analysis | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/04/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), D.
Skalka (NPM) re: avoidance action
questions | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: ponzi scheme
analysis | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting re: fraudulent transfer claims with
L. Despins, N. Bassett, D. Barron, S. Maza,
P. Linsey (NPM) | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | LS26 | Conference with P Linsey (NPM), E.
Sutton and J. Kosciewicz re litigation
issues/task list | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins, A. Luft
regarding avoidance action strategy and
analysis (.3); call with L. Despins, D.
Barron, S. Maza, A. Luft regarding same (.7) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | SM29 | Call
with A. Luft, N. Bassett, D. Barron, L.
Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), D. Skalka
(NPM) re fraudulent transfer claims and
targets (.7); prepare notes for same (.1);
further call with D. Barron re same (.1);
review draft tolling motion from K.
Catalano (.6) | 1.50 | 1,360.00 | 2,040.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins and S. Maza
regarding avoidance action strategy (0.3);
correspond with S. Maza regarding issues
related to same (0.4) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | LAD4 | T/c D. Barron & S. Maza re: avoidance
action power point (.30); t/c P. Linsey
(NPM) re: same (.20); t/c H. Claiborn
(UST) re: process for avoidance actions
(.30) | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Cao counsel re:
potential action resolution | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | AEL2 | Call with S. Maza re: plan re: motorcycle
claims (.1); outline same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | AEL2 | Call with R. Appleton re: proposed
settlement re: D. Cao | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/05/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding state
court securities litigation | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | SM29 | Call with L Despins and D. Barron re
fraudulent transfer issues (.3); review email
from D. Barron re same (.3) | 0.60 | 1,360.00 | 816.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Luft re D. Cao complaint
update | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | SM29 | Review draft motion to toll statute of
limitations | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | DEB4 | Call with S. Maza and P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding avoidance action issues | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding publication
notice | 4.60 | 940.00 | 4,324.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with L. Despins re: litigation plan
and tolling of claims | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) re
fraudulent transfer issues | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | DM26 | Research precedent pleadings relating to
motion to intervene and prosecute
counterclaims for L. Despins | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding
avoidance action strategy | 1.20 | 1,360.00 | 1,632.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | KC27 | Revise motion to extend statute of
limitations for avoidance actions (1.1);
conference with S. Maza regarding same
(.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding
same (.5) | 2.00 | 940.00 | 1,880.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review & edit draft section 549 complaint
and draft section 549 complaint drafted by
P.
Linsey | 2.30 | 1,975.00 | 4,542.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | SM29 | Analyze cases re fraudulent transfer | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | SM29 | Conference with D. Barron re fraudulent
transfer issues and strategy (1.2); conference
with K. Catalano re tolling motion (.4);
correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) | 1.70 | 1,360.00 | 2,312.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/08/2023 | LAD4 | Review issues, notes to prepare for call with
P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Skalka (NPM) re:
draft complaints (.40); handle call with P.
Linsey and D. Skalka re: draft complaints
(.30) | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 |
| 12/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Kwok solvency | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | SM29 | Review and comment on fraudulent
transfer analysis | 1.90 | 1,360.00 | 2,584.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding
upcoming complaints (1.0); conference with
S. Maza and K. Catalano regarding motion
to toll statute of limitations (0.7);
conference with S. Maza regarding
avoidance action strategy (0.5); prepare
presentation documents regarding same
(0.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding
care package for RICO counsel (0.1) | 2.90 | 1,360.00 | 3,944.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | KC27 | Attend meeting with S. Maza and D. Barron
regarding motion to toll statute of
limitations (.7); analyze authority and
precedent for equitable tolling (1.6) | 2.30 | 940.00 | 2,162.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. Sutton re: invoices for
depositions | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with R. Appleton re: D. Cao
action and deposition | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Conference with D. Barron re upcoming
complaints and potential litigation targets | 1.00 | 855.00 | 855.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
appellate issues | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | SM29 | Review precedent motions and cases re
tolling statute of limitations (1.2); call with
D. Barron and K. Catalano re same (.7);
analyze fraudulent transfer issues and
related caselaw (3.7) | 5.60 | 1,360.00 | 7,616.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re avoidance action
strategy and legal issues | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding
avoidance action analysis (0.5); prepare
documents related to same (1.3); analyze
authorities related to same (0.8) | 2.60 | 1,360.00 | 3,536.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding filing
of joint status reports in appeal cases 22-
1028 and 23-153 (0.1); prepare for
electronic filing joint status reports (0.1);
electronically file joint status report in cases
2201028 and 23-153 (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding procedure for
providing notice to unknown parties | 2.00 | 940.00 | 1,880.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with K. Lee re: potential action | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Stein re: potential claim action | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review information to share with counsel
re: potential new adversary action (.7);
conference with L. Despins re: same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze alter ego and privilege issues and
related authority | 1.30 | 1,675.00 | 2,177.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll re: protocol for retrievals of
information | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: access to
alter-ego privilege documents | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | NAB | Telephone conference with L. Despins and
A. Luft regarding development of potential
claims and hiring of additional counsel | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer
analysis (.5); review PowerPoint re same
(.3); review email from K. Catalano re
tolling motion (.2) | 1.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,360.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze avoidance issues and related
caselaw | 1.50 | 1,360.00 | 2,040.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | KC27 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion
to toll statute of limitations (1.3); analyze
case law and precedent regarding same (1.9) | 3.20 | 940.00 | 3,008.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Stein re: potential
information to review | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: discussions
with Kobre on new potential action | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Review pleading for potential use by
counsel in proposed adversary proceeding | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re jury rights
(.1); analyze case law and statutory authority
re same (1.5) | 1.60 | 1,360.00 | 2,176.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | SM29 | Analyze caselaw and precedent in
connection with tolling motion | 3.00 | 1,360.00 | 4,080.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with K. Catalano re tolling
motion (1.3); review cases from K. Catalano
re same (.5); analyze additional cases and
precedent re same (1.0) | 2.80 | 1,360.00 | 3,808.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding update
on Kwok litigation strategy and open
workstreams | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze case law on fraudulent transfer
issues | 3.80 | 1,360.00 | 5,168.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
upcoming litigation deadlines and open
issues/tasks | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | KC27 | Review and summarize precedent regarding
notice procedures related to motion to toll
statute of limitations
(1.1); correspond with
S. Maza regarding motion to toll statute of
limitations (.4); revise and supplement
motion to toll statute of limitations (2.9);
analyze case law regarding equitable tolling
(2.1) | 6.50 | 940.00 | 6,110.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Call with K.
Lee re: potential new matter
representation | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: Kroll call
and new representation | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/14/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding state
court securities claim
litigation issues (.2);
correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
appellate scheduling issues (.2) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with K. Catalano re motion to
toll statute of limitations | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | SM29 | Review fraudulent transfer analysis issues
list | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | WCF | Correspond with UnitedLex regarding G
Club document review protocol (.4); review
sample document sets regarding UnitedLex
coding for responsiveness (.4) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding issues
related to withdrawal of reference | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding
avoidance case law | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
upcoming deadlines in the Kwok case | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of motion to extend statute of
limitations for avoidance actions (2.0);
analyze case law regarding same (1.3) | 3.30 | 940.00 | 3,102.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | KC27 | Call with S. Maza regarding breach of
postpetition contract | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kobre and N. Bassett re: potential
claims (1.0); prepare follow up notes re
same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,675.00 | 2,010.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | NAB | Correspond with state court counsel
regarding update on securities litigation | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | NAB | Meeting with prospective conflicts and
contingency counsel and A. Luft for
additional litigation claims | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | SM29 | Analyze bankruptcy court jurisdiction issues
(2.8); call with K. Catalano regarding breach
of post petition contract (.2) | 3.00 | 1,360.00 | 4,080.00 |
| 12/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
regarding OMM inquiries (0.2); correspond
with M. Russo (OMM) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/16/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding breach of
postpetition contract | 5.50 | 940.00 | 5,170.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding alter ego memo (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding Bravo
Luck
issues (0.1); correspond with L. Song
regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents related to G Club alter
ego issues | 1.60 | 1,360.00 | 2,176.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze caselaw related to bankruptcy court
jurisdiction
and tolling (.4); call with S.
Maza regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding breach of
postpetition contract (2.6); call with S. Maza
regarding same (.3); analyze case law
regarding waiver of jury demand (3.4) | 6.30 | 940.00 | 5,922.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | SM29 | Conference with E. Sutton re tolling issues
(.2); analyze authority re same (.8); review
email from K. Catalano re caselaw on
core/non-core issues (.2); analyze caselaw re
same (.6); call with K. Catalano re same (.3);
further analyze caselaw and statutory
authority re core/non-core issues (2.6);
analyze caselaw re waiver issues (1.0) | 5.70 | 1,360.00 | 7,752.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding
avoidance action issues (0.3); analyze and
comment on same
(0.4) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with M. Russo (OMM) and M.
Gonzalez (OMM) regarding pending
adversary proceedings | 0.60 | 1,360.00 | 816.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
regarding possible actions in connection
with London apartment (0.5); analyze case
law regarding jurisdictional issues related to
same (1.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding same (0.1) | 1.80 | 1,360.00 | 2,448.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
update on certain appeals | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding right to jury trial
(5.1); calls with S. Maza regarding same (.4) | 5.50 | 940.00 | 5,170.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Stein re: potential claim
questions | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron and
regarding strategy for cross-border litigation
claims | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re fraudulent transfer
analysis (.3); reply to email from L. Despins
re same (.4); review emails from K.
Catalano re core/non-core issues and post
petition contracts (.3); analyze cases re same
(.8); calls with K. Catalano re same (.4) | 2.20 | 1,360.00 | 2,992.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare analysis of fraudulent transfer
issues and related caselaw | 2.20 | 1,360.00 | 2,992.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
personal jurisdiction case law (0.2); analyze
same (0.5) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | JK21 | Research affirmative defenses regarding
statute of limitations | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)
regarding Gettr spreadsheet | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding right to jury trial
(4.1); meeting with
S. Maza regarding same
(.4) | 4.50 | 940.00 | 4,230.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett and L. Despins re:
potential claim structure (.9); prepare
summary notes re: same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | NAB | Analyze authority regarding cross-border
litigation issues (.8); correspond with A.
Bongartz regarding same (.4); further
analyze authority related to same (.3) | 1.50 | 1,675.00 | 2,512.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | SM29 | Analyze precedent complaints related to
statute of limitations issues | 1.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,360.00 |
### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/20/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with J. Kuo re statute of
limitations issues (.2); review documents
and precedent re same (.2); further
correspond with J. Kuo re same (.1); review
presentation re fraudulent transfer analysis
from D. Barron (.5); revise same (.5) | 1.50 | 1,360.00 | 2,040.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with A. Luft re D. Cao
complaint (.2); correspond with K. Catalano
re tolling and core/non-core caselaw (.1);
conference with K. Catalano re same (.4) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | JK21 | Continue researching affirmative defenses
regarding statute of limitations | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | SM29 | Analyze caselaw and statutory authority re
fraudulent transfer (6.0); correspond with
D. Barron re same (.4); revise presentation
re same (2.2); review statute of limitations
precedent (.2); correspond with J. Kuo re
same (.1) | 8.90 | 1,360.00 | 12,104.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding
fraudulent transfer case law | 1.20 | 1,360.00 | 1,632.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kobre re: potential action | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft
regarding litigation strategy | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | SM29 | Conferences with D. Barron re fraudulent
transfer analysis (1.2); review email from A.
Luft re open litigation items and next steps
(.2); analyze caselaw and statutory authority
re fraudulent transfer (4.2); analyze caselaw
and statutory authority re application of
statute of limitations (1.3) | 6.90 | 1,360.00 | 9,384.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
re: potential claim structure | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/23/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: structure of
potential claims | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Kroll re: device opening | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft
regarding litigation strategy and potential
claims | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding
substantive consolidation issues | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/24/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law re substantive
consolidation (2.4); call with D. Barron re
same (.4) | 2.80 | 1,045.00 | 2,926.00 |
| 12/24/2023 | SM29 | Review motion to dismiss findings from J.
Kuo re statute of limitations issues | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding vehicle
transfer issues | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/25/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law regarding substantive
consolidation and avoidance actions (1.5);
prepare summary of findings for D. Barron
(.9) | 2.40 | 1,045.00 | 2,508.00 |
| 12/25/2023 | SM29 | Analyze Bankruptcy Code section 549
issues, caselaw and precedent (2.3);
supplement D. Cao complaint re same (1.1) | 3.40 | 1,360.00 | 4,624.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding precedent motions
under section 546 of the Bankruptcy Code
with regards to tolling | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding
tolling motion for Hodgson Russ | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | DEB4 | Review vehicle complaint | 0.80 | 1,360.00 | 1,088.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding
avoidance action presentation (0.7); revise
same (2.2) | 2.90 | 1,360.00 | 3,944.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of complaint in connection
with Debtor's motor vehicles (.3);
correspond with S. Maza regarding same
(.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone call with D. Barron regarding
motion to toll Bankruptcy Code Rule 546
statute of limitation (.2); correspond with D.
Mohamed regarding the same (.2) | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | KC27 | Summarize case findings on equitable
tolling (3.4);
call with S. Maza regarding
same (.2) | 3.60 | 940.00 | 3,384.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/26/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with K. Kearney re: tolling
agreement for HR | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | SM29 | Call with K. Catalano re statute of
limitations and tolling motion (.2); revise
email from K. Catalano re same (.4); email
K. Catalano re case law in connection with
same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | SM29 | Revise D. Cao complaint to incorporate D.
Barron comments (.4); correspond with D.
Barron re same (.3); email E. Sutton re same
(.1); review comments from E. Sutton on
draft D. Cao complaint (.1); revise
fraudulent transfer presentation (1.0); calls
with D. Barron re same (.7) | 2.60 | 1,360.00 | 3,536.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding precedent motions
under section 546 of
the Bankruptcy Code
with regards to tolling (1.1); conference
with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding personal
jurisdiction issues (0.5); conference with S.
Maza regarding tolling issues (0.4);
correspond with J. Kosciewicz and S. Maza
regarding Hodgson Russ tolling motion
(0.1); correspond with L. Song regarding
Rui Hao (0.2); analyze case law on personal
jurisdiction issues (1.5); analyze case law on
avoidance issues (2.3); analyze case law on
Bankruptcy Code section 362(k) (1.9) | 6.90 | 1,360.00 | 9,384.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | ECS1 | Call with J. Kosciewicz re tolling agreement
and discovery (.2); follow up email with J.
Kosciewicz re same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | JPK1 | Call with E. Sutton regarding tolling section
546 statute of limitations (.2); conference
with D. Mohamed regarding the same (.2);
review precedent tolling agreements (1.0) | 1.40 | 940.00 | 1,316.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/27/2023 | KC27 | Analyze and summarize cases regarding
equitable tolling (2.2); attend meeting with
N.
Bassett and S. Maza regarding same (.4);
call with S. Maza regarding same (.2);
analyze and summarize cases and statutory
authority on entitlement to jury trial (2.2) | 5.00 | 940.00 | 4,700.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit fraudulent transfers power
point | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | NAB | Call with S. Maza and K. Catalano regarding
equitable tolling issues (.4); analyze cases
regarding same (.5); correspond with S.
Maza regarding same (.3); correspond with
L. Despins regarding same and avoidance
action issues (.2); review email from A.
Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank account
analysis (.2) | 1.60 | 1,675.00 | 2,680.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | SM29 | Review email from K. Catalano re caselaw
re tolling motion (.2); call with N. Bassett
and K. Catalano
re same (.4); follow up call
with K. Catalano re same (.2); analyze
caselaw re statute of limitations and tolling
(6.0); correspond with N. Bassett re same
(.4); correspond with L. Despins re same
(.1); correspond with A. Luft re D. Cao
complaint (.2); review email from L.
Despins re fraudulent transfer analysis (.1);
calls with D. Barron re same (.4); call with
D.
Barron re personal jurisdiction issues
(.5); analyze caselaw re same (1.9) | 10.40 | 1,360.00 | 14,144.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | SM29 | Reply to email from J. Kosciewicz re tolling
agreement | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Zhang Wei (0.1); analyze discovery
documents related to alter ego entities (2.8) | 2.90 | 1,360.00 | 3,944.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare analysis regarding avoidance issues
for L. Despins | 1.20 | 1,360.00 | 1,632.00 |
same (.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/28/2023 | JPK1 | Draft Bankruptcy Code Section 546(a)
tolling stipulation with Hodgson Russ (2.3);
analyze authority and precedent regarding
the same (1.2) | 3.50 | 940.00 | 3,290.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding personal
jurisdiction (4.1); summarize findings on
same (1.2); correspond with D. Barron
regarding same (.2) | 5.50 | 940.00 | 5,170.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett, A. Luft re: litigation on
claims and strategy for same | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: plan
for new claims | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
potential litigation claims and strategy for
same (.2); call with L. Despins and A. Luft
regarding same (.5); follow up
correspondence with L. Despins regarding
potential claims (.1); correspond with A.
Luft regarding same and litigation issues (.2) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | SM29 | Further analyze authority re statute of
limitations extensions (2.2); analyze
authority re discovery and litigation stays
(3.0); correspond with N. Bassett re tolling
(.2); review tolling motion (.9); correspond
with D. Barron re same (.2) | 6.50 | 1,360.00 | 8,840.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett,
and S. Maza regarding avoidance
presentation (0.4); correspond with P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);
conference with P. Linsey regarding same
(0.1); revise avoidance presentation (1.2);
call with S. Maza regarding equitable tolling
and notice motion (0.2) | 2.00 | 1,360.00 | 2,720.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | KC27 | Attend meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett,
and S. Maza regarding tolling of statute of
limitations (.7); review correspondence
between L. Despins and S. Maza regarding | 0.80 | 940.00 | 752.00 |
### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/29/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza, N. Bassett, K. Catalano re:
tolling agreement (.70); t/c D. Barron, S.
Maza, N. Bassett re: fraudulent transfer
power point (.40) | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, S. Maza, and K.
Catalano regarding equitable tolling and
avoidance action issues (.7); follow-up
emails with S. Maza regarding same (.2);
review presentation regarding avoidance
actions (.3); attend portion of call with L.
Despins, S. Maza, and D. Barron regarding
same (.3); follow-up correspondence with S.
Maza and D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 1.60 | 1,675.00 | 2,680.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | SM29 | Call with N. Bassett, L. Despins and K.
Catalano re tolling motion (.7); review issues
and notes to prepare for same (.2); follow
up correspondence with
K. Catalano re
same (.1); email L. Despins re caselaw in
connection with same (.3); analyze certain
cases re same (.3); call with L. Despins, N.
Bassett, D. Barron re fraudulent transfer
analysis (.4); follow up correspondence with
D. Barron and N. Bassett re same (.2); call
with D. Barron re equitable tolling and
notice motion (.2); analyze precedent and
authority re notice motion (1.2) | 3.60 | 1,360.00 | 4,896.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | SM29 | Further correspond with K. Catalano re
notice motion (.3); further correspond with
D. Barron re notice motion (.3); prepare
notice motion (2.0) | 2.60 | 1,360.00 | 3,536.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | SM29 | Review emails from K. Catalano re jury trial
and core issues (.4); prepare email to L.
Despins re same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/30/2023 | SM29 | Analyze authority and precedent re notice
motion (2.8); continue preparing same (.8);
email N. Bassett re same (.7) | 4.30 | 1,360.00 | 5,848.00 |
| 12/31/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze alternative service of process under
the Hague Convention (1.4); prepare
motion regarding same (.5); call with S.
Maza regarding same (.2) | 2.10 | 1,045.00 | 2,194.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------|
| 12/31/2023 | SM29 | Continue preparing notice motion in
connection with tolling issues (6.0); email
N. Bassett re same (.2); call with E. Sutton
re same (.2); correspond with L. Despins
re
tolling motion (.2) | 6.60 | 1,360.00 | 8,976.00 |
| 12/31/2023 | SM29 | Review updated fraudulent transfer analysis
presentation from D. Barron (.2); review
alter ego memo (.7) | 0.90 | 1,360.00 | 1,224.00 |
| 12/31/2023 | SM29 | Analyze case law re tolling motion | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/31/2023 | SM29 | Review email memorandum from E. Sutton
on substantive consolidation issues | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 268.50 | | 340,199.00 |
#### **B261 Investigations**
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
Cyprus property (0.1); correspond with K.
Mitchell (NPM) regarding bank discovery
(0.1) | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
|------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with J. Nealon, counsel to
Yongbing Zhang, in connection with his
rule 2004 subpoena (.8); prepare notes re
same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,045.00 | 940.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information (.3);
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review and advise on service of subpoenas
related to ninth supplemental rule 2004
motion | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize G Club documents
produced in response to case discovery | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/01/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
counsel of record for Rule of Law Society
and Rule of Law Foundation | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
correspondence with B. Ha, counsel for
Rule of Law Society and Rule of Law
Foundation | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | LS26 | Review documents from Rule 2004
production | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding rule
2004 discovery and case issues | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding HGA
Property Operation LLC | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding G Club
documents (0.2); analyze same (0.6) | 0.80 | 1,360.00 | 1,088.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | LS26 | Review documents produced in response to
rule 2004 motion | 2.70 | 855.00 | 2,308.50 |
| 12/03/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize G Club documents
produced in response to case discovery | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/03/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections
to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | ECS1 | Update tracker summarizing rule 2004
discovery and rule 2004 targets | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | LS26 | Review social media content re Kwok
related individuals and entities | 1.00 | 855.00 | 855.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | NAB | Review documents produced in discovery
(.3); correspond with A. Luft, L. Song
regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | AB21 | Call and correspond with E. Sutton
regarding BVI discovery | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/04/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) and A.
Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank discovery
(0.8); further conference with P. Linsey
regarding same (0.2); correspond with P.
Parizek (Kroll) regarding Princes Gate
payments (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to case discovery | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information (.4);
call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same
(.1); call and correspond with A. Bongartz
regarding BVI discovery (.1) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | LS26 | Review documents produced in response to
rule 2004 motions | 2.30 | 855.00 | 1,966.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize G Club documents
produced in response to case discovery (.1);
correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song re
same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of additional targets and
information for next supplemental omnibus
rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to potential
assets | 2.80 | 855.00 | 2,394.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding rule
2004 discovery findings | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
bank document issues (0.2); correspond
with P. Linsey and A. Lomas (Kroll)
regarding Capital One (0.1); correspond
with L. Song regarding Yanming Wang (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of
subpoenas related to ninth supplemental
rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | IC | Research Leanne Li, Funky Foundations,
and BAC Capital LLC | 1.20 | 400.00 | 480.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | LS26 | Review social media content re: Kwok
related individuals and entities | 0.90 | 855.00 | 769.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Kwok
associates | 0.50 | 855.00 | 427.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | LS26 | Review certain past rule 2004 motions and
responses | 0.30 | 855.00 | 256.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | DEB4 | Call with Kroll, A. Luft regarding Kroll
forensic investigation (1.0); correspond with
J. Kuo regarding bank investigation
precedent (0.2); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1); correspond with A.
Luft regarding Manuel Martinez Anzaldua
(0.3); conference with P. Linsey regarding
bank discovery (0.2) | 1.80 | 1,360.00 | 2,448.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with J. Swergold, counsel
to Victor Cerda, and W. Farmer in
connection with V. Cerda's rule 2004
discovery obligations (.5); prepare notes for
same (.1); follow up correspondence with
W. Farmer, P. Linsey (NPM), and A. Luft
regarding same (.3) | 0.90 | 1,045.00 | 940.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of additional targets and
information for next supplemental omnibus
rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding
Refco bankruptcy case | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll, D. Barron regarding
investigative update | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Debtor's
cryptocurrency (1.1); correspond with
informants re same (0.4) | 1.50 | 855.00 | 1,282.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | WCF | Call with E. Sutton and counsel to V. Cerda
regarding Rule 2004 subpoena compliance | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
bank discovery | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | WCF | Correspond
with UnitedLex regarding Rule
2004 document review of G Club records
obtained via settlement with HCHK
Assignee (.4); draft G Club document
review protocol (.8) | 1.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,524.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding Iloma
Musiol (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding Crane documents (0.1);
analyze same (0.4); correspond with P.
Linsey regarding Axos bank (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | SM29 | Review tolling motion from K. Catalano
(.7); revise outline re same (.8) | 1.50 | 1,360.00 | 2,040.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | WCF | Review certain G Club documents (.4);
draft document review protocol for
UnitedLex reviewers in connection with G
Club documents (.9) | 1.30 | 1,270.00 | 1,651.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | DM26 | Prepare for D. Cao deposition (.2); research
regarding certain rule 2004 targets for
registered agent/service information (1.1) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Debtor | 2.50 | 855.00 | 2,137.50 |
controlled entities and potential assets
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/11/2023 | WCF | Prepare for and lead UnitedLex training
regarding G Club Rule 2004 document
review and related document review
protocol (1.3); call with S. Phan regarding
UnitedLex document review (.2); review
certain G Club documents and search terms
in connection with same (1.8) | 3.30 | 1,270.00 | 4,191.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song and L. Despins
regarding London apartment witness (0.4);
correspond with L. Despins regarding
Golden Spring transfers (0.1); correspond
with L. Despins regarding London
apartment history (0.3) | 0.80 | 1,360.00 | 1,088.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | EE3 | Company research regarding HGA
Property Management LLC and HGA
Property Operation LLC | 0.80 | 400.00 | 320.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of
subpoenas related to ninth supplemental
rule 2004 motion (.3); prepare requests for
production in connection with same (.4) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding M.
Francis Rule 2004 document review | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Debtor and
potential assets | 0.30 | 855.00 | 256.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | WCF | Review G Club appeal dockets regarding
consolidation issue | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Kanji
Capital (0.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding London apartment (0.3);
correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with C.
Callari (Raines Law) regarding London
apartment photos (0.2) | 0.80 | 1,360.00 | 1,088.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
meet and confers, and subpoenas | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests
(.3); correspond with UnitedLex regarding
same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
appellate designations for G Club appeal
and additional appellate issues (.2); review
draft designations and related pleadings
concerning same (.4); correspond with W.
Farmer regarding appellate issues (.1) | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | DEB4 | Participate in investigative update call with
Kroll, N. Bassett, A. Luft (1.3); conference
with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding bank
discovery (0.1) | 1.40 | 1,360.00 | 1,904.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to compel non-responsive
rule 2004 investigation targets | 1.10 | 1,045.00 | 1,149.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of responses and
objections of Victor Cerda to his rule 2004
subpoena | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in call with Kroll, N. Bassett and
D.
Barron regarding updated forensic
analysis | 1.30 | 1,675.00 | 2,177.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | NAB | Participate in portion of call with Kroll, A.
Luft, and D. Barron regarding investigation
and analysis (.8); follow-up email with A.
Luft and D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding registered
agents/service information for certain rule
2004 targets | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/15/2023 | DM26 | Research precedent pleadings relating to
rule 9019 settlement motion per L. Despins | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with W. Farmer and J.
Swergold, counsel to Victor Cerda and VX
Cerda firm, in connection with their rule
2004 discovery obligations (.4); review open
issues re same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
meet and confers, and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | HRO | Research registered agent of Westy Self
Storage for D. Mohamed | 0.60 | 400.00 | 240.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | LS26 | Review certain documents re: Kwok-related
entities | 2.90 | 855.00 | 2,479.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | LS26 | Review Kwok-related contents on social
media | 1.10 | 855.00 | 940.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | WCF | Call with E. Sutton and counsel to V. Cerda
regarding rule 2004 subpoena response (.4);
correspond with UnitedLex regarding scope
reduction and review documents regarding
same (.5) | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | LS26 | Correspond with informant re: Kwok
associates and entities | 0.50 | 855.00 | 427.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | CD16 | Review JNFX and directors/company
information/address at Companies House
and FCA register (0.5); amend draft letter to
JFNX regarding funds transfer (0.5); calls
and correspond with D. Ereira and S.
Maraldo re JNFX and directors/company
information (0.4) | 1.40 | 1,360.00 | 1,904.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/18/2023 | CD16 | Review letter to JNFX regarding funds
transfer (0.5); call with D. Ereira re same
(0.2); correspond with D. Ereira re same
(0.6) | 1.30 | 1,360.00 | 1,768.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Calls with B. Corral (BAC Capital)
regarding rule 2004 motion (.2); correspond
with B. Corral regarding same (.3) | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
meet and confers, and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | LS26 | Review documents re: Kwok entities (0.7);
prepare summary analysis re same (1.2) | 1.90 | 855.00 | 1,624.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding K
Legacy payments (0.1); correspond with P.
Parizek regarding same (0.1); correspond
with L. Song regarding Wise documents
(0.1); correspond with L. Despins, N.
Bassett, and A. Luft regarding same (0.3);
analyze same (0.5); correspond with A.
Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.4);
correspond with A. Luft regarding Gettr
document production (0.1) | 1.60 | 1,360.00 | 2,176.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare email to B. Ha, counsel to the Rule
of Law entities, regarding their rule 2004
obligations | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with W. Farmer and
Samidh Guha, counsel to Ana Izquierdo, in
connection with their rule 2004 discovery
obligations | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,
meet and confers, and subpoenas | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| Date
Initials | | | Rate | Amount |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023
LS26 | Continue preparing
summary analysis re:
Debtor related entities (0.6); review
documents re same (2.2); correspond with
D. Barron re same (0.5) | 3.30 | 855.00 | 2,821.50 |
| 12/19/2023
WCF | Review issues and notes to prepare for meet
and confer with A. Izquierdo counsel (.3);
attend meet and confer with Rule 2004
counsel to A. Izquierdo and E. Sutton (.4);
correspond with A. Luft regarding Chris
Lee Rule 2004 subpoena (.1) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4
Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
ROLF production (0.1); correspond
with A.
Luft regarding same (0.1); conference with
J. Kosciewicz regarding Gettr discovery
(0.2); analyze documents related to Gettr
issues (0.5) | 0.90 | 1,360.00 | 1,224.00 |
| 12/20/2023
ECS1 | Prepare email to B. Ha, counsel to the Rule
of Law entities, regarding their rule 2004
obligations | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/20/2023
JPK1 | Telephone call with D. Barron regarding
correspondence with Gettr (.2); review
latest correspondence with J. Weddle,
counsel for Gettr (.2) | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/20/2023
LS26 | Review
documents re: Debtor corporate
and service information (0.2); correspond
with P. Linsey (NPM) re same (0.2) | 0.40 | 855.00 | 342.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | DEB4
Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, N.
Bassett, and A. Luft regarding forensic
analysis (1.0); correspond with A. Bongartz,
L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz regarding social
security numbers (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/21/2023
ECS1 | Analyze G Club discovery documents (3.9);
prepare summary of findings regarding
same (.4) | 4.30 | 1,045.00 | 4,493.50 |
| 12/21/2023
ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
12/21/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests 0.10 1,045.00 104.50
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/21/2023 | LAD4 | Handle weekly call with Kroll, A. Luft, N.
Bassett, D. Barron re Kroll investigation
update | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett and
D. Barron regarding updated financial
analysis | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | NAB | Call with Kroll, L. Despins, A. Luft, and D.
Barron regarding investigation and strategy
issues | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with W. Farmer and E.
Schmitt (Quinlan), counsel to Chris Lee, in
connection with his rule 2004 discovery
obligations (.7); prepare follow up notes re
same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | WCF | Review issues and notes to prepare for meet
and confer with C. Lee counsel (.1); attend
call with Rule 2004 counsel to C. Lee and E.
Sutton regarding compliance with subpoena
(.7) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
| 12/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze discovery documents (1.2);
correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song
regarding same (0.5) | 1.70 | 1,360.00 | 2,312.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his
affiliates and assets, their connections to | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
Kwok, and their corporate information
(.4)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/26/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to G Club
entities | 1.60 | 855.00 | 1,368.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information (.1);
review Kroll documents re same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to Rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas (.5); correspond with A.
Luft, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.3) | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll, N. Bassett regarding
forensic analysis update | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | NAB | Attend call with Kroll, A. Luft regarding
investigation updates and strategy | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Rough regarding tipster
information (0.1); correspond with S.
Rough regarding same (0.1); correspond
with N. Bassett, A. Luft, L. Song regarding
same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Wing
affirmation (0.3); correspond with P. Linsey
and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding bank
statements (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to Rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas (.5); correspond with A.
Luft, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.3) | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with M. Pena (Norris
McLaughlin), counsel to G News
Operations, and W. Farmer in connection
with its rule 2004 discovery obligations (.2);
review issues and notes to prepare for same | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |
|--------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|------------|
| 12/29/2023
ECS1 | | Review information regarding Kwok, his
affiliates and assets, their connections to
Kwok, and their corporate information | | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 | |
| 12/29/2023 | LS26 | | Review correspondence from informants | | 0.90 | 855.00 | 769.50 |
| 12/29/2023
WCF | | Review issues regarding G News response
to rule 2004 subpoena (.2); attend call with
counsel to G News LLC and E. Sutton
regarding response to rule 2004 subpoena
(.2) | | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | |
| | Subtotal: | | B261 Investigations | | 98.90 | | 108,548.00 |
| | Total | | | | 369.90 | | 452,910.50 |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 12.40 | | 1,975.00 | 24,490.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 14.00 | | 1,675.00 | 23,450.00 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 0.70 | | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 21.40 | | 1,675.00 | 35,845.00 |
| CD16 | Crispin Daly | | Associate | 2.70 | | 1,360.00 | 3,672.00 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 98.30 | | 1,360.00 | 133,688.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 57.30 | | 1,360.00 | 77,928.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 10.30 | | 1,270.00 | 13,081.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 37.20 | | 1,045.00 | 38,874.00 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 7.00 | | 940.00 | 6,580.00 |
| KC27 | Kristin Catalano | | Associate | 66.00 | | 940.00 | 62,040.00 |
LS26 Luyi Song Associate 30.00 855.00 25,650.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.90 540.00 2,106.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 6.10 540.00 3,294.00
0.60 400.00 240.00
Timekeeper
HRO Heather R. O'Dea Other
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| IC | Irene Chang | Other
Timekeeper | 1.20 | 400.00 | | 480.00 |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|----------|------|----------|
| EE3 | Elizabeth Elliott | Other
Timekeeper | 0.80 | 400.00 | | 320.00 |
| | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | |
| Date | Description | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
| 12/27/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 1,664.00 | 0.08 | 133.12 |
| 12/27/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 780.00 | 0.08 | 62.40 |
| 12/28/2023 | Photocopy Charges | | | 225.00 | 0.08 | 18.00 |
| 02/28/2023 | Court Reporting Services - | Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2105571 Dated 02/28/23,
Deposition and transcripts for Margaret Conboy | | | | 1,290.40 |
| 02/28/2023 | Court Reporting Services - | Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2105572 Dated 02/28/23,
Deposition and transcripts for Margaret Conboy | | | | 715.00 |
| 05/30/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
request for expedited copies | Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2495875 Dated
05/30/23, Deposition for Jerry Schulman and | | | | 3,249.70 |
| 07/19/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
07/19/23, Deposition
Levine | Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2535011 Dated
and transcripts for Matthew | | | | 1,242.05 |
| 08/28/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
3725722 dated 08/28/2023 15:20 | Services, Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 6077249
dated 09/08/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:
Office/Home; Passenger P. Linsey; Ticket # | Vital Transportation | | | 184.64 |
| 10/11/2023 | Attorney Service -
subpoena on 17Miles LLC | Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 39956 Dated 10/11/23, The service of a | | | | 271.25 |
| 10/31/2023 | Outside Professional Services - | 10/27/2023; status reports from the DE-SOS for
processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | David Mohamed; | | | 10.00 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 31 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| 10/31/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/27/2023; status reports from the DE-SOS for
processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | 10.00 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 10/31/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/27/2023; status reports from the DE-SOS for
processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | 10.00 |
| 11/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.07 |
| 11/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.97 |
| 11/09/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40267 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a
subpoena on Solomon Treasure Antiques | 149.20 |
| 11/09/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40272 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a
subpoena on Insight Title Service LLC | 355.25 |
| 11/09/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40268 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a
subpoena on WeatherTest Company Inc., | 355.25 |
| 11/09/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice#
40271 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a
Subpoena on Fania Roofing Company | 355.25 |
| 11/09/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40270 Dated 11/09/23, Service of a
subpoena on Cedric DuPont Antiques | 355.25 |
| 11/09/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40269 Dated 11/09/23, Service of
subpoenas on Amy Buck and Buck Esq. LLC, | 535.50 |
| 11/15/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40315 Dated 11/15/23, Service of a
subpoena on Lobel Modern NYC | 294.40 |
| 11/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.35 |
| 11/22/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 5.58 |
| 11/25/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40388 Dated 11/25/23, Service of a
subpoena on Gladys Chow | 175.40 |
| 11/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.07 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 66 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 32 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| 11/28/2023 | Search Fee -
Companies Registry, Invoice#
20231129PT Dated 11/28/23, company search fee
on 23 Nov 2023 for Ziba Limited; requested by
Ezra Sutton | 9.10 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 11/28/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40410 Dated 11/28/23, Attempted service
of a subpoena on Zhuoer "Joe" Wang | 295.20 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Printing & Photocopy -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; VHI Home Construction and
Maintenance LLC - NJ-DOT Cert of Formation;
Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.10 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Crocker Mansion LLC - NJ-DOT -
Cert of Formation; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.10 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023;
La Barbiera Custom Homes, LLC -
NJ-DOT Cert of Formation, RA Change; Merchant:
Nj business
services | 0.20 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Insight Title Services, LLC - NJ-DOT
Cert of Formation, Alternate Name; Merchant: Nj
business
services | 0.20 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Weathertest Co., Inc. - NJ-DOT
Change of Registered Agent; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.20 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David
Mohamed;
11/13/2023; McDonnell & Whitaker Limited
Liability Company - (NJ-DOR) Certificate of
Formation; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.20 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Buck ESQ LLC - NJ-DOT Cert of
Formation, RA Change; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.30 |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Crocker Mansion Estate LLC - NJ
DOT - Certificates of Formation, Dissolution &
Termination; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.30 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 67 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 33 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| | |
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Fania Company - NJ-DOT Renewal of
Alternate Name, RA Change; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.40 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 11/30/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
David Mohamed;
10/31/2023; Christie's International Real Estate
North Jersey Inc. - NJ-DOT - Certificate of
Alternate Name; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.50 |
| 11/30/2023 | Vendor Expense -
David Mohamed; 11/07/2023;
Good standing certificate I purchased for Banco
Popular for processing.; Merchant: Prdeptstate
Filing Location: Guaynabo 00969-0000 , Statement
Date: 11/30/2023, Post Date: 11/08/2023; Other;
Good Standing Certificate | 15.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | Electronic Document Retrieval -
TransUnion Risk
and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice#
1047352-202311-1 Dated 12/01/23, TLO Charges
for November 01, 2023 - November 30, 2023 -
TruLookup Person Search -
Advanced/Comprehensive Report | 95.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Metro Attorney
Service Inc., Invoice# 40435 Dated 12/01/23,
Service of a subpoena on Flat Rate Movers Ltd. | 174.80 |
| 12/01/2023 | Westlaw | 295.52 |
| 12/03/2023 | Westlaw | 32.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | Westlaw | 194.99 |
| 12/06/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Metro Attorney
Service Inc., Invoice# 40487 Dated 12/06/23,
Service of subpoenas on GM 27 LLC, The Lost
Draft LLC, Prominent Properties Sotherby's
International Realty and Christine Frosini | 685.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | Westlaw | 380.42 |
| 12/07/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40495 Dated
12/07/23, Attempted
expedited service and expedited service of a
subpoena on Promemoria USA, Inc | 405.00 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 34 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| 12/08/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
Metro Attorney
Service Inc., Invoice# 40512 Dated 12/08/23,
service of subpoenas on Cirrus Industries, Inc., Mar
a-Lago Club LLC, Gypsy Mei Productions LLC,
Gypsy Mei Food Services LLC. | 1,163.25 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 12/10/2023 | Westlaw | 32.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | Westlaw | 194.74 |
| 12/11/2023 | Westlaw | 97.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023;
Restaurant: Effy's Cafe; City: New York; Dinner;
Number of people: 1; Late night meal while working
on client matter | 16.06 |
| 12/12/2023 | Local -
Taxi -
Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023; From/To:
Office/Home; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 21:10; Car
service home after working on client matter | 40.52 |
| 12/12/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40537 Dated 12/12/23, Service of a
subpoena on Funky Foundations, Inc. | 108.60 |
| 12/12/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40528 Dated 12/12/23, Service of
subpoenas on Doaa Dashoush | 269.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | Westlaw | 792.32 |
| 12/13/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Shlomo Maza; 11/08/2023;
Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke ; City: New
York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Meal while
working on client matters | 35.39 |
| 12/13/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40550 Dated 12/13/23, Service of a
subpoena on Prominent Properties Sotheby's
International Realty | 355.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | Westlaw | 23.18 |
| 12/13/2023 | Westlaw | 65.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | Westlaw | 65.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.34 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 35 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| 12/14/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40557 Dated 12/14/23, Service of a
subpoena on Gladys Chow | 174.00 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 12/14/2023 | Westlaw | 326.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | Westlaw | 352.70 |
| 12/14/2023 | Westlaw | 88.68 |
| 12/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 10.89 |
| 12/14/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 |
| 12/15/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Shlomo Maza; 11/15/2023;
Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke; City: New
York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Working late
night on client matters | 35.38 |
| 12/15/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 106.20 |
| 12/15/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 531.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | Westlaw | 120.68 |
| 12/15/2023 | Westlaw | 97.50 |
| 12/16/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40581 Dated 12/16/23, For the service of
a subpoena on Ding "Ivan" Lin | 149.00 |
| 12/16/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.15 |
| 12/17/2023 | Westlaw | 32.50 |
| 12/17/2023 | Westlaw | 520.24 |
| 12/18/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40595 Dated 12/18/23, Attempted service
of a subpoena on BAC Capital LLC | 213.60 |
| 12/18/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40588 Dated 12/18/23, The service of a
subpoena on Yongping Yan | 270.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40600 Dated 12/18/23, Service and
service of a subpoena on Chris Lee | 270.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40601 Dated 12/18/23, Service of a
subpoena on Cirrus Design Corporation | 354.50 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 36 | |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|--|
| Kwok | | |
| 50687-00002 | | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | | |
| 12/18/2023 | Westlaw | 324.99 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 12/18/2023 | Westlaw | 404.60 |
| 12/18/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.07 |
| 12/19/2023 | Local -
Parking -
Luc Despins; 11/29/2023; Parking
at courthouse in Bridgeport, CT regarding KWOK
hearing. | 13.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40611 Dated 12/19/23, Attempted service
and service of a subpoena on Kamel Debeche | 379.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | Westlaw | 130.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | Westlaw | 357.49 |
| 12/20/2023 | Westlaw | 74.82 |
| 12/21/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 171.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | Westlaw | 422.49 |
| 12/22/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40644 Dated 12/22/23, The service of
subpoenas on Haitham Khaled and Crane Advisory
Group
LLC | 410.40 |
| 12/22/2023 | Westlaw | 65.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Douglass Barron; 11/30/2023;
Restaurant: Chun Hmas Coffee Shop ; City:
Bridgeport ; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Meal
during hearing in Connecticut regarding KWOK | 14.55 |
| 12/24/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 342.00 |
| 12/24/2023 | Westlaw | 65.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | Westlaw | 185.67 |
| 12/27/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 43.92 |
| 12/27/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 5.45 |
| 12/27/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 61.20 |
| 12/27/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 9.16 |
| 12/27/2023 | Westlaw | 324.99 |
| 12/27/2023 | Westlaw | 505.12 |
| 12/27/2023 | Westlaw | 955.58 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2387662
| 12/28/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 38.16 |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 12/28/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
International; | 4.23 |
| 12/28/2023 | Westlaw | 130.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | Westlaw | 185.66 |
| 12/28/2023 | Westlaw | 185.67 |
| 12/28/2023 | Westlaw | 962.13 |
| 12/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 17.73 |
| 12/29/2023 | Copies of Documents -
David Mohamed;
12/11/2023; Business Records Service for
Certificate of Change from the NJ Dept. of
Treasury, Div of Revenue; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.10 |
| 12/29/2023 | Copies of Documents -
David Mohamed;
12/15/2023; Purchase of corporate records for
Arredondo & Co., LLC and Westy's Self-Storage,
Inc. from NJ Dept. of Treasury/Div of Revenue for
processing; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.30 |
| 12/29/2023 | Copies of Documents -
David Mohamed;
12/15/2023; Purchase of corporate records for
Arredondo & Co., LLC and Westy's Self-Storage,
Inc. from NJ Dept. of Treasury/Div of Revenue for
processing; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.30 |
| 12/29/2023 | Copies of Documents -
David Mohamed;
12/11/2023; Copy Request -
Copy Fee for
Registration of Fictitious Name from
the
Pennsylvania Department of State; Merchant: Pa
bcco corp fee-dos | 6.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | Attorney Service -
Metro Attorney Service Inc.,
Invoice# 40703 Dated 12/29/23, The attempted
services of a subpoena on G Club One, G Club
Two and G Club Three | 479.25 |
| 12/29/2023 | Articles and Publications -
Liz Elliott; 12/12/2023;
Document retrieval requested by L. Song -
Business
entity search.; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.10 |
| 12/29/2023 | Articles and Publications -
Liz Elliott; 12/12/2023;
Document retrieval requested by L. Song -
Business
entity search.; Merchant: Nj business
services | 0.20 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 72 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 38 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00002 | |
| Invoice No. 2387662 | |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$722,750.18 |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$722,750.18 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$269,839.68 |
| 12/31/2023 | Westlaw | 292.49 |
| 12/31/2023 | Westlaw | 1,007.98 |
| 12/31/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search -
Courtlink Use -
Charges for
December 2023 | 23.68 |
| 12/31/2023 | UnitedLex Invoices -
Unitedlex Corp, Invoice#
094030 Dated 12/31/23, UnitedLex – DSAI
December 2023 Charges – Outside Professional
Services | 241,691.24 |
| 12/29/2023 | Westlaw | 255.21 |
| | | |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 73 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387663
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 December 31, 2023 \$75,535.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 519.29 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$76,054.29 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$76,054.29 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 74 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387663
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 December 31, 2023 \$75,535.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 519.29 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$76,054.29 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$76,054.29 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |
|----------|--|
| HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387663 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Other Litigation \$75,535.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | LAD4 | Review and develop strategy re: motion
filed in criminal case to return customer
deposits | 2.30 | 1,975.00 | 4,542.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | NAB | Review recent filings in criminal proceeding | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/07/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding draft
notice of filing of motion to return property
in criminal case (0.1); call with L. Despins
and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1);
correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
regarding same (0.2); revise notice to
incorporate comments from L. Despins
(0.4); review findings regarding Himalaya
Exchange (0.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding same (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
notice of filing motion from Kwok criminal
case (0.2); prepare notice of filing of motion
from Kwok criminal case (0.3) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins (0.3); correspond
with L. Despins regarding termination of Y.
Wang's attorneys (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LT9 | Telephone conference with L. Despins and
N.
Bassett on criminal forfeiture questions
(.4); analyze authority and precedent
regarding third-party processes (.6) | 1.00 | 1,570.00 | 1,570.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit criminal case motion re:
Himalaya exchange customer deposits
(2.30); t/c N. Bassett and A. Bongartz re:
game plan re: same (.10); email with N.
Bassett, A. Bongartz re: same (.20); t/c L.
Tsao &
N. Bassett re: forfeiture issues (.40);
t/c J. Murray, R. Finkel re: same (.30) | 3.30 | 1,975.00 | 6,517.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A.
Bongartz regarding criminal forfeiture
motion and next steps in bankruptcy case
(.3); call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz
regarding same (.1); call with L. Despins
and L. Tsao regarding same (.4) | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | AB21 | Revise notice regarding motion in criminal
case regarding return of property (0.2);
correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of
same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| Page 3 | |
|--------|--|
|--------|--|
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/08/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
filing notice of filing of criminal case
motion (0.1); electronically file with the
court notice of filing of criminal case
motion (0.1); review and handle service of
notice of filing of criminal case motion (0.1) | | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins (0.3); correspond
with L. Despins regarding termination of Y.
Wang's attorneys (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
regarding letter from N. Bassett to Judge
Torres regarding motion for return of
property filed in the criminal case (0.2);
prepare for filing letter from N. Bassett to
Judge Torres regarding motion for return of
property filed in the criminal case (0.2);
electronically file with the court letter from
N.
Bassett to Judge Torres regarding
motion for return of property filed in the
criminal case (0.1) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on forfeiture issues (H
Exchange) (1.40); t/c N. Bassett re: same
(.30) | 1.70 | 1,975.00 | 3,357.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues related to forfeiture motion
in criminal case (.3); calls with L. Despins
regarding same (.3); draft letter to criminal
court related to same (.2); correspond with
J.
Kuo regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | JK21 | Review Kwok criminal case for newly filed
pleadings for L. Despins (0.3); correspond
with L. Despins regarding termination of Y.
Wang's attorneys (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LT9 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett
regarding forfeiture issues | 0.80 | 1,570.00 | 1,256.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
deadlines set by the criminal court in the 23-
118 case | 0.10 | 540.00 | 54.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/12/2023 | LT9 | Telephone conference with L. Despins
regarding forfeiture rules (0.3); review DOJ
stipulation documents (0.6); correspond
with N. Bassett regarding forfeiture of
property (0.2) | 1.10 | 1,570.00 | 1,727.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | LAD4 | T/c L. Tsao re: forfeiture rules | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
responses to renewed motion for pretrial
release in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | NAB | Review filings in criminal case regarding
1.00
1,675.00
request for bail (.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.2); correspond
with L. Despins regarding filing in criminal
case regarding motion for release of seized
property (.2); outline filing regarding motion
for release of seized property (.3) | | | 1,675.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | NAB | Review criminal court filings and Kwok
motion to dismiss indictment (.5);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.1) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze Geyer pleadings (0.8); prepare
notice regarding same (0.4) | 1.20 | 1,360.00 | 1,632.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | LAD4 | Email to counsel Geyer re: Exchange claims
(.40); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same (.30);
review supplemental filing by Geyer in
criminal court (1.60) | 2.30 | 1,975.00 | 4,542.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | NAB | Review letter from counsel to alleged
Himalaya Exchange customers (.5);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.2); review reply brief filed by alleged
Himalaya Exchange customers in criminal
court in support of property return motion
(.5); prepare parts of response to same (.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.2) | | 1,675.00 | 2,847.50 |
| 12/16/2023 | NAB | Review criminal court filings (.2);
correspond with P. Friedman (OMM)
regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N.
Bassett regarding
notice in connection with Geyer pleadings | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit letter to Judge Torres (.80);
various emails to N. Bassett re: same (.90) | 1.70 | 1,975.00 | 3,357.50 |
| 12/17/2023 | NAB | Prepare parts of draft letter to criminal
court regarding motion for return of
customer property (1.5); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.5); revise draft
letter to criminal court to incorporate L.
Despins' comments (.3); review and revise
draft notice of criminal court filings in
bankruptcy court (.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.1) | 2.70 | 1,675.00 | 4,522.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | DEB4 | Revise notice in connection with Geyer
filings (0.3); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.2); correspond with J.
Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,360.00 | 816.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit letter to Judge Torres | 1.20 | 1,975.00 | 2,370.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit power point court presentation
re: H Exchange criminal court filings | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | LS26 | Review and revise Trustee letter to Judge
Torres regarding motion for return of
property | 1.60 | 855.00 | 1,368.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | NAB | Supplement draft letter to criminal court
regarding motion for return of property
(1.9); review movants' papers and additional
pleadings in connection with same (.6);
analyze authority regarding same (.4);
correspond with L. Song regarding
comments on draft letter to criminal court
regarding motion for return of property (.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.2) | 3.40 | 1,675.00 | 5,695.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze criminal case filings (0.5);
correspond with L. Despins regarding
Geyer letter and pleadings (0.4) | 0.90 | 1,360.00 | 1,224.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding letter
to Judge Torres in Kwok criminal case (0.1);
prepare letter for electronic filing (0.1);
electronically file letter to Judge Torres in
Kwok criminal case 23-118 (0.1) | | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | LAD4 | Final revisions to Judge Torres letter | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft letter to criminal
court regarding motion for return of
property (1.6); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (.5); correspond with L.
Song regarding same (.2); correspond with
S.
Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM)
regarding same (.2) | 2.50 | 1,675.00 | 4,187.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AB21 | Revise notice of order denying stay of
bankruptcy case (0.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze criminal case decision on stay issue | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
filing of notice of further update of criminal
case (0.1); prepare notice of further update
of criminal case (0.1); electronically file with
the court notice of further update of
criminal
case (0.1); review and handle
service of notice of further update of
criminal case (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | LAD4 | Review Judge Torres opinion re: stay of
chapter 11 case | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze criminal case stay order | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | NAB | Review order in criminal case denying
0.80
motion to stay bankruptcy cases (.4);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.2); review supplemental filing in support
of motion for return of property (.2) | | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | SM29 | Review District Court ruling denying stay of
chapter 11 case | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00003 Invoice No. 2387663
| Date | Initials
Description | | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|-----------|
| 12/22/2023
NAB
(.1) | | | Review supplemental filing of movants in
criminal court regarding return of Himalaya
Exchange funds (.5); correspond with L
Despins, S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same | | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/26/2023
NAB
Exchange property | | | Review additional filing in criminal case in
support of motion for return of Himalaya | | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/27/2023
AB21 | | | Prepare notice regarding update on motion
of Himalaya Exchange investors (0.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); correspond with D. Mohamed
regarding filing and service of same (0.1) | | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| Subtotal: | | | B191 General Litigation | | 47.20 | | 75,535.00 |
| Total | | | | 47.20 | | 75,535.00 | |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 15.20 | | 1,975.00 | 30,020.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 16.10 | | 1,675.00 | 26,967.50 |
| LT9 | Leo Tsao | | Partner | 2.90 | 1,570.00 | | 4,553.00 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 2.30 | 1,675.00 | | 3,852.50 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 0.80 | | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 0.40 | | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 3.20 | | 1,360.00 | 4,352.00 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | | Associate | 1.60 | | 855.00 | 1,368.00 |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 11/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.45 |
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 4.70 540.00 2,538.00
### Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 82 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case
of Ho Wan | Page 8 |
|------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00003 | |
| Invoice No. 2387663 | |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$76,054.29 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| | Current Fees and Costs | \$76,054.29 |
| Total | Costs incurred and advanced | \$519.29 |
| 12/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.24 |
| 12/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 |
| 12/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 20.88 |
| 12/11/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 4.23 |
| 12/11/2023 | Westlaw | 32.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 |
| 12/06/2023 | Westlaw | 218.17 |
| 12/04/2023 | Westlaw | 65.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | Westlaw | 97.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 9.63 |
| 12/01/2023 | Westlaw | 32.50 |
| 11/29/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.52 |
| 11/28/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 5.85 |
| 11/09/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 18.72 |
| 11/07/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 |
| | | |
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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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387664
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Corporate Law Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$1,975.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,975.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$1,975.00 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
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| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
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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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387664
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Corporate Law Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$1,975.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,975.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$1,975.00 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |
|----------|--|
| HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387664 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Corporate Law Issues \$1,975.00**
| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------|---------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B190 | | | | | Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) | | | |
| 12/12/2023 | | NAB | Farmer and L. | Decade appeal (.4); correspond with W.
correspond with W. Farmer regarding
additional appellate issues (.2) | Review and revise draft status report in Ace
Despins regarding same (.2); | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | | WCF | | Revise status report in Ace decade appeals | | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 |
| | | Subtotal: | | B190 Other Contested Matters(excl.
assumption/rejections motions) | | 1.30 | | 1,975.00 |
| | Total | | | | | 1.30 | | 1,975.00 |
| | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| NAB | | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 0.80 | | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| WCF | | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 0.50 | | 1,270.00 | 635.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00004 Invoice No. 2387664 Page 2
| Current
Fees and Costs | \$1,975.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$1,975.00 |
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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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387665
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 December 31, 2023 \$33,359.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$33,359.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$33,359.00 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 88 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387665
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 December 31, 2023 \$33,359.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$33,359.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$33,359.00 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |
|----------|--|
| HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387665 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Sales Process \$33,359.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Gerling (broker to
buyer) regarding LM 2 sale process update | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with W. Burke (captain)
regarding LM2 update | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding Lady
May II sale documents (0.3); correspond
with A. Bongartz regarding certificate of
service regarding Lady May II sale
documents (0.1); electronically file with the
court certificate of service regarding Lady
May II sale documents (0.1) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)
regarding bid process of LM 2 (0.5);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); call with D. Johnson regarding
winterization of LM 2 (0.1); correspond
with W. Burke (captain) regarding same
(0.1) | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/16/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)
regarding LM2 sale hearing (0.2); analyze
steps for closing (0.4) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | AB21 | Continue analysis of documents for closing
of LM2 sale (0.5); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.2); review
submissions and prepare notes for hearing
on LM2 sale (1.1); call with D. Johnson
(Edmiston) regarding sale hearing and
closing preparation (0.2) | 2.00 | 1,675.00 | 3,350.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | AB21 | Prepare supplemental Johnson declaration
in support of LM2 sale (0.6); correspond
with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding
same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo
regarding filing and service of same (0.1);
correspond with K. Sklavounos (Yachtzoo)
regarding LM2 closing preparation (0.1);
correspond with D. Johnson and L. Dunn
(Marine Documentation) regarding same
(0.3); call with D. Johnson and L. Dunn
regarding same (0.2); correspond with C.
Gerling (broker for buyer) regarding same
(0.1) | 1.50 | 1,675.00 | 2,512.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
filing of supplemental declaration in
support of Lady May II sale motion (0.1);
prepare for electronic filing supplemental
declaration in support of Lady May II sale
motion (0.1); electronically file with the
court supplemental declaration in support
of Lady May II sale motion (0.1); review
and handle service of supplemental
declaration in support of Lady May II sale
motion (0.4) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2387665
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | AB21 | Analyze next steps and prepare documents
for closing of LM2 sale (1.7); call with D.
Johnson (Edmiston) and broker for buyer
regarding same (0.5); correspond with D.
Johnson and broker for the buyer regarding
closing of LM2 sale (0.8); correspond with
D. Johnson regarding same (0.1);
correspond with W. Burke (captain)
regarding same (0.1); call and correspond
with K. Sklavounos (Yachtzoo) regarding
same (0.1); correspond with T. Sadler
regarding related
wire transfers (0.3);
correspond with E. Ganic (Yachtzoo)
regarding same (0.1) | 3.70 | 1,675.00 | 6,197.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | AB21 | Review and revise bill of sale and additional
closing documents for closing of LM2 sale
(1.0); correspond with C. Gerling (buyer's
broker) regarding same (0.2); correspond
with L. Despins regarding closing of LM2
sale (1.0); correspond with W. Burke
(captain) regarding same (0.1); call with D.
Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1) | 2.40 | 1,675.00 | 4,020.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)
regarding closing of Lady May 2 sale (0.2);
call with D. Johnson regarding same (0.1);
correspond with C. Gerling (broker to
buyer) regarding same (0.5); call with C.
Gerling regarding same (0.1); correspond
with L. Dunn (Marine Documentation)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.
Burke (captain) regarding same (0.2);
correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
with T. Sadler regarding related wire | 1.50 | 1,675.00 | 2,512.50 |
transfers and open invoices (0.1)
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2387665
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/21/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding
supplemental declaration for Lady May II
sale motion (0.2); correspond with A.
Bongartz regarding certificate of service
(0.1); electronically file with the court
certificate of service (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding post
closing issues related to Lady May 2 sale
(0.2); correspond with T. Fisher (broker to
buyer) regarding same (0.4); correspond
with M. Millerick (Safe Harbor) regarding
same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Gerling (broker to
buyer) regarding post-closing matters | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B130 Asset Disposition | 15.20 | | 23,644.00 |
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | |
| 12/18/2023 | AB21 | Review submissions and prepare outline for
hearing on LM 2 sale motion (1.6); calls
with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding | 4.80 | 1,675.00 | 8,040.00 |
**Subtotal: B155 Court Hearings 4.80 8,040.00**
same (0.4); calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); attend portion of December 18 hearing (2.2); correspond with Courtroom Deputy regarding revised proposed order (0.2)
### Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 93 of 197
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00005 Invoice No. 2387665
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|--------|-------------|
| B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | | |
| 12/18/2023 | AB21 | Non-working travel from NY to Bridgeport
for December 18 hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) | | 2.00 | 837.50 | 1,675.00 |
| Subtotal:
B195 Non-Working Travel | | | | 2.00 | | 1,675.00 |
| Total | | | | 22.00 | | 33,359.00 |
| | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 18.40 | 1,675.00 | | 30,820.00 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 2.00 | | 837.50 | 1,675.00 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 1.60 | | 540.00 | 864.00 |
| | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$33,359.00 |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$33,359.00 |
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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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387666
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Tax Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$837.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$837.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$837.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
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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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387666
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Tax Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00006 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$837.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$837.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$837.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 96 of 197
| | 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 | February
19, 2024 | | | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | | |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387666 | | | |
| Attn: Luc Despins | PH
LLP Tax ID
No.
95-2209675 | | | |
| | | | | |
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Tax Issues \$837.50**
| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------|------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|----------|
| B240 | | Tax Issues | | | | | | | |
| | 12/13/2023
AB21
Call with D. Gibson (EA Group) and A.
Calascibetta (EA Group) regarding tax
analysis and next steps | | | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 | | | |
| Subtotal:
B240 Tax Issues | | | | 0.50 | | 837.50 | | | |
| Total | | | | | 0.50 | | 837.50 | | |
| Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | | Rate | Fee |
| AB21 | | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | | 837.50 |
| | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | | \$837.50 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$837.50 | | | | |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 97 of 197
**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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387667
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 December 31, 2023 \$11,980.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$11,980.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$11,980.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
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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
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387667
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 December 31, 2023 \$11,980.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$11,980.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$11,980.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387667 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Genever US \$11,980.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | LS26 | Review auction proposals (0.5); correspond
with auction consultant re: same (0.2) | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | LS26 | Correspond with G. Griffin re: furniture
auction | 0.20 | 855.00 | 171.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | LS26 | Prepare motion to sell personal property at
the Sherry Netherland | 2.80 | 855.00 | 2,394.00 |
| Subtotal:
B130 Asset Disposition | | 3.70 | | 3,163.50 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding Genever US v. Kwok
adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 0.10 | | 104.50 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 100 of 197
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B210 | Business Operations | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
order granting entry into alteration
agreement with respect to SN apartment
remediation (0.1); correspond with S.
Millman (Hogan Lovells) regarding same
(0.1); correspond with D. Acheson
(architect) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding
insurance policies | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
regarding update on general contractor bids | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
update on SN
remediation project (0.3);
correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with Consultation Parties
regarding general contractor bids (0.2); call
with L. Despins and S. Millman (Hogan)
regarding update on SN apartment
renovation (0.2); call with D. Acheson
(architect) regarding same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) and A.
Bongartz re: SN update | 0.20 | 1,975.00 | 395.00 |
| 12/09/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire
transfer related to asbestos remediation at
SH apartment | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form for Gustav
Restoration (.3); correspond with L.
Despins and A. Bongartz regarding same
(.1) | 0.40 | 1,210.00 | 484.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)
and G. Chomenko (GBST) regarding status
of asbestos permit | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
Sherry Netherland payments | 0.60 | 1,210.00 | 726.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/14/2023 | AB21 | Prepare November status report of SN
apartment remediation project (0.4);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); correspond with S. Millman (Hogan
Lovells) regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | AB21 | Finalize SN status report (0.1); correspond
with J. Kuo regarding filing of same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
filing of second remediation status report
(0.1); prepare for electronic filing second
remediation status report (0.1);
electronically file with the court second
remediation status report (0.1); review and
handle service of second remediation status
report (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
update on general contractor bids | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) re: update
and fee request | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding
status of GC bids (0.2); prepare notice of
Acheson invoice (November) (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 5.40 | | 8,304.50 |
| B211 | | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | |
| 12/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)
regarding MOR | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Skalka regarding MOR | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly
Operating Reports) | 0.30 | | 408.00 |
| Total | 9.50 | 11,980.50 |
|-------|------|-----------|
| | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2387667
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| | Total Balance Due - | Due Upon Receipt | | | \$11,980.50 |
|------|------------------------|------------------|-------|----------|-------------|
| | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$11,980.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 3.70 | 855.00 | 3,163.50 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 1.00 | 1,210.00 | 1,210.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 3.20 | 1,675.00 | 5,360.00 |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387668
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 December 31, 2023 \$415,329.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 729.67 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$416,059.17 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$416,059.17 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387668
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 December 31, 2023 \$415,329.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 729.67 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$416,059.17 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$416,059.17 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho
Wan Kwok
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166 | | February
19, 2024
Please Refer to
Invoice Number: 2387668 | | | | |
| Attn: Luc Despins | | | | PH
LLP Tax ID | No.
95-2209675 | |
| | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED
for the period ending December 31, 2023
Mahwah Adversary Proceeding | | | | \$415,329.50 |
| | | | | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | |
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Participate in status conference
to preserve evidence | on motion | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | | 0.50 | | 837.50 |
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with W. Farmer, L. Song, J.
Kosciewicz, and E. Sutton regarding
Mahwah discovery (0.8); correspond with
W.
Farmer, L. Song, and E. Sutton
regarding same (0.2) | | 1.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,360.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.1); review and comment on
service of subpoenas on third
connection with same (.1); call with D. | parties in | 1.00 | 1,045.00 | 1,045.00 |
Barron, W. Farmer, L. Song, and J.
Kosciewicz re same (.8)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review produced discovery documents in
Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, and their
connections to each other, Kwok, and
the
Mahwah Mansion | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with D. Barron, W.
Farmer, E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding
Mahwah discovery | 0.80 | 940.00 | 752.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: updates on
Greenwich Land and Mahwah adversary
actions | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | LS26 | Conference with W. Farmer, D. Barron, J.
Kosciewicz and E. Sutton re: Mahwah
discovery | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | LS26 | Review documents produced in Mahwah
adversary proceeding | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mahwah
adversary proceeding discovery and strategy
issues | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Song, A. Luft, E.
Sutton re Mahwah litigation and discovery | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | WCF | Call with L. Song, E. Sutton, D. Barron, and
J.
Kosciewicz regarding Mahwah subpoenas
and outstanding discovery (.8); review
documents received from third party
subpoena targets in connection with
Mahwah deposition prep (.4) | 1.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,524.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding
Mahwah document productions | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah discovery | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | LS26 | Prepare written discovery requests | 0.50 | 855.00 | 427.50 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/03/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.4); correspond with W. Farmer, J. Kuo and Pat Linsey of NPM re same (.1); review and comment on service of subpoenas on third parties in connection with same (.1) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/03/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.50 1,045.00 522.50 12/03/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding Mahwah discovery strategy 0.20 1,675.00 335.00 12/04/2023 DEB4 Correspond with L. Song regarding source of funds issue 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines 0.40 1,045.00 418.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Analyze authority and precedent regarding rule 31 written depositions (.4); prepare summary of same for W. Farmer (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/04/2023 ECS1 Prepare requests for production, notices and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.7); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song re same (.2); review and comment on service of subpoenas on third parties in connection with same (.1); prepare tracking chart regarding Mahwah discovery (.5) 1.50 1,045.00 1,567.50 12/04/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah discovery 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/04/2023 JK21 Prepare discovery packages for non-party individuals 0.60 540.00 324.00 12/04/2023 AEL2 Review responses to discovery requests 0.60 1,675.00 1,005.00 12/04/2023 AEL2 Review discovery response inquiries from discovery targets 0.40 1,675.00 670.00 12/04/2023 LS26 Review document production in connection with Mahwah Mansion 1.50 855.00 1,282.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/04/2023 WCF Correspond with E. Sutton regarding service of subpoenas (.2); review and revise RFP to new subpoena targets (.4); review subpoena document productions and issues to inform further requests of current subpoena targets and follow-up re missing documents (1.3) 1.90 1,270.00 2,413.00 12/05/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding Mahwah discovery issues (0.3); correspond with W. Farmer and L. Song regarding G Club documents related to Mahwah (0.2); review same (0.8); correspond with N. Bassett regarding foreign witnesses (0.1) 1.40 1,360.00 1,904.00 12/05/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/05/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah discovery targets, their assets, and their connections to each other, Kwok, and the Mahwah Mansion (.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz re international entities related to Mahwah ownership (.2); review emails from J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,045.00 627.00 12/05/2023 ECS1 Analyze and prepare notes regarding discovery targets in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.8); correspond with L. Song and W. Farmer re same (.2); correspond with A. Luft re same (.3) 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with L. Song re: G Club transfer documents 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/05/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron re: discovery issues and Conway service (.3); analyze issues regarding same (.2) 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery plan and timeline 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/05/2023 AEL2 Call with N. Bassett re: service strategy and discovery (.4); analyze international service issues and related authority (.4) 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/05/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Mahwah
Mansion | 1.20 | 855.00 | 1,026.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | NAB | Conference with A. Luft regarding
discovery strategy (.4); correspond with J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); analyze
authority regarding international service
issue (.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding discovery findings (.2) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft, L.
Despins, N. Bassett re discovery process,
service issues, and next steps (.5); review
email from J. Kosciewicz re issues re same
(.4) | 0.90 | 1,360.00 | 1,224.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | WCF | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
discovery issues and UnitedLex document
review protocol (.4); correspond with
UnitedLex regarding review of Mahwah
related documents from G Club production
(.6); review G Club documents regarding
connections with
Mahwah money transfers
(3.4) | 4.40 | 1,270.00 | 5,588.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, and their
connections to each other, Kwok, and the
Mahwah Mansion | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.2); analyze topics and targets in
connection with same (.3); correspond with
L. Song regarding same (.3); review and
comment on service of subpoena in
connection with same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,045.00 | 1,045.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with A. Luft, W. Farmer
and C. Major, counsel to Hing Chi Ngok, in
connection with her discovery obligations
(.2); prepare notes for same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/06/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Song regarding
subpoenas for non-parties (0.1); research
service information for Promemoria (0.2);
prepare non-party discovery packages for
service (0.3) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | AEL2 | Call with C. Major, W. Farmer and E.
Sutton re: subpoena
to H. Ngok | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | AEL2 | Email N. Bassett re: Mahwah deposition
plan | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | LS26 | Prepare written discovery requests (1.7);
review responses to discovery requests (1.5);
prepare draft deposition schedule (0.9);
correspond with E. Sutton re same (0.2) | 4.30 | 855.00 | 3,676.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding
discovery issues (.2); analyze authority
relating to same (.2); correspond with J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | WCF | Call with LaBarbiera Homes regarding
compliance with subpoena (.5); call with C.
Major, A. Luft, E. Sutton regarding Hing
Chi Ngok subpoena in Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding
subpoena to DiBattista | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah discovery | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.1); analyze topics and targets in
connection with same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Email L. Song re: DiBattista discovery | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: deposition
plan | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Email J. Moriarty re: M. Guo deposition | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LS26 | Analyze issues regarding service of
subpoena in Mahwah adversary | 1.90 | 855.00 | 1,624.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/07/2023 | LS26 | Review document production related to the
Mahwah
Mansion | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | NAB | Analyze discovery issues and related caselaw
and statutory authority (.8); correspond with
L.
Song regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | WCF | Call with subpoena party Insight Title
regarding adversary proceeding discovery
(.3); correspond with Insight Title and
LaBarbiera Homes regarding subpoena
compliance (.2); correspond with A. Luft
and N. Bassett regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze alternative service of subpoena on
adult at residence in Second Circuit | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.4); analyze issues and authority
in connection with same (.5); correspond
with
L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same
(.2); review and summarize discovery
requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding
(.2) | 1.30 | 1,045.00 | 1,358.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Fania Roofing discovery requests in
Mahwah adversary proceeding (.2); call with
M.
Star, counsel to Fania Roofing, regarding
same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | LS26 | Prepare meeting agenda for litigation and
discovery progress call (0.3); review
document production (0.4) | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 12/09/2023 | LS26 | Review document production related to
Mahwah Mansion | 2.40 | 855.00 | 2,052.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | ECS1 | Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza, W.
Farmer, K. Kosciewicz, and L. Song
regarding developments and outstanding
issues in Mahwah adversary proceeding | 1.70 | 1,045.00 | 1,776.50 |
(0.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/10/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah discovery | 1.30 | 1,045.00 | 1,358.50 |
| 12/10/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/10/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone conference with N. Bassett, S.
Maza, A. Luft, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, and L.
Song regarding Mahwah discovery dates,
deadlines, issues, and tasks | 1.70 | 940.00 | 1,598.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with N. Bassett, S. Maza, W.
Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, L. Song
re: Mahwah discovery (1.7); prepare follow
up notes regarding same (.1) | 1.80 | 1,675.00 | 3,015.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Kroll re: potential witness | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/10/2023 | LS26 | Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza,
W.
Farmer, E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz
regarding pending and upcoming litigation
and discovery matters | 1.70 | 855.00 | 1,453.50 |
| 12/10/2023 | NAB | Review updates regarding pending
discovery and litigation (.4); call with A.
Luft, S. Maza, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, L.
Song and E. Sutton regarding same (1.7) | 2.10 | 1,675.00 | 3,517.50 |
| 12/10/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett, L. Song, W.
Farmer, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz re case
strategy, depositions, discovery issues, and
next steps | 1.70 | 1,360.00 | 2,312.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett, S. Maza, A. Luft, J.
Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, L. Song and P.
Linsey regarding pending and upcoming
litigation issues/tasks | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Parizek (Kroll), L. Song
and A. Luft regarding Crane (0.5); review
documents related to same (0.4);
correspond with L. Song regarding same | 1.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,360.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, and their
connections to each other, Kwok, and the
Mahwah Mansion | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Call with A. Luft and L. Song regarding
Mahwah discovery, information about third
party discovery targets, and required follow
ups | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with Sioned Jones of Divergent
Language Solutions in connection with
deposition of Defeng Cao | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Call with L. Song and J. Kosciewicz re
Mahwah discovery open issues/tasks | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.1); correspond with W.
Farmer, L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same
(.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah discovery | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | HRO | Research service information for H. Khaled | 0.50 | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | JK21 | Prepare subpoenas for non-parties | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | JPK1 | Review discovery correspondence from G
Club Operations (.2); review document
production (.1); correspond with E. Sutton
regarding the same (.1); correspond with S.
Phan (UnitedLex) regarding the same (.1) | 0.50 | 940.00 | 470.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone call with L. Song and E. Sutton
regarding Mahwah discovery issues/tasks | 0.60 | 940.00 | 564.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | JPK1 | Draft notice of deposition to Lobel Modern
(1.8); draft notice of deposition to
Promemoria (.3) | 2.10 | 940.00 | 1,974.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze authority and precedent regarding
international service of foreign corporations | 2.10 | 940.00 | 1,974.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/11/2023 | LAD4 | Review Mahwah/G Club discovery | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery
from Alex H. | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare for meeting on potential witness
information with Kroll | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with counsel for Promemoria
regarding Mahwah discovery | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with L. Song and E. Sutton re:
Mahwah discovery (.8); analyze and
comment on next steps for same (.4) | 1.20 | 1,675.00 | 2,010.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents regarding Crane | 1.30 | 1,675.00 | 2,177.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Gaber re: Cedric DuPont
discovery | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll, D. Barron, and L. Song re:
Crane (.5); review documents related to
Crane (.3); calls with N. Bassett regarding
litigation strategy (.3) | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Analysis re: potential Mahwah deponents | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Mahwah
Mansion | 1.10 | 855.00 | 940.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Prepare motion to order preservation of
evidence | 2.30 | 855.00 | 1,966.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Call with E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz re:
discovery, research, and document review | 0.60 | 855.00 | 513.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Conference with A. Luft and E. Sutton re:
discovery | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LS26 | Conference with Kroll, D. Barron and A.
Luft re: Kwok related entities and
individuals | 0.50 | 855.00 | 427.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/11/2023 | NAB | Analyze authority related to discovery and
subpoena issues (.7); correspond with L.
Song regarding same and draft brief relating
to same (.2); review documents produced in
discovery by G Club and additional parties
in connection with development of
litigation strategy (2.4); correspond with A.
Luft, L. Despins, D. Barron, and L. Song
related to same (.5); further analyze G Club
documents
and consider strategy relating to
same (1.1); review government stipulation
regarding Mahwah litigation (.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.3); calls with A. Luft regarding litigation
strategy (.3) | 5.70 | 1,675.00 | 9,547.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | WCF | Review Crocker Mansion and Christie's
Real Estate document productions
regarding responsiveness to subpoenas (.7);
correspond with counsel to Christie's and
Crocker regarding document production
contents (.2); review Defendants' initial RFP
to Trustee (.3); correspond with A. Luft
regarding subpoena compliance issues/tasks
(.2) | 1.40 | 1,270.00 | 1,778.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding HGA
entity | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in
the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.6) correspond with N. Bassett,
W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kuo regarding
same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, and their
connections to each other, Kwok, and the
Mahwah Mansion (.3); review and submit
information request from Bergen Country
regarding same (.2);
calls to Mahwah
Township regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | JK21 | Prepare non-party discovery documents for
E.
Sutton | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding
relationship between Hamilton Opportunity
Fund
SPC, Taurus Fund SP, and Taurus
Fund LLC | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze and prepare memorandum
regarding service on a foreign corporation | 4.50 | 940.00 | 4,230.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | LAD4 | Review Warren law firm issues (.90); t/c A.
Luft & N. Bassett re: call with same (.40) | 1.30 | 1,975.00 | 2,567.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re:
Warren law firm issues (.4); correspond
with N. Bassett re: Mahwah scheduling
issues (.2) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Warren law and N. Bassett re:
Crane | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: Khalid | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with L. Song re: Mahwah evidence | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | LS26 | Prepare motion to order preservation of
evidence (8.4); conference with A. Luft
regarding same (.3) | 8.70 | 855.00 | 7,438.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | NAB | Analyze documents produced in discovery
(.8); analyze international discovery issues
and implication for discovery schedule (.6);
calls with discovery target counsel and A.
Luft regarding production of documents
and information (1.1); follow-up call with L. | 2.90 | 1,675.00 | 4,857.50 |
Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.4)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/13/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding NAV
documents (1.0); analyze same (1.2);
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding same (0.2) | 2.40 | 1,360.00 | 3,264.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and prepare follow up
correspondence with discovery targets
regarding requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with J. Aleman, counsel to
Crocker/Christie's, regarding discovery
obligations (.3); review open issues to
prepare for same (.1); prepare summary of
meet and confer for N. Bassett,
A. Luft, S.
Maza, and W. Farmer (.3) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in discovery in Mahwah adversary | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare agenda for meet and confer with M.
Conway, counsel to the defendants | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with J. Dabbs, counsel to
Alex Hadjicharalambous, regarding his
subpoena and discovery obligations (.4);
review open issues and prepare notes for
same (.2); prepare summary of meeting for
N. Bassett, A. Luft, S. Maza, and W. Farmer
(.3); additional correspondence with
discovery targets regarding their discovery
obligations and production timelines (.5) | 1.40 | 1,045.00 | 1,463.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, their
connections to Kwok, and their relation to
the Mahwah Mansion | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze alternative methods of service for
Rule 45 subpoenas in the Second Circuit | 2.50 | 940.00 | 2,350.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze caselaw re: parent sub
responsibility to produce documents | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze disclosures provided by defendants | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with Conway, N. Bassett
and W. Farmer regarding discovery issues | 1.70 | 1,675.00 | 2,847.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze third party documents from
subpoenas | 1.70 | 1,675.00 | 2,847.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Taurus
entities and Mahwah Mansion (4.0); call
with D. Barron re same (1.0) | 5.00 | 855.00 | 4,275.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | LS26 | Review documents relating to the Mahwah
Mansion and prepare demonstratives re
same | 3.40 | 855.00 | 2,907.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | LS26 | Review and prepare documents for meet
and confer (0.9); prepare open issues/task
list for pending litigation (1.7) | 2.60 | 855.00 | 2,223.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
discovery next steps and preparation for
meet and confer with opposing counsel (.5);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding same
(.2); further correspond with A. Luft and
W.
Farmer regarding same (.3); participate in
meet and confer with opposing counsel, A.
Luft and W. Farmer regarding discovery
obligations (1.7); follow-up correspondence
with A. Luft regarding same (.4); review
email and documents from L. Song
regarding discovery findings and analysis of
same (1.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding same (.5) | 4.80 | 1,675.00 | 8,040.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett, and M.
Conway regarding Defendants' responses
and objections to Trustee's discovery | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song and A. Luft
regarding Mahwah flow of funds (1.5);
additional conference with L. Song
regarding same (0.3); additional conference
with A. Luft regarding same (0.3); analyze
NAV documents related to same (0.4) | 2.50 | 1,360.00 | 3,400.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with E. Cohn (Metro attorney
services), J. Kosciewicz, and W. Farmer
regarding service of subpoena for Gladys
Chow (.2); analyze related service issues (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in discovery in Mahwah adversary
(.1); correspond with L. Song regarding
same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, their
connections to Kwok, and their relation to
the Mahwah Mansion (.1); correspond with
L.
Song regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Call with subpoena discovery target
regarding his subpoena and potential
deposition (.1); follow up correspondence
with
W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding same
(.2); correspond with L. Song regarding
same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze Hing Chi Ngok's responses and
objections to discovery (.3); prepare email
to A. Luft, W. Farmer and L. Song
regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone call with A. Luft regarding G
Club subpoena (.2); call with A. Luft
regarding and Melissa Francis privilege logs
(.2) | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding review
of HCHK documents related to funding of
Mahwah renovations | 0.30 | 940.00 | 282.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | JPK1 | Review and summarize G Club responses
and objections to requests for production
(.3); analyze search terms regarding the
same (.2) | 0.50 | 940.00 | 470.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
affidavit of service to Gladys Chow | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | JPK1 | Review HCHK documents for emails
to/from Gladys Chow and Leanne Li | 2.30 | 940.00 | 2,162.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/14/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: report on meet and
confer | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: G Club
records | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and L. Song re:
Mahwah flow of funds (1.5); further
conference with D. Barron re: same (.3);
conferences with J. Kosciewicz re: G Club
subpoena and M. Francis privilege logs (.4) | 2.20 | 1,675.00 | 3,685.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on Golden Spring
privilege issue | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Taurus
entities and Mahwah Mansion (3.4);
conference with A. Luft and D. Barron re
same (1.5); further conference with D.
Barron regarding same (.3) | 5.20 | 855.00 | 4,446.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | LS26 | Prepare demonstratives related to Mahwah
Mansion | 2.30 | 855.00 | 1,966.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | LS26 | Prepare emergency motion re: preservation
order | 1.60 | 855.00 | 1,368.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding meet and
confer with M. Conway (.4); analyze next
steps for discovery schedule, document
requests and deposition notices to
defendants (.4); correspond with A. Luft
and W. Farmer regarding same (.1);
correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
issues related to third party subpoenas and
litigation strategy (.1); review and revise
draft motion to preserve evidence related to
storage units (1.7); analyze authority related
to same (.3); correspond with L. Song
regarding same and associated subpoenas
(.1) | 3.10 | 1,675.00 | 5,192.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/14/2023 | WCF | Call with B. Whitaker (seller's counsel)
regarding response to subpoena (.6); review
document production from B. Whitaker
(seller's counsel) (.6); correspond with J.
Aleman regarding follow-up search and
production of documents (.3); correspond
with counsel to Promemoria Designs
regarding subpoena compliance and
production (.2) | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with L. Song regarding Crane
documents (1.0); analyze same (1.5);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
(0.2) | 2.70 | 1,360.00 | 3,672.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review and prepare summary of Mei Guo
responses and objections to her subpoena
(.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding
same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets
regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions
and subpoenas (.2); correspond with
discovery targets regarding their discovery
obligations and production timelines (.1);
call with Flat Rate Movers re its subpoena
(.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in discovery in Mahwah adversary | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare
subpoenas | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | LS26 | Prepare emergency motion for preservation
order, exhibits and related filings (4.8);
conferences with D. Barron regarding
Crane documents (1.0) | 5.80 | 855.00 | 4,959.00 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/15/2023 NAB Review and revise draft motion to preserve evidence (.8); review and revise draft subpoenas and supporting papers in connection with same (.7); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); consider Mahwah discovery schedule and litigation strategy (.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.2); further analyze documents produced in discovery in support of claims (1.1); correspond with D. Barron, L. Song regarding same (.2) 3.90 1,675.00 6,532.50 12/15/2023 SM29 Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, L. Song re flow of funds analysis 0.70 1,360.00 952.00 12/15/2023 WCF Correspond with counsel to M. Frosini (buyer's counsel) regarding compliance with discovery subpoena (.1); call with counsel to M. Frosini (buyer's counsel) regarding same (.4); review Himalaya Exchange letter regarding ongoing bankruptcy case and Mahwah adversary proceeding (.4) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 12/17/2023 ECS1 Review and revise motion for the preservation of evidence 0.30 1,045.00 313.50 12/17/2023 JPK1 Correspond with UnitedLex regarding G Club Taurus volume 2 document production 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/17/2023 LS26 Continue preparing emergency motion to preserve evidence, exhibits and related filings 3.00 855.00 2,565.00 12/17/2023 NAB Revise motion for preservation of evidence and related documents (.4); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,675.00 1,172.50 12/18/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft and L. Song regarding upcoming depositions 1.50 1,360.00 2,040.00 12/18/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 2.00 1,045.00 2,090.00 Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Follow up correspondence with Flat Rate
Movers regarding their subpoena | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song re motion for
preservation of evidence | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze issues related to Mahwah discovery
(.1); correspond with N. Bassett, W.
Farmer, L. Song and J. Kuo regarding same
(.1); review and summarize pending
discovery requests in Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Song regarding filing of
motion to preserve evidence (0.1); prepare
for electronic filing emergency motion to
preserve evidence (0.1); prepare for
electronic filing supporting Bassett
declaration (0.2); prepare for electronic
filing motion to expedite hearing (0.2);
prepare for electronic filing motion to seal
(0.1); electronically file with the court
emergency motion to preserve evidence
(0.1); electronically file with the court
supporting Bassett declaration (0.1);
electronically file with the court motion to
expedite hearing (0.1); electronically file
with the court motion to seal (0.1);
electronically file with the court sealed
documents (0.2) | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with K. Schwarm, counsel for
G Club, regarding deficiencies in G Club
document production | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare deposition plan with D. Barron and
L. Song | 1.50 | 1,675.00 | 2,512.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery
plan (.4); call with N. Bassett regarding
litigation schedule and strategy issues (.2) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/18/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and outline Mahwah discovery plan
and procedure | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | LS26 | Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron re
upcoming depositions | 1.50 | 855.00 | 1,282.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | LS26 | Review document production in response
to subpoena | 0.60 | 855.00 | 513.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | LS26 | Continue preparing emergency motion to
preserve evidence, associated filings and
exhibits (2.4); review and comment on
service of same (0.2) | 2.60 | 855.00 | 2,223.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion to preserve
property (.6); correspond with L. Song
regarding service issues related to same (.4);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
and preparations for hearing on same (.2);
call with A. Luft regarding litigation
schedule and strategy issues (.2); prepare
correspondence to defense counsel
regarding schedule and discovery issues (.8);
correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer
regarding same (.2); prepare revised
proposed scheduling order (.4); correspond
with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding same
(.1); review submissions in preparation for
hearing on motion to preserve evidence (.2);
correspond with counsel to HGA entities
and storage company regarding same (.4);
correspond with L. Despins and L. Song
regarding same (.2); further correspond with
L.
Song regarding same (.2) | 3.90 | 1,675.00 | 6,532.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review motion to compel for Gladys Chow | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
discovery targets, their assets, and their
connections to Kwok and the Mahwah
Mansion | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding
(.8); correspond with L. Song regarding
same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,045.00 | 940.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines (.5); correspond with A. Luft, N.
Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L.
Song regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze outstanding subpoenas and
discovery requests in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.1); correspond with N. Bassett,
A.
Luft, W. Farmer, and L. Song regarding
same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)
regarding G Club Taurus document
productions | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
review of G Club Taurus documents (.1);
correspond with S. Ranjan regarding the
same (.1) | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | JPK1 | Draft motion to compel compliance with
Rule 45 subpoena or for alternative service
on Gladys Chow (4.9); correspond with E.
Sutton regarding service attempts on Gladys
Chow (.2) | 5.10 | 940.00 | 4,794.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents for Mahwah discovery | 2.10 | 1,675.00 | 3,517.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: litigation issues and
deposition plan | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | LS26 | Prepare draft declaration of service re:
emergency motion, subpoena and order | 2.70 | 855.00 | 2,308.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | LS26 | Correspond with A. Luft re: upcoming
depositions and deposition scheduling | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | LS26 | Call with Q. Li (HGA entities) re:
emergency motion and subpoena | 0.10 | 855.00 | 85.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | LS26 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: hearing on
motion to expedite (0.5); correspond with
process server re: service of subpoena and
emergency motion (0.3); review and
comment on service of scheduling order re | 0.90 | 855.00 | 769.50 |
emergency motion (0.1)
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues and authority in preparation
for hearing/status conference on motion
for preservation of evidence (1.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(.3); correspond with L. Song regarding
same (.3); calls to counsel for subpoena
recipients regarding potential resolution of
motion (.3); correspond with L. Song
regarding service and issues related to
motion for preservation of evidence (.4);
analyze authority relating to same (.3); call
with A. Luft regarding discovery issues and
litigation strategy (.4); review documents
produced in discovery (.6); revise draft
email to opposing counsel regarding
discovery issues (.4); review defendants'
responses to requests for admissions (.2);
correspond with A. Luft, L. Song, E. Sutton
regarding same (.3) | 4.70 | 1,675.00 | 7,872.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | WCF | Correspond with E. Sutton and L. Song
regarding service of additional subpoenas
(.2); correspond with subpoena targets
(vendors) regarding supplemental document
requests (.4); correspond with UnitedLex
regarding completion of document review
(.3) | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with M. Blount, counsel to
Weathertest, and W. Farmer in connection
with its subpoena and discovery obligations
(.2); review issues and prepare notes for
same (.1); follow up correspondence with
N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same
(.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines (.3); correspond with A. Luft, N.
Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
Song regarding same (.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.4); correspond with N. Bassett,
A.
Luft, W. Farmer, L. Song and J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | JPK1 | Draft declaration in support of alternative
motion for Gladys Chow (1.4); correspond
with A. Luft regarding the same (.1) | 1.50 | 940.00 | 1,410.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. Sutton re: discovery
and meet and confer issues | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise list of proposed
deposition targets | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | LS26 | Prepare notice re: emergency motion for
preservation of property and related filings
(5.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
same (0.3); correspond with N. Bassett re
same (0.3) | 5.70 | 855.00 | 4,873.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | LS26 | Review and prepare deposition schedule
(1.6); correspond with A. Luft re: same (0.2) | 1.80 | 855.00 | 1,539.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | NAB | Call with C. Warren (Crane counsel)
regarding subpoena and discovery issues
(.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
preparation and service of subpoenas
concerning same (.3); call with discovery
vendor regarding potential subpoena and
document production (.2); calls with
counsel for storage facility operator
regarding subpoena and related discovery
motion (.3); correspond with E. Sutton
regarding same (.3); review and revise notice
concerning motion for preservation of
property and accompanying declaration (.8);
correspond with L. Song regarding same
(.5); correspond with P. Linsey regarding
same (.2); further review and revise notice
concerning motion for preservation of
property and supporting
declaration (.7);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding
discovery issues (.4) | 3.90 | 1,675.00 | 6,532.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/20/2023 | WCF | Call with counsel to Weathertest and E.
Sutton regarding compliance with subpoena
and testimony (.2); review personal
bankruptcy docket and G Club documents
regarding Haitham Khaled and Crane
Advisory information (.9); review and revise
cover letter for subpoena to Haitham
Khaled (.3) | 1.40 | 1,270.00 | 1,778.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer,
and L. Song regarding Taurus storage
documents (0.2); correspond with N.
Bassett regarding Crane documents (0.2);
correspond with L. Song regarding same
(0.1); analyze same (1.5); conference with S.
Nicholas regarding Princes Gate apartment
(0.1) | 2.10 | 1,360.00 | 2,856.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer with W. Farmer, M.
Conway, and A. Mitchell re A. Mitchell's
production (.6); review issues and prepare
notes for same (.2); prepare summary of call
for A. Luft, N. Bassett (.3) | 1.10 | 1,045.00 | 1,149.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with
discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines (.3); correspond with A. Luft, N.
Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L.
Song regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.2); review and comment on
service of same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Song re: inspection of storage
units | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: Mahwah litigation
schedule and depositions | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents re: movement of funds | 3.10 | 1,675.00 | 5,192.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review summary of A. Mitchell meet and
confer | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Song re: unit search
and Kroll analysis | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review correspondence re: discovery from
Rule
45 targets | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | LS26 | Prepare notice of filing re: proposed order
on motion for preservation of property
(0.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
same (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett re
same (0.1) | 0.80 | 855.00 | 684.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | LS26 | Review document production in response
to discovery request (0.9); correspond with
D. Barron re same (0.2) | 1.10 | 855.00 | 940.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | LS26 | Prepare notice of filing re: service of
proposed order on motion for preservation
of property (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey
re same (0.2) | 0.60 | 855.00 | 513.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | LS26 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
emergency motion for preservation of
property (0.2); review documents related to
storage units (1.6); correspond with L.
Despins, N. Bassett,
A Luft, and D. Barron
re same (0.4); conference with A. Luft re
inspection of storage units (0.2) | 2.40 | 855.00 | 2,052.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | NAB | Review deposition scheduling issues (.3);
call with A. Luft regarding same (.4); review
and revise draft amended deposition
schedule (.3); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (.1); review documents
produced in discovery by storage facility
and additional parties (1.5); correspond with
L. Song, D. Barron regarding same (.4);
correspond with W. Farmer regarding
discovery issues (.1) | 3.10 | 1,675.00 | 5,192.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668
regarding same (.2)
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/21/2023 WCF Review document production from LaBarbiera Homes in response to subpoena (.8); review Crane Advisory Group documents regarding responsiveness to Mahwah issues (.7); review issues and notes to prepare for call regarding A. Buck and A. Mitchell discovery (.2); attend call with E. Sutton, M. Conway, and A. Mitchell regarding Amy Buck and Aaron Mitchell compliance with subpoenas and document productions (.6) 2.30 1,270.00 2,921.00 12/22/2023 DEB4 Conference with S. Maza, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding deposition preparation and schedule (0.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding storage facility rental history (0.1) 0.80 1,360.00 1,088.00 12/22/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in Mahwah adversary proceeding 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/22/2023 ECS1 Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, and L. Song re Mahwah discovery and related deadlines 0.70 1,045.00 731.50 12/22/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah defendants and discovery targets, their assets, and their connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/22/2023 ECS1 Correspond with discovery targets regarding their discovery obligations and production timelines (.1); correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding same (.1) 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 12/22/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize outstanding discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.7); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer, L. Song and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3); prepare requests for production, notices and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); analyze follow up issues 1.30 1,045.00 1,358.50
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/22/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on storage units search
issues (.70); review pics re: same (.50); t/c J.
Murray, R. Finkel (DOJ) re: issue with same
(.20) | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery
and case plan (.4); call with N. Bassett
regarding same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Song re: storage and
inspection issues | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AEL2 | Draft discovery plan | 1.30 | 1,675.00 | 2,177.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | LS26 | Review document production in response
to discovery requests | 0.40 | 855.00 | 342.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | LS26 | Prepare draft notice of filing re service of
court order re emergency motion for
preservation of property (0.4); review and
comment on service of court order re
emergency motion (0.1) | 0.50 | 855.00 | 427.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | LS26 | Conference with S. Maza, D. Barron, W.
Farmer, E. Sutton re discovery issues/task
list | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | LS26 | Conduct inspection of storage units (1.5);
call with N. Bassett re same (0.2);
correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.
Luft, and D. Barron re same (0.6) | 2.30 | 855.00 | 1,966.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Fee and L. Despins
regarding criminal trial issues | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/22/2023 | NAB | Correspond with M. Conway (Defense
counsel) and A. Mitchell (former counsel to
Defendants) regarding A. Mitchell discovery
issues (.4); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (.2); correspond with L.
Song regarding inspection of storage units
(.2); call with L. Song regarding same (.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding
same
(.1); call with A. Luft regarding deposition
preparations and related issues (.3);
correspond with A. Luft, W. Farmer
regarding same and certain hot documents
(.2); call with W. Farmer regarding same
(.2); correspond with M. Conway (opposing
counsel)
regarding litigation schedule (.1);
review revised proposed order in
connection with same (.1); correspond with
W.
Farmer, E. Sutton and H. Khaled
counsel regarding subpoena service (.2) | 2.20 | 1,675.00 | 3,685.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | SM29 | Call with W. Farmer, L. Song, D. Barron, E.
Sutton re Mahwah discovery and next steps
in litigation | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | WCF | Call with S. Maza, D. Barron, L. Song, and
E.
Sutton regarding hearing preparation and
litigation issues/task list (.7); review
Sothebys/C. Frosini document production
regarding Mahwah hot documents (1.4); call
with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); review
Insight Title document production (.3);
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding litigation issues/task list (.4); draft
responses and objections to defendants'
RFPs (.6) | 3.60 | 1,270.00 | 4,572.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding email to
Conway | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | LS26 | Correspond with L. Despins re inspection
of storage units (0.1); correspond with M.
Conway re same (0.1); correspond with
Kroll re same (0.1); review public
information re: HGA (0.3) | 0.60 | 855.00 | 513.00 |
same (.1)
12/26/2023 SM29 Call with E. Sutton. L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, W. Farmer re depo prep
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
storage unit inspection and discovery issues | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/25/2023 | ECS1 | Call with S. Maza regarding Mahwah
discovery and flow of funds (.2);
correspond with S. Maza re same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/25/2023 | SM29 | Call with E. Sutton re Mahwah discovery
and flow of funds (.2); review flow of funds
analysis (.2) | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests
in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.6);
correspond with L. Song regarding same
(.2) | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | ECS1 | Call with S. Maza, W. Farmer, J.
Kosciewicz, and L. Song regarding
upcoming depositions and depo outlines in
Mahwah adversary (.4); correspond with W.
Farmer regarding same (.2); prepare outline
for deposition of Solomon Treasure
Antiques (4.0) | 4.60 | 1,045.00 | 4,807.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone conference with S. Maza, W.
Farmer, E. Sutton, and L. Song regarding
Mahwah deposition outlines | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | LS26 | Telephone conference with S. Maza, W.
Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton regarding
Mahwah deposition outlines (.4); prepare
Promemoria deposition outline (2.2) | 2.60 | 855.00 | 2,223.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | LS26 | Prepare plan for inspection of storage units
(2.7); correspond with Kroll re: same (0.2) | 2.90 | 855.00 | 2,479.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | NAB | Call with W. Farmer regarding discovery
issues (.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding same (.2); review responses and
objections to Defendants' discovery
requests (.3); call with W. Farmer regarding | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
0.40 1,360.00 544.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/26/2023 WCF Draft responses and objections to defendants' requests for document production (2.9); calls with N. Bassett regarding same and Mahwah discovery issues (.3); call with L. Song, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton and S. Maza regarding comments on Mahwah deposition outlines (.4) 3.60 1,270.00 4,572.00 12/27/2023 ECS1 Analyze and summarize documents produced in response to discovery requests in Mahwah adversary proceeding 2.00 1,045.00 2,090.00 12/27/2023 ECS1 Prepare outlines for deposition of Solomon Treasure Antiques and Lobel Modern (2.9); correspond with W. Farmer, S. Maza, L. Song, and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) 3.10 1,045.00 3,239.50 12/27/2023 ECS1 Review information regarding Mahwah defendants and discovery targets, their assets, and their connections to Kwok and the Mahwah Mansion 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 12/27/2023 LS26 Continue preparing deposition outline for Promemoria 4.80 855.00 4,104.00 12/27/2023 LS26 Review deposition issues (.8); revise deposition schedules (.3) 1.10 855.00 940.50 12/27/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Song regarding depositions and discovery issues (.5); correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.3); review summary of documents produced in discovery (.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (.1); review and revise litigation schedule (.3); correspond with M. Conway (opposing counsel) regarding same (.1); review and revise responses and objections to discovery requests (.9); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); review proposed deposition schedule (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.1); further 3.00 1,675.00 5,025.00
correspond with L. Song regarding subpoenas and investigation issues (.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/27/2023 | SM29 | Review draft depo outlines from E. Sutton
(.8); correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,360.00 | 1,224.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | WCF | Review Mahwah adversary proceeding
docket regarding proposed pre-trial order
schedules and revisions thereto (.3); call and
correspond with LaBarbiera Custom
Homes regarding search and collection of
document issues (.6); draft consent motion
to revise pre-trial order (2.1) | 3.00 | 1,270.00 | 3,810.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare subpoenas and notices of
deposition in connection with discovery in
the Mahwah adversary proceeding (1.9);
correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, L.
Song and P. Linsey regarding same (.6);
correspond with discovery targets regarding
same (.3); correspond with W. Farmer
regarding same (.1) | 2.90 | 1,045.00 | 3,030.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Continue preparing outline for deposition
of Solomon Treasure Antiques and Lobel
Modern (.6); correspond with N. Bassett,
W.
Farmer, S. Maza, L. Song, and J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,045.00 | 836.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
defendants and discovery targets, their
assets, and their connections to Kwok and
the Mahwah Mansion | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare notices of deposition for
Promemoria and Lobel Modern | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re:
Promemoria discovery | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | LS26 | Conduct inspection of storage units and
inventory items | 7.00 | 855.00 | 5,985.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/28/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion to modify
litigation schedule (.2); correspond with W.
Farmer regarding same (.3); analyze
depositions and litigation strategy (.3); begin
reviewing deposition outlines (.5); review
and revise deposition notices and topics
(.8); correspond with E. Sutton regarding
same (.1) | 2.20 | 1,675.00 | 3,685.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with E. Sutton and W. Farmer
re deposition notices | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | WCF | Revise consent motion regarding revisions
to pre-trial order (1.6); correspond with N.
Bassett regarding same (.2); correspond
with E. Sutton regarding revisions to
deposition scheduling correspondence (.3) | 2.10 | 1,270.00 | 2,667.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding storage
inventory (0.4); correspond with L. Despins
and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with discovery targets regarding
their discovery obligations and production
timelines (.2); correspond with A. Luft, N.
Bassett, W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and L.
Song regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents
produced in response to discovery requests
in Mahwah adversary proceeding (.1); call
with J. Kosciewicz and L. Song regarding
review of Mahwah documents (.3) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Call with L. Song regarding Mahwah
discovery issues and deposition scheduling | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, notices
and subpoenas in the Mahwah adversary
proceeding (.2); correspond with N. Bassett,
W.
Farmer, L. Song and P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.1); correspond with
discovery targets regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------|
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Mahwah
defendants and discovery targets, their
assets, and their connections to Kwok and
the Mahwah Mansion | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)
regarding G Club document production in
Mahwah adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | JPK1 | Teleconference with L. Song and E. Sutton
regarding review of G Club documents and
NAV documents | 0.30 | 940.00 | 282.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | LS26 | Review and prepare inventory list related to
storage unit inspection (1.6); call with D.
Barron regarding same (.4) | 2.00 | 855.00 | 1,710.00 |
| 12/29/2023 | LS26 | Call with E. Sutton re deposition scheduling | 0.30 | 855.00 | 256.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | LS26 | Conference with E. Sutton and J.
Kosciewicz re: document review | 0.30 | 855.00 | 256.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song regarding
discovery issues (.2); correspond with W.
Farmer regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | WCF | Call with counsel to Promemoria regarding
deposition scheduling (.2); review
Promemoria document production and
incorporate same in deposition outline (2.1);
correspond with E. Sutton regarding
additional requests for documents to
subpoena parties (.1) | 2.40 | 1,270.00 | 3,048.00 |
| | Subtotal:
B191 General Litigation | | 346.10 | | 412,953.00 |
| | | | | | |
#### **B195 Non-Working Travel**
| 12/22/2023 | LS26 | Travel from New York to Upper Saddle | 1.10 | 427.50 | 470.25 |
|------------|------|---------------------------------------------|------|--------|--------|
| | | River, New Jersey for inspection of storage | | | |
| | | units (bill at 1/2 rate) | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|--------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|-----------|
| 12/28/2023
LS26
at 1/2 rate) | | | Travel from New York to New Jersey re:
storage unit inspection (1.0); travel from
New Jersey to New York re same (1.5) (bill | | 2.50 | 427.50 | 1,068.75 |
| Subtotal:
B195 Non-Working Travel | | | | | 3.60 | 1,539.00 | |
| | Total | | | | 350.20 | | |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 4.50 | 1,975.00 | | 8,887.50 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 51.30 | 1,675.00 | | 85,927.50 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 39.80 | 1,675.00 | | 66,665.00 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 6.10 | 1,360.00 | | 8,296.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 17.30 | 1,360.00 | | 23,528.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 35.50 | 1,270.00 | | 45,085.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 54.30 | 1,045.00 | | 56,743.50 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 27.00 | | 940.00 | 25,380.00 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | | Associate | 106.40 | | 855.00 | 90,972.00 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | | Associate | 3.60 | | 427.50 | 1,539.00 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 3.90 | | 540.00 | 2,106.00 |
| HRO | Heather R. O'Dea | | Other
Timekeeper | 0.50 | | 400.00 | 200.00 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------|----------|------|--------|
| 12/18/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 152.00 | 0.08 | 12.16 |
| 12/18/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 357.00 | 0.08 | 28.56 |
| 12/04/2023 | Westlaw | | | 125.21 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 35 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00012 | |
| Invoice No. 2387668 | |
| 12/05/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Ezra Sutton; 11/09/2023;
Restaurant: Eden Work ; City: New York; Dinner;
Number of people: 1; Working late on matter | 16.87 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 12/05/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Avram Luft; 11/14/2023;
Restaurant: Yama ; City: New York ; Lunch;
Number of people: 1; working meal | 35.46 |
| 12/05/2023 | Local -
Taxi -
Ezra Sutton; 11/09/2023; From/To:
Office/Home ; Service Type: Uber; Working late on
matter | 38.72 |
| 12/08/2023 | Westlaw | 23.18 |
| 12/11/2023 | Lexis/On Line Search | 212.40 |
| 12/12/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023;
Restaurant: Effy's Cafe; City: New York; Dinner;
Number of people: 1; Late night meal while working
on client matter | 16.06 |
| 12/12/2023 | Local -
Taxi -
Ezra Sutton; 11/16/2023; From/To:
Office/Home; Service Type: Lyft; Time: 21:10; Car
service home after working late on client matter | 40.52 |
| 12/13/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 |
| 12/18/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; ; HGA
Property Operation LLC; One Gateway Center,
Suite 2600; Newark, NJ 071025323 ;
1ZA6T1630192629605 (MAN) | 14.39 |
| 12/18/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; John
Scagnelli; Scarinci & Hollenbeck LLC; 150 Clove
Rd, 9th FL; Little Falls, NJ 074242139 ;
1ZA6T1630194481387 (MAN) | 14.39 |
| 12/18/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; ;
Arredondo & Co., LLC; 200 Route 17 North;
Upper Saddle River, NJ 074582330 ;
1ZA6T1630195199388 (MAN) | 14.39 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 36 | |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|--|
| Kwok | | |
| 50687-00012 | | |
| Invoice No. 2387668 | | |
| | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$729.67 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 12/22/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 6.75 |
| 12/21/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.45 |
| 12/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.51 |
| 12/19/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.26 |
| 12/19/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 6.75 |
| 12/19/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; QIN LI;
HGA Property Operation LLC; 312 COLWICK
LN; MORRISVILLE, NC 275606624 ;
1ZA6T1630199465752 (MAN) | 24.31 |
| 12/19/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; QIN LI;
HGA Property Operation LLC; 3655 Meadow LN;
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 070472343 ;
1ZA6T1630190372912 (MAN) | 17.79 |
| 12/19/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; JOHN
SCAGNELLI; Scarinci & Hollenbeck LLC; 150
Clove Rd, 9th FL; LITTLE FALLS, NJ 074242139 ;
1ZA6T1630195370745 (MAN) | 14.39 |
| 12/19/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; QIN LI;
HGA Property Operation LLC; One Gateway
Center, Suite 2600; NEWARK, NJ 071025323 ;
1ZA6T1630196680560 (MAN) | 14.39 |
| 12/19/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/19/2023; ; Westy
Self Storage; 200 Route 17 North; UPPER
SADDLE RIVER, NJ 074582330 ;
1ZA6T1630192054708 (MAN) | 14.39 |
| 12/18/2023 | Postage/Express Mail -
First Class -
US; | 6.36 |
| 12/18/2023 | UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163513; 12/18/2023; ; Qin Li;
312 COLWICK LN; MORRISVILLE, NC
275606624 ; 1ZA6T1630194550794 (MAN) | 24.31 |
| | | |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2387668 Page 37
| Current Fees and Costs | \$416,059.17 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$416,059.17 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387669
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 December 31, 2023 \$2,741.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 79.60 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,821.10 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$2,821.10 |
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*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387669
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 December 31, 2023 \$2,741.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 79.60 |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$2,821.10 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$2,821.10 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
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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 | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387669 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$2,741.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
default | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding default order | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | NAB | Review revised proposed order on motion
for default (.1); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit modified GS alter ego order | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze M. Francis privilege logs for
potential Golden Spring privilege (.5);
correspond with A. Luft regarding the same
(.1) | 0.60 | 940.00 | 564.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with J. Bach, counsel for
Melissa Francis, regarding privilege logs in
response to Rule 2004 subpoena | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 1.90 | | 2,741.50 |
| Total | | | 1.90 | | 2,741.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2387669
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|------|---------------------|-----------|-------|----------|----------|
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 0.80 | 940.00 | 752.00 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|------------|
| UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163443; 11/03/2023; ; NA;
800 5TH AVE; NEW YORK, NY 10065 ;
1ZA6T1631293462290 (MAN) | | | 17.14 |
| Postage/Express Mail -
International; | | | 10.90 |
| UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163493; 12/06/2023; CHINA
GOLDEN SPRING; EASYCORP NOMINEE
LIMITED; 18 LUARD ROAD; WAN CHAI,
49000 ; 1ZA6T1636692103702 (MAN) | | | 25.78 |
| UPS/Courier Service -
UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);
Invoice # 00000A6T163493; 12/06/2023;
MAJESTIC VIEW MANOR; CHINA GOLDEN
SPRING GROUP HK LTD; 20-22 SOUTH BAY
ROAD; REPULSE BAY, 54000 ;
1ZA6T1636697072791 (MAN) | | | 25.78 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$79.60 |
| Current Fees and Costs | | | \$2,821.10 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | \$2,821.10 |
| | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387670
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 December 31, 2023 \$38,796.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 33,686.22 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$72,482.22 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$72,482.22 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387670
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 December 31, 2023 \$38,796.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 33,686.22 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$72,482.22 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$72,482.22 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | |
|----------|--|
| HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387670 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
#### **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$38,796.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with L. Song regarding
joint
stipulation of facts | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding filing
response to HCHKV motion to set aside
default (0.1); electronically file with the
court response to HCHKV motion to set
aside default (0.1) | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Song regarding filing
stipulation of facts (0.1); prepare stipulation
of facts for electronic filing (0.2);
electronically file with the court stipulation
of facts (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise draft stipulation of facts | 1.60 | 1,675.00 | 2,680.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | LS26 | Prepare joint stipulation of facts (1.6); calls
with D. Barron re same (0.4) | 2.00 | 855.00 | 1,710.00 |
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/01/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to motion
to vacate default judgment (.4); correspond
with W. Farmer regarding same (.2); further
review and revise draft stipulated facts for
intervention hearing (.2); correspond with
A. Luft, L. Song regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | WCF | Revise response to motion to set aside
default (1.0); correspond with N. Bassett
regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,270.00 | 1,397.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding
unredacted exhibits | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding
HCHK devices | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Song regarding filing
notice of filing unredacted exhibits (0.1);
prepare notice of filing unredacted exhibits
(0.1); electronically file with the court notice
of filing unredacted exhibits (0.1) | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | LS26 | Prepare notice of filing of unredacted
exhibits | 0.70 | 855.00 | 598.50 |
| 12/04/2023 | NAB | Review draft supplemental exhibit filing
(.1); correspond with L. Song regarding
same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with D. Rogers (Kroll)
regarding HCHK devices (0.1); conference
with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding same
(0.1); correspond with A. Luft regarding
same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding
appeal of rule 9019 order (.2); analyze next
steps relating to same (.2); correspond with
L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding HCHK documents (0.1);
correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding reply in support of Rule 55(c)
motion (0.2); correspond with L. Song
regarding exhibit filings (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/06/2023 | NAB | Analyze and strategize regarding appeal of
Rule 9019 order (.3); correspond with
opposing counsel regarding same (.2);
review draft Rule 55(c) motion reply brief
(.2) | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Review status of orders and service of same
(.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Email R. Jareck (CS) re: access to HCHK
information | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with R. Jareck (CS) re: access to
HCHK information | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Email L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron
re: R. Jareck call on HCHK information
access | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: follow up
from call with R. Jareck (CS) on HCHK
information | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | NAB | Review draft motion to modify briefing in
appeal (.2); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK
devices | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with D. Li (Kroll) regarding
HCHK devices | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll re: HCHK devices | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK funds inquiry (0.3); correspond with
L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | LAD4 | T/c I. Goldman (Pullman) re: HCHK
update | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | WCF | Review main case and HCHK adversary
proceeding dockets regarding counter
designations to G Club discovery order
appeal (1.9); draft counter-designations in G | 2.80 | 1,270.00 | 3,556.00 |
Club discovery order appeal (.9)
judgment motion
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) and
D.
Li (Kroll) regarding HCHK devices
(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK funds (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding
conversations with DiBattista counsel and
next steps | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding
HCHK devices | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | JPK1 | Review Judge Manning's and Judge
Dooley's comments on claw back rights of
G Club documents under the Federal Rules
of Civil Procedure (.5); correspond with R.
Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding the same (.1) | 0.60 | 940.00 | 564.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton, D. Li (Kroll), M.
Tsukerman (CS) regarding HCHK devices | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron, M. Tsukerman
(Cole Schotz), D. Rogers (Kroll), D. Li
(Kroll), and R. Hapuarachchi regarding
HCHK Entities devices (.2); call with D.
Barron, M. Tsukerman, D. Rogers, D. Li,
and R. Hapuarachchi regarding same (1.1) | 1.30 | 1,045.00 | 1,358.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding appellate strategy | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare settlement agreement in connection
with certain defendants to HCHK adversary
proceeding (1.0); correspond with D.
Barron regarding same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,045.00 | 1,254.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft stipulation
regarding consolidation of appeals (.2);
correspond with G Club counsel regarding
same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Kroll re: HCHK discovery | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | AEL2 | Call with counsel for Di Battista and N.
Bassett re: proposal to resolve action | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft and counsel for A.
DiBattista regarding resolution of default | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding
Shaban inquiry | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| | Subtotal:
B191 General Litigation | | 22.20 | | 29,182.50 |
#### **B210 Business Operations**
| 12/03/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron and
M.
Tsukerman (CS) and R. Jareck (CS)
regarding administration of HCHK Entities
and payment of invoices | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
|------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------|
| 12/04/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins, D. Barron,
and T. Sadler regarding administration of
HCHK Entities and payment of invoices | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with T. Sadler and M.
Tsukerman (Cole Schotz) regarding
administration of HCHK Entities and
payment of invoices | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Shanahan
(Cole Schotz) regarding administration of
HCHK Entities and moving of equipment
and property | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | ECS1 | Review HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.6);
correspond with D. Barron re same
(.2);
prepare email to R. Jareck (CS) and M.
Tsukerman (CS) regarding same (.3) | 1.10 | 1,045.00 | 1,149.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with R. Jareck and M.
Tsukerman of Cole Schotz regarding
investigation into HCHK Entities cash
holdings | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| 12/15/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Lazarus (Kroll)
regarding Trustco accounts (0.1);
correspond with J. Lazarus regarding same
(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton and R.
Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1);
correspond with E. Sutton regarding
assignee account issues (0.2); correspond
with M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding devices
(0.1) | 0.60 | 1,360.00 | 816.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and R. Jareck
(Cole Schotz) regarding investigation into
HCHK Entities cash holdings (.3); conduct
analysis regarding same (.3) | 0.60 | 1,045.00 | 627.00 |
| 12/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
Trustco accounts (0.2); correspond with E.
Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.1);
correspond with D. Barron and P. Parizek
(Kroll) regarding same (.4) | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare HCHK Entities monthly report of
Assignee expenses | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/18/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK payments in November | 0.70 | 1,210.00 | 847.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Further review HCHK Entities' cash
holdings (.1); correspond with D. Barron
and J. Barker (Kroll) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare monthly assignee authorized
actions expense report (.4); correspond with
D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,045.00 | 522.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
HCHK payments (0.1); conference with E.
Sutton regarding HCHK cash discrepancy
issue (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and
E.
Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond
with E. Sutton regarding inquiry to Sari
Placona (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare monthly assignee authorized
actions expense report (.5); correspond with
D.
Barron, L. Despins, and R. Jareck (Cole
Schotz) regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.6);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.2); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1);
correspond with Sari Placona (McManimon,
Scotland & Baumann, LLC) regarding same
(.3) | 1.20 | 1,045.00 | 1,254.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding filing
of November expense report (0.1); prepare
for electronic filing November expense
report (0.1); electronically file with the court
November expense report (0.1); review and
handle service of November expense report
(0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Lomas and E. Sutton
regarding HCHK accounts (0.1);
correspond with D. Li (Kroll) regarding
HCHK devices (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with Sari Placona
(McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC)
regarding HCHK Entities' cash holdings | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review HCHK Entities' cash holdings (.1);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.1); correspond with S. Placona
(McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC)
regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/29/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Placona (McManimon,
Scotland & Baumann, LLC) regarding
HCHK Entities' cash holdings | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 8.80 | | 9,613.50 |
| | | | | | |
**Total 31.00 38,796.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2387670
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------|
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 3.60 | 1,675.00 | 6,030.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 3.70 | 1,675.00 | 6,197.50 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 5.30 | 1,360.00 | 7,208.00 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 3.90 | 1,270.00 | 4,953.00 |
| TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 0.70 | 1,210.00 | 847.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 8.80 | 1,045.00 | 9,196.00 |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 0.60 | 940.00 | 564.00 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 2.70 | 855.00 | 2,308.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|----------|
| 09/08/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2577958 Dated
09/08/23, Deposition and transcripts for Yanchun
Liu | | | 1,375.00 |
| 09/08/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2577957 Dated
09/08/23, Deposition and transcripts for Yan Chun
Liu | | | 3,895.75 |
| 09/11/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2578908 Dated
09/11/23, Deposition and transcripts for Yan Chun
Liu | | | 159.60 |
| 09/11/2023 | Court Reporting Services
-
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2579472 Dated
09/11/23, Deposition, translation, and transcripts
for Hsin Yu Shih | | | 5,209.93 |
| 09/11/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2579422 Dated
09/11/23, Deposition and transcripts to include
overtime for Hsin Yu Shih | | | 937.50 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 9 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00014 | |
| Invoice No. 2387670 | |
| 09/14/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2582333 Dated
09/14/23, Deposition and transcripts for Jie Zhang | 1,000.00 |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 09/14/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2583206 Dated
09/14/23, Deposition and transcripts to include
overtime for Hing Chi Ngok | 1,830.00 |
| 09/14/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2583208 Dated
09/14/23, Deposition and transcripts for Margaret
Conboy | 1,988.55 |
| 09/18/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2585139 Dated
09/18/23, Deposition and transcripts for Mei Guo | 172.90 |
| 09/20/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2587578 Dated
09/20/23, Deposition and transcripts for Mei Guo | 3,876.61 |
| 09/20/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2587576 Dated
09/20/23, Deposition and transcripts for Hing Chi
Ngok | 5,115.51 |
| 10/02/2023 | Court Reporting Services -
Esquire Deposition
Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2598656 Dated
10/02/23, Deposition and transcripts for Hsin Yu
Shih | 105.95 |
| 11/08/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.27 |
| 11/09/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.62 |
| 11/10/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.25 |
| 11/20/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 5.94 |
| 11/26/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.61 |
| 11/27/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a
Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-
82 dated 12/03/2023; Location: New York;
Restaurant: CHILI; Dinner for L. Song and D.
Barron during hearing prep; Order #
841424495850007 dated 11/27/2023 | 68.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 10 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00014 | |
| Invoice No. 2387670 | |
| 11/27/2023 | Outside Professional Services -
TransPerfect
Translations International Inc., Invoice# 2960465
Dated 11/27/23, Translation vendor to get certified
translations for exhibits to be used at the HCHK
November 29 hearing. | 5,024.92 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 11/27/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.17 |
| 12/05/2023 | Lodging
-
Luyi Song; 11/30/2023; Hotel: Hyatt;
City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 11/28/2023;
Check-out date: 11/30/2023; Accommodation for
November 29 evidentiary hearing at Shelton,
Connecticut | 313.30 |
| 12/05/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Luyi Song;
11/30/2023; Travel from Bridgeport to New York
with N. Bassett after evidentiary hearing | 30.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Luyi Song;
11/29/2023; From/To: from New York to
Connecticut; Service Type: Uber; Travel from New
York to Connecticut for
November 29 evidentiary
hearing with D. Barron | 365.72 |
| 12/19/2023 | Airfare -
Nick Bassett; 11/14/2023; From/To:
DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to
NY/CT for preparation for evidentiary issues
hearing | 628.90 |
| 12/19/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023;
Restaurant: Black Seed Bagels; City: New York;
Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT
for preparation for evidentiary issues hearing | 15.90 |
| 12/19/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023;
Restaurant:
Brett's Deli; City: New York; Lunch;
Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for
preparation for evidentiary Issues hearing | 16.60 |
| 12/19/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023;
Restaurant: Mysttik Masaala; City: New York;
Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for
preparation for evidentiary issues hearing | 24.75 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 158 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 11 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00014 | |
| Invoice No. 2387670 | |
| 12/19/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Nick Bassett; 11/28/2023;
Restaurant: The Gods at DCA; City: Washington,
DC; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for
preparation for
evidentiary issues hearing | 6.66 |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 12/19/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Nick Bassett;
11/28/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type:
Uber; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for
evidentiary issues hearing | 25.02 |
| 12/19/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Nick Bassett;
11/28/2023; From/To: PHNY/Shelton, CT;
Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for
preparation for evidentiary issues hearing | 349.61 |
| 12/19/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Nick Bassett;
11/28/2023; From/To: LGA/PHNY; Service
Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for preparation for
evidentiary issues hearing | 61.51 |
| 12/19/2023 | Local -
Meals -
Avram Luft; 11/27/2023;
Restaurant: Yama ; City: New York; Dinner;
Number of people: 1; Late night dinner while
working on client related matter | 35.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | Local -
Taxi -
Avram Luft; 11/29/2023; From/To:
Office/Court ; Service Type: Uber; Travel to court
for A. Luft and N. Bassett | 17.93 |
| 12/19/2023 | Local -
Taxi -
Avram Luft; 11/28/2023; From/To:
Office/Home; Service Type: Lyft; Lyft home after
working late on client related matter | 30.38 |
| 12/20/2023 | Travel Expense -
Meals -
Ezra Sutton; 11/28/2023;
Restaurant: Eden Wok; City: New York ; Dinner;
Number of people: 1; Late night meal
reimbursement for preparation for proposed
intervenors hearing on 11/29 | 34.62 |
| 12/20/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -
Ezra Sutton;
11/29/2023; From/To: Office/Home; Service
Type: Uber; Late night car service reimbursement
for preparation for proposed intervenors hearing on
11/29 | 70.91 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 159 of 197
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 12 |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Kwok | |
| 50687-00014 | |
| Invoice No. 2387670 | |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$72,482.22 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs | \$72,482.22 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$33,686.22 |
| 12/30/2023
Lodging -
Avram Luft; 11/30/2023; Hotel: Hyatt;
City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date: 11/28/2023;
Check-out date: 11/30/2023; hotel in Connecticut
regarding KWOK hearing | 434.70 |
| 12/27/2023
Lodging -
Douglass Barron; 11/30/2023; Hotel:
Hyatt; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date:
11/28/2023; Check-out date: 11/30/2023; hotel
stay regarding KWOK hearing in Connecticut | 327.14 |
| 12/22/2023
Local -
Taxi
-
Avram Luft; 11/30/2023; From/To:
Court/Home; Service Type: Uber; Uber expense
incurred -
Travel back from court | 122.99 |
| | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387671
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 December 31, 2023 \$98,075.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 3.21 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$98,078.71 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$98,078.71 |
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.*
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387671
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 December 31, 2023 \$98,075.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 3.21 |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$98,078.71 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due
Upon Receipt | \$98,078.71 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| | | | 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 | February | 19, 2024 | | |
| Wan Kwok | | | | | | |
| 200 Park Avenue | | | | Please Refer to | | |
| New York, NY 10166 | | | | Invoice Number: 2387671 | | |
| Attn: Luc Despins
PH
LLP Tax ID
No. | | | | 95-2209675 | | |
| FOR PROFESSIONAL | | SERVICES RENDERED
for the period ending December 31, 2023 | | | | |
| | | Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding | | | | \$98,075.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
| B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | |
| 12/18/2023 | LAD4 | Attend status conference on TRO/London
FX etc. | | 2.50 | 1,975.00 | 4,937.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | AEL2 | Attend hearing re: TRO | | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | | 3.30 | | 6,277.50 |
| | | | | | | |
| B191 | General Litigation |
|------|--------------------|
|------|--------------------|
| 12/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding ACASS issues | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
|------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------|
| 12/03/2023 | NAB | Review draft motion to compel production
(.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 163 of 197
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2387671
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/04/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with K. Kearney regarding
Hodgson Russ documents produced to the
Trustee related to Anton Development and
Whitecroft Limited (.1); correspond with P.
Linsey regarding the same (.1); review
Hodgson Russ documents produce to the
Trustee related to the same (.3) | 0.50 | 940.00 | 470.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze Second Circuit case law regarding
hearsay in context of impeachment and
privilege waiver | 1.00 | 940.00 | 940.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit P. Linsey's privilege waiver
motion (.70); t/c P. Linsey re: same (.20) | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | AEL2 | Email P. Linsey re: Anton and Whitecroft
depositions | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone conference with A. Luft, P.
Linsey (NPM), and D. Carnelli (NPM)
regarding Mei Guo documents concerning
Anton Development and Whitecroft
Limited | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone conference with A. Luft
regarding Mei Guo production of
documents concerning Anton Development
and Whitecroft Limited | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Kosciewicz re: Mei Guo
production of documents concerning
Anton Development and Whitecroft
Limited | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and J.
Kosciewicz re: Hodgson Russ documents
and depositions (.4); follow up review of
issues discussed (.2) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re:
ACASS | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: ACASS
discovery | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit P. Linsey's request for status
conference | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re:
hearing on privilege and discovery | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review draft motion for status conference | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review status conference order | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: entity
depositions and privilege issues | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise documents for corporate
rep depositions | 2.30 | 1,675.00 | 3,852.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding airplane
proceeds (0.3); conference with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | AEL2 | Call with NPM for Whitecroft deposition
prep | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | AEL2 | Attend Whitecroft deposition | 7.80 | 1,675.00 | 13,065.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mei
Guo and Rule 30(b)(6) depositions | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding Mei Guo invoices | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/16/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft and P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding litigation strategy and
injunction issues | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit letter to London FX company | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM), A. Luft, N. Bassett
re: strategy on recovery/summary
judgment | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 |
| 12/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM) and
N.
Bassett re: privilege and discovery
hearing | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/17/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), and
A. Luft regarding discovery developments,
injunction strategy, and hearing
preparations | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding criminal filings related to airplane | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with M. Guo counsel and N. Bassett re:
TRO | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
(0.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: ACASS and
discovery hearing | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and A.
Luft regarding TRO application and related
issues (.3); call with P. Linsey, L. Vartan
(Mei Guo counsel), and A. Luft regarding
same (.5); follow-up correspondence with P.
Linsey regarding same (.1); prepare outline
for status conference regarding TRO
application (.2) | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze draft summary judgment brief
(0.8); conference with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (0.5) | 1.30 | 1,360.00 | 1,768.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM)
regarding BVI case law (0.2); correspond
with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same
(0.1) | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Review Fifth Amendment caselaw cited by
M.
Guo counsel | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey re: summary judgment
arguments to be made | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise ACASS agreement | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of summary judgment motion | 4.60 | 1,675.00 | 7,705.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with L. Vartan (Mei Guo
counsel) re: FX funds | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Whitecroft Fifth Amendment
argument from Vartan | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re:
summary judgment | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: meet &
confer on TRO | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/20/2023 | NAB | Correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding TRO issues | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.
Song regarding Mei Guo issue (0.2); further
correspond with L. Song regarding same | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/21/2023 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett, A. Luft
re: TRO hearing prep | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and P.
Linsey (NPM) re: hearing notes re: TRO | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review preliminary injunction order | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Draft talking points re: JNFX hearing | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett
re: update on TRO hearing | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P.
Linsey (NPM) re: draft
ACASS agreement | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze ACASS edits to proposed
agreement | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | LS26 | Review debtor's tax filings (0.1); correspond
with D. Barron re same (0.1); review
documents re: additional debtor
information/addresses (0.2) | 0.40 | 855.00 | 342.00 |
| 12/21/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, and P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding TRO and hearing
preparation issues (.4); correspond and call
with P. Linsey regarding hearing
preparations (.2); call with P. Linsey and A.
Luft regarding hearing results (.2) | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron
regarding alter ego summary judgment brief
(0.2); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys
Legal) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
summary judgment brief (0.2); correspond
with A. Bongartz and L. Despins regarding
same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins
regarding BVI case law (0.1); correspond
with P. Linsey regarding supporting
documents for summary judgment
pleadings (0.4); conference with K. Mitchell
(NPM) regarding same (0.2) | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AEL2 | Review draft summary judgment brief | 3.10 | 1,675.00 | 5,192.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/22/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion for
summary judgment (1.1); correspond with
P.
Linsey (NPM) and A. Luft regarding
same (.2); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (.4) | 1.70 | 1,675.00 | 2,847.50 |
| 12/23/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit summary judgement motion
(1.90); several emails to P. Linsey (NPM),
N.
Bassett re: same (.90) | 2.80 | 1,975.00 | 5,530.00 |
| 12/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding BVI
law issues (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond
with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same
(0.3) | 0.60 | 1,360.00 | 816.00 |
| 12/24/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues related to summary
judgment motion (.4); review draft of same
(.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
same (.2); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | DEB4 | Call with L. Despins, P. Linsey (NPM), and
A.
Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding BVI
law issues (0.4); correspond with A. Thorp
regarding same (0.1); conference with P.
Linsey regarding same (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,360.00 | 952.00 |
| 12/26/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Thorp (Harneys Legal), D. Barron
re: BVI issues (.40); review/comment on
same (1.20) | 1.60 | 1,975.00 | 3,160.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | LAD4 | Final review summary judgment motion | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: summary
judgment claims (.4); analyze same (.4) | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: motion for
summary judgment | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and L.
Despins regarding motion for summary
judgment (.3); call with A. Luft regarding
same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding summary judgment motion | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
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### Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2387671
| Date | | Initials | | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|-----------|-------------|
| 12/28/2023 | DEB4 | | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding BVI entities | | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 | |
| | 12/28/2023
NAB | | | Review revised motion for summary
judgment (.7); correspond with P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding same (.4) | | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 55.40 | | 91,798.00 |
| | Total | | | | | 58.70 | | 98,075.50 |
| | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | |
| ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | | Partner | 11.40 | 1,975.00 | | 22,515.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | | Partner | 8.60 | 1,675.00 | | 14,405.00 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | | 670.00 | |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 30.10 | 1,675.00 | | 50,417.50 | |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 5.70 | 1,360.00 | | 7,752.00 | |
| JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 2.10 | 940.00 | | 1,974.00 | |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | | | Associate | 0.40 | 855.00 | | 342.00 |
| | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | |
| Date | | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
| 11/28/2023 | | Search Fee - | | Companies Registry, Invoice#
20231129PT Dated 11/28/23, company search fee
on 1 Nov 2023 for ANTON DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED; requested by Ezra Sutton | | | | 3.21 |
| | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | \$3.21 |
| | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$98,078.71 |
| | | Total Balance Due - | | Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$98,078.71 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387672
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 December 31, 2023 \$223,239.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 6.55 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$223,245.55 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$223,245.55 |
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:
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387672
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 December 31, 2023 \$223,239.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 6.55 |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$223,245.55 |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$223,245.55 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
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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 | |
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387672
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$223,239.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with J. Kosciewicz regarding
Greenwich Land evidentiary challenges | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with D. Skalka (NPM) and L.
Song regarding Greenwich Land transfers | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with A. Luft regarding
litigation agenda and strategy for Greenwich
Land summary judgment reply | 1.50 | 1,360.00 | 2,040.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | JPK1 | Draft authentication declaration for
Hodgson Russ (2.6); prepare exhibits
related to summary judgment (.7) | 3.30 | 940.00 | 3,102.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | JPK1 | Draft evidentiary chart for reply in support
of Greenwich Land motion for summary
judgment (3.0); telephone call with D.
Barron regarding the same (1.1) | 4.10 | 940.00 | 3,854.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: Greenwich Land
summary judgment reply arguments | 0.90 | 1,675.00 | 1,507.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Greenwich Land arguments in
opposition to summary judgment | 4.20 | 1,675.00 | 7,035.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Revise potential counsel declaration | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/01/2023 | AEL2 | Further call with D. Barron re: Greenwich
Land summary judgment arguments (.6);
analyze reply regarding same (1.2);
correspond with D. Barron regarding same
(.3) | 2.10 | 1,675.00 | 3,517.50 |
| 12/01/2023 | LS26 | Call with D. Barron and D. Skalka (NPM)
re: transfers of funds | 0.40 | 855.00 | 342.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of reply brief in support of
summary judgment | 6.80 | 1,360.00 | 9,248.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | JPK1 | Revise evidentiary authentication chart for
reply in support of summary judgement
(1.3); correspond with
D. Barron regarding
the same (.1) | 1.40 | 940.00 | 1,316.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with J. Kosciewicz regarding
summary judgment reply issues (0.8);
analyze documents related to same (0.5);
prepare parts of reply in support of
summary judgment (4.2) | 5.50 | 1,360.00 | 7,480.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | JPK1 | Draft fifth amendment section for reply in
support of motion for summary judgement
(.3); respond to questions about exhibits
posed by D. Barron (.9); further correspond
with D. Barron regarding the same (.2) | 1.40 | 940.00 | 1,316.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone calls with D. Barron regarding
reply in support of motion for summary
judgment | 0.80 | 940.00 | 752.00 |
| 12/03/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with D. Barron re reply in
support of motion for summary judgment | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | DEB4 | Revise reply brief in support of summary
judgment (0.4); correspond with J.
Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1);
conference with A. Luft regarding same
(0.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding
case law related to same (0.2) | 1.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,360.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | JPK1 | Review draft reply in support of motion for
summary judgment | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/04/2023 | JPK1 | Review authority cited in reply in support of
motion for summary judgment and revise
same (2.7); correspond with D. Barron
regarding the same (.2) | 2.90 | 940.00 | 2,726.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: adverse inference
law (.3); analyze implications of same (.3) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | AEL2 | Review deposition testimony for summary
judgment reply brief | 4.30 | 1,675.00 | 7,202.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding
summary judgment reply brief (0.2); prepare
parts of same (1.2); analyze case law related
to same (0.4); conference with S. Maza
regarding same (0.4) | 2.20 | 1,360.00 | 2,992.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding reply
in support of motion for summary
judgment | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with K. Kearney (Hodgson
Russ) regarding authentication declaration | 0.10 | 940.00 | 94.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: legal
research for summary judgment reply brief | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze underlying evidence for opposition
to summary judgement | 4.20 | 1,675.00 | 7,035.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze legal arguments in opposition to
summary judgment motion | 2.10 | 1,675.00 | 3,517.50 |
| 12/05/2023 | SM29 | Review and revise reply in support of
summary judgment motion (.8); call with D.
Barron re same (.4) | 1.20 | 1,360.00 | 1,632.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with N. Bassett (portion), L.
Song (portion), A. Luft and J. Kosciewicz
regarding summary judgment reply filings
(4.7); conference with J. Kosciewicz
regarding same (0.2); correspond with A.
Luft regarding same (0.3) | 5.20 | 1,360.00 | 7,072.00 |
| 12/06/2023 | DEB4 | Revise reply brief in support of summary
judgment motion | 3.20 | 1,360.00 | 4,352.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/06/2023 JPK1 Review adversary document productions for Greenwich Land bank statements and cross reference with documents cited in motion for summary judgment 1.30 940.00 1,222.00 12/06/2023 JPK1 Telephone conferences with N. Bassett (portion), L. Song (portion), A. Luft, and D. Barron regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgement (4.7); further telephone call with D. Barron regarding the same (.2) 4.90 940.00 4,606.00 12/06/2023 JPK1 Draft replies in response to Defendants' Rule 56(a)(2) statements 4.60 940.00 4,324.00 12/06/2023 JPK1 Review local rules regarding page limits for Rule 56(a)(2) replies (.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding the same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1) 0.40 940.00 376.00 12/06/2023 AEL2 Meeting re: response to 56.1 with N. Bassett, D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz, and L. Song 1.00 1,675.00 1,675.00 12/06/2023 AEL2 Meet with D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, N. Bassett and L. Song re: summary judgment reply brief 1.50 1,675.00 2,512.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: plan on summary judgment reply 0.50 1,675.00 837.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze legal arguments in opposition to summary judgment motion 3.10 1,675.00 5,192.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Call with J. Kosciewicz and D. Barron re: 56.1 response document 2.20 1,675.00 3,685.00 12/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and D. Barron re: research questions for summary judgment reply 1.10 1,675.00 1,842.50 12/06/2023 AEL2 Review issues and prepare outline for meeting on summary judgment reply 0.80 1,675.00 1,340.00 12/06/2023 LS26 Calls with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron, and J. Kosciewicz re: response to 2.50 855.00 2,137.50
opposition to summary judgment motion
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672
(.4)
| Date
12/06/2023 | Initials
NAB | Description
Review draft reply in support of motion for
summary judgment (.6); correspond with A.
Luft regarding same (.3); call with A. Luft,
D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, and L. Song
regarding bank records and evidence
relating to same (1.0); further call with A.
Luft, D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz, and L. Song
regarding summary judgment reply brief
and issues related to same (1.5); review
evidentiary objections and related issues (.5) | Hours
3.90 | Rate
1,675.00 | Amount
6,532.50 |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|
| 12/07/2023 | DEB4
Conference with J. Kosciewicz regarding
summary judgment reply brief (0.3); revise
same (0.7); conference with L. Song and J.
Kosciewicz regarding Rule 56(a)(2)
statement (0.9); correspond with A. Luft
regarding reply brief (0.3); analyze revisions
to same (0.5); conference with J. Kosciewicz
regarding upcoming filings (0.1);
correspond with L. Song regarding same
(0.1) | | 2.90 | 1,360.00 | 3,944.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Revise reply to Defendants' Local Rule
56(a)(2) statement | 4.00 | 940.00 | 3,760.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Analyze Second Circuit case regarding
authentication standard under the Federal
Rules of Evidence | 0.20 | 940.00 | 188.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Revise authentication chart used in reply in
support of motion for summary judgment | 1.00 | 940.00 | 940.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1
Correspond with L. Song regarding
Greenwich Land reply in support of
summary judgement | | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone calls with D. Barron regarding
reply in support of motion for summary
judgement | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Prepare bank authentication declaration for
reply in support of motion for summary
judgement (.3); review and redact
confidential information in the same (.9);
correspond with L. Song regarding the same | 1.60 | 940.00 | 1,504.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Review and revise draft reply in support of
motion for summary judgment | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Telephone call with D. Barron and L. Song
regarding objections to Greenwich Land's
additional material facts (.9); further call
with L. Song regarding same (1.1) | 2.00 | 940.00 | 1,880.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate edits from A. Luft into
authentication chart used in reply in support
of motion for summary judgment | 0.60 | 940.00 | 564.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze 56.1 reply statement | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Revise authentication chart for summary
judgment reply | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: plan for and edits to
summary judgment reply | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | AEL2 | Revise draft reply brief in support of
summary judgment | 7.90 | 1,675.00 | 13,232.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | LS26 | Call with D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz re
reply brief in support of summary judgment
(.9); further call with J. Kosciewicz
regarding same (1.1) | 2.00 | 855.00 | 1,710.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LS26 | Prepare parts of reply brief to defendant's
opposition to summary judgment motion
and associated exhibits (1.8); correspond
with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.6) | 2.40 | 855.00 | 2,052.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft reply brief in
support of summary judgment (1.5); call
with A. Luft regarding same (.1);
correspond with A. Luft regarding same
(.3); review evidentiary issues regarding
same (.7) | 2.60 | 1,675.00 | 4,355.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | DEB4 | Review summary judgment reply pleadings
(2.3); conferences with J. Kosciewicz
regarding same (0.3); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); conference
with L. Song regarding same (0.1) | 2.80 | 1,360.00 | 3,808.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/08/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Song regarding filing of replies (0.3); electronically file with the court reply to summary judgment motion (0.1); electronically file with the court reply to Rule 56(a)(2) statement (0.1); electronically file with the court D. Barron declaration and 191 exhibits in support of reply to summary judgment (1.9); electronically file with the court motion to seal (0.1); electronically file with the court reply to summary judgment under seal (0.1); electronically file with the court reply to Rule 56(a)(2) under seal (0.1); electronically file with the court 126 exhibits under seal (1.7) 4.40 540.00 2,376.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Correspond with J. Kuo regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgment and filing same (.2); telephone call with L. Song regarding the same (.5) 0.70 940.00 658.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Review and comment on motion to seal and exhibits for reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.60 940.00 564.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with D. Barron regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.20 940.00 188.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Telephone call with L. Song regarding reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.30 940.00 282.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Correspond with H. Copeland regarding authentication chart for use in reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.10 940.00 94.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Revise authentication chart used for reply in support of motion for summary judgment 0.30 940.00 282.00 12/08/2023 JPK1 Incorporate A. Luft and N. Bassett comments into reply to Defendants' Rule 56(a)(2) statement (4.2); correspond with A. Luft regarding the same (.1); telephone call 4.40 940.00 4,136.00
with D. Barron regarding the same (.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/08/2023 | JPK1 | Incorporate comments and changes into
reply in support of motion for summary
judgment | 2.00 | 940.00 | 1,880.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft
regarding redacting reply in support of
motion for summary judgement | 0.30 | 940.00 | 282.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | JPK1 | Review and revise reply to Defendants'
Local Rule 56(a)(2) statement | 1.50 | 940.00 | 1,410.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding reply in
support of Greenwich Land motion for
summary judgment | 0.40 | 940.00 | 376.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: summary
judgment reply brief | 1.20 | 1,675.00 | 2,010.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: summary
judgment reply and Rule 56.1 response | 1.10 | 1,675.00 | 1,842.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | AEL2 | Revise reply to Rule 56.1 objections and
additional facts | 7.40 | 1,675.00 | 12,395.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: fact
statement response | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | AEL2 | Revise and supplement summary judgment
reply brief | 2.40 | 1,675.00 | 4,020.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze confidential information redaction | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | LS26 | Prepare response to Defendants' opposition
to summary judgment and associated
exhibits (6.3); call with D. Barron regarding
same (0.1); calls with J. Kosciewicz re same
(0.8) | 7.20 | 855.00 | 6,156.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft reply in support of
motion for summary judgment (1.9); review
and revise reply to Rule 56 statement of
facts (2.2); review exhibits and evidentiary
issues related to same (.8); review chart of
authentication objections (.4); correspond
with A. Luft regarding same (.6);
correspond with D. Barron, J. Kosciewicz
regarding same (1.0) | 6.90 | 1,675.00 | 11,557.50 |
| 12/12/2023
DEB4
Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, J.
0.10
1,360.00
Kosciewicz, and L. Song regarding
summary judgment hearing in Greenwich
Land adversary proceeding
12/20/2023
DEB4
Correspond with L. Song and J. Kosciewicz
0.10
1,360.00
regarding Greenwich Land hearing
12/28/2023
ECS1
Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re
0.10
1,045.00
Greenwich Land motion for summary
judgment
12/28/2023
AEL2
Analyze information and plan for summary
0.40
1,675.00
judgment hearing
12/29/2023
DM26
Research regarding cases cited in Trustee's
1.50
540.00
motion for summary judgment, defendants'
response, and Trustee's reply in Greenwich
Land adversary proceeding no. 23-5005
(1.3); prepare same for L. Despins for
summary judgment hearing (.2)
12/29/2023
JPK1
Telephone call with L. Song regarding
0.30
940.00
Greenwich Land summary judgement
hearing prep
12/29/2023
JPK1
Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding
0.40
940.00
reference materials for Greenwich Land
summary judgement hearing
12/29/2023
AEL2
Review documents for summary judgment
3.10
1,675.00
support
12/29/2023
LS26
Review certain submissions and cases for
1.10
855.00
January 9 summary judgment hearing (0.8);
call with J. Kosciewicz re same (0.3)
Subtotal:
B191 General Litigation
172.40
Total
172.40 | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|-------------|-------|------|------------|
| | | | | | | 136.00 |
| | | | | | | 136.00 |
| | | | | | | 104.50 |
| | | | | | | 670.00 |
| | | | | | | 810.00 |
| | | | | | | 282.00 |
| | | | | | | 376.00 |
| | | | | | | 5,192.50 |
| | | | | | | 940.50 |
| | | | | | | 223,239.00 |
| | | | | | | 223,239.00 |
| Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|-----|---------------------|---------|-------|----------|-----------|
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 13.40 | 1,675.00 | 22,445.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2387672
AEL2 Luft, Avi E. Of Counsel 55.30 1,675.00 92,627.50 SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 1.40 1,360.00 1,904.00 DEB4 Douglass E. Barron Associate 32.80 1,360.00 44,608.00 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 0.10 1,045.00 104.50 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 47.90 940.00 45,026.00 LS26 Luyi Song Associate 15.60 855.00 13,338.00 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 4.40 540.00 2,376.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 1.50 540.00 810.00
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------|------|--------------|
| 12/05/2023 | Photocopy Charges | 65.00 | 0.08 | 5.20 |
| 11/11/2023 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.35 |
| Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$6.55 |
| | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$223,245.55 |
| | Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | \$223,245.55 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387673
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Lamp Capital Adversary** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$14,214.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$14,214.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$14,214.00 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
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| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387673
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Lamp Capital Adversary** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00024 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$14,214.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$14,214.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$14,214.00 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL HASTINGS LLP |
|-------------------|
| |
| |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387673 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Lamp Capital Adversary \$14,214.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
default and related motion for entry of
default | 0.10 | 1,360.00 | 136.00 |
| 12/01/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare motion for entry of default against
certain defendants in Lamp Capital
adversary proceeding (1.7); call with P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);
correspond with N. Bassett, D. Barron, and
P.
Linsey regarding same (.2) | 2.00 | 1,045.00 | 2,090.00 |
| 12/02/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins
regarding default and motion for entry of
default | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
motion for entry of default | 0.20 | 1,360.00 | 272.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | NAB | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
motion for entry of default | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2387673
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|
| 12/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare motion for entry of default against
certain defendants in Lamp Capital
adversary proceeding (.4); call with P.
Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);
correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D.
Barron, and P. Linsey regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,045.00 | 731.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | NAB | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Lamp
Capital default brief (.2); correspond with L.
Despins relating to same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/08/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding request for entry of default
against certain defendants | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron re Lamp
Capital adversary proceeding filing dates
and deadlines | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of entry of
default (.1); correspond with J. Kuo and P.
Linsey (NPM) re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding
service of entry of default (0.1); review and
handle service of entry of default (0.1) | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
| 12/15/2023 | ECS1 | Review certificate of service regarding entry
of default | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/15/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding entry
of default (0.2); correspond with E. Sutton
regarding certificate of service regarding
entry of default (0.1); electronically file with
the court certificate of service regarding
entry of default (0.1) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett, L. Despins,
and A. Luft regarding Hudson Diamond
motion to dismiss (0.3); correspond with P.
Linsey (NPM) and N. Bassett regarding
Lamp Capital default (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,360.00 | 680.00 |
| 12/19/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding motion for default | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding litigation strategy and default
judgment issues | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/22/2023 | NAB | Review draft motion for default judgment
(.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)
regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,675.00 | 1,005.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on default issues | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 |
| 12/23/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins, P. Linsey
(NPM) regarding motion for default
judgment | 0.30 | 1,675.00 | 502.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion for default
judgment (1.1); correspond with L. Despins
and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) | 1.40 | 1,675.00 | 2,345.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | AEL2 | Call with counsel for Lamp Capital, N.
Bassett, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding
motion for default
judgment (.3); follow up
call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | NAB | Call with counsel to Lamp Capital, A. Luft,
and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding motion for
default judgment (.3); call with A. Luft
regarding same (.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 10.20 | | 14,214.00 |
| Total | | | 10.20 | | 14,214.00 |
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------|
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 3.60 | 1,675.00 | 6,030.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,675.00 | 670.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 1.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,360.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 3.50 | 1,045.00 | 3,657.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
### Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 186 of 197
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2387673 Page 4
| Current Fees and Costs | \$14,214.00 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$14,214.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387674
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
### **SUMMARY SHEET**
**RICO claims** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00025 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$84,485.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$84,485.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$84,485.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387674
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
**RICO claims** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00025 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$84,485.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$84,485.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$84,485.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
| Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP | | |
*For wires, please reference the invoice, client and matter number(s) being paid For ACH payments, please use the CTX format and/or send any remittances to [cashepn@paulhastings.com.](mailto:cashepn@paulhastings.com) This is a no-reply mailbox*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 189 of 197
**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 | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387674 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
#### **RICO claims \$84,485.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B261 | Investigations | | | | |
| 12/01/2023 | AV1 | Review and comment on RICO memo | 1.40 | 1,750.00 | 2,450.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | EL13 | Review and incorporate A. Weitzman
comments to RICO analysis | 1.00 | 1,210.00 | 1,210.00 |
| 12/04/2023 | WO | Review edits and comments to
memorandum re potential RICO claim | 0.20 | 1,045.00 | 209.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | EL13 | Revise and supplement RICO
memorandum in response to A. Weitzman
comments | 7.40 | 1,210.00 | 8,954.00 |
| 12/05/2023 | WO | Review edits and comments to draft
memorandum re RICO claims (1.1);
supplement RICO memorandum in
response to same (4.4) | 5.50 | 1,045.00 | 5,747.50 |
| 12/06/2023 | EL13 | Revise RICO memorandum to incorporate
A.
Weitzman comments | 1.40 | 1,210.00 | 1,694.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | AV1 | Review updated RICO
memo (1.0); prepare
comments on same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,750.00 | 2,100.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | EL13 | Revise RICO claim memorandum to
incorporate A. Weitzman comments | 1.30 | 1,210.00 | 1,573.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/08/2023 | LAD4 | Review civil RICO memo (1.9) several
emails to A. Weitzman re: same (.50) | 2.40 | 1,975.00 | 4,740.00 |
| 12/08/2023 | SM29 | Analyze caselaw re fraudulent transfers and
intent and value (1.2); review draft RICO
memo (.8) | 2.00 | 1,360.00 | 2,720.00 |
| 12/09/2023 | NAB | Review memorandum regarding potential
new claims for recovery (.7);
correspond
with A. Weitzman regarding same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | AV1 | Correspond with E. Lanzon and W.
Ostrander regarding potential RICO claims | 0.40 | 1,750.00 | 700.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | SM29 | Email A. Weitzman, N. Bassett, L. Despins,
W.
Ostrander, E. Lanzon re RICO analysis
(.4); review memo re same (.4) | 0.80 | 1,360.00 | 1,088.00 |
| 12/10/2023 | WO | Analyze application of standard for joint
and several liability in RICO cases | 0.40 | 1,045.00 | 418.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | AV1 | Conference with E. Lanzon and W.
Ostrander regarding RICO issues (.3);
analyze and comment on same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,750.00 | 875.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | EL13 | Conference with A. Weitzman and W.
Ostrander regarding follow-up questions on
RICO analysis | 0.30 | 1,210.00 | 363.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | EL13 | Analyze case law regarding specified
damages (1.5); incorporate analysis into
RICO memorandum (.4) | 1.90 | 1,210.00 | 2,299.00 |
| 12/11/2023 | LAD4 | Case, litigation update call with P. Linsey
(NPM), A. Luft (.70); contact potential civil
RICO lawyer (.30); t/c S. Sarnoff re: same
& Crane issues (.50) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | AEL2 | Participate in case update call with P. Linsey
(NPM) and L. Despins | 0.70 | 1,675.00 | 1,172.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | WO | Discuss questions and follow up analysis re
potential RICO claims with A. Weitzman
and E. Lanzon | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | WO | Correspond with E. Lanzon re
memorandum re RICO claims | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/12/2023 | AV1 | Conferences with potential litigation
counsel (.5); correspond with L. Despins
regarding RICO suit (.6) | 1.10 | 1,750.00 | 1,925.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding RICO
issues | 0.30 | 1,360.00 | 408.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | EL13 | Analyze RICO issues and related authority
(3.8); supplement RICO memorandum with
same (2.3) | 6.10 | 1,210.00 | 7,381.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | LAD4 | Meeting A. Luft re: retention of civil RICO
counsel (.30); t/c N. Bassett & A. Luft re:
same (.50) | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 |
| 12/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett re: civil
RICO claims and retention of civil RICO
counsel | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/13/2023 | AV1 | Conference with potential litigation counsel
(.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding
RICO suit (.6) | 1.00 | 1,750.00 | 1,750.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze and prepare notes regarding RICO
issues (0.8); correspond with A. Luft
regarding documents related to same (0.3) | 1.10 | 1,360.00 | 1,496.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | EL13 | Revise RICO claim analysis in accordance
with comments received | 0.70 | 1,210.00 | 847.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | LAD4 | Continue interviews of potential civil RICO
counsel (2 firms) | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 |
| 12/13/2023 | WO | Analyze case law in support of potential
RICO claims (3.3); supplement RICO
memo re claims analysis (1.8) | 5.10 | 1,045.00 | 5,329.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding RICO
issues (0.2); correspond with S. Maza
regarding same (0.1); correspond with A.
Luft regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,360.00 | 544.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | LAD4 | Continue interview of civil RICO counsel | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 |
| 12/14/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: RICO claim
calculations | 0.20 | 1,675.00 | 335.00 |
| 12/17/2023 | EL13 | Respond to A. Weitzman questions
regarding revised RICO analysis | 1.70 | 1,210.00 | 2,057.00 |
| 12/18/2023 | LAD4 | T/c potential civil RICO counsel | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00025 Invoice No. 2387674
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|
| 12/20/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/outline structure of retention of
civil RICO engagement (1.20); t/c A. Luft
re: same (.90) | 2.10 | 1,975.00 | 4,147.50 |
| 12/21/2023 | WO | Analyze case law in support of potential
RICO claims (2.0); supplement memo
regarding findings (.7) | 2.70 | 1,045.00 | 2,821.50 |
| 12/23/2023 | AV1 | Review and edit revised RICO memo | 0.80 | 1,750.00 | 1,400.00 |
| 12/23/2023 | EL13 | Prepare parts of memorandum regarding
potential RICO claims | 2.80 | 1,210.00 | 3,388.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | AV1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding
RICO litigation plan | 0.30 | 1,750.00 | 525.00 |
| | Subtotal:
B261 Investigations | | 61.60 | | 84,485.50 |
**Total 61.60 84,485.50**
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|------------|-------|-------------|-------------|
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 9.00 | 1,975.00 | 17,775.00 |
| AV1 | Avi Weitzman | Partner | 6.70 | 1,750.00 | 11,725.00 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 1.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,675.00 | 2,345.00 |
| SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 2.80 | 1,360.00 | 3,808.00 |
| DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 1.80 | 1,360.00 | 2,448.00 |
| EL13 | Emma J. Lanzon | Associate | 24.60 | 1,210.00 | 29,766.00 |
| WO | Will Ostrander | Associate | 14.30 | 1,045.00 | 14,943.50 |
| Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$84,485.50 | |
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$84,485.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387675
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **SUMMARY SHEET**
#### **Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$30,017.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$30,017.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$30,017.50 |
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: | Pay by Tranch: |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Citibank | Paul Hastings LLP | You can now pay your invoices online via |
| ABA # 322271724 | Lockbox 4803 | real-time bank payments, credit cards or |
| SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 | PO Box 894803 | in installments: |
| 787 W. 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA | http |
| Los Angeles, CA 90071 | 90189-4803 | |
| Account Number: 206628380 | | |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
February 19, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2387675
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **REMITTANCE COPY**
#### **Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00026 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending December 31, 2023 \$30,017.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$30,017.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | \$30,017.50 |
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| PAUL |
|----------|
| HASTINGS |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | February
19, 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Wan Kwok | |
| 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to |
| New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2387675 |
| | |
Attn: Luc Despins
PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending December 31, 2023
### **Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$30,017.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| B191 | General Litigation | | | | |
| 12/06/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Ace
Decade transfer | 0.10 | 1,675.00 | 167.50 |
| 12/07/2023 | AB21 | Calls with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
regarding Ace Decade litigation (0.3); call
with L. Despins and A. Thorp regarding
same (0.3); correspond with L. Despins
regarding same (0.1); correspond with J.
Kuo regarding precedent for related
complaint (0.1); draft
parts of complaint
(1.4) | 2.20 | 1,675.00 | 3,685.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | JK21 | Research Bankruptcy Code sections 549
and 362 pleadings regarding transfer and
recovery for A. Bongartz | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| 12/07/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Thorp (BVI counsel) and A.
Bongartz re:
Ace Decade (.30);
review/comment on same (.60) | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|
| 12/19/2023 | AB21 | Revise Ace Decade complaint (1.2);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding
same (0.3); correspond with A. Thorp
(Harneys
Legal) regarding same (0.1) | 1.80 | 1,675.00 | 3,015.00 |
| 12/22/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
regarding Ace Decade complaint (0.1);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
(0.1); revise same (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,675.00 | 837.50 |
| 12/26/2023 | NAB | Review draft complaint to recover Ace
Decade shares (.4); analyze legal issues
related to same (.2); correspond with A.
Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond
with S. Maza regarding equitable tolling
issues (.1) | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| 12/27/2023 | AB21 | Revise Ace Decade complaint (2.0);
correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)
regarding same (0.1); correspond with L.
Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond
with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) | 2.30 | 1,675.00 | 3,852.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit Ace Decade draft complaint | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 |
| 12/27/2023 | LS26 | Review documents related to Rui Hao | 1.00 | 855.00 | 855.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | AB21 | Revise Ace Decade complaint (0.6); call
with L. Despins regarding same (0.3);
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
(0.1); analyze Hague Convention rules (0.6);
correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
(0.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding
same (0.1) | 1.80 | 1,675.00 | 3,015.00 |
| 12/28/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re Swiss
service analysis | 0.10 | 1,045.00 | 104.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | LAD4 | Final review/edit of Ace Decade complaint
(.60); t/c A. Bongartz re: same (.30) | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 |
| 12/28/2023 | WCF | Correspond with A. Bongartz, N. Bassett
regarding international service of process
issues (.3); review Rule 4(f) and Hague
Convention authorities (.5) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
Case 22-50073 Doc 2932 Filed 02/19/24 Entered 02/19/24 15:16:34 Page 197 of 197
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2387675
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 12/29/2023 AB21 Review procedures for service under Hague Convention (1.2); correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (0.3); finalize Ace Decade complaint (0.6); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding same (0.1); call with A. Thorp regarding same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding Ace Decade complaint (0.2); further correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) regarding filing of Ace Decade complaint (0.3); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 3.00 1,675.00 5,025.00 12/29/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz re service of complaint on party in detention 0.20 1,045.00 209.00 **Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 18.60 30,017.50 Total 18.60 30,017.50 Timekeeper Summary**
| Total Balance Due -
Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$30,017.50 |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------|-------|----------|-------------|
| Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$30,017.50 |
| JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 |
| LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 1.00 | 855.00 | 855.00 |
| ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.30 | 1,045.00 | 313.50 |
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of
Counsel | 11.70 | 1,675.00 | 19,597.50 |
| NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.80 | 1,675.00 | 1,340.00 |
| LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 3.30 | 1,975.00 | 6,517.50 |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee |