郭文贵破产案 · ORDER · ECF #3198
元数据
- 当事人
- 郭文贵 (Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok)
- 法院
- CTB
- 案号
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 3198
- 类型
- ORDER
- 立案日
- 2023-08-18
原始法庭文件为英文,下方为英文全文。
全文
## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | x | |----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | In re: | :<br>:<br>Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al., | :<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors.1 | :<br>:<br>Jointly Administered | | | :<br>: | | -------------------------------------------------------------- | x |
## **MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF PAUL HASTINGS LLP FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2024**
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 February 1, 2024 through and including February 29, 2024 (the "Fee Period"), other than for services render and expenses incurred related to the Trustee's civil
<sup>1</sup> 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).
<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
RICO complaint, Adv. Proc. 24-5273 (the "RICO Adversary Proceeding").<sup>3</sup> By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period (other than with respect to the RICO Adversary Proceeding), in the amounts of \$1,238,411.51 and \$171,125.82, 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 \$2,225.00).4
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.
<sup>3</sup> At this time, Paul Hastings is not seeking payment for services related to the RICO Adversary Proceeding (which services have been recorded under Matter Number 00025), but will do so in the future, whether as part of subsequent fee statements or in connection with its interim fee applications.
<sup>4</sup> 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)
#### **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 (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 **June 6, 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: May 16, 2024 New York, New York
By: */s/ G. Alexander Bongartz*
G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
*and*
Nicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com
*and*
Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC*
# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**
| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------| | In re: | :<br>: | Chapter 11 | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | Debtors. | :<br>: | (Jointly Administered) | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | |
## **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**
The undersigned hereby certifies that on May 16, 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: May 16, 2024 By: *G. Alexander Bongartz*
New York, New York G. Alexander Bongartz (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6000 alexbongartz@paulhastings.com
> *Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC*
<sup>1</sup> 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<br>Admission | Hourly Rate<br>Billed | Hours<br>Billed | Total Fees<br>Billed in this<br>Monthly Fee<br>Statement | Number of<br>Rate<br>Increases<br>Since Case<br>Inception | | | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--|--| | Partners (2) | | | | | | | | | Bassett, Nicholas | Corporate, 2007 | \$1,835.00 | 106.10 | \$194,693.50 | 3 | | | | Despins, Luc | Restructuring, 1986 | \$1,975.00 | 76.00 | \$150,100.00 | 1 | | | | Despins, Luc (travel, ½ rate) | Restructuring, 1986 | \$987.50 | 0.80 | \$790.00 | 1 | | | | | | Partner Total: | 182.90 | \$345,583.50 | | | | | Of Counsel (3) | | | | | | | | | Bongartz, Alex | Restructuring, 2007 | \$1,850.00 | 79.30 | \$146,705.00 | 3 | | | | Luft, Avi | Corporate, 2000 | \$1,850.00 | 65.60 | \$121,360.00 | 3 | | | | Luft, Avi (travel, ½ rate) | Corporate, 2000 | \$925.00 | 3.30 | \$3,052.50 | 3 | | | | Traxler, Katherine | Restructuring, 1990 | \$1,120.00 | 1.70 | \$1,904.00 | 3 | | | | | | Of Counsel Total: | 149.90 | \$273,021.50 | | | | | Associates (10) | | | | | | | | | Barron, Douglass | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,395.00 | 153.50 | \$214,132.50 | 3 | | | | Catalano, Kristin | Corporate, 2021 | \$1,185.00 | 29.00 | \$34,365.00 | 3 | | | | Chan, Alex | General Corporate, 2022 | \$985.00 | 3.00 | \$2,955.00 | 2 | | | | Farmer, Will | Corporate, 2018 | \$1,390.00 | 13.00 | \$18,070.00 | 3 | | | | Kim, Sarah | Complex Litigation, &<br>Arbitration, 2023 | \$985.00 | 2.20 | \$2,167.00 | 1 | | | | Kosciewicz, Jon | Litigation, 2021 | \$1,185.00 | 85.80 | \$101,673.00 | 3 | | | | Maza, Shlomo | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,395.00 | 89.40 | \$124,713.00 | 3 | | | | Sadler, Tess | Corporate, 2019 | \$1,365.00 | 5.80 | \$7,917.00 | 3 | | | | Song, Luyi | Corporate, 2023 | \$985.00 | 118.20 | \$116,427.00 | 3 | | | | Sutton, Ezra | Corporate, 2021 | \$1,270.00 | 139.60 | \$177,292.00 | 3 | | | | | | Associate Total: | 639.50 | \$799,711.50 | | | | | Paraprofessionals (8) | | | | | | | | | Austin, Javii | Legal Research Analyst | \$420.00 | 0.80 | \$336.00 | 2 | | | | Chang, Irene | Legal Research Analyst | \$420.00 | 1.50 | \$630.00 | 2 | | | | Elliott, Elizabeth | Legal Research Analyst | \$420.00 | 0.80 | \$336.00 | 1 | | | | Hopkovitz, Yael | Legal Research Attorney | \$475.00 | 1.50 | \$712.50 | 2 | | | | Kuo, Jocelyn | Paralegal | \$565.00 | 81.80 | \$46,217.00 | 1 | | | | Liu, Kelly | Legal Research Analyst | \$420.00 | 2.60 | \$1,092.00 | 2 | | | | Mohamed, David | Paralegal | \$565.00 | 140.20 | \$79,213.00 | 2 | | | | O'Dea, Heather | Legal Research Analyst | \$420.00 | 1.40 | \$588.00 | 2 | | | | | | Paraprofessional Total: | 230.60 | \$129,124.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL: | | | | | | | | | BLENDED HOURLY RATE: \$1,286 | | | 1,202.90 | \$1,547,441.00 | | | |
#### **EXHIBIT B**
#### **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY**
| | U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category | Hours | Fees | |--------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------| | | | Billed | Billed | | B110 | Case Administration | 23.30 | \$16,723.00 | | B112 | General Creditor Inquiries | 0.40 | \$603.50 | | B113 | Pleadings Review | 49.80 | \$28,419.00 | | B120 | Asset Analysis and Recovery | 3.40 | \$6,415.00 | | B130 | Asset Disposition | 6.30 | \$7,935.50 | | B155 | Court Hearings | 44.20 | \$67,610.50 | | B160 | Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) | 27.70 | \$45,089.50 | | B165 | Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) | 24.90 | \$36,675.00 | | B191 | General Litigation | 826.50 | \$1,083,282.50 | | B195 | Non-Working Travel | 4.10 | \$3,842.50 | | B210 | Business Operations | 17.00 | \$27,501.00 | | B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | 3.80 | \$4,636.00 | | B240 | Tax Issues | 0.20 | \$370.00 | | B261 | Investigations | 171.10 | \$218,225.00 | | B310 | Claims Administration and Objections | 0.20 | \$113.00 | | TOTAL: | | 1,202.90 | \$1,547,441.00 |
## **EXHIBIT C**
| Matter ID | Matter Name | February 2024 | |-----------|---------------------------------------------|----------------| | | | | | 00001 | General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | \$140,347.00 | | 00002 | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | \$628,514.00 | | 00003 | Other Litigation | \$24,653.50 | | 00006 | Tax Issues | \$370.00 | | 00010 | Genever US | \$25,980.50 | | 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary | \$55,495.00 | | 00014 | HCHK Adversary | \$30,037.50 | | 00016 | Mei Guo Adversary | \$23,652.00 | | 00024 | Lamp Capital Adversary | \$4,849.50 | | 00026 | Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding | \$66,779.50 | | 00027 | CAO Adversary Proceeding | \$23,141.00 | | 00028 | Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding | \$285,956.00 | | 00029 | Avoidance Actions | \$237,665.50 | | TOTAL: | | \$1,547,441.00 |
#### **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY MATTER ID**
#### **EXHIBIT D**
#### **SUMMARY OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES**
| Expense Category | February | |------------------------------------------|--------------| | | 2024 | | Airfare | \$1,202.38 | | Articles and Publications | \$1.20 | | Attorney Service (Service of Documents): | | | -<br>Metro Attorney Service | \$1,670.50 | | -<br>Ancillary Legal Corporation | \$520.00 | | Computer Search (Other) | \$795.15 | | Court Reporting Services (Transcripts) | \$7,299.70 | | Filing Fee | \$20.00 | | Lexis/On Line Search | \$1,684.14 | | Local - Meals | \$639.40 | | Local-Taxi | \$80.05 | | Lodging | \$576.14 | | Messenger | \$394.50 | | Outside Professional Services: | | | -<br>Divergent | \$220.00 | | -<br>UnitedLex | \$143,991.57 | | Postage/Express Mail | \$2,573.36 | | Reproduction Charges | \$1,389.12 | | Reproduction Charges (Color) | \$31.80 | | Retrieval of Corporate Documents: | | | -<br>TransUnion Risk | \$10.00 | | Search Fee | \$97.56 | | Taxi/Ground Transportation | \$999.70 | | Travel Expense – Meals | \$134.48 | | UPS/Courier Service | \$266.80 | | Vendor Expense | \$416.66 | | Westlaw | \$6,111.61 | | TOTAL: | \$171,125.82 |
# **EXHIBIT E**
#### **FEE STATEMENTS**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 May 10, 2024 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397008
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 February 29, 2024 \$140,347.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,990.26 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$145,337.26 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$145,337.26 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 May 10, 2024 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397008
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 February 29, 2024 \$140,347.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,990.26 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$145,337.26 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$145,337.26 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | May 10, 2024 | |--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397008 |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$140,347.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B110 | Case Administration | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/02/2024 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/02/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); research re certain<br>deposition transcripts with related<br>documents and prepare same for attorney<br>review (.3); review upcoming filing<br>deadlines and update working group re<br>same (.2) | 1.20 | 565.00 | 678.00 | | 02/02/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); research re certain<br>deposition transcripts with related<br>documents and prepare same for attorney<br>review (.3); review upcoming filing<br>deadlines and update working group re<br>same (.2) | 1.20 | 565.00 | 678.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | 02/02/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding pro hac vice motion for S.<br>Maza | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/02/2024 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: case update | 0.20 | 1,975.00 | 395.00 | | 02/03/2024 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/05/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 02/06/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/06/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and S.<br>Maza regarding S. Maza's pro hac vice<br>application | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/07/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 02/08/2024 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/08/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | 02/09/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | 02/12/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2397008
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | 02/13/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); review certain client<br>documents and update attorney access re<br>same (.8) | 1.60 | 565.00 | 904.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/14/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 02/15/2024 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/15/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/16/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (1.0); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.20 | 565.00 | 678.00 | | 02/16/2024 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on<br>complaints and related issues | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | 02/17/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding case<br>strategy and next steps | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 02/18/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding open<br>workstreams | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/19/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 02/20/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.00 | 565.00 | 565.00 | | 02/21/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 |
re same (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/21/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding pro hac<br>vice application | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/22/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 02/22/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>upcoming deadlines in the Kwok case (.1);<br>review documents and court dockets in<br>connection with same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/23/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 1.10 | 565.00 | 621.50 | | 02/26/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 02/27/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2); prepare notices of appearance<br>for certain attorneys regarding Despins v.<br>D. Cao District Court case no. 24-5001 (.8);<br>efile notices of appearance via the<br>Court's<br>CM/ECF system (.6) | 1.90 | 565.00 | 1,073.50 | | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding U.S.<br>Trustee fees | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/27/2024 | JK21 | Review and prepare S. Maza pro hac vice<br>registration | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/28/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group<br>re same (.2) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/29/2024 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (1.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and update working group | 1.60 | 565.00 | 904.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/29/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding UST<br>fees | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/29/2024 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on case | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | | Subtotal: | B110 Case Administration | 23.30 | | 16,723.00 | | | | | | | | | B112 | | General Creditor Inquiries | | | | | 02/27/2024 | AB21 | Call and correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding creditor inquiry | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Call and correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding claimant inquiry (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Song regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/29/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with claimant regarding inquiry | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | | Subtotal: | B112 General Creditor Inquiries | 0.40 | | 603.50 | | | | | | | | | B113 | Pleadings Review | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.3); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.8); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.4); review certain case<br>documents and prepare for attorney review<br>(.6) | 2.10 | 565.00 | 1,186.50 | | 02/02/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.6); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.5); review related case dockets regarding | 1.40 | 565.00 | 791.00 |
recent filings (.5)
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group re same
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/05/2024 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 (.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.70 565.00 960.50 02/06/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 1.60 565.00 904.00 02/07/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.50 565.00 847.50 02/08/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain 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) 2.00 565.00 1,130.00 02/09/2024 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22- 50073 and update working group re same (.8); review recent complaints related to certain avoidance actions and update working group re same (1.4); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5); research certain case documents per attorney request (.4) 3.10 565.00 1,751.50 02/10/2024 DM26 Review recent complaints relating to certain avoidance actions and update working group re same 0.50 565.00 282.50 02/11/2024 DM26 Review recent complaints relating to certain avoidance actions and update working 1.50 565.00 847.50
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------| | 02/12/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.8); review recent filings relating to certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.3); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.7) | 2.80 | 565.00 | 1,582.00 | | 02/13/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.8); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.2); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.7); research certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.4) | 3.10 | 565.00 | 1,751.50 | | 02/14/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.6); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.2); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.6); research certain case<br>documents per attorney request (.5) | 2.90 | 565.00 | 1,638.50 | | 02/15/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.6); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and update working<br>group re same (.8); review related case<br>dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.90 | 565.00 | 1,073.50 | | 02/16/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.9); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.2); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5) | 2.60 | 565.00 | 1,469.00 | | 02/19/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.3); review recent filings in case dockets for<br>certain avoidance actions (.3) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Review dockets in main case and<br>pending<br>appeals and certain adversary proceeding<br>decisions (.3); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/20/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.7); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.5); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.5) | 1.70 | 565.00 | 960.50 | | 02/21/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update<br>working group re same<br>(.7); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(.5); research exhibits from certain filed<br>complaints for J. Kosciewicz (1.4); review<br>related case dockets regarding recent filings<br>(.5) | 3.10 | 565.00 | 1,751.50 | | 02/22/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.4); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.6); review related case dockets regarding<br>recent filings (.8) | 2.80 | 565.00 | 1,582.00 | | 02/23/2024 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case no. 22-<br>50073 and update working group re same<br>(.7); review recent filings in certain<br>adversary proceedings and district court<br>cases and update working group re same<br>(1.2); research certain case documents per<br>attorney request (.3); review related case<br>dockets regarding recent filings (.7) | 2.90 | 565.00 | 1,638.50 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/26/2024 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 (.7); review certain pleadings for unresolved matters in main case docket and adversary proceeding dockets and prepare summary for N. Bassett, D. Barron (1.9) 4.00 565.00 2,260.00 02/27/2024 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 (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 1.80 565.00 1,017.00 02/28/2024 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 (1.1); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.6) 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 02/29/2024 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 (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.50 565.00 847.50 **Subtotal: B113 Pleadings Review 49.80 28,419.00**
#### **B155 Court Hearings**
| 02/03/2024 | DM26 | Prepare agenda for 2/5/24 hearing (.8); | 0.90 | 565.00 | 508.50 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------|------|--------|--------| | | | correspond with E. Sutton re same (.1) | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | LAD4 | Attend hearing re: motion for procedure for<br>avoidance action proceedings | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 | | 02/09/2024 | DM26 | Prepare agenda for 2/13/24 hearing | 1.20 | 565.00 | 678.00 | | 02/10/2024 | DM26 | Revise agenda for 2/13/24 hearing | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 2.80 | | 2,287.00 |
#### **B160 Fee/Employment Applications**
| 02/01/2024 | AB21 | Finalize PH October fee statement (0.1);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of<br>same (0.1); correspond with Notice Parties<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | |------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 02/01/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>filing of Paul Hastings October 2023 fee<br>statement (0.1); prepare for electronic filing<br>Paul Hastings October 2023 fee statement<br>(0.1); electronically file with the court Paul<br>Hastings October 2023 fee statement (0.1) | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/02/2024 | AB21 | Review PH November fee statements (0.4);<br>correspond with C. Edge regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 02/04/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding PH monthly fee statement | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with Paul Hastings Conflicts<br>Dept. regarding certain discovery targets | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Review PH December fee statements | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with Paul Hastings Conflicts<br>Dept. regarding certain discovery targets | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/09/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PH<br>November fee statement (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding fourth interim<br>fee application (0.2); revise PH December<br>fee statement (0.6); correspond with C.<br>Edge regarding same (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/09/2024 | KAT2 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding fee<br>matters (.1); review and correspond with C.<br>Edge regarding fee matters (.2) | 0.30 | 1,120.00 | 336.00 | | 02/12/2024 | AB21 | Revise and supplement PH fee application | 3.00 | 1,850.00 | 5,550.00 | | 02/13/2024 | AB21 | Review PH December fee statement (0.3);<br>correspond with C. Edge regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/13/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PH<br>November fee statement | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/13/2024 | AB21 | Revise PH interim fee application (2.2);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding insert<br>for same (0.2); call with E. Sutton regarding<br>inserts for same (0.1); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 2.60 | 1,850.00 | 4,810.00 | | 02/13/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary chart and information<br>regarding depositions conducted by Paul<br>Hastings in Kwok case (.3); call with A.<br>Bongartz re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AB21 | Finalize PH November fee statement (0.3);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of<br>same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/14/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>filing of November 2023 Paul Hastings<br>monthly fee statement (0.1); electronically<br>file<br>with the court November 2023 Paul<br>Hastings monthly fee statement (0.1) | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/15/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare descriptions of Paul Hastings<br>services for PH fee application (2.2);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 2.30 | 1,270.00 | 2,921.00 | | 02/16/2024 | AB21 | Call and correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding inserts for PH fee application<br>(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>PH December fee statement (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/16/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare sections of PH fee application (2.7);<br>call and correspond with A. Bongartz re<br>same (0.1) | 2.80 | 1,395.00 | 3,906.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/17/2024 | AB21 | Revise PH fee application (3.6); call with D.<br>Barron regarding same (0.1); call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.2) | 4.00 | 1,850.00 | 7,400.00 | | 02/17/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding fee<br>application (0.1); correspond with L. Song<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/18/2024 | AB21 | Revise PH fee application (1.4); correspond<br>with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with C. Edge regarding<br>same (0.1); call with C. Edge regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with C. Edge regarding<br>same (0.1); review PH December fee<br>statement (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding filing of fee<br>applications (0.1) | 2.20 | 1,850.00 | 4,070.00 | | 02/18/2024 | NAB | Review and revise interim fee application<br>(.8); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 | | 02/19/2024 | AB21 | Finalize PH fee application (0.4);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>filing of same (0.1); call with P. Linsey<br>regarding same (0.1); finalize PH December<br>fee statement (0.1); correspond with P.<br>Linsey regarding filing of same (0.1);<br>correspond with notice parties re PH<br>December fee statement (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with PH Conflicts Dept.<br>regarding certain discovery targets (.1);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/21/2024 | AB21 | Calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>service of PH fee application | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/21/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with PH Conflicts Dept.<br>regarding certain discovery targets | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/21/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>service list for fee application | 0.10 | 565.00 | 56.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/22/2024 | AB21 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding service of PH fee application<br>(0.1); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S.<br>Trustee) regarding PH fee application (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/22/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>service of Paul Hastings fourth interim fee<br>application | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/23/2024 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding<br>notice of hearing on fee application (0.2);<br>electronically file with the court certificate<br>of service regarding notice of hearing on fee<br>application (0.1) | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/26/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding PH<br>December fee statement and PH interim fee<br>application (0.2); correspond with H.<br>Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>retention issues | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/28/2024 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of fifth interim fee application | 0.50 | 1,120.00 | 560.00 | | 02/29/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Vernon regarding<br>retention issue | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/29/2024 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of fifth interim fee application | 0.90 | 1,120.00 | 1,008.00 | | | Subtotal: | B160 Fee/Employment Applications | 27.70 | | 45,089.50 |
| B165 | | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | |------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | AB21 | Map out open issues for upcoming fee<br>applications (0.4); call with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AB21 | Revise Prager Dreifuss retention application<br>(0.7); review draft P. Wright fee application<br>(0.3); correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)<br>regarding Kroll fee application (0.1);<br>correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding Harneys Legal fee application<br>(0.1) | 1.20 | 1,850.00 | 2,220.00 |
same (0.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare part of Prager retention application<br>(.2); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Calls with A. Bongartz regarding<br>preparation of professional fee applications<br>(.2); prepare Kroll fee application (2.5) | 2.70 | 1,270.00 | 3,429.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare part of Prager retention application | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Revise Kroll fee application (1.1); call with<br>P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with P. Parizek regarding same<br>(0.1); call and correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (0.1) | 1.40 | 1,850.00 | 2,590.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Prager retention application | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/07/2024 | ECS1 | Call and correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding professional fee applications (.1);<br>prepare parts of OMJB fee application (.5) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 02/08/2024 | AB21 | Revise draft OMJB fee application (0.6);<br>correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 02/08/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding Prager retention application | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare OMJB fee application (1.8);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.90 | 1,270.00 | 2,413.00 | | 02/09/2024 | AB21 | Call with D. Hayek (Prager) regarding<br>Prager retention application | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare Harneys fee application (1.6);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 | | 02/13/2024 | AB21 | Revise Harneys Legal fee application (0.3);<br>correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding same (0.2); call and correspond<br>with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); revise<br>OMJB fee application (0.2); correspond<br>with M. McCormack (OMJB) regarding | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/13/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare Harneys fee application (.9);<br>correspond and call with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AB21 | Call with A. Calascibetta (EA Group)<br>regarding EA Group fee application (0.1);<br>correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq)<br>regarding Epiq fee application (0.1);<br>correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll)<br>regarding Kroll fee application (0.1);<br>correspond with M. Meili (Prager) regarding<br>Prager retention application (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/14/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare EA Group fee application (.7);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | 02/16/2024 | AB21 | Finalize Prager retention application (0.2);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing and<br>service of same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/16/2024 | AB21 | Finalize OMJB fee application (0.2);<br>correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB)<br>regarding same (0.1); call with M.<br>McCormack regarding same (0.1); finalize<br>Epiq fee application (0.2); correspond with<br>R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding same (0.1);<br>call with R. Amporfro regarding same (0.1);<br>finalize Kroll fee application (0.3); calls with<br>P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.3);<br>correspond with P. Parizek regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding<br>filing and service of fee applications (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1); revise Harneys fee application (0.2);<br>correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 2.20 | 1,850.00 | 4,070.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2397008
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>filing of O'Sullivan McCormack first<br>interim fee application (0.2); prepare<br>O'Sullivan McCormack first interim fee<br>application for electronic filing (0.2);<br>electronically file with the court O'Sullivan<br>McCormack first interim fee application<br>(0.1); review and handle service of<br>O'Sullivan McCormack first interim fee<br>application (0.1) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>Epiq third interim fee application (0.2);<br>prepare Epiq third interim fee application<br>for filing (0.1); electronically file with the<br>court Epiq third interim fee application<br>(0.1); review and handle service of Epiq<br>third interim fee application (0.1) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>Prager retention application (0.2); prepare<br>Prager retention application for electronic<br>filing (0.2); electronically file with the court<br>Prager retention application (0.1); review<br>and handle service of Prager retention<br>application (0.1) | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>Kroll first interim fee application (0.2);<br>prepare Kroll first interim fee application<br>for electronic filing (0.1); electronically file<br>with the court Kroll first interim fee<br>application (0.1); review and handle service<br>of Kroll first interim fee application (0.1) | 0.50 | 565.00 | 282.50 | | 02/17/2024 | AB21 | Finalize Harneys Legal interim fee<br>application | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/19/2024 | AB21 | Review NPM fee application (0.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (0.1); finalize Harneys fee application<br>(0.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding<br>filing of same (0.1); review Kroll January<br>2024 fee statement (0.3); correspond with P. | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 |
Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (0.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/20/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with notice parties regarding<br>Kroll January 2024 fee statement | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/20/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>Kroll January 2024 monthly fee statement<br>(0.2); prepare Kroll January 2024 monthly<br>fee statement for electronic filing (0.1);<br>electronically file with the Court Kroll<br>January 2024 monthly fee statement (0.1) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 02/21/2024 | AB21 | Review email from H. Claiborn (U.S.<br>Trustee) regarding comments on Prager<br>Dreifuss retention (0.1); correspond with D.<br>Hayek (Prager) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with H. Claiborn regarding<br>Harneys fee application (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/22/2024 | AB21 | Call with D. Hayek (Prager Dreifuss)<br>regarding comments from U.S. Trustee on<br>retention application (0.6); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding same (0.5); correspond<br>with D. Hayek regarding same (0.1) | 1.20 | 1,850.00 | 2,220.00 | | 02/22/2024 | AB21 | Review email from H. Claiborn (U.S.<br>Trustee) regarding Epiq fee application<br>(0.2); call with R. Amporfro (Epiq)<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with R.<br>Amporfro regarding same (0.5); correspond<br>with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.2);<br>correspond with T. Sadler regarding<br>payments to Epiq (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,850.00 | 2,035.00 | | 02/22/2024 | JK21 | Review and handle service of notice of<br>hearing on fee applications | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/27/2024 | AB21 | Review NPM December fee statement<br>(0.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/27/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Prager Dreifuss retention application (0.1);<br>correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/27/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>filing of Acheson Doyle sixth invoice (0.1);<br>prepare for filing Acheson Doyle sixth<br>invoice (0.1); electronically file with the<br>court Acheson Doyle sixth invoice (0.1);<br>review and handle service of Acheson<br>Doyle sixth invoice (0.1) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for<br>Other Professionals | 24.90 | | 36,675.00 | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer forms for Edmiston<br>and Pallas (.5); correspond with L. Despins<br>and East West bank re same (.3) | 0.80 | 1,365.00 | 1,092.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Calls with T. Sadler regarding additional<br>wire transfers (0.1); correspond with<br>T.<br>Sadler regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/07/2024 | TS21 | Calls with A. Bongartz regarding wire<br>transfers | 0.10 | 1,365.00 | 136.50 | | 02/12/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 |
| 02/12/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire<br>transfers | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 02/12/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding wire<br>transfers for Kroll and Harneys Corporate | 0.20 | 1,365.00 | 273.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AB21 | Calls with T. Sadler regarding outstanding<br>wire transfers (0.2); correspond with T.<br>Sadler regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/14/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins and East West<br>Bank regarding wires for Harneys<br>Corporate, Kroll, Arista and O'Sullivan (.5);<br>calls with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,365.00 | 955.50 | | 02/16/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron<br>regarding HCHK monthly payments | 0.30 | 1,365.00 | 409.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/20/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>January 2024 remediation status report<br>(0.1); prepare January 2024 remediation<br>status report for electronic filing (0.1);<br>electronically file with the court January<br>2024 remediation status report (0.1); review<br>and handle service of January 2024<br>remediation status report (0.1) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 02/22/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>payment of UST quarterly fees | 0.40 | 1,365.00 | 546.00 | | 02/27/2024 | AB21 | Call and correspond with T. Sadler<br>regarding upcoming wire transfers | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/28/2024 | TS21 | Prepare wire transfer form for Neubert<br>Pepe (.3); correspond with L. Despins and<br>East West bank re same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,365.00 | 682.50 | | 02/29/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire<br>transfers | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 4.20 | | 5,801.00 | | | | | | | |
#### **B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)**
| 02/07/2024 | DM26 | Review monthly operating reports filed by<br>the Trustee (.2); correspond with J.<br>Lindenberg (EA Group) re same (.1) | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 02/07/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MORs | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/07/2024 | TS21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz, D. Barron<br>and J. Lindenberg regarding monthly<br>operating reports (.3); prepare monthly<br>operating reports for tax return filings (.6) | 0.90 | 1,365.00 | 1,228.50 | | 02/14/2024 | DM26 | Review monthly operating reports filed by<br>the Trustee (.1); correspond with A.<br>Sarwan-Jones (Eisner Advisory Group) re<br>same (.1) | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/20/2024 | TS21 | Prepare January monthly operating report<br>(1.7); correspond with D. Barron re<br>monthly operating report (.2) | 1.90 | 1,365.00 | 2,593.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2397008
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------|------------|-----------| | 02/21/2024 | DM26 | ended 1/31/24 | File monthly operating report for period | | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/21/2024 | DEB4 | | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | | Subtotal: | | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly<br>Operating Reports) | | 3.80 | | 4,636.00 | | B310 | | | Claims Administration and Objections | | | | | | 02/05/2024<br>JK21 | | | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>proofs of claim filed by specific individuals | | 0.20<br>565.00 | | 113.00 | | Subtotal:<br>B310 Claims Administration and<br>Objections | | | 0.20 | | 113.00 | | | | Total | | | | 137.10 | | 140,347.00 | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 1.30 | | 1,975.00 | 2,567.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 1.20 | | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 32.10 | | 1,850.00 | 59,385.00 | | KAT2 | Katherine A. Traxler | | Of Counsel | 1.70 | | 1,120.00 | 1,904.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 4.00 | 1,395.00 | | 5,580.00 | | TS21 | Tess Sadler | | Associate | 5.80 | 1,365.00 | | 7,917.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 13.30 | | 1,270.00 | 16,891.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 5.90 | | 565.00 | 3,333.50 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | | Paralegal | 71.80 | | 565.00 | 40,567.00 | | | | | | | | | |
**Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------|----------|------|--------| | 02/05/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 123.00 | 0.08 | 9.84 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2397008
| 02/07/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 334.00 | 0.08 | 26.72 | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | 02/09/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 1,748.00 | 0.08 | 139.84 | | 02/09/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 400.00 | 0.08 | 32.00 | | 02/12/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 336.00 | 0.08 | 26.88 | | 02/16/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 6,552.00 | 0.08 | 524.16 | | 02/20/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 155.00 | 0.08 | 12.40 | | 02/20/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 1,212.00 | 0.08 | 96.96 | | 02/21/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 78.00 | 0.08 | 6.24 | | 02/21/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 1,212.00 | 0.08 | 96.96 | | 02/22/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 568.00 | 0.08 | 45.44 | | 02/23/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 1,080.00 | 0.08 | 86.40 | | 02/27/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 964.00 | 0.08 | 77.12 | | 02/28/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 1,636.00 | 0.08 | 130.88 | | 02/29/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 422.00 | 0.08 | 33.76 | | 01/30/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163054; 01/30/2024; ; NA; 3<br>COLUMBUS CIR; NEW YORK, NY 10019 ;<br>1ZA6T1631295626127 (MAN) | | | 11.07 | | 01/31/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163054; 01/31/2024; ; NA;<br>1225 RIVER RD; EDGEWATER, NJ 07020 ;<br>1ZA6T1631293126288 (MAN) | | | 11.07 | | 01/31/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search -<br>Courtlink Use -<br>Charges for<br>January, 2024 | | | 11.12 | | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Shlomo Maza; 01/16/2024;<br>Restaurant: Mikihana Sushi and Poke; City: New<br>York; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Dinner while<br>working late on client related matter | | | 40.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 38.79 | | 02/02/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 18.99 | | 02/02/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 5.85 | | 02/03/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.98 | | 02/05/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | | | 6.33 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2397008
| 02/05/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 18.99 | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/06/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 12.60 | | 02/07/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; K. Traxler | 11.70 | | 02/07/2024 | Westlaw | 26.74 | | 02/07/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 11.52 | | 02/08/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 28.80 | | 02/09/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 21.60 | | 02/09/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 11.34 | | 02/11/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.99 | | 02/12/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 37.49 | | 02/12/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 39.12 | | 02/12/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 4.23 | | 02/12/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 4.23 | | 02/12/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 36.72 | | 02/13/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 34.56 | | 02/14/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 35.01 | | 02/15/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.52 | | 02/15/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 46.35 | | 02/16/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>Federal Express, Invoice# 8-<br>410-87492 Dated 02/16/24, Packages from various<br>persons going to various persons. | 60.97 | | 02/16/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 30.60 | | 02/17/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 35.01 | | 02/18/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 7.02 | | 02/19/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 23.04 | | 02/19/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 55.53 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 1.87 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 11.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 14.50 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 14.50 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 152.10 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2397008
| 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 196.80 | |------------|------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 248.40 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 25.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 29.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 3.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>Express Mail; | 30.45 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 30.90 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 30.90 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 32.35 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 33.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 44.31 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 5.66 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 54.15 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 8.49 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 820.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 93.60 | | 02/20/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>UK; | 97.24 | | 02/20/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 15.30 | | 02/20/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 47.16 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 10.55 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 16.88 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 17.75 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 2.83 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 24.31 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 24.31 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 3.00 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>Express Mail; | 30.45 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 31.97 | | 02/21/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 6.95 | | 02/21/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 12.78 |
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| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$145,337.26 | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$145,337.26 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$4,990.26 | | 02/29/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 48.53 | | 02/28/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 37.40 | | 02/28/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 14.77 | | 02/27/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 9.40 | | 02/27/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 8.44 | | 02/27/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 43.01 | | 02/26/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>Federal Express, Invoice# 2-<br>246-92024 Dated 02/26/24, Packages from various<br>persons going to various persons. | 62.75 | | 02/25/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 | | 02/23/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 4.68 | | 02/23/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 37.35 | | 02/23/2024 | Westlaw | 141.77 | | 02/23/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 57.97 | | 02/23/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 4.70 | | 02/23/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 18.99 | | 02/22/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 84.06 | | 02/22/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 41.85 | | 02/22/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 29.92 | | 02/22/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class-US | 10.80 | | 02/21/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 24.21 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397009
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 February 29, 2024 \$628,514.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 154,554.07 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$783,068.07 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$783,068.07 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397009
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 February 29, 2024 \$628,514.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 154,554.07 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$783,068.07 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$783,068.07 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | | |----------|--| | HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397009 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
### **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation \$628,514.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B120 | | Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | 02/01/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding Swiss proceedings related to Ace<br>Decade (0.8); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/02/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding Swiss proceedings related to Ace<br>Decade | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding Ace Decade proceedings in<br>Switzerland | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/05/2024 | LAD4 | T/c D. Hayek (Prager) and A. Bongartz re:<br>Swiss Ace Decade action | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | 02/06/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit Harcus Parker complaint (.50;<br>t/c D. Barron re: Harcus Parker (.20) | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas)<br>regarding update on Ace Decade adversary<br>proceeding | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/08/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Ace<br>Decade proceedings in Switzerland (0.1);<br>correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding same (0.2); revise related power of<br>attorney (0.3) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/09/2024 | AB21 | Review correspondence from D. Elmiger<br>(Lalive) regarding Ace Decade proceedings<br>in Switzerland | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/29/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Ace<br>Decade litigation in Switzerland | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | | Subtotal: | B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | 3.40 | | 6,415.00 |
#### **B155 Court Hearings**
| 02/04/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>agenda for 2/5/24 hearing in the Kwok<br>case | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 02/10/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>agenda for 2/13/24 hearing in the Kwok<br>case (.1); review draft agenda (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/12/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>preparation for February 13 hearing on<br>tolling motion | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/12/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>February 13, 2024 hearing on tolling motion<br>(0.6); prepare reference materials for<br>February 13, 2024 hearing (1.6) | 2.20 | 565.00 | 1,243.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LAD4 | Handle/testify in zoom evidentiary hearing | 4.50 | 1,975.00 | 8,887.50 | | 02/13/2024 | NAB | Participate in hearing on equitable tolling<br>motion (4.5); follow-up correspondence<br>with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding same<br>(.1) | 4.60 | 1,835.00 | 8,441.00 | | 02/13/2024 | SM29 | Participate in hearing on tolling motion | 4.50 | 1,395.00 | 6,277.50 | | 02/19/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit report for status conference<br>(.80); review motion to request status<br>conference (.20) | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/21/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit powerpoint outline for status<br>conference | 2.10 | 1,975.00 | 4,147.50 | | 02/22/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with<br>D. Barron regarding<br>presentation for next status conference | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/22/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of adversary proceedings<br>and appeals in connection with presentation<br>for 2/27/24 hearing (3.4); analyze issues<br>regarding same (1.3); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.2) | 4.90 | 1,270.00 | 6,223.00 | | 02/23/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of adversary proceedings<br>and appeals in connection with presentation<br>for 2/27/24 hearing (.1); review mediation<br>procedures orders in connection with same<br>(1.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.30 | 1,270.00 | 1,651.00 | | 02/26/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize pending adversary<br>proceedings and appeals for status<br>conference presentation (.6); correspond<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 02/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit power point presentation | 1.80 | 1,975.00 | 3,555.00 | | 02/26/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft status conference<br>presentation (.3); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Attend<br>status conference | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Revise Court presentation for status<br>conference (0.7); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.2); conference<br>with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Attend and take notes at 2/27/29 court<br>hearing | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron regarding adversary<br>proceedings presentation for 2/27/24<br>hearing | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Review hearing presentation in connection<br>with 2/27/24 hearing | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/27/2024 | KC27 | Attend status conference on avoidance<br>actions, alter ego action and RICO action<br>(.9); prepare follow up notes regarding same<br>(.1) | 1.00 | 1,185.00 | 1,185.00 | | 02/27/2024 | LAD4 | Review submissions, notes<br>to prepare for<br>status conference (.40); handle status<br>conference with Judge Manning (.90) | 1.30 | 1,975.00 | 2,567.50 | | 02/27/2024 | LS26 | Attend status conference | 0.90 | 985.00 | 886.50 | | 02/27/2024 | NAB | Analyze issues, arguments, and related<br>caselaw in preparation<br>for status conference<br>(1.0); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding confidentiality issues (.3) | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 | | 02/27/2024 | NAB | Participate in status conference | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 02/27/2024 | SK35 | Review status conference presentation of<br>key case updates and developments | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 02/27/2024 | SM29 | Telephonically attend status conference | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 39.10 | | 60,981.00 |
#### **B191 General Litigation**
| 02/01/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding litigation targets (0.3); correspond<br>with S. Maza regarding tolling hearing (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 02/01/2024 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/01/2024 | LAD4 | T/c | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Continue preparing parts of avoidance<br>action and related complaints (.4); review<br>discovery documents in connection with<br>same (.4); call with W. Farmer regarding<br>same (.2); review and comment on updated<br>avoidance action defendant list and draft<br>complaint issues (.4); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 0.00 | 1,835.00 | 0.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: estoppel<br>and appeal issues | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: case issues<br>and litigation plan | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze Updike proposed edits to tolling<br>agreement | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/02/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery issues (.1); correspond with A.<br>Luft regarding litigation plan and related<br>issues/task list (.2); review revisions to<br>tolling agreements (.2); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1); review<br>discovery documents in connection with<br>avoidance action and additional complaints<br>to file by February 15 deadline (.7) | 1.30 | 1,835.00 | 2,385.50 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare list of tolling motion targets from<br>whom we received responses (.1); conduct<br>analysis in connection with same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Call with J. Kosciewicz regarding response<br>to Defeng Cao's discovery request in<br>connection with the tolling motion | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/05/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>objection to tolling motion (0.1); share<br>objections to tolling motion with working<br>group (0.3) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>objections to tolling motion (.1);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding the same<br>(.1) | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Prepare responses and objections to M.<br>Guo's subpoena to L. Despins for service<br>(.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>the same (.1); review and comment on<br>service of same on opposing counsel (.1) | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Review and summarize objections to tolling<br>motion | 2.90 | 1,185.00 | 3,436.50 | | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Review objection to tolling motion filed by<br>counsel for M. Guo | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Telephone call with L. Song regarding<br>tolling motion and objection deadline for<br>tolling motion | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Draft responses and objections to D. Cao's<br>subpoena to L. Despins regarding tolling<br>motion (2.2); correspond with N. Bassett<br>regarding the same (.2); revise responses<br>and objections to incorporate N. Bassett's<br>comments (.2); review and comment on<br>service of same on opposing counsel (.2) | 2.80 | 1,185.00 | 3,318.00 | | 02/05/2024 | LAD4 | Review objections to tolling motion (.90);<br>t/c N. Bassett re: same (.30); t/c P. Parizek<br>(Kroll) re: amendment to claims filed (.20) | 1.40 | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with S. Maza re: equitable<br>tolling reply arguments | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: equitable<br>tolling discovery | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re:<br>responses and objections related to for<br>equitable tolling subpoenas | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze objections to equitable tolling<br>motion | 1.80 | 1,850.00 | 3,330.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with S. Maza<br>re: D. Cao<br>adversary (.5); call with S. Maza re: same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: equitable tolling<br>arguments | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Review and supplement hearing outline for<br>equitable tolling motion | 1.80 | 1,850.00 | 3,330.00 | | 02/05/2024 | LS26 | Call with J. Kosciewicz re tolling motion | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | NAB | Review objections to equitable tolling<br>motion (1.0); analyze strategy for response<br>to same (.7); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.2); call with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.3); call with A. Luft<br>regarding same (.2); review and revise<br>tolling agreements (.3); correspond with<br>recipients of tolling agreements regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with J. Kosciewicz<br>and A. Luft regarding tolling agreement<br>discovery responses (.3); review and revise<br>same (.3); correspond with J. Graham (Paul<br>Weiss) regarding tolling agreement<br>proposed order (.2) | 3.70 | 1,835.00 | 6,789.50 | | 02/05/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re tolling<br>motion questions (.4); analyze caselaw for<br>reply in support of tolling motion (2.0) | 2.40 | 1,395.00 | 3,348.00 | | 02/06/2024 | DM26 | Prepare for L. Despins 2/7/24 deposition | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>objections to tolling motion | 0.10 | 565.00 | 56.50 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding direct<br>examination outline for tolling motion<br>hearing | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding L.<br>Despins' tolling motion deposition (.2);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding the same<br>(.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>the same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting rider outline for L.<br>Despins deposition prep regarding tolling<br>motion | 1.80 | 1,185.00 | 2,133.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding prep<br>outline for L. Despins deposition regarding<br>the tolling motion | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Draft parts of rider outline for each party<br>opposing tolling motion | 3.60 | 1,185.00 | 4,266.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Attend deposition preparation sessions<br>regarding tolling motion with L. Despins,<br>N. Bassett and A. Luft | 1.70 | 1,185.00 | 2,014.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/06/2024 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding equitable tolling<br>(2.9); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>same (.3) | 3.20 | 1,185.00 | 3,792.00 | | 02/06/2024 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM) and counsel to UBS<br>re: tolling motion objection | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 02/06/2024 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on tolling motion issues<br>(2.40); meet with A. Luft, N. Bassett and J.<br>Kosciewicz re: prep for depo (1.00); handle<br>second portion of same meeting with A.<br>Luft, N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz (.70) | 4.10 | 1,975.00 | 8,097.50 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with opposition counsel re:<br>deposition of L. Despins | 1.10 | 1,850.00 | 2,035.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze documents<br>for use at equitable<br>tolling hearing | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of outline for equitable tolling<br>deposition prep session | 2.10 | 1,850.00 | 3,885.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re: direct<br>testimony for hearing | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Attend deposition preparation sessions<br>regarding tolling motion with L. Despins,<br>N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz (1.7);<br>conference with N. Bassett re: same and<br>prep for hearing (.5) | 2.20 | 1,850.00 | 4,070.00 | | 02/06/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re tolling<br>motion hearing preparation (0.3); prepare<br>fact summary for same (0.6) | 0.90 | 985.00 | 886.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/06/2024 | NAB | Meet with L. Despins, A. Luft and J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding preparations for<br>deposition on equitable tolling motion (1.0);<br>conference with A. Luft regarding same and<br>preparations for hearing (.5); further<br>conference (portion) with L. Despins, A.<br>Luft and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2);<br>correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding tolling agreements<br>(.2); review drafts of same (.2); correspond<br>with P. Linsey and W. Farmer regarding<br>appellate issues (.1); review and comment<br>on draft avoidance actions (.5); review<br>objections to equitable tolling in preparation<br>for equitable tolling hearing (.3) | 3.00 | 1,835.00 | 5,505.00 | | 02/06/2024 | SM29 | Review objections and responses to tolling<br>motion (2.9); analyze caselaw and statutory<br>authority re same (2.5); prepare reply in<br>support of same (4.4); correspond with K.<br>Catalano re same (.2) | 10.00 | 1,395.00 | 13,950.00 | | 02/06/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re reply in<br>support of tolling motion | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AC40 | Analyze the law of dissolution and<br>membership of company | 2.00 | 985.00 | 1,970.00 | | 02/07/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>tolling issues and reply (0.1); conference<br>with S. Maza regarding same (0.2);<br>conference with L. Despins regarding alter<br>ego complaint (0.4); correspond with S.<br>Maza regarding tolling motion objectors<br>(0.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>alter ego complaint issues (0.2); prepare<br>parts of alter ego complaint (6.4) | 7.60 | 1,395.00 | 10,602.00 | | 02/07/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding reply to<br>tolling motion (0.2); prepare chart of<br>responses to tolling motion (0.6) | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 02/07/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>tolling motion exhibits | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/07/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>direct examination preparation | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/07/2024 | JPK1 | Telephone call with A. Luft regarding direct<br>examination outline for L. Despins for<br>tolling motion hearing | 0.60 | 1,185.00 | 711.00 | | 02/07/2024 | JPK1 | Review and prepare documents and exhibits<br>for tolling motion hearing (1.8); correspond<br>with J. Kuo regarding the same (.2) | 2.00 | 1,185.00 | 2,370.00 | | 02/07/2024 | JPK1 | Further call with A. Luft regarding direct<br>examination outline for L. Despins (.7);<br>continue drafting direct examination outline<br>for L. Despins (4.3) | 5.00 | 1,185.00 | 5,925.00 | | 02/07/2024 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding equitable tolling<br>(1.0); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,185.00 | 1,422.00 | | 02/07/2024 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett, A. Luft, & S. Maza re:<br>tolling motion (.70); review/outline tolling<br>direct testimony (.90) | 1.60 | 1,975.00 | 3,160.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze and outline estoppel facts for<br>hearing | 1.80 | 1,850.00 | 3,330.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron and J.<br>Kosciewicz re: equitable tolling arguments | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Prepare outline for equitable tolling hearing<br>with J. Kosciewicz | 1.30 | 1,850.00 | 2,405.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Call with counsel for M. Guo re: equitable<br>tolling discovery | 0.50 | 1,850.00 | 925.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and S.<br>Maza re: equitable tolling reply arguments | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 02/07/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz re tolling<br>motion (0.1); review draft alter ego<br>complaint (0.3); correspond with S. Maza re<br>tolling motion (0.2) | 0.60 | 985.00 | 591.00 |
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motion (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/07/2024 | NAB | Review and outline legal issues and<br>arguments in preparation for hearing on<br>equitable tolling motion (1.4); call with L.<br>Despins, S. Maza, A. Luft regarding same<br>(.7); continue reviewing objections to<br>equitable tolling motion (.5); analyze<br>jurisdiction issues for avoidance actions and<br>related caselaw (.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.1); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance<br>actions (.3); analyze issues related to same<br>(.2); review revisions to tolling agreements<br>(.3); correspond with D. Skalka (NPM)<br>regarding same (.1) | 4.00 | 1,835.00 | 7,340.00 | | 02/07/2024 | SM29 | Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett, L. Despins re<br>reply in support of tolling motion (.7);<br>conference with D. Barron re same (.2);<br>prepare same (6.9) | 7.80 | 1,395.00 | 10,881.00 | | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of reply in support of tolling<br>motion (2.5); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.2) | 2.70 | 1,270.00 | 3,429.00 | | 02/08/2024 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/08/2024 | JPK1 | Continue preparing outline for L. Despins<br>direct examination at tolling motion hearing | 5.00 | 1,185.00 | 5,925.00 | | 02/08/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>inquiry concerning G Fashion (.1);<br>correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex)<br>regarding the same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/08/2024 | AEL2 | Review questions regarding equitable tolling | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/08/2024 | NAB | Review revisions to proposed tolling<br>agreements (.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.3); revise tolling<br>agreements (.3); correspond with opposing<br>counsel regarding same (.1); analyze case<br>law regarding jurisdictional issues (.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>preparation for hearing on equitable tolling | 1.70 | 1,835.00 | 3,119.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/08/2024 | SM29 | Revise and supplement reply in support of<br>equitable tolling motion | 8.10 | 1,395.00 | 11,299.50 | | 02/09/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of reply in support of tolling<br>motion (1.4); correspond with S. Maza in<br>connection with same (.3) | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 | | 02/09/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza and K. Catalano<br>regarding reply in support of tolling motion<br>(0.6); revise reply in support of tolling<br>motion (2.2); prepare reply in support of<br>tolling motion for electronic filing (0.4);<br>electronically file with the court reply in<br>support of tolling motion (0.1); review and<br>handle service of reply in support of tolling<br>motion (0.2) | 3.50 | 565.00 | 1,977.50 | | 02/09/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>motions for extension of page limits | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/09/2024 | JPK1 | Prepare exhibits for use at tolling motion<br>hearing (1.0); correspond with A. Luft<br>regarding the same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,185.00 | 1,303.50 | | 02/09/2024 | KC27 | Prepare summary of cases cited in tolling<br>motion (1.8); calls with S. Maza re motion<br>to exceed page limit and precedent orders<br>chart (.2); prepare motion to exceed page<br>limit (.5); revise tolling motion reply (.6) | 3.10 | 1,185.00 | 3,673.50 | | 02/09/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit direct testimony outline for<br>tolling motion (1.10); review/edit draft<br>tolling motion reply (.90) | 2.00 | 1,975.00 | 3,950.00 | | 02/09/2024 | NAB | Call with<br>(.3); further<br>revise same (.2); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding tolling agreement issues<br>(.2); review and revise draft reply brief in<br>support of equitable tolling<br>motion (2.6);<br>call with S. Maza regarding same (.3);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (.3); further review reply in support of | 4.60 | 1,835.00 | 8,441.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2397009
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/09/2024 | SM29 | Revise and supplement reply in support of<br>tolling motion (2.2); correspond with N.<br>Bassett re same (.2); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) re same (.2); call with N.<br>Bassett re equitable tolling argument in<br>draft reply (.3); revise same to incorporate<br>comments from N. Bassett (.5); further<br>revise draft reply to incorporate comments<br>from L. Despins (.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins re settlement offer to objector (.1);<br>email objector re same (.1); call with K.<br>Catalano re motion to exceed page limit (.1);<br>call with K. Catalano re precedent orders<br>chart (.1); review same (.1) | 4.30 | 1,395.00 | 5,998.50 | | 02/09/2024 | SM29 | Prepare reply in support of tolling motion | 4.00 | 1,395.00 | 5,580.00 | | 02/10/2024 | NAB | Correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding tolling agreements and related<br>issues (.4); review submissions in<br>preparation for hearing on equitable tolling<br>motion (.4) | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 02/10/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re reply in<br>support of tolling motion (.2); review<br>redline from A. Bongartz re same (.2);<br>revise reply (.5) | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 02/11/2024 | JPK1 | Draft witness and exhibit list for tolling<br>motion hearing | 2.60 | 1,185.00 | 3,081.00 | | 02/11/2024 | JPK1 | Review and comment on service of<br>potential tolling motion hearing exhibits on<br>Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 02/11/2024 | JPK1 | Attend preparation session with L. Despins,<br>N. Bassett for L. Despins' direct<br>examination at tolling motion hearing | 0.50 | 1,185.00 | 592.50 | | 02/11/2024 | LAD4 | Tolling motion testimony prep by phone<br>with N. Bassett and J. Kosciewicz (.50); t/c<br>P. Linsey (NPM) re: update (.20) | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/11/2024 | NAB | Prepare direct testimony outline for hearing<br>on equitable tolling motion (1.3); call with<br>L. Despins and J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>same (.5); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding issues related to tolling<br>stipulations (.2) | 2.00 | 1,835.00 | 3,670.00 | | 02/12/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>filing of February 13, 2024 witness and<br>exhibit list (0.1); electronically file with the<br>court February 13, 2024 witness and exhibit<br>list (0.1); review and handle service of<br>February 13, 2024 witness and exhibit list<br>(0.1) | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/12/2024 | JPK1 | Review direct examination outline for L.<br>Despins for tolling motion hearing (.3);<br>revise the same (.2); review Whitecroft<br>documents containing Mei Guo<br>correspondence to JNFX (.3) | 0.80 | 1,185.00 | 948.00 | | 02/12/2024 | JPK1 | Review and prepare documents/exhibits for<br>tolling motion hearing (.6); review and<br>summarize three late objections to tolling<br>motion (.3) | 0.90 | 1,185.00 | 1,066.50 | | 02/12/2024 | PK1 | Further review and prepare exhibits for<br>tolling motion hearing (.3); revise witness<br>and exhibit list (.4); correspond with P.<br>Linsey regarding the same (.1); correspond<br>with N. Bassett regarding the same (.2);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding the same<br>(.1) | 1.10 | 1,185.00 | 1,303.50 | | 02/12/2024 | PK1 | Draft<br>(.8); correspond with A. Luft regarding the<br>same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,185.00 | 1,066.50 | | 02/12/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: outstanding<br>litigation matters | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/12/2024 | AFL2 | Call with counsel for | 0 30 | 1 850 00 | 555 00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/12/2024 | NAB | Analyze evidentiary issues and continue<br>preparing direct testimony outline for<br>hearing on equitable tolling motion (2.2);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.3); review case law and briefing and draft<br>outline for oral argument on equitable<br>tolling motion (2.3); correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz and S. Maza regarding same<br>(.3); correspond with potential defendants<br>regarding tolling agreements and finalization<br>of same (.4); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) and D. Skalka (NPM) regarding<br>same (.3) | 5.80 | 1,835.00 | 10,643.00 | | 02/12/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and N.<br>Bassett re tolling order language (.2);<br>correspond with objecting party re tolling<br>order (.4); correspond with L. Despins re<br>tolling motion hearing prep (.2); correspond<br>with J. Kuo re service<br>of notice order (.3);<br>review documents, submissions and prepare<br>outline for tolling motion hearing (2.0) | 3.10 | 1,395.00 | 4,324.50 | | 02/13/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (5.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 5.20 | 1,270.00 | 6,604.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised direct outline (.30); t/c<br>N. Bassett re: direct testimony prep (.30) | 0.60 | 1,975.00 | 1,185.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LS26 | Review documents and public records in<br>preparation for tolling motion hearing | 1.60 | 985.00 | 1,576.00 | | 02/13/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins in prep for equitable<br>tolling hearing (.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding equitable tolling hearing<br>prep (.6); continue reviewing case law and<br>briefing in prep for equitable tolling hearing<br>(2.9); correspond and calls with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.3) | 4.10 | 1,835.00 | 7,523.50 | | 02/13/2024 | SM29 | Correspond and calls with N. Bassett to<br>prepare for hearing on tolling motion (.3);<br>review submissions and certain caselaw to<br>prepare for same (1.7) | 2.00 | 1,395.00 | 2,790.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/14/2024 | LAD4 | Review/comment on last AP filings (1.80);<br>t/c<br>(.30) | 2.10 | 1,975.00 | 4,147.50 | | 02/14/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with counsel for | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/15/2024 | IPK1 | Prepare template for tolling agreement (.2);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding the<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/15/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding filing of tolling agreements (.1);<br>review filed tolling agreements (.1);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding the<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/15/2024 | KC27 | Review tolling decision (.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins, N. Bassett re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 02/15/2024 | NAB | Review decision on equitable tolling motion<br>(.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 02/16/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>equitable tolling order | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 02/16/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>claims analysis | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Prepare summary chart of complaints filed<br>by Paul Hastings | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>sealed complaints | 0 30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/16/2024 | LAD4 | Review/outline next steps in the case to<br>handle APs (2.10); t/c N. Bassett re:<br>mediation program (.20); t/c I. Goldman<br>(Pullman) re: same (.20); t/c H. Claiborn<br>(US Trustee) re: mediation program (.30) | 2.80 | 1,975.00 | 5,530.00 | | 02/16/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re case | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/16/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>recently filed complaints and related service<br>issues (.3); analyze mediation, scheduling,<br>and related issues for adversary proceedings<br>(.6); review example mediation and<br>scheduling orders in connection with same<br>(.3); review confidentiality issues related to<br>filed complaints (.3); call with L. Despins<br>regarding same and mediation (.2) | 1.70 | 1,835.00 | 3,119.50 | | 02/16/2024 | SM29 | Review opinion<br>re equitable tolling motion | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 02/18/2024 | NAB | Analyze next steps for adversary<br>proceedings and strategy for resolving same | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 02/19/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, S. Maza,<br>D. Barron, A. Luft, W. Farmer, K.<br>Catalano, L. Song, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding next steps with respect to<br>adversary proceedings (0.9); prepare motion<br>to request status conference (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.2); correspond with P.<br>Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding filing of same (0.1) | 1.50 | 1,850.00 | 2,775.00 | | 02/19/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, W. Farmer, K.<br>Catalano, L. Song, J. Kosciewicz and E.<br>Sutton regarding litigation next steps (0.9);<br>correspond with Thistle Interiors regarding<br>notice (0.1); conference with Tara Leavy<br>(Thistle Interiors) regarding same (0.3) | 1.30 | 1,395.00 | 1,813.50 | | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, W.<br>Farmer, K. Catalano, L. Song and J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding Kwok case deadlines<br>and next steps | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 02/19/2024 | JPK1 | Attend meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett,<br>A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft,<br>W. Farmer, K. Catalano, L. Song, and E. | 0.90 | 1,185.00 | 1,066.50 |
Sutton concerning next steps
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/19/2024 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with P. Linsey<br>(NPM), W. Farmer, and E. Sutton regarding<br>appeals tracker | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 02/19/2024 | KC27 | Attend portion of meeting with L. Despins,<br>N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D.<br>Barron, A. Luft, W. Farmer, L. Song, E.<br>Sutton, J. Kosciewicz pending and<br>upcoming litigation matters | 0.50 | 1,185.00 | 592.50 | | 02/19/2024 | LAD4 | Call with A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, S. Maza,<br>D. Barron, A. Luft, W. Farmer, K.<br>Catalano, L. Song, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz<br>re: update and going forward tasks | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 | | 02/19/2024 | LAD4 | Weekly call with P. Linsey, N. Bassett, A.<br>Luft, D. Skalka re: litigation updates and<br>plan | 0.60 | 1,975.00 | 1,185.00 | | 02/19/2024 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey, L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett re: pending and upcoming litigation<br>matters | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/19/2024 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer,<br>K. Catalano, L. Song, E. Sutton, and J.<br>Kosciewicz re: pending adversary<br>proceedings and next steps for same | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/19/2024 | LS26 | Litigation update call with L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron,<br>A. Luft, W. Farmer, K. Catalano E. Sutton,<br>J. Kosciewicz (0.9) | 0.90 | 985.00 | 886.50 | | 02/19/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, A. Bongartz,<br>S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, K.<br>Catalano, L. Song, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding case strategy and next steps on<br>pending and upcoming litigation (.9); join<br>portion of call with P. Linsey (NPM), L.<br>Despins and A. Luft regarding next steps<br>on complaints (.5); review and comment on<br>status conference request for A. Bongartz<br>(.1); correspond with opposing counsel | 1.60 | 1,835.00 | 2,936.00 |
regarding tolling motion and complaints (.1)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2397009
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/19/2024 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, D. Barron, A. Luft, W. Farmer,<br>K. Catalano, L. Song, E. Sutton, J.<br>Kosciewicz re next steps in pending and<br>upcoming litigations | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 02/19/2024 | WCF | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, K.<br>Catalano, L. Song, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz<br>regarding next steps in adversary<br>proceedings (.9); call with P. Linsey, E.<br>Sutton, J. Kosciewicz regarding adversary<br>proceedings service and stays (.4); analyze<br>authorities regarding service on Delaware<br>Secretary of State (.2); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) and E. Sutton regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.60 | 1,390.00 | 2,224.00 | | 02/20/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze Court's SoL decision | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/21/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>litigation question (0.1); correspond with P.<br>Linsey regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with N. Bassett regarding presentation on<br>litigation update for Court (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 02/21/2024 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/21/2024 | NAB | Correspond with counsel for potential<br>avoidance action defendant regarding<br>tolling order (.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding preparations for status<br>conference (.1); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding adversary proceeding service and<br>confidentiality issues (.2) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 02/22/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton and K. Catalano<br>regarding presentation on pending and<br>upcoming litigations for Court (0.2);<br>prepare parts of same (3.8) | 4.00 | 1,395.00 | 5,580.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/22/2024 | NAB | Review emails from E. Sutton and J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding complaint<br>confidentiality issues (.3); review protective<br>order in connection with same (.2); follow<br>up correspondence with E. Sutton and J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 02/22/2024 | SM29 | Review press article regarding Kwok entities<br>and relationships | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 | | 02/23/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>status conference presentation on recently<br>filed actions (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.2); prepare parts<br>of status conference presentation (1.3);<br>correspond with P. Linsey [NPM] regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding GTV/Mitchell issues<br>(0.4); correspond with K. Catalano<br>regarding section 549 cases (0.1) | 2.30 | 1,395.00 | 3,208.50 | | 02/23/2024 | JK21 | Research mediation procedures order for E.<br>Sutton | 0.90 | 565.00 | 508.50 | | 02/23/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>complaint service issues and litigation<br>strategy (.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding litigation strategy (.2); correspond<br>with D. Barron regarding status conference<br>preparation and criminal case question (.3);<br>correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>confidentiality issues in connection<br>with<br>adversary proceedings (.2); review<br>protective order regarding same (.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>tolling stipulations (.1) | 1.20 | 1,835.00 | 2,202.00 | | 02/25/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>presentation on litigation issues (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1); revise same (1.2) | 1.40 | 1,395.00 | 1,953.00 | | 02/25/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding case<br>appeals in connection with status<br>conference presentation | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/25/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft presentation for<br>status conference (.9); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,835.00 | 1,835.00 | | 02/26/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding status<br>conference presentation on litigation (0.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey regarding same<br>(0.3); continue preparing same (2.8);<br>correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 3.40 | 1,395.00 | 4,743.00 | | 02/26/2024 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz, and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding ongoing litigation<br>and pending appeals | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 02/26/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize open matters and<br>pending motions for status conference<br>presentation (.4); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with<br>D. Mohamed regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 02/26/2024 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with W. Farmer, E.<br>Sutton, and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>litigation update and appellate tracker | 0.50 | 1,185.00 | 592.50 | | 02/26/2024 | JPK1 | Telephone call with E. Sutton regarding<br>confidentiality unsealing of documents (.7);<br>correspond with W. Farmer regarding the<br>same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,185.00 | 1,185.00 | | 02/26/2024 | NAB | Call with P. Linsey (NPM), L. Despins<br>regarding case updates and strategy for<br>litigation (.7); analyze briefing in G Club<br>appeal (.5); conference with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.2); correspond with W.<br>Farmer regarding complaint service and<br>confidentiality issues (.3) | 1.70 | 1,835.00 | 3,119.50 | | 02/28/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>issues related to litigation timing and<br>strategy (.3); call with W. Farmer and<br>foreign-process-serving company regarding<br>service issues (.5); correspond with A. Luft<br>and L. Despins regarding litigation strategy<br>and criminal case issues (.4); draft parts of<br>motion to stay certain litigations (.9) | 2.10 | 1,835.00 | 3,853.50 |
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## Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2397009
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 02/29/2024 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding staying<br>adversary proceedings (3.6); correspond<br>with W. Farmer regarding same (.1); review<br>outline regarding motion to stay adversary<br>proceeding (.2); prepare motion for same<br>(.9) | 4.80 | 1,185.00 | 5,688.00 | | 02/29/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer, E. Sutton<br>regarding confidentiality and litigation issues<br>(.2); prepare proposed order staying<br>litigation (.7); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with A.<br>Luft regarding litigation strategy issues and<br>next steps in avoidance actions (.3) | 1.30 | 1,835.00 | 2,385.50 | | 02/29/2024 | WCF | Review and revise proposed stay of<br>adversary proceedings motion (.4); analyze<br>authorities regarding discretionary stay of<br>adversary proceedings for criminal trial (.8);<br>draft proposed order regarding same (.6);<br>analyze BVI authorities regarding service of<br>adversary complaints (.3) | 2.10 | 1,390.00 | 2,919.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 233.50 | | 342,893.00 | | B261 | Investigations | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | DM26 | Research service information regarding<br>certain rule 2004 targets | 2.40 | 565.00 | 1,356.00 | | 02/01/2024 | DEB4 | Participate in forensic investigation update<br>call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett and<br>A. Luft (.9); correspond with J. Barker | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 |
| | | (Kroll) regarding vehicle history (0.1) | | | | |------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in<br>connection with outstanding rule 2004<br>motions and subpoenas (.3); correspond<br>with A. Luft, W. Farmer, S. Maza and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize certain documents<br>produced in discovery | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-----------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare subpoenas for eleventh<br>supplemental Rule 2004 motion (.2);<br>correspond with D. Mohamed and D.<br>Barron regarding service of same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare thirteenth supplemental Rule 2004<br>motion (.2); review information regarding<br>targets in connection with same (.1);<br>correspond with D. Barron, D. Mohamed,<br>and L. Song regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/01/2024 | JPK1 | Continue reviewing documents and drafting<br>Melissa Francis Rule 2004 deposition<br>outline | 4.40 | 1,185.00 | 5,214.00 | | 02/01/2024 | LAD4 | Review issues/notes to prepare for Kroll<br>update call (.20); handle portion of Kroll<br>weekly call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D.<br>Barron (.70) | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 | | 02/01/2024 | LAD4 | T/c D. Hayek (Swiss counsel) re:<br>recognition application | 0.20 | 1,975.00 | 395.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Participate in weekly update call with Kroll,<br>L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AELL2 | Analyze contempt motion for Hudson<br>Diamond | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/01/2024 | LS26 | Review document production re certain<br>Debtor related entities (2.9); prepare<br>summary re same (0.4) | 3.30 | 985.00 | 3,250.50 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, D.<br>Barron and A. Luft regarding investigation<br>and litigation strategy | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, D.<br>Barron and A. Luft regarding investigation<br>and litigation strategy | 0.00 | 1,835.00 | 0.00 | | 02/01/2024 SK35 | | Prenare narts of | 0 20 | 985 00 | 197 00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/01/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with A. Luft re turnover<br>motion (.3); analyze caselaw re same (1.0) | 1.30 | 1,395.00 | 1,813.50 | | 02/02/2024 | DM26 | Research service information regarding<br>certain rule 2004 targets | 1.80 | 565.00 | 1,017.00 | | 02/02/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding Rui Ma<br>(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.4); correspond with A. Luft<br>regarding Kwok affiliated entities (0.3);<br>correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding<br>same (0.2) | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 | | 02/02/2024 | ECS1 | Continue preparing thirteenth supplemental<br>Rule 2004 motion (.3); correspond with N.<br>Bassett, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/02/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 02/02/2024 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of<br>subpoenas in connection with eleventh<br>supplemental Rule 2004 motion (.2);<br>correspond with E. Cohn (Metro Attorney<br>Service) about same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/02/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting M. Francis Rule 2004<br>deposition outline (1.5); review documents<br>regarding the same (1.9) | 3.40 | 1,185.00 | 4,029.00 | | 02/02/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with J.<br>Weddle regarding Gettr<br>supplemental Rule 2004 document<br>production (.2); review issue regarding the<br>same (.1); correspond with S. Phan<br>regarding the same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,185.00 | 474.00 | | 02/02/2024 | KL12 | Research company filings for certain Hong<br>Kong companies | 2.60 | 420.00 | 1,092.00 | | 02/02/2024 | LS26 | Continue reviewing document production<br>re certain debtor related entities (2.8);<br>correspond with D. Barron re same (0.4) | 3.20 | 985.00 | 3,152.00 | | 02/02/2024 | SK35 | Prepare parts of | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/03/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>M. Francis documents | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/03/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting M. Francis Rule 2004<br>deposition outline (.5); review documents<br>regarding the same (1.0); correspond with<br>D. Barron regarding hot document<br>regarding Airbus airplane (.1) | 1.60 | 1,185.00 | 1,896.00 | | 02/04/2024 | AB21 | Review Swiss cases and related documents<br>regarding recognition of foreign bankruptcy<br>orders (1.6); correspond with J. Kuo<br>regarding certain proofs of claim filed<br>against Kwok (0.2) | 1.80 | 1,850.00 | 3,330.00 | | 02/04/2024 | AEL2 | Review | 2.20 | 1,850.00 | 4,070.00 | | 02/04/2024 | LS26 | Review rule 2004 document production re:<br>Hamilton entities (2.4); prepare summary re<br>same (0.4) | 2.80 | 985.00 | 2,758.00 | | 02/05/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze documents related to Cypriot entity<br>(0.5); correspond with Kroll regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of thirteenth supplemental<br>Rule 2004 motion (.5); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize certain documents<br>produced in discovery | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ABLE2 | Correspond with counsel for | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/05/2024 | LS26 | Review document production in rule 2004<br>discovery re financial transactions of certain<br>Debtor related entities | 1.20 | 985.00 | 1,182.00 | | 02/06/2024 | DM26 | Prepare and effectuate service of subpoenas<br>on certain rule 2004 targets | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/06/2024 | EE3 | Company research re G Fashion Media<br>Group Inc | 0.80 | 420.00 | 336.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of<br>subpoenas in connection with eleventh<br>supplemental Rule 2004 motion (.2);<br>correspond with E. Cohn (Metro Attorney<br>Service) about same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize certain documents<br>produced in discovery (.4); correspond with<br>S. Phan (UnitedLex) and L. Song regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to Rule of Law entities in<br>connection with outstanding rule 2004<br>motions and subpoenas (1.0); correspond<br>with A. Luft regarding same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,524.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze documents in connection with<br>Harcus Parker's litigation funding<br>agreement (1.2); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.40 | 1,270.00 | 1,778.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 2004 motion re Bo Collins<br>(1.2); prepare notice of deposition and<br>topics for deposition of Mercantile Bank<br>(.7); correspond with D. Barron re same<br>(.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.2) | 2.20 | 1,270.00 | 2,794.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Phan regarding certain<br>documents produced in Rule 2004<br>discovery | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service of Rule 2004 subpoena to U.K.<br>target | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Song and D. Barron re:<br>Mercantile Bank documents | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Draft correspondence to ROLF re: rule<br>2004 discovery | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze Mercantile Bank documents | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2397009
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/06/2024 | LS26 | Review document production in rule 2004<br>discovery re HCHK entities (1.2); review<br>document production in rule 2004<br>discovery re certain Debtor related financial<br>transactions (1.8); correspond with E.<br>Sutton<br>re supplemental rule 2004 motion<br>(0.2); correspond with A. Luft re same (0.2) | 3.40 | 985.00 | 3,349.00 | | 02/06/2024 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft, E. Sutton<br>regarding Rule 2004 issues | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 02/07/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with Kroll and P. Linsey<br>regarding HCHK transfers (0.1);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding Abu<br>Dhabi facility (0.2); correspond with A.<br>Chan regarding Hong Kong documents<br>(0.2) correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll)<br>regarding G Club entities (0.3); correspond<br>with E. Sutton regarding foreign discovery<br>targets (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 02/07/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding storage<br>facility | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/07/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare subpoena and RFPs in connection<br>with rule 2004 motion re Bo Collins (.5);<br>continue preparing notice of deposition and<br>topics for deposition of Mercantile Bank<br>(.6); correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,270.00 | 1,524.00 | | 02/07/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft<br>regarding foreign Rule 2004 motion targets<br>and Long Gate Limited (.2); analyze issues<br>related to same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. Sutton re: edits to rule<br>2004 discovery | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/07/2024 | LS26 | Review document production re G Club<br>and Hamilton entities (1.9); correspond<br>with D. Barron re same (0.2); correspond<br>with Kroll re G Club transactions (0.4) | 2.50 | 985.00 | 2,462.50 | | 02/08/2024 | AC40 | Analyze company information regarding<br>Hong Kong entity (.3); review related | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 |
constitutional documents (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/08/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information for<br>rule 2004 targets | 1.60 | 565.00 | 904.00 | | 02/08/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding Bro Service (0.1); correspond with<br>A. Lomas regarding Swiss banks (0.1);<br>correspond with A.<br>Bongartz regarding<br>same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding son transfers (0.2); participate in<br>forensic analysis update call with Kroll, L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett and A. Luft (1.1);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding Bering<br>yacht documents (0.2); correspond with P.<br>Linsey regarding Lamp transfers (0.3);<br>correspond with A. Lomas regarding Bravo<br>Luck accounts (0.2); correspond with S.<br>Phan (UnitedLex) regarding document/data<br>issues and discovery (0.3) | 2.70 | 1,395.00 | 3,766.50 | | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of thirteenth supplemental<br>Rule 2004 motion (.5); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of rule 2004 motion re Bo<br>Collins and related subpoena and RFPs (.6);<br>prepare parts of notice of deposition and<br>topics for deposition of Mercantile Bank<br>(.6); correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.1) | 1.40 | 1,270.00 | 1,778.00 | | 02/08/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding storage<br>unit obstruction | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/08/2024 | LAD4 | Handle portion of Kroll weekly call with D.<br>Barron, N. Bassett and A. Luft | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 | | 02/08/2024 | AEL2 | Review and revise draft rule 2004 discovery<br>motion | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/08/2024 | AEL2 | Participate<br>in weekly update call with Kroll,<br>L. Despins, N. Bassett and D. Barron | 1.10 | 1,850.00 | 2,035.00 | | 02/08/2024 | LS26 | Review document production related to G<br>Club entities (1.8); correspond with D.<br>Barron re same (0.2); review documents re<br>Hamilton related transactions (0.6) | 2.60 | 985.00 | 2,561.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/08/2024 | NAB | Participate in weekly call with L. Despins,<br>A. Luft, D. Barron and Kroll regarding<br>investigation updates and case strategy | 1.10 | 1,835.00 | 2,018.50 | | 02/08/2024 | SK35 | Review and comment on issues regarding | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 02/09/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding Chris<br>Lee documents (0.1); correspond with A.<br>Luft and L. Song regarding Rule of Law<br>(0.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Hing Chi Ngok transfers (0.1); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding former<br>Kwok counsels (0.3) | 0.80 | 1,395.00 | 1,116.00 | | 02/09/2024 | JDA | Research service information for J. R. Bo<br>Collins, Jr. | 0.80 | 420.00 | 336.00 | | 02/09/2024 | JPK1 | Review supplemental Rule 2004 production<br>from Gettr (1.0); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding the same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,185.00 | 1,303.50 | | 02/10/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Song regarding<br>informant entities (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding transfers to Switzerland<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>documents from prepetition actions (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 02/10/2024 | JPK1 | Review rule 2004 motion in connection<br>with Taurus Fund LLC, Taurus<br>Management LLC, and S. Barnett (.2);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding the<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/10/2024 | LS26 | Review banking records of Debtor related<br>entities | 0.90 | 985.00 | 886.50 | | 02/11/2024 | AB21 | Prepare notes, questions for call with D.<br>Hayek (Prager) regarding Swiss<br>investigation | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/12/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding Swiss investigation (0.5); follow<br>up correspondence with D. Hayek<br>regarding same (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft in connection with<br>rule 2004 motion re Bo Collins and related<br>subpoena and requests for production | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in discovery (.4); correspond with<br>P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 02/12/2024 | LAD4 | T/c D. Hayek (Prager) and A. Bongartz re:<br>Swiss investigation | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 | | 02/12/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with informant re Debtor<br>related entities (0.4); review document<br>production in connection with tolling<br>motion hearing (1.3); correspond with Kroll<br>re certain financial transactions (0.2) | 1.90 | 985.00 | 1,871.50 | | 02/13/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/13/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with UnitedLex regarding<br>Kwok discovery and case documents on<br>Relativity (.1); correspond with T. Farias<br>regarding the same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 02/13/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding G<br>Club privilege and confidentiality issue | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/13/2024 | AEL2 | Call with potential counsel in Cyprus re:<br>Cyprus issues | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>Valerie Stevens deposition | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with potential Cyprus counsel<br>regarding case issues, including investigation | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/14/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with informant re Debtor<br>related entities | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 02/15/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft<br>regarding Cyprus investigation | 0.40 | 1,395.00 | 558.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/15/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/15/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in discovery (.2); correspond with<br>S. Phan (UnitedLex) and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/15/2024 | AEL2 | Call with potential Cyprus counsel regarding<br>next steps in investigation | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/16/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with Kroll regarding Cyprus<br>real property and bank accounts | 0.30 | 1,395.00 | 418.50 | | 02/16/2024 | ECS1 | Review service<br>of subpoenas in connection<br>with eleventh supplemental Rule 2004<br>motion (.2); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) and A. Luft re same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/16/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in discovery (.1); correspond with<br>S. Phan (UnitedLex) and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/16/2024 | JPK1 | Continue drafting Melissa Francis<br>deposition preparation outline | 1.10 | 1,185.00 | 1,303.50 | | 02/18/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in discovery (.2); correspond with<br>S. Phan (United Lex) and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions,<br>meet and confers, and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/19/2024 | LS26 | Review and prepare target lists for rule 2004<br>discovery | 2.20 | 985.00 | 2,167.00 | | 02/19/2024 | LS26 | Review document production on Debtor<br>related entities (0.6); correspond with D.<br>Barron re same (0.2); correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz re confidentiality designation in<br>document production (0.2) | 1.00 | 985.00 | 985.00 | | 02/20/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Kim regarding | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/20/2024 | IC | Research registered agents for certain<br>entities (LeewayHertz Technologies, Luxury<br>Cleaning, Inc., Elixir Technical Consulting<br>LLC, DJD Creative LLC) | 1.50 | 420.00 | 630.00 | | 02/20/2024 | AEL2 | Meet with E. Sutton re: rule 2004 discovery,<br>depositions | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/20/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with E. Sutton re<br>confidentiality designation of document<br>production | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 02/21/2024 | AB21 | Prepare summary of chapter 11 for<br>recognition application in Switzerland (4.5);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Song regarding<br>insert for same (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.1) | 4.90 | 1,850.00 | 9,065.00 | | 02/21/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song and A. Luft<br>regarding upcoming depositions | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 02/21/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in discovery | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/21/2024 | | AEL2 Meet with D. Barron and L. Song re: rule<br>2004 plan (.5); call with N. Bassett re: same<br>(.5) | 1.00 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 | | 02/21/2024 | AEL2 | Outline rule 2004 deposition plan | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 02/21/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise legal memo on Kwok<br>chapter 11 case (0.9); conference with A.<br>Luft and D. Barron re rule 2004 discovery<br>(0.5); review and comment on upcoming<br>rule 2004 deposition (0.2) | 1.60 | 985.00 | 1,576.00 | | 02/21/2024 | LS26 | Prepare inventory list of storage unit<br>contents (4.6); review and revise declaration<br>re storage unit contents (1.3) | 5.90 | 985.00 | 5,811.50 | | 02/21/2024 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding Rule 2004<br>investigation | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 02/21/2024 | SK35 | Review | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 | | 02/21/2024 | SM29 | Review and comment on opinion letter for | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/22/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding<br>upcoming depositions (0.5); further<br>conference with L. Song regarding<br>investigation next steps (0.5); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Cohn<br>Birnbaum documents (0.1); correspond<br>with N. Bassett regarding Qiang Guo<br>purchases (0.2); correspond with L. Song<br>regarding same (0.1) | 1.40 | 1,395.00 | 1,953.00 | | 02/22/2024 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in discovery | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/22/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions<br>and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/22/2024 | LAD4 | Handle Kroll update call with N. Bassett, A.<br>Luft | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 | | 02/22/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: asset<br>transfers | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/22/2024 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll, L. Despins, and N. Bassett<br>re: financial analysis update | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/22/2024 | LS26 | Prepare rule 2004 deposition target list (1.4);<br>conference with D. Barron re same and<br>upcoming depositions (0.5); conference<br>with D. Barron and A. Luft re same and<br>investigation plan (0.5) | 2.40 | 985.00 | 2,364.00 | | 02/22/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise motion, declaration and<br>exhibits re storage unit contents | 6.80 | 985.00 | 6,698.00 | | 02/22/2024 | NAB | Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, A.<br>Luft regarding investigation updates and<br>next steps (.8); review documents produced<br>in Rule 2004 discovery (.9); correspond with<br>D. Barron and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with A. Luft<br>regarding issues related to same (.3) | 2.20 | 1,835.00 | 4,037.00 | | 02/23/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise motion to enforce<br>judgment re storage units, declaration and<br>related exhibits | 4.80 | 985.00 | 4,728.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/23/2024 | NAB | Review A. Luft email regarding Rule 2004<br>investigation issues (.3); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 02/26/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Cyprus documents (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Song regarding same (0.1); analyze same<br>(0.3); correspond with A. Luft and N.<br>Bassett regarding depositions (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 02/26/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, P.<br>Linsey (NPM), D. Barron, and R.<br>Heinemeyer about meeting and conferring<br>with R. Heinemeyer regarding his<br>deposition | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/26/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review Cyprus issues and t/c with potential<br>Cyprus counsel re: same (.20); review A.<br>Luft's rule 2004 program (.50); t/c A. Luft<br>and N. Bassett re: same (.80) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 | | 02/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review Princes Gate issues (.30); t/c UK<br>counsel re: same (.30); weekly update call<br>with P. Linsey, N. Bassett (.70) | 1.30 | 1,975.00 | 2,567.50 | | 02/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review Princes Gate issues (.30); t/c UK<br>counsel re: same (.30); weekly update call<br>with P. Linsey, N. Bassett (.70) | 0.00 | 1,975.00 | 0.00 | | 02/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review Princes Gate issues (.30); t/c UK<br>counsel re: same (.30); weekly update call<br>with P. Linsey, N. Bassett (.70) | 0.00 | 1,975.00 | 0.00 | | 02/26/2024 | LAD4 | Review Princes Gate issues (.30); t/c UK<br>counsel re: same (.30); weekly update call<br>with P. Linsey, N. Bassett (.70) | 0.00 | 1,975.00 | 0.00 | | 02/26/2024 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett and L. Despins re: plan<br>for rule 2004 depositions, discovery | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/26/2024 | LS26 | Review rule 2004 document production re<br>potential asset | 1.60 | 985.00 | 1,576.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-----------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/26/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding<br>Rule 2004 issues and discovery game plan<br>(.8); review documents, topics, and draft<br>outlines in preparation for depositions (2.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(-2) | 3.10 | 1,835.00 | 5,688.50 | | 02/26/2024 | WCF | Call with N. Bassett regarding G Club<br>appeal | 0.20 | 1,390.00 | 278.00 | | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft<br>regarding upcoming depositions | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Call with N. Bassett and R. Heinemeyer<br>regarding his deposition (.2); prepare notes<br>regarding same (.1); prepare for R.<br>Heinemeyer deposition (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets re<br>outstanding rule 2004 motions and<br>subpoenas (.1); correspond with A. Luft, W.<br>Farmer, S. Maza and P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/27/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit draft of legal opinion for Swiss<br>counsel | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 02/27/2024 | LS26 | Call with A. Luft re rule 2004 discovery<br>(0.5); review document production re<br>additional rule 2004 targets (1.3); review<br>public records and document production re<br>Debtor-related entities and individuals (1.4) | 3.20 | 985.00 | 3,152.00 | | 02/27/2024 | NAB | Review documents and comment on<br>outlines for Rule 2004 depositions (1.1);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding same<br>(.2); call with E. Sutton and potential<br>witness regarding Rule 2004 examination<br>(.2) | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 | | 02/27/2024 SK35 | | Review documents and supplement | 0.70 | 985.00 | 689.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/28/2024 | AB21 | Review L. Despins' comments regarding<br>memo on U.S. bankruptcy law for Swiss<br>recognition application | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/28/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and L. Song<br>regarding investigation targets (0.5);<br>correspond with P. Parizek regarding<br>vehicle investigation (0.2); correspond with<br>P. Linsey (NPM) and A. Lomas regarding<br>bank statement data (0.3); correspond with<br>L. Song regarding non-bankruptcy litigation<br>questions (0.3) | 1.30 | 1,395.00 | 1,813.50 | | 02/28/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare thirteenth supplemental Rule 2004<br>motion (.6); correspond with A. Luft, D.<br>Barron, and L. Song regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | 02/28/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok, his<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/28/2024 | LS26 | Review litigation filings of Debtor-related<br>entities (1.6); call with D. Barron regarding<br>Rule 2004 targets (.5); review informant<br>correspondence and public records re<br>Debtor-related entities and individuals (2.3) | 4.40 | 985.00 | 4,334.00 | | 02/28/2024 | NAB | Review certain topics and related briefing in<br>preparation for depositions | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 02/28/2024 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding lis pendens in<br>the United Kingdom and K Legacy<br>complaint | 0.80 | 1,390.00 | 1,112.00 | | 02/29/2024 | AB21 | Review issues<br>and notes to prepare for<br>meeting with L. Despins and D. Hayek<br>(Prager Dreifuss) regarding Swiss<br>investigation (0.3); correspond with D.<br>Hayek regarding same (0.1); meeting with L.<br>Despins and D. Hayek regarding same (1.0);<br>revise summary of U.S. bankruptcy process<br>for Swiss recognition application (1.2); call<br>with D. Barron regarding same and tolling<br>motion (0.1); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with D.<br>Hayek regarding same (0.1) | 2.90 | 1,850.00 | 5,365.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2397009
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/29/2024 | DEB4 | Participate in call with Kroll, L. Despins, N.<br>Bassett, and A. Luft regarding financial<br>investigation updates (0.8); correspond with<br>L. Song regarding investigation updates<br>(0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>supplemental rule 2004 motion (0.1);<br>correspond<br>with K. Mitchell regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with A. Lomas regarding<br>investigation as to Gettr (0.1); correspond<br>with J. Barker regarding vehicle<br>investigation (0.2); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding Haitong investment (0.1) | 1.50 | 1,395.00 | 2,092.50 | | 02/29/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding<br>Swiss recognition application and tolling<br>motion | 0.10 | 1,395.00 | 139.50 | | 02/29/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets re<br>outstanding rule 2004 motions and<br>subpoenas (.1); discussion with A. Luft re<br>same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/29/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok related<br>vehicles (1.0); correspond with J. Barker<br>(Kroll) regarding same (.3) | 1.30 | 1,270.00 | 1,651.00 | | 02/29/2024 | ECS1 | Continue preparing thirteenth supplemental<br>Rule 2004 motion (.5); correspond with A.<br>Luft, D. Barron, and L. Song regarding<br>same (.3); discussion with A. Luft regarding<br>same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.3); call with P. Linsey<br>regarding same (.1); prepare responses to<br>rule 2004 targets re outstanding rule 2004<br>motions and subpoenas (.1); discussion with<br>A. Luft re same (.1) | 1.70 | 1,270.00 | 2,159.00 | | 02/29/2024 | LAD4 | Handle weekly call with N. Bassett, A. Luft,<br>D. Barron and Kroll (.80); meeting with L.<br>Song re: recent informant reports (.40) | 1.20 | 1,975.00 | 2,370.00 | | 02/29/2024 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz, D. Hayek (Prage)<br>regarding Swiss investigation | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 02/29/2024 | AEL2 | Call with Kroll, L. Despins, N. Bassett and<br>D. Barron re: financial analysis update | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 02/29/2024 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron and L. Song re: rule<br>2004 plan, supplemental rule 2004<br>application, and next steps in discovery (.5)<br>Conferences with E. Sutton re: rule 2004<br>plan, supplemental rule 2004 application,<br>and next steps in discovery (.5) | 1.00 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 | | 02/29/2024 | LS26 | Conference with L. Despins re informant<br>correspondence (0.4); review documents re<br>same (0.4); review documents re additional<br>Debtor assets (0.7); correspond with Kroll<br>re same (0.2) | 1.70 | 985.00 | 1,674.50 | | 02/29/2024 | LS26 | Review and comment on service of notice<br>of hearing re storage unit motion | 0.80 | 985.00 | 788.00 | | 02/29/2024 | NAB | Call with Kroll, L. Despins, A. Luft and D.<br>Barron regarding investigation updates | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | 171.10 | | 218,225.00 |
**Total 447.10 628,514.00**
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 37.50 | 1,975.00 | 74,062.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 62.70 | 1,835.00 | 115,054.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 15.60 | 1,850.00 | 28,860.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 34.90 | 1,850.00 | 64,565.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 37.20 | 1,395.00 | 51,894.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 51.80 | 1,395.00 | 72,261.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 4.70 | 1,390.00 | 6,533.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 43.80 | 1,270.00 | 55,626.00 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 53.10 | 1,185.00 | 62,923.50 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 14.20 | 1,185.00 | 16,827.00 | | LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 64.30 | 985.00 | 63,335.50 | | SK35 | Sarah Kim | Associate | 2.20 | 985.00 | 2,167.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2397009
| AC40 | Alex Chan | Associate | 2.50 | 985.00 | 2,462.50 | |------|-------------------|---------------------|-------|--------|----------| | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 10.40 | 565.00 | 5,876.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 6.50 | 565.00 | 3,672.50 | | KL12 | Kelly Liu | Other<br>Timekeeper | 2.60 | 420.00 | 1,092.00 | | JDA | Javii D. Austin | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.80 | 420.00 | 336.00 | | IC | Irene Chang | Other<br>Timekeeper | 1.50 | 420.00 | 630.00 | | EE3 | Elizabeth Elliott | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.80 | 420.00 | 336.00 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|------------| | 02/06/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 99.00 | 0.08 | 7.92 | | 02/12/2024 | Photocopy Charges | 445.00 | 0.08 | 35.60 | | 02/12/2024 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 4.00 | 0.20 | 0.80 | | 02/29/2024 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 44.00 | 0.20 | 8.80 | | 11/02/2023 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Skyline Credit Ride,<br>Inc. (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # 6095358 dated<br>11/15/2023; Service Type: Car; From/To:<br>Office/Home; Passenger DAVID, Mohamed;<br>Ticket # 145891 dated 11/02/2023 00:12 | | | 57.67 | | 01/31/2024 | UnitedLex Invoices -<br>Unitedlex Corp, Invoice#<br>094830 Dated 01/31/24, UnitedLex –<br>DSAI<br>January 2024 Charges –<br>Outside Professional<br>Services | | | 112,083.36 | | 01/31/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search -<br>Courtlink Use -<br>Charges for<br>January, 2024 | | | 6.85 | | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Ezra Sutton; 01/11/2024;<br>Restaurant: Koshe Poke; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Late night meal while working<br>on client related matter | | | 27.61 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 40 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Dinner;<br>Restaurant: Bangkok 2 Thai; Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Work on Kwok matter; Order<br># 904225155549275 dated 02/01/2024 | 32.87 | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Ezra Sutton; 01/17/2024;<br>Restaurant: Izzy's BBQ; City: New York ; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; late night dinner while<br>working on client matters | 34.48 | | 02/01/2024 | Electronic Document Retrieval -<br>TransUnion Risk<br>and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice#<br>1047352-202401-1 Dated 02/01/24, TLO Charges<br>for January 01, 2024 to January 31, 2024 -<br>TruLookup Person Search –<br>Advanced | 10.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 559.68 | | 02/01/2024 | Westlaw | 258.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Westlaw | 396.80 | | 02/01/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 14.58 | | 02/02/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 3.69 | | 02/04/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Bangkok 2 Thai; Dinner: Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Kwok matter; Order #<br>824125182022780 dated 02/04/2024 | 24.93 | | 02/04/2024 | Attorney Service -<br>Metro Attorney Service Inc.,<br>Invoice# 40979 Dated 02/04/24, Service of a<br>subpoena on Pick & Zabicki LLP. | 169.00 | | 02/04/2024 | Westlaw | 55.20 | | 02/04/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 8.64 | | 02/05/2024 | Westlaw | 220.80 | | 02/05/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 5.49 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 41 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/06/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163074; 02/06/2024;<br>OFFICER, MANAGING OR; PHAROS<br>CAPITAL LTD.; THE OLD RECTORY,<br>HIGHAM ROAD; BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP286<br>; 1ZA6T1636693164145 (MAN) | 3.55 | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/06/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163064; 02/06/2024;<br>OFFICER, MANAGING OR; JNFX LTD.; 75<br>KING WILLIAM STREET; LONDON, EC4N7 ;<br>1ZA6T1636696619345 (MAN) | 32.95 | | 02/06/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163064; 02/06/2024;<br>OFFICER, MANAGING OR; JNFX LIMITED;<br>114A CROMWELL ROAD; LONDON, SW074 ;<br>1ZA6T1636697942350 (MAN) | 32.95 | | 02/06/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163064; 02/06/2024;<br>OFFICER, MANAGING OR; PHAROS<br>CAPITAL LTD.; THE OLD RECTORY,<br>HIGHAM ROAD; BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP286<br>; 1ZA6T1636693164145 (MAN) | 32.95 | | 02/06/2024 | Attorney Service -<br>Metro Attorney Service Inc.,<br>Invoice# 40997 Dated 02/06/24, Service of a<br>subpoena on Post Oak Motor Cars LLC | 539.50 | | 02/06/2024 | Westlaw | 237.50 | | 02/06/2024 | Westlaw | 295.70 | | 02/06/2024 | Westlaw | 358.80 | | 02/06/2024 | Westlaw | 55.20 | | 02/07/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Avram Luft; 01/25/2024;<br>Restaurant: Seamless; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Late Night Dinner regarding<br>Kwok | 36.46 | | 02/07/2024 | Westlaw | 395.40 | | 02/07/2024 | Westlaw | 496.20 | | 02/07/2024 | Westlaw | 71.50 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 42 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/08/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Bangkok 2 Thai; Dinner; Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Work on Kwok matter; Order<br># 657625213393873 dated 02/08/2024 | 32.87 | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/08/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 131.44 | | 02/08/2024 | Westlaw | 82.80 | | 02/09/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Location:<br>New York; Restaurant: Bangkok 2 Thai; Dinner:<br>Number of People: 1; Work on kwok case; Order #<br>959625239651841 dated 02/09/2024 | 40.75 | | 02/09/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.79 | | 02/10/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Cafe Hestia; Dinner: Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Work on Kwok; Order #<br>625125233057853 dated 02/10/2024 | 22.00 | | 02/11/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>One Two Thai; Dinner; Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Kwok matter; Order #<br>163125242144019 dated 02/11/2024 | 28.91 | | 02/11/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>87 dated 02/11/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Empire Gourmet Deli: Lunch; Number of People:<br>1; Location: New York; Kwok matter ; Order #<br>31825247594633 dated 02/11/2024 | 33.85 | | 02/12/2024 | Attorney Service -<br>Metro Attorney Service Inc.,<br>Invoice# 41047 Dated 02/12/24, Outside same day<br>subpoena services | 538.50 | | 02/12/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 50.35 | | 02/12/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | | | |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 43 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/12/2024 | Westlaw | 55.20 | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/13/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>88 dated 02/25/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Grace Wok; Dinner: Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Kwok matter ; Order #<br>72925275334726 dated 02/13/2024 | 29.44 | | 02/13/2024 | Westlaw | 82.80 | | 02/13/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.07 | | 02/14/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>88 dated 02/25/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>One Two Thai; Dinner: Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; kwok matter; Order #<br>114725289380975 dated 02/14/2024 | 38.09 | | 02/14/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>Rebecca Wong; 02/08/2024;<br>Company search fee on 8 February 2024 (Obtain<br>copy Annual return and Articles of Association of<br>ACA Capital Group Limited from Companies<br>Registry); B191; Service Charge | 5.26 | | 02/14/2024 | Westlaw | 414.00 | | 02/14/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.71 | | 02/15/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 1.17 | | 02/16/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | 02/16/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.88 | | 02/18/2024 | Westlaw | 82.80 | | 02/19/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 | | 02/20/2024 | Attorney Service -<br>Metro Attorney Service Inc.,<br>Invoice# 41143 Dated 02/20/24, Outside same day<br>Subpoena services | 423.50 | | 02/20/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 62.54 | | 02/20/2024 | Westlaw | 138.00 | | 02/20/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | 02/20/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 2.61 | | 02/21/2024 | Westlaw | 146.40 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 44 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/21/2024 | Westlaw | 165.60 | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/21/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.99 | | 02/22/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Grubhub Holdings Inc. f/k/a<br>Seamlessweb (USD) (JPMSUA); Invoice # SL-190-<br>88 dated 02/25/2024; Douglass Barron; Restaurant:<br>Thai Chella; Dinner: Number of People: 1;<br>Location: New York; Kwok matter; Order #<br>975525369047935 dated 02/22/2024 | 30.24 | | 02/22/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | 02/22/2024 | Westlaw | 55.20 | | 02/22/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 0.45 | | 02/23/2024 | Westlaw | 110.40 | | 02/23/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | 02/23/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | 02/25/2024 | Westlaw | 86.70 | | 02/26/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Avram Luft; 02/06/2024;<br>Restaurant: Yama; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Late Night Dinner | 36.49 | | 02/26/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 62.54 | | 02/26/2024 | Westlaw | 947.00 | | 02/27/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 356.16 | | 02/27/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search | 437.78 | | 02/27/2024 | Westlaw | 254.10 | | 02/27/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | 02/28/2024 | Search Fee -<br>Companies Registry, Invoice#<br>20240228PT Dated 02/28/24, company search fee<br>on 2 February 2024 for 10 companies; requested by<br>Sutton Ezra | 97.56 | | 02/28/2024 | Westlaw | 82.80 | | 02/29/2024 | Copies of Documents -<br>Javii Austin; 02/06/2024;<br>Document retrieval requested by L. Song -<br>Entity<br>search.; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | 20.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 45 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Copies of Documents -<br>David Mohamed;<br>02/26/2024; Purchase of a Registration Statement<br>of a fictitious business name for processing;<br>Merchant: Vcn*lacorealestate | 3.75 | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------| | 02/29/2024 | Filing Fee -<br>David Mohamed; 02/21/2024; Filing<br>fee -<br>status reports from the DE-SOS for<br>processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Filing Fee -<br>David Mohamed; 02/21/2024; Filing<br>fee -<br>status reports from the DE-SOS for<br>processing; Merchant: Delaware corp & tax web | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Articles and Publications -<br>Liz Elliott; 02/20/2024;<br>Article retrievals requested by D. Mohamed -<br>Business records service.; Merchant: Nj busines<br>services | 0.20 | | 02/29/2024 | Articles and Publications -<br>Jennifer Ash;<br>02/26/2024; Document retrieval for E. Sutton -<br>V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A.; Merchant: Texas<br>secretary of sta | 1.00 | | 02/29/2024 | UnitedLex Invoices -<br>Unitedlex Corp, Invoice#<br>095520 Dated 02/29/24, UnitedLex –<br>DSAI<br>February 2024 Charges –<br>Outside Professional<br>Services | 31,908.21 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/20/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/21/2024; Service Charge | 0.20 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>corporate documents from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/19/2024; Service Charge | 0.20 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>corporate documents from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/19/2024; Service Charge | 0.30 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 46 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | | | | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed;<br>02/17/2024; 1<br>set of corporate documents were purchased from<br>NJ-DOT for SGB Packaging Group, Inc.;<br>Merchant: Nj Busines Services Location:<br>Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 0.50 | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>corporate documents from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/19/2024; Service Charge | 0.50 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/20/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/21/2024; Service Charge | 1.20 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/28/2024;<br>certificate of status from WI-DFI; Merchant: Wi Dfi<br>Ws2 Cfi Cc Epay Location: 608-2617222, WI<br>53705-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/29/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/27/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/28/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/27/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/28/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/20/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web<br>Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/21/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 47 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/20/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/21/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/20/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/21/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 48 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | | | | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/17/2024;<br>status reports were purchased from the DE-SOS;<br>Merchant: Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location:<br>302-739-3073, DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date:<br>02/29/2024, Post Date: 02/19/2024; Service<br>Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/26/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/26/2024;<br>status report from DE-SOS; Merchant: Delaware<br>Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073, DE<br>19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/27/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/19/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/19/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 49 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/19/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/18/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/19/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/26/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/26/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/26/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 50 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant:<br>Delaware Corp & Tax Web Location: 302-739-3073,<br>DE 19901-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/23/2024; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/26/2024;<br>status report from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Pa Bcco<br>Corp Fee-Dos Location: 717-783-9195, PA 17120-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/27/2024; Service Charge | 3.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 51 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/26/2024;<br>status report from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Pa Bcco<br>Corp Fee-Dos Location: 717-783-9195, PA 17120-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/27/2024; Service Charge | 3.00 | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/28/2024;<br>certificates of status from CA-SOS; Merchant: Ca<br>Secretary Of State Web Location: 916-6951338, CA<br>95814-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/29/2024; Service Charge | 5.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/28/2024;<br>certificates of status from CA-SOS; Merchant: Ca<br>Secretary Of State Web Location: 916-6951338, CA<br>95814-0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post<br>Date: 02/29/2024; Service Charge | 5.00 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/20/2024;<br>status reports from the DE-SOS; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/21/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/27/2024;<br>status reports from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/28/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/27/2024;<br>status reports from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/28/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/26/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 52 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/26/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/26/2024;<br>status report from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/27/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/26/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/25/2024;<br>status reports from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj Busines<br>Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-0000 ,<br>Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/26/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>corporate documents from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/23/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>corporate documents from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/23/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Vendor Expense -<br>David Mohamed; 02/22/2024;<br>corporate documents from NJ-DOT; Merchant: Nj<br>Busines Services<br>Location: Egov.Com, NJ 08608-<br>0000 , Statement Date: 02/29/2024, Post Date:<br>02/23/2024; Service Charge | 6.25 | | 02/29/2024 | Lexis/On Line Search -<br>Courtlink Use -<br>Charges for<br>February, 2024 | 5.68 | | 02/29/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>First Class -<br>US; | 12.51 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 53 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2397009 | |
| 02/29/2024 | Postage/Express Mail -<br>International; | 6.00 | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------| | 02/29/2024 | Westlaw | 177.40 | | 02/29/2024 | Westlaw | 27.60 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$154,554.07 | | | Current Fees and Costs | \$783,068.07 | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$783,068.07 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397010
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 February 29, 2024 \$24,653.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$24,653.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$24,653.50 |
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*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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397010
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 February 29, 2024 \$24,653.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$24,653.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$24,653.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | 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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397010 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
### **Other Litigation \$24,653.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare chart in connection with grand jury<br>subpoena (.6); correspond with A. Luft and<br>N. Bassett regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Prepare parts of response to DOJ subpoena | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 02/02/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Kwok criminal case recently filed<br>documents | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/07/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Brown Rudnick (0.1); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/08/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze brief in support of motion to<br>dismiss superseding indictment | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/08/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/08/2024 | NAB | Review motion to dismiss superseding<br>indictment (.4); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Review Brown Rudnick's discovery<br>documents in connection with G. Petrillo<br>(.4); correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 02/13/2024 | ECS1 | Review Brown Rudnick's discovery<br>documents in connection with criminal<br>charges against the Debtor (.8); correspond<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett, DOJ re: case updates | 0.20 | 1,975.00 | 395.00 | | 02/13/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins and DOJ regarding<br>case updates | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 02/16/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding list of<br>depositions for DOJ<br>in response to<br>subpoena | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/16/2024 | NAB | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding DOJ<br>subpoena response | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 02/20/2024 | NAB | Review DOJ subpoena response (.1);<br>correspond with DOJ regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 02/22/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Kwok criminal proceeding filings | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/22/2024 | NAB | Review decisions and briefing in criminal<br>case (.5); correspond with S. Sarnoff<br>(OMM) regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 02/23/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>criminal case issues | 0.10 | 1,835.00 | 183.50 | | 02/25/2024 | NAB | Review authority related to criminal case<br>issues | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 02/28/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>investigation issues related to criminal<br>proceeding (0.1); conference with L. Song<br>regarding same (0.2); correspond with A.<br>Luft regarding same (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 02/28/2024 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett and DOJ re: stay of matters<br>until completion of criminal trial (.50);<br>review issues re: same (1.70) | 2.20 | 1,975.00 | 4,345.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/28/2024 | LS26 | Review omnibus alter ego complaint and<br>criminal case filings (.6); conference with D.<br>Barron regarding criminal proceedings (.2) | 0.80 | 985.00 | 788.00 | | 02/28/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins and DOJ regarding<br>criminal case (.5); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding case strategy and criminal<br>trial issues (.6); analyze criminal case issues<br>(.3) | 1.40 | 1,835.00 | 2,569.00 | | 02/29/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding investigation issues related to<br>criminal proceeding (0.2); correspond with<br>L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.4) | 0.60 | 1,395.00 | 837.00 | | 02/29/2024 | LAD4 | Review/comment on DOJ issues (2.60); call<br>with N. Bassett and D. Barron re: same<br>(.20); call with DOJ and N. Bassett re: same<br>(.30) | 3.10 | 1,975.00 | 6,122.50 | | 02/29/2024 | NAB | Call with L. Despins and D. Barron<br>regarding criminal case issues (.2); prepare<br>notes on same for call with Department of<br>Justice (.2); call with L. Despins and<br>Department of Justice regarding Kwok<br>criminal case issues (.3) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 14.90 | | 24,653.50 |
**Total 14.90 24,653.50**
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|-----------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 5.50 | 1,975.00 | 10,862.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 4.10 | 1,835.00 | 7,523.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 1.50 | 1,395.00 | 2,092.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 2.40 | 1,270.00 | 3,048.00 | | LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 0.80 | 985.00 | 788.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 4 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00003 | | | Invoice No. 2397010 | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | \$24,653.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$24,653.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397011
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 February 29, 2024 \$370.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$370.00 | |-----------------------------------------|----------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$370.00 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397011
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 February 29, 2024 \$370.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$370.00 | |-----------------------------------------|----------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$370.00 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
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| PAUL HASTINGS LLP<br>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 | May 10,<br>2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397011 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **Tax Issues \$370.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|----------| | B240 | Tax Issues | | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | AB21 | Call with J. Lindenberg (EA Group)<br>regarding monthly status reports | | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/27/2024<br>AB21<br>Correspond with A. Calascibetta (EA<br>Group) and J. Lindenberg (EA Group)<br>regarding tax documentation | | | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | | | Subtotal: | B240 Tax Issues | | 0.20 | | 370.00 | | Total | | | | 0.20 | | 370.00 | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.20 | | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$370.00 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$370.00 | | |
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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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397012
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 February 29, 2024 \$25,980.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$25,980.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$25,980.50 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397012
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 February 29, 2024 \$25,980.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$25,980.50 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$25,980.50 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York,<br>NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397012 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **Genever US \$25,980.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | | | 02/04/2024 | AB21 | Revise motion to auction SN furniture (0.8);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Song regarding furniture sale<br>motion (0.3); review same and related<br>proposals (0.5) | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/05/2024 | LS26 | Revise furniture auction motion (2.3); call<br>with A. Bongartz re same (0.3) | 2.60 | 985.00 | 2,561.00 | | 02/06/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with auctioneer re furniture<br>auction<br>proposal (0.4); correspond with A.<br>Bongartz re auction motion (0.3) | 0.70 | 985.00 | 689.50 | | 02/27/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Song regarding revising<br>furniture sale motion (0.2); correspond with<br>L. Song regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/27/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re furniture<br>auction and related motion (.2); call with A.<br>Bongartz re same (.2) | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2397012
| Subtotal:<br>B130 Asset Disposition | | 6.30 | | 7,935.50 | | |-------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | 02/29/2024 | LS26 | Call with G. Griffin re furniture auction<br>(0.2); correspond with auction house re<br>same (0.4) | 0.60 | 985.00 | 591.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
#### **B210 Business Operations**
| 02/01/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with Consultation Parties<br>regarding selection of general contractor for<br>remediation project (0.2); correspond with<br>T. Sadler regarding<br>wire transfers to<br>architect and contractors (0.2); review draft<br>Sciame agreement (0.3); correspond with B.<br>Snyder (Acheson Doyle) regarding same<br>(0.2); call with D. Acheson (architect) and<br>M. Ullman (SN) regarding remediation<br>project (0.4); prepare notes for same (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1) | 1.50 | 1,850.00 | 2,775.00 | |------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 02/02/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with S. Millman (Hogan<br>Lovells) regarding alteration agreement with<br>SN (0.1); correspond with M. Ullman (SN)<br>regarding soot removal (0.2); call with D.<br>Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1);<br>review Sciame agreement (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/04/2024 | AB21 | Review Sciame contract | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with B. Snyder (Acheson<br>Doyle) regarding general contractor<br>agreement | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/06/2024 | AB21 | Review soot testing proposal (0.1);<br>correspond with D. Acheson (architect)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2397012
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/07/2024 AB21 Correspond with M. Ullman (SN) regarding proposal to remove HVAC units (0.1); call with M. Ullman regarding same (0.1); review revised soot testing proposal (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with F. Sciame (Sciame) regarding general contractor agreement (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1) 0.80 1,850.00 1,480.00 02/08/2024 AB21 Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding Sciame bid (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson regarding same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review updated comparison chart (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 02/09/2024 AB21 Call with L. Despins, F. Sciame (Sciame), and D. Acheson (architect) regarding general contractor agreement (0.2); review revised draft of same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review soot testing proposal (0.2); correspond with B. Hildebrand (Hillman) regarding same (0.1) 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 02/09/2024 LAD4 Call with contractor and architect for S-N and A. Bongartz re: general contractor agreement 0.20 1,975.00 395.00 02/12/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Sciame bid (0.2); correspond with Consultation Parties regarding same (0.3); finalize Sciame contract (0.2) 0.70 1,850.00 1,295.00 02/14/2024 AB21 Prepare status report for SN apartment remediation (0.3); call with B. Snyder (Acheson Doyle) regarding soot removal project (0.1); call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 02/16/2024 AB21 Revise remediation status report (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond with S. Millman (Hogan 0.40 1,850.00 740.00
Lovells) regarding same (0.1)
| | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | |------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------|--|--| | Total | | | 16.00 | | 25,980.50 | | | | | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 9.70 | | 18,045.00 | | | | 02/29/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with B. Snyder (Acheson<br>Doyle) regarding Sciame invoice (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding soot<br>testing report (0.1); correspond with J.<br>Panico (AAGL) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | | | 02/28/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding SN<br>remediation project (0.1); correspond with<br>D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with B. Hildebrand (Hillman)<br>regarding soot testing (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | | | 02/27/2024 | LAD4 | T/c J. Panico (AAGL) re: soot<br>issues | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | | | 02/27/2024 | AB21 | Call and correspond L. Despins regarding<br>soot testing (0.1); correspond with J. Panico<br>(AAGL) regarding same (0.1); prepare<br>notice of Acheson Doyle invoice (0.3);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing and<br>service of same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | | | 02/26/2024 | AB21 | Review email from B. Hildebrand (Hillman)<br>regarding soot testing (0.1); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding same (0.1); call with<br>D. Acheson (architect) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | | | 02/23/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)<br>regarding Burnham invoice | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | | | 02/20/2024 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (Hogan Lovells) re: soot<br>removal issues | 0.30 | 1,975.00 | 592.50 | | | | 02/20/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with S. Millman (Hogan<br>Lovells) regarding SN remediation status<br>report (0.1); finalize same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|-----------------|---------|-------|----------|----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 |
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| AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 10.90 | 1,850.00 | 20,165.00 | |------------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|----------|-------------| | LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 4.30 | 985.00 | 4,235.50 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$25,980.50 | | | Total Balance Due - | Due Upon Receipt | | | \$25,980.50 |
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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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397013
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 February 29, 2024 \$0.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 5,638.01 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$5,638.01 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$5,638.01 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397013
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 February 29, 2024 \$0.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 5,638.01 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$5,638.01 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$5,638.01 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397013 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$0.00**
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|----------| | 01/31/2024 | Court Reporting Services -<br>Esquire Deposition<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2697392 Dated<br>01/31/24, Services for transcripts, video of<br>depositions in Kwok case. | | | 1,713.55 | | 01/31/2024 | Court Reporting Services -<br>Esquire Deposition<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2697593 Dated<br>01/31/24, Services for transcripts, video of<br>depositions in Kwok case. | | | 2,048.65 | | 01/31/2024 | Court Reporting Services -<br>Esquire Deposition<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2697393 Dated<br>01/31/24, Services for transcripts, video of<br>depositions in Kwok case. | | | 450.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Court Reporting Services -<br>Esquire Deposition<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2698788 Dated<br>02/01/24, Deposition transcripts for Kwok case<br>taken on January 16, 2024 | | | 1,130.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Ezra Sutton; 01/10/2024;<br>Restaurant: Koehner ; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; late night dinner for<br>deposition preparations | | | 34.22 | | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Ezra Sutton; 01/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: Mendy's; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Late night dinner regarding<br>preparation for deposition | | | 35.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 2 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00012 | | | Invoice No. 2397013 | |
| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$5,638.01 | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$5,638.01 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$5,638.01 | | 02/06/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Luyi Song;<br>01/26/2024; From/To: New York/New Jersey;<br>Service Type: Lyft; Travel from New York to New<br>Jersey to conduct inspection at storage unit | 135.61 | | 02/02/2024 | UPS/Courier Service -<br>UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163064; 02/02/2024; ;<br>Montvale Moving Services, LLC; 4 Robin Hood<br>Court; Montvale, NJ 076452033 ;<br>1ZA6T1630195036722 (MAN) | 18.54 | | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Taxi -<br>Ezra Sutton; 01/10/2024; From/To:<br>office/home; Service Type: Lyft; late night car home<br>for deposition preparations | 72.44 | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397014
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 February 29, 2024 \$55,495.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$55,495.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$55,495.00 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397014
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 February 29, 2024 \$55,495.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$55,495.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$55,495.00 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| AUL | | |----------|--------------| | | PAUL HASTING | | HASTINGS | 200 Park Ave | | | + +1 217 319 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397014 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
same (0.3)
# **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$55,495.00**
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount **B191 General Litigation** 02/01/2024 JK21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion to compel and turnover 0.20 565.00 113.00 02/14/2024 JK21 Correspond with S. Maza regarding turnover motion 0.20 565.00 113.00 02/14/2024 AEL2 Correspond with S. Maza re: Golden Spring turnover motion 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 02/14/2024 SM29 Prepare turnover motion (.7); analyze caselaw re same (.7); correspond with A. Luft re same (.1); correspond with D. Barron re turnover argument (.1) 1.60 1,395.00 2,232.00 02/16/2024 ECS1 Prepare motion for turnover in connection with Debtor's storage units (.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (.2) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 02/16/2024 LS26 Call with S. Maza re storage unit and turnover motion (0.2); correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, and S. Maza re same (0.5); review document production re 1.00 985.00 985.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2397014
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/16/2024 | NAB | Correspond with S. Maza, L. Despins<br>regarding motion to enforce Golden Spring<br>judgment and turnover | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 02/16/2024 | SM29 | Call with L. Song re storage unit and<br>turnover motion (.2); correspond A. Luft, L.<br>Despins, N. Bassett re same (.5); prepare<br>letter re turnover (.5); review draft turnover<br>motion (.5) | 1.70 | 1,395.00 | 2,371.50 | | 02/17/2024 | LS26 | Prepare turnover motion re storage unit | 2.90 | 985.00 | 2,856.50 | | 02/19/2024 | LS26 | Prepare motion re storage unit contents | 4.40 | 985.00 | 4,334.00 | | 02/19/2024 | NAB | Review draft motion for turnover of<br>Golden Spring property (.3); correspond<br>with S. Maza regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 02/19/2024 | SM29 | Revise and supplement turnover motion | 3.00 | 1,395.00 | 4,185.00 | | 02/20/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding turnover<br>motion issues (0.5); conference with S.<br>Maza regarding same (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 02/20/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion<br>to enforce order | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/20/2024 | LS26 | Prepare draft motion to enforce judgment,<br>draft declaration and exhibits re storage unit<br>(4.7); call with N. Bassett re same (0.4);<br>conference with D. Barron re same (0.5);<br>correspond with N. Bassett re same (0.2) | 5.80 | 985.00 | 5,713.00 | | 02/20/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion to enforce<br>Golden Spring judgment and compel<br>turnover of property to the estate (1.9);<br>review pleadings and court orders in<br>connection with same (.6); correspond with<br>S. Maza regarding same (.2); call with L.<br>Song regarding declaration and evidentiary<br>support for same (.4); review draft<br>supporting declaration and exhibits (.6);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same<br>(.1) | 3.80 | 1,835.00 | 6,973.00 | | 02/20/2024 | SM29 | Revise and supplement turnover motion<br>(4.2); conference with D. Barron re same<br>(.2) | 4.40 | 1,395.00 | 6,138.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2397014
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/21/2024 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Song regarding Golden<br>Spring payments (0.2); analyze documents<br>related to same (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 02/21/2024 | LS26 | Call with D. Barron regarding Golden<br>Spring payments | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 02/21/2024 | NAB | Further review and revise draft motion for<br>turnover (1.3); correspond with S. Maza and<br>L. Song regarding same (.2); analyze<br>authority relating to same (.4) | 1.90 | 1,835.00 | 3,486.50 | | 02/21/2024 | SM29 | Revise and supplement turnover motion<br>(1.0); further revise turnover motion to<br>incorporate comments from N. Bassett (.4);<br>correspond N. Bassett re same (.2);<br>correspond with L. Song re same (.1) | 1.70 | 1,395.00 | 2,371.50 | | 02/22/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit storage unit motion | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 | | 02/22/2024 | NAB | Further review and revise draft motion for<br>turnover (.4); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.2); review and revise draft<br>declaration supporting same (.5);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same<br>(.3) | 1.40 | 1,835.00 | 2,569.00 | | 02/22/2024 | SM29 | Review declaration from L. Song re<br>turnover | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/23/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Song regarding filing<br>motion to enforce and turnover (0.4);<br>prepare for electronic filing motion to<br>enforce and turnover (0.3); electronically file<br>with the court in both main case and<br>adversary proceeding motion to enforce and<br>turnover (0.6) | 1.30 | 565.00 | 734.50 | | 02/23/2024 | NAB | Correspond with L. Song and D. Barron<br>regarding final revisions to draft motion to<br>turn over property of the estate (.4); final<br>review of draft motion and declaration (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | 02/23/2024 | SM29 | Revise turnover motion (.3); review emails<br>from L. Song re service of same (.1); review<br>exhibits to same (.4) | 0.80 | 1,395.00 | 1,116.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2397014
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|--------| | 02/28/2024 | LS26 | Conference with S. Maza re service of<br>notice of hearing re storage unit motion<br>(0.2); correspond with N. Bassett re same<br>(0.2) | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 | | 02/28/2024 | SM29 | Conference with L. Song re order setting<br>hearing on turnover motion and directing<br>service | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | Subtotal:<br>B191 General Litigation | | 42.10 | | 55,495.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
**Total 42.10 55,495.00**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |-----------------------------------------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 9.00 | 1,835.00 | 16,515.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 13.60 | 1,395.00 | 18,972.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 1.20 | 1,395.00 | 1,674.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 14.70 | 985.00 | 14,479.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 2.00 | 565.00 | 1,130.00 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$55,495.00 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$55,495.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397015
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 February 29, 2024 \$30,037.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,662.62 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$34,700.12 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$34,700.12 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397015
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 February 29, 2024 \$30,037.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,662.62 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$34,700.12 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$34,700.12 |
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 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 | |
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397015
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$30,037.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Review appellate issues | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/09/2024 | AEL2 | Call with R. Jareck re: Holy City requests | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/09/2024 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding HCHK<br>discovery issue | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 02/13/2024 | NAB | Review discovery requests (.2); correspond<br>with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 02/16/2024 | NAB | Review appellate counter-designations (.3);<br>correspond with W. Farmer and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,835.00 | 734.00 | | 02/16/2024 | WCF | Prepare counter-designations for HCHK<br>intervention appeal (1.6); correspond with<br>N. Bassett, P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same<br>(.2) | 1.80 | 1,390.00 | 2,502.00 | | 02/19/2024 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding appeal issues (.3); call with<br>W. Farmer regarding same (.1); review and<br>revise stipulation regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2397015
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/19/2024 WCF Draft motion to consolidate HCHK appeals and stipulate briefing schedule (2.2); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM), N. Bassett, and opposing counsel regarding same (.3); call with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 2.60 1,390.00 3,614.00 02/20/2024 DEB4 Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK next steps (0.3); conference with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding HCHK and default issues (0.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding Shaban discovery requests (0.1) 0.60 1,395.00 837.00 02/20/2024 AEL2 Conference with N. Bassett and D. Barron re: HCHK default and res judicata issues (.2); further conference with D. Barron regarding same and next steps (.3) 0.50 1,850.00 925.00 02/20/2024 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: HCHK and open discovery issues (.3) 0.30 1,850.00 555.00 02/20/2024 NAB Correspond with W. Farmer regarding appeal issues (.2); call with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding correspondence to court from HCHK Entities regarding default issues (.2); review same (.1); review discovery requests from HCHK Entities and draft response to same (.3) 0.80 1,835.00 1,468.00 02/21/2024 NAB Correspond with opposing counsel regarding discovery 0.20 1,835.00 367.00 02/23/2024 NAB Review email from opposing counsel regarding discovery (.2); review authority regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 02/26/2024 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins regarding Shaban discovery requests (0.2); correspond with P. Linsey regarding (0.1) 0.30 1,395.00 418.50 02/26/2024 LS26 Analyze impact of entry of default on 3.70 985.00 3,644.50
discovery (3.3); correspond and call with N.
Bassett regarding same (.4)
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## Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2397015
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/26/2024 | NAB | Review emails from D. Barron and L.<br>Despins regarding discovery issues (.2);<br>analyze authority relating to same (.8);<br>correspond and call with L. Song regarding<br>same (.4); correspond with L. Despins, A.<br>Luft regarding same (.3) | 1.70 | 1,835.00 | 3,119.50 | | 02/27/2024 | NAB | Analyze default status and discovery issues<br>(.4); review email from L. Song regarding<br>same (.2); review case law regarding same<br>(.2) | 0.80 | 1,835.00 | 1,468.00 | | 02/28/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>motion for default judgment (0.1); analyze<br>decision on Rule 55(c) motion (0.4);<br>correspond with D. Rogers and P. Parizek<br>regarding HCHK devices (0.1); correspond<br>with A. Luft regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 02/28/2024 | LAD4 | Read Judge's opinion on denial of HCHK<br>default re-opening | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 02/28/2024 | NAB | Review court decision denying motion to<br>vacate default (.4); email L. Despins, A.<br>Luft, D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 17.50 | | 26,382.50 |
#### **B210 Business Operations**
| 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Shanahan (Cole<br>Schotz) regarding HCHK Entities and<br>payment of invoices | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | |------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Despins and N.<br>Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding HCHK<br>Entities and moving from their office<br>spaces | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2397015
January (0.1)
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/09/2024 ECS1 Call and correspond with N. Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding HCHK Entities and moving from their office spaces (.2); review invoices in connection with same (.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 0.70 1,270.00 889.00 02/12/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding HCHK Entities and move from their office spaces 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 02/13/2024 ECS1 Correspond with N. Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding HCHK Entities and move from their office spaces 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 02/16/2024 ECS1 Correspond and call with N. Shanahan (Cole Schotz) regarding HCHK Entities, move from their office spaces, and lease surrender agreement (.2); review lease surrender agreement (.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 0.80 1,270.00 1,016.00 02/19/2024 ECS1 Prepare monthly expense report for HCHK authorized assignee actions (.2); correspond with D. Barron, L. Despins, and R. Jareck (Cole Schotz) regarding same (.2) 0.40 1,270.00 508.00 02/20/2024 ECS1 Prepare monthly expense report for HCHK authorized assignee actions 0.10 1,270.00 127.00 02/20/2024 JK21 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding HCHK Assignee Expense Report for January (0.1); prepare for electronic filing HCHK Assignee Expense Report for January (0.1); electronically file with the court HCHK Assignee Expense Report for January (0.1); review and handle service of HCHK Assignee Expense Report for 0.40 565.00 226.00
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2397015
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|---------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/28/2024<br>ECS1 | | | Correspond and call with N.<br>Shanahan<br>(Cole Schotz) regarding HCHK Entities'<br>move from their office spaces and lease<br>surrender agreement | | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | | Subtotal: | | B210 Business Operations | | 3.10 | | 3,655.00 | | Total | | | | | 20.60 | | 30,037.50 | | | | | | 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 | 6.00 | | 1,835.00 | 11,010.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 1.40 | | 1,850.00 | 2,590.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 1.60 | | 1,395.00 | 2,232.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 4.40 | | 1,390.00 | 6,116.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 2.70 | | 1,270.00 | 3,429.00 | | LS26 | Luyi Song | | Associate | 3.70 | | 985.00 | 3,644.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 0.40 | | 565.00 | 226.00 |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|----------| | 05/08/2023 | Court Reporting Services -<br>Esquire Deposition<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# INV2475612 Dated<br>05/08/23, Transcripts for deposition of Mark<br>Harmon and Valerie Stevens, taken on 5/2/2023. | | | 1,957.50 | | 02/01/2024 | Airfare -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/08/2024; From/To:<br>DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to<br>NY/CT for Kwok hearing | | | 208.09 | | 02/01/2024 | Airfare -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/04/2024; From/To:<br>DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to<br>NY/CT for Kwok hearing | | | 233.09 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 6 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00014 | | | Invoice No. 2397015 | |
| 02/01/2024 | Airfare -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/22/2024; From/To:<br>LGA/DCA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to<br>NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 761.20 | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 02/01/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/10/2024;<br>Restaurant: Black Seed Bagels; City: New York;<br>Breakfast; Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT<br>for Kwok hearing | 16.53 | | 02/01/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/23/2024;<br>Restaurant: Dos Toros; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok<br>hearing | 22.75 | | 02/01/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/10/2024;<br>Restaurant: Singual; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok<br>hearing | 40.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: NY Central; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok<br>hearing | 40.00 | | 02/01/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/23/2024;<br>Restaurant: NYC Aglow; City: Flushing;<br>Beverage/Snack; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 5.43 | | 02/01/2024 | Travel Expense -<br>Meals -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: NYC Aglow/Dunkin; City: New York;<br>Coffee/Snack; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 9.77 | | 02/01/2024 | Lodging -<br>Nick Bassett; 01/11/2024; Hotel: Hyatt;<br>City: New York; Check-in date: 01/09/2024;<br>Check-out date: 01/11/2024; Travel to NY/CT for<br>Kwok hearing | 576.14 | | 02/01/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/09/2024; From/To: Home/DCA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 18.91 | | 02/01/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/09/2024; From/To: LGA/Hearing in CT;<br>Service Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok<br>hearing | 229.90 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 7 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00014 | | | Invoice No. 2397015 | |
| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$34,700.12 | |-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$34,700.12 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | \$4,662.62 | | 02/27/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/23/2024; From/To: DCA/CT; Service Type:<br>Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 32.64 | | 02/27/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/23/2024; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 24.95 | | 02/27/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/23/2024; From/To: LGA/Hearing; Service<br>Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 226.55 | | 02/27/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick<br>Bassett;<br>01/23/2024; From/To: CT/LGA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 136.44 | | 02/16/2024 | Computer Search (Other) | 16.20 | | 02/01/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/11/2024; From/To: PH NY/LGA; Service<br>Type: Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 75.85 | | 02/01/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Nick Bassett;<br>01/11/2024; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type:<br>Uber; Travel to NY/CT for Kwok hearing | 30.68 | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397016
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 February 29, 2024 \$23,652.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 98.03 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$23,750.03 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$23,750.03 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397016
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 February 29, 2024 \$23,652.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 98.03 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$23,750.03 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$23,750.03 |
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 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 | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397016 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **Mei Guo Adversary Proceeding \$23,652.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 02/05/2024 | LAD4 | Attend hearing on SJ Bombardier jet | 0.70 | 1,975.00 | 1,382.50 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Participate in summary judgment hearing<br>(1.2); prepare summary notes regarding<br>same (.2); correspond and call with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (.2) | 1.60 | 1,850.00 | 2,960.00 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 2.30 | | 4,342.50 | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: SJ issues (.20);<br>review/edit our reply to SJ objection (.90) | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Revise and supplement reply in support of<br>summary judgment and rule 56.2 response | 3.20 | 1,850.00 | 5,920.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: response to<br>use of Whitecroft document | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Revise updated reply brief in support of | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2397016
| Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | |--------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | Total | | | 14.70 | | 23,652.00 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 4.10 | | 3,842.50 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Travel from NY to Court for summary<br>judgment hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.20 | 925.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from Court after<br>summary judgment hearing (bill at 1/2 rate) | 2.10 | 925.00 | 1,942.50 | | 02/05/2024 | LAD4 | Travel to/from hearing in Bridgeport (bill<br>at 1/2 rate) | 0.80 | 987.50 | 790.00 | | B195 | Non-Working Travel | | | | | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 8.30 | | 15,467.00 | | 02/05/2024 | NAB | Correspond and call with A. Luft regarding<br>summary judgment hearing | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 02/05/2024 | AEL2 | Meet with P. Linsey (NPM) to prepare for<br>summary judgment hearing (1.0); review<br>outline and documents regarding same (.2) | 1.20 | 1,850.00 | 2,220.00 | | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re:<br>hearing prep | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Review and revise motion<br>for summary<br>judgment reply brief and related documents<br>(1.2); correspond with A. Luft and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.3) | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: latest draft<br>of reply brief in support of summary<br>judgment | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey re: edits to reply brief in<br>support of summary judgment | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
ID Timekeeper Name Title Hours Rate Fee LAD4 Luc A. Despins Partner 1.80 1,975.00 3,555.00
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | | |---------------------------------------------------------|--| | Kwok | | | 50687-00016 | | | Invoice No. 2397016 | |
| Luc A. Despins | Partner | 0.80 | 987.50 | 790.00 | |---------------------|------------|------|----------|-----------| | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 1.70 | 1,835.00 | 3,119.50 | | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 7.10 | 1,850.00 | 13,135.00 | | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 3.30 | 925.00 | 3,052.50 | | | | | | |
#### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|-------------| | 02/02/2024 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 72.00 | 0.20 | 14.40 | | 02/05/2024 | Photocopy Charges (Color) | 39.00 | 0.20 | 7.80 | | 02/14/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Avram Luft; 02/01/2024;<br>Restaurant: Seamless; City: New York ; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; working late meal-working on<br>matter | | | 37.72 | | 02/17/2024 | Local -<br>Taxi -<br>Avram Luft; 02/05/2024; From/To:<br>court/rail station; Service Type: Uber; Travel<br>from<br>Court to rail station regarding client matter | | | 7.61 | | 02/22/2024 | Taxi/Ground Transportation -<br>Avram Luft;<br>02/05/2024; To/From: Gand Central Station<br>roundtrip; train ticket for Avi Luft regarding<br>hearing;; Train Ticket; 010064949298; USD<br>01006494929800010000 | | | 30.50 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$98.03 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$23,750.03 | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | \$23,750.03 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397017
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 February 29, 2024 \$0.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 437.97 | |-----------------------------------------|----------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$437.97 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$437.97 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397017
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 February 29, 2024 \$0.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 437.97 | |-----------------------------------------|----------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$437.97 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$437.97 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397017 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
#### **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$0.00**
# **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|----------| | 01/17/2024 | Messenger -<br>Requested by Luyi Song; City<br>Expeditor Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 99580<br>dated 01/31/2024; From: Paul Hastings LLP; To:<br>United States Bankruptcy Court<br>-<br>Brien McMahon<br>Federal Bldg 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport Ct<br>06604; Order # 1596799 dated 1/17/2024 12:24 | | | 394.50 | | 02/01/2024 | Local -<br>Meals -<br>Avram Luft; 01/09/2024;<br>Restaurant: Yama; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Late night dinner working on<br>KWOK matter | | | 43.47 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$437.97 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$437.97 | | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | | | \$437.97 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397018
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 February 29, 2024 \$4,849.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$4,849.50 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$4,849.50 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397018
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 February 29, 2024 \$4,849.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$4,849.50 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$4,849.50 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397018 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **Lamp Capital Adversary \$4,849.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze decision on default judgment (0.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Song regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding proposed order (0.5) | 1.20 | 1,395.00 | 1,674.00 | | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with L. Song regarding Lamp<br>Capital alter ego decision and its impact | 0.30 | 1,270.00 | 381.00 | | 02/01/2024 | LAD4 | Review Judge's opinion on Lamp Capital<br>default | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Review decision on default judgment (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2); review order and correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 02/04/2024 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of order<br>from Lamp Capital adversary on Yvette<br>Wang | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding service<br>of order from Lamp Capital adversary on<br>Yvette Wang | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00024 Invoice No. 2397018
| Date | Initials<br>Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | JK21 | | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service of memorandum of decision and<br>default judgment to Y. Wang (Yvette) (0.2);<br>review and handle service of memorandum<br>of decision and default judgment to Y.<br>Wang (Yvette) (0.1) | | | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | | Review and revise certificate of service in<br>connection with Lamp Capital default<br>judgment order | | | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding<br>default judgment order (0.2); electronically<br>file with the court certificate of service<br>regarding default judgment order (0.1) | | | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 3.50 | | 4,849.50 | | | Total | | | | 3.50 | | 4,849.50 | | | | | | 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 | 0.70 | | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 1.20 | | 1,395.00 | 1,674.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 0.60 | | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 0.60 | | 565.00 | 339.00 | | | | | | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | \$4,849.50 | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$4,849.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397020
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 February 29, 2024 \$66,779.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 744.86 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$67,524.36 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$67,524.36 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | 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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397020
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 February 29, 2024 \$66,779.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 744.86 | |--------------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$67,524.36 | | Total Balance Due -<br>Due<br>Upon Receipt | \$67,524.36 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
| Wiring and ACH Instructions: | Remittance Address: | 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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397020 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **Ace Decade Adversary Proceeding \$66,779.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | AB21 | Review Y. Wang's motion to dismiss (0.3);<br>analyze authority related to same (0.6);<br>correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, and<br>D. Barron regarding same (0.3); call with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.2) | 1.40 | 1,850.00 | 2,590.00 | | 02/01/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A.<br>Bongartz regarding Wang motion to dismiss | 0.80 | 1,395.00 | 1,116.00 | | 02/01/2024 | ECS1 | Call with A Bongartz regarding Yvette<br>Wang and Ace Decade adversary (.2);<br>review information related to same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze Ace Decade motion to dismiss | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Review Y. Wang's motion to dismiss (.3);<br>analyze response arguments (.2);<br>correspond with D. Barron and A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2397020
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/02/2024 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Y. Wang's motion to dismiss (0.5); review correspondence from N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); call with N. Bassett regarding same and response (0.3); call with J. Kosciewicz regarding response to motion to dismiss (0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding service of partial resolution order (0.1) 1.40 1,850.00 2,590.00 02/02/2024 JPK1 Call with A. Bongartz regarding response to Y. Wang's motion to dismiss (.4); review documents related to same and response (1.8); draft part of response to motion to dismiss (1.0) 3.20 1,185.00 3,792.00 02/02/2024 LAD4 T/c N. Bassett re: strategy on MTD (.20); review same (.40) 0.60 1,975.00 1,185.00 02/02/2024 NAB Review motion to dismiss Ace Decade complaint (.5); further analyze response arguments regarding same (.4); call with L. Despins regarding same (.2); draft outline of response (.7); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.3) 2.10 1,835.00 3,853.50 02/03/2024 AB21 Correspond with A. de Quincey (Pallas) regarding motion to dismiss Ace Decade adversary proceeding 0.10 1,850.00 185.00 02/04/2024 AB21 Call with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding service on Ace Decade (0.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); call with J. Kosciewicz regarding response to Y. Wang motion to dismiss (0.9) 1.60 1,850.00 2,960.00 02/04/2024 JPK1 Telephone call with A. Bongartz regarding objection to defendant Wang's motion to dismiss (.9); continue drafting objection to 3.40 1,185.00 4,029.00
motion to dismiss (2.5) 02/05/2024 JPK1 Continue drafting response to defendant Wang's motion to dismiss 1.80 1,185.00 2,133.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 3198 Filed 05/16/24 Entered 05/16/24 16:36:03 Page 143 of 181
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2397020
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Further draft response in opposition to<br>defendant Wang's motion to dismiss (3.7);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding the<br>same (.1) | 3.80 | 1,185.00 | 4,503.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Hague service on Rui Hao (0.1); correspond<br>with Divergent regarding translation of<br>certificate of service into English (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/12/2024 | AB21 | Analyze certificate of service regarding<br>service on Rui Hao<br>(0.2); correspond with<br>L. Despins and N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with A. de Quincey<br>(Pallas) regarding same (0.1); call with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with E. Ring (Ancillary Legal) regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/12/2024 | NAB | Call with A. Bongartz regarding service on<br>Rui Hao (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 02/13/2024 | AB21 | Review correspondence from E. Ring<br>(Ancillary Legal) regarding Hague service on<br>Rui Hao | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding service on Rui Hao in Switzerland<br>(0.4); call with N. Bassett regarding<br>response to Y. Wang motion to dismiss<br>(0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 02/14/2024 | NAB | Call with A. Bongartz regarding Y. Wang<br>motion to dismiss (.2); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 02/15/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Hayek (Prager)<br>regarding service via Hague Convention<br>(0.1); correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary<br>International) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/16/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Ring (Ancillary<br>International) regarding service on Rui Hao | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/18/2024 | AB21 | Review draft response to Y. Wang's motion<br>to dismiss | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2397020
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/18/2024 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to motion<br>to dismiss (.9); analyze cases in connection<br>with same (.4) | 1.30 | 1,835.00 | 2,385.50 | | 02/19/2024 | AB21 | Revise draft response to Y. Wang's motion<br>to dismiss (0.5); call with N. Bassett<br>regarding same (0.2); correspond with N.<br>Bassett and J. Kosciewicz regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/19/2024 | JPK1 | Review and incorporate N. Bassett's edits to<br>response to defendants' motion<br>to dismiss<br>(.6); analyze cases regarding allegations<br>requiring notice (1.4); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding the same (.2) | 2.20 | 1,185.00 | 2,607.00 | | 02/19/2024 | NAB | Further review and revise draft response to<br>motion to dismiss (2.2); review orders and<br>pleadings in connection with same (.7);<br>analyze caselaw in connection with same<br>(.5); correspond with A. Bongartz and J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (.3); call with A.<br>Bongartz regarding same (.2) | 3.90 | 1,835.00 | 7,156.50 | | 02/20/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with A.<br>Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding prior service of Ace Decade (0.2);<br>call with A. Thorp regarding same (0.2);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.2); call with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1); review revised draft opposition to Y.<br>Wang's motion to dismiss (0.1); call with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1); research<br>related to prior Wang deposition (0.2) | 1.10 | 1,850.00 | 2,035.00 | | 02/20/2024 | JPK1 | Revise opposition to defendant Wang's<br>motion to dismiss (.6); call with A. Bongartz<br>regarding the same (.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding the same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,185.00 | 948.00 | | 02/20/2024 | LAD4 | Review MTD by Y. Wang (.40);<br>review/outline strategy re: same (.70) | 1.10 | 1,975.00 | 2,172.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2397020
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/20/2024 NAB Further review and revise draft response to motion to dismiss (1.8); correspond with A. Bongartz and J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); analyze caselaw in connection with same (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding draft response to motion to dismiss (.2); revise draft response per L. Despins' comments (.2); correspond with E. Sutton regarding support and citations for same (.2) 3.20 1,835.00 5,872.00 02/21/2024 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding draft response to motion to dismiss (.2); revise draft response per his comments (.2) 0.40 1,835.00 734.00 02/22/2024 JK21 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding reply in opposition to Wang's motion to dismiss (0.1); prepare for filing reply in opposition to Wang's motion to dismiss (0.1); electronically file with the court reply in opposition to Wang's motion to dismiss (0.1) 0.30 565.00 169.50 02/22/2024 JPK1 Review authority cited in opposition to defendant Wang's motion to dismiss (1.6); correspond with J. Kuo regarding the same (.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding the same (.1) 1.80 1,185.00 2,133.00 02/22/2024 JPK1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding certificate of service for response in opposition to motion to dismiss (.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding the same (.1) 0.20 1,185.00 237.00 02/22/2024 NAB Final review and revision of draft motion to dismiss response brief (.5); correspond with J. Kosciewicz and A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 0.70 1,835.00 1,284.50
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2397020
| Date | | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|--------|-----------| | 02/29/2024<br>AB21<br>Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding update on timing/scheduling<br>issues in Ace Decade adversary proceeding | | | | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | | | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 42.80 | | 66,779.50 | | Total | | | | | | 42.80 | | 66,779.50 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | Rate | | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | | Partner | 1.70 | 1,975.00 | | 3,357.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | | Partner | 12.90 | 1,835.00 | | 23,671.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | | Of Counsel | 8.80 | 1,850.00 | | 16,280.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | | Of Counsel | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | | 1,295.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | | Associate | 0.80 | 1,395.00 | | 1,116.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | | Associate | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | | 508.00 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | | Associate | 17.20 | 1,185.00 | | 20,382.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | | Paralegal | 0.30 | | 565.00 | 169.50 | | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | | Date | | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | 02/09/2024 | | Outside | | Professional Services -<br>Solutions, LLC, Invoice# 2024-100 Dated<br>02/09/24, Kwok Matter French to English<br>Translation and Certification | Divergent Language | | | 220.00 | | 02/14/2024 | | | Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 3.15 |
02/15/2024 Attorney Service - Ancillary Legal Corporation, Invoice# 1740 Dated 02/15/24, Hauge Service Fee – Switzerland Resubmittal 520.00 02/16/2024 Computer Search (Other) 1.71
**Total Costs incurred and advanced \$744.86**
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00026 Invoice No. 2397020 Page 7
| Current Fees and Costs | \$67,524.36 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$67,524.36 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397021
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
**CAO Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00027 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 29, 2024 \$23,141.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$23,141.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$23,141.00 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397021
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **REMITTANCE COPY**
**CAO Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00027 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 29, 2024 \$23,141.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$23,141.00 | |-----------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$23,141.00 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
## **CAO Adversary Proceeding \$23,141.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |----------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|--| | B191<br>General Litigation | | | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit draft motorcycle/D. Cao<br>complaint | 0.90 | 1,975.00 | 1,777.50 | | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Review edits to draft D. Cao complaint | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | | 02/01/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins re D. Cao<br>complaint (.2); revise same (.7) | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | | 02/02/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo and S. Maza<br>regarding complaint re Kwok's motorcycles | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | | 02/02/2024 | JK21 | Revise complaint against D. Cao | 2.30 | 565.00 | 1,299.50 | | | 02/02/2024 | LAD4 | Final review/edit of motorcycle/D. Cao<br>complaint | 0.50 | 1,975.00 | 987.50 | | | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Review draft D. Cao complaint | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | | 02/02/2024 | SM29 | Revise D. Cao complaint (.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins re same (.1); correspond<br>with J. Kuo and E. Sutton re same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | | 02/04/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of complaint against Defeng<br>Cao regarding the Debtor's motorcycles<br>(1.2); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>same (.3) | 1.50 | 1,270.00 | 1,905.00 | |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00027 Invoice No. 2397021
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to seal complaint against<br>Defeng Cao (.9); calls with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.2); correspond with S.<br>Maza regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,270.00 | 1,651.00 | | 02/05/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of complaint against Defeng<br>Cao regarding the Debtor's motorcycles<br>(.4); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 02/05/2024 | JPK1 | Telephone call with E. Sutton regarding<br>exhibits to pending D. Cao adversary<br>complaint | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 02/05/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with K. Mateo (opposing<br>counsel) re D. Cao complaint (.3); call with<br>A. Luft re same (.1); calls with E. Sutton re<br>confidentiality designations in connection<br>with same (.2); review D. Cao complaint re<br>confidentiality designations (.6) | 1.20 | 1,395.00 | 1,674.00 | | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of complaint against Defeng<br>Cao regarding the Debtor's motorcycles<br>(.7); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,270.00 | 1,270.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JK21 | Correspond and calls with S. Maza and E.<br>Sutton regarding new D. Cao complaint and<br>motion to seal (.2); further correspond with<br>E. Sutton and S. Maza regarding filing of<br>same (1.2); revise exhibits to same (0.6);<br>prepare adversary cover sheet for same<br>(0.2); prepare complaint and motion to seal<br>for filing (0.8); electronically file with the<br>court D. Cao complaint (0.1); electronically<br>file with the court motion to seal (0.1) | 3.20 | 565.00 | 1,808.00 | | 02/06/2024 | SM29 | Review sealing motion in connection with<br>D. Cao complaint (.3); correspond with E.<br>Sutton re same (.1); review and revise D.<br>Cao complaint (.9); correspond and calls | 1.50 | 1,395.00 | 2,092.50 |
with J. Kuo and E. Sutton re same (.2)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00027 Invoice No. 2397021
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | 02/07/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding service<br>of complaint against Defeng Cao regarding<br>the Debtor's motorcycles (.2); correspond<br>with C. Major, counsel to Greenwich Land,<br>regarding same (.2); correspond with S.<br>Maza regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,270.00 | 762.00 | | 02/07/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton and S. Maza<br>regarding service of summons and<br>complaint on D. Cao regarding adversary<br>24-5001 | 0.20 | 565.00 | 113.00 | | 02/08/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding service<br>of summons and complaint on Defeng Cao | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/09/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding service<br>of summons and complaint on Defeng Cao | 0.10 | 1,270.00 | 127.00 | | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Review and revise certificate of service in<br>connection with service of summons and<br>complaint on Defeng Cao (.1); correspond<br>with<br>J. Kuo regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/12/2024 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service of process of<br>summons and complaint in D. Cao<br>adversary proceeding 24-5001 (0.4);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>certificate of service of process (0.2);<br>electronically file with the court certificate<br>of service of process (0.1) | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/13/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding D.<br>Cao deposition transcript | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding unsealing Defeng Cao<br>complaint and exhibits | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/22/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza, J. Kuo and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding unsealing of<br>Defeng Cao complaint and exhibits (.2); call<br>with P. Linsey regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/22/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with E. Sutton and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) re D. Cao complaint | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00027 Invoice No. 2397021
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------|-----------|----------| | 02/23/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza, J. Kuo and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding next steps related<br>to unsealing Defeng Cao complaint and<br>exhibits (.6); call with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.3) | | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 02/23/2024 | SM29 | Review issues re unsealing D. Cao<br>complaint pursuant to court order | | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | Subtotal:<br>B191 General Litigation | | | 20.30 | | 23,141.00 | | | Total | | | 20.30 | | 23,141.00 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 1.40 | | 1,975.00 | 2,765.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.60 | | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 |
SM29 Shlomo Maza Associate 4.50 1,395.00 6,277.50 ECS1 Ezra C. Sutton Associate 7.10 1,270.00 9,017.00 JPK1 Jon P. Kosciewicz Associate 0.30 1,185.00 355.50 JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 6.40 565.00 3,616.00
> **Current Fees and Costs \$23,141.00 Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt \$23,141.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397022
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding: - Defendants**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 29, 2024 \$285,956.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$285,956.00 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$285,956.00 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397022
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding: - Defendants**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00028 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 29, 2024 \$285,956.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$285,956.00 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$285,956.00 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | | |----------|--| | HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397022 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
| Omnibus Alter Ego Adversary Proceeding: - | | Defendants | \$285,956.00 | |-------------------------------------------|--|------------|--------------| | | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding litigation targets (0.1); prepare<br>parts of alter ego complaint (3.9) | 4.00 | 1,395.00 | 5,580.00 | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Analyze Court's alter ego decision | 0.90 | 1,850.00 | 1,665.00 | | 02/02/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 7.40 | 1,395.00 | 10,323.00 | | 02/02/2024 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: alter ego action<br>issues | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/04/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 12.80 | 1,395.00 | 17,856.00 | | 02/05/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 4.50 | 1,395.00 | 6,277.50 | | 02/05/2024 | LS26 | Review draft alter ego complaint | 0.30 | 985.00 | 295.50 | | 02/05/2024 | NAB | Review parts of draft omnibus alter ego<br>complaint | 0.20 | 1,835.00 | 367.00 | | 02/06/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint (8.6);<br>call with L. Despins regarding Harcus<br>Parker (0.2) | 8.80 | 1,395.00 | 12,276.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2397022
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/06/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to seal complaint against<br>Defeng Cao (1.1); correspond and<br>discussions with S. Maza and J. Kuo<br>regarding same (.2); further correspond with<br>J. Kuo regarding same (.1) | 1.40 | 1,270.00 | 1,778.00 | | 02/06/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit alter ego complaint draft | 1.90 | 1,975.00 | 3,752.50 | | 02/07/2024 | LAD4 | Meeting with D. Barron re: my comments<br>to omnibus alter ego complaint | 0.40 | 1,975.00 | 790.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: alter ego<br>draft complaint | 0.70 | 1,850.00 | 1,295.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AEL2 | Revise and supplement alter ego draft<br>complaint | 3.20 | 1,850.00 | 5,920.00 | | 02/08/2024 | DEB4 | Analyze documents in connection with alter<br>ego complaint | 4.80 | 1,395.00 | 6,696.00 | | 02/08/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: alter ego<br>action and avoidance claims (.6); call with<br>N. Bassett re: same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,850.00 | 1,480.00 | | 02/08/2024 | NAB | Review draft omnibus alter ego complaint<br>(.5); call with A. Luft regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,835.00 | 1,284.50 | | 02/09/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 12.50 | 1,395.00 | 17,437.50 | | 02/09/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service of D. Cao complaint and summons<br>(0.2); review and handle service of<br>summons and complaint (0.2) | 0.40 | 565.00 | 226.00 | | 02/09/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise alter ego complaint (1.6);<br>correspond with D. Barron re same (0.2) | 1.80 | 985.00 | 1,773.00 | | 02/10/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 4.20 | 1,395.00 | 5,859.00 | | 02/11/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 10.20 | 1,395.00 | 14,229.00 | | 02/11/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (3.6); correspond with D. Barron<br>re same (0.6) | 4.20 | 985.00 | 4,137.00 | | 02/12/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint | 4.30 | 1,395.00 | 5,998.50 | | 02/12/2024 | JK21 | Revise omnibus alter ego complaint | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/12/2024 | AEL2 | Revise and supplement alter ego draft<br>complaint | 7.20 | 1,850.00 | 13,320.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2397022
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/12/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (4.3); correspond with D. Barron<br>re same (0.3) | 4.60 | 985.00 | 4,531.00 | | 02/13/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint (12.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey regarding<br>complaint targets (0.4); calls with S. Maza<br>regarding foreign law issue related to alter<br>ego complaint (0.2) | 12.80 | 1,395.00 | 17,856.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise omnibus alter ego<br>complaint | 1.40 | 985.00 | 1,379.00 | | 02/13/2024 | SM29 | Review email from BVI Counsel re<br>application of foreign law in connection<br>with alter ego complaint (.5); calls with D.<br>Barron re same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,395.00 | 976.50 | | 02/14/2024 | AC40 | Review and revise draft alter ego complaint | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | 02/14/2024 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of alter ego complaint (8.1);<br>call with S. Maza regarding same (.3) | 8.40 | 1,395.00 | 11,718.00 | | 02/14/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (8.9); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.6); correspond with J. Kuo<br>regarding same (.2); correspond with L.<br>Song regarding same (.2) | 9.90 | 1,270.00 | 12,573.00 | | 02/14/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to seal omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (.6); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 02/14/2024 | JK21 | Revise omnibus alter ego complaint | 6.40 | 565.00 | 3,616.00 | | 02/14/2024 | LAD4 | Emails to/from UK counsel re: bare trustee<br>allegations (.30); t/c P. Linsey (NPM) re:<br>alter ego vs. alter ego complaint (.30);<br>review/edit same (.90) | 1.50 | 1,975.00 | 2,962.50 | | 02/14/2024 | AEL2 | Revise and supplement draft alter ego<br>complaint | 4.30 | 1,850.00 | 7,955.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: alter ego<br>complaint | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/14/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (2.9); correspond with D. Barron<br>re same (0.4); review and revise exhibit<br>demonstrative related to omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (2.1) | 5.40 | 985.00 | 5,319.00 | | 02/14/2024 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re alter ego complaint<br>(.3); review same (2.6) | 2.90 | 1,395.00 | 4,045.50 | | 02/15/2024 | DEB4 | Revise and supplement alter ego complaint<br>(6.5); call with A. Luft regarding same (.3) | 6.80 | 1,395.00 | 9,486.00 | | 02/15/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (2.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.3); correspond with J. Kuo<br>regarding same (.2); correspond with L.<br>Song regarding same (.1) | 2.70 | 1,270.00 | 3,429.00 | | 02/15/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to seal omnibus alter ego<br>complaint (.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/15/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit final omnibus alter ego<br>complaint | 0.80 | 1,975.00 | 1,580.00 | | 02/15/2024 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: strategy for alter ego<br>action | 0.30 | 1,850.00 | 555.00 | | 02/15/2024 | LS26 | Review and revise demonstrative exhibit to<br>omnibus alter ego complaint (1.2); review<br>omnibus alter ego complaint (0.4) | 1.60 | 985.00 | 1,576.00 | | 02/16/2024 | JPK1 | Review alter ego complaint and court's<br>equitable tolling order | 0.90 | 1,185.00 | 1,066.50 | | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze sealed portions of omnibus alter<br>ego complaint to assess confidential<br>documents underlying the redactions (1.5);<br>prepare chart summarizing same (1.9); call<br>with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3);<br>correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 4.10 | 1,270.00 | 5,207.00 | | 02/20/2024 | DEB4 | Conferences with E. Sutton regarding alter<br>ego complaint | 1.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,395.00 |
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regarding same (.2)
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/20/2024 ECS1 Continue analyzing sealed portions of omnibus alter ego complaint to assess confidential documents underlying the redactions (2.3); prepare chart summarizing same (.9); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.2); call with D. Barron regarding same and alter ego complaint (1.0); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.3) 5.00 1,270.00 6,350.00 02/21/2024 ECS1 Analyze sealed portions of omnibus alter ego complaint to assess underlying confidential documents (4.7); prepare chart summarizing same (2.7); call with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.3); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.3) 8.50 1,270.00 10,795.00 02/21/2024 ECS1 Correspond with S. Phan (UnitedLex) regarding documents related to omnibus alter ego complaint 0.30 1,270.00 381.00 02/21/2024 LS26 Review confidentiality designations for omnibus alter ego complaint (1.0); correspond with E. Sutton and J. Kosciewicz re same (0.4) 1.40 985.00 1,379.00 02/22/2024 ECS1 Review sealed portions of omnibus alter ego complaint to assess underlying confidential documents (.2); prepare chart summarizing same (.1); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1) 0.60 1,270.00 762.00 02/23/2024 ECS1 Review sealed portions of omnibus alter ego complaint to assess underlying confidential documents (.9); prepare emails to producing parties in connection with same (1.4); correspond with N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, and W. Farmer regarding same (.6); further correspond with J. Kosciewicz 3.10 1,270.00 3,937.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/25/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to certain producing parties regarding confidentiality of sealed portions of omnibus alter ego complaint (1.2); analyze confidential documents in connection with same (1.0); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.2); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.2) 2.60 1,270.00 3,302.00 02/25/2024 LS26 Review document confidentiality designations re omnibus alter ego complaint 1.60 985.00 1,576.00 02/26/2024 ECS1 Correspond with J. Swergold (Yankwitt), counsel to Victor Cerda, regarding confidential documents related to the omnibus alter ego complaint 0.20 1,270.00 254.00 02/26/2024 ECS1 Prepare emails to certain producing parties regarding confidentiality of sealed portions of omnibus alter ego complaint and RICO complaint (2.4); analyze confidential documents in connection with same (1.9); correspond with N. Bassett, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song and W. Farmer regarding confidentiality of parts of complaints and underlying documents (.9); correspond with L. Song regarding same (.3); call with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.7); correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (.3) 6.50 1,270.00 8,255.00 02/27/2024 ECS1 Correspond with producing parties re confidentiality of sealed portions of omnibus alter ego and RICO complaints (.4); analyze complaints and relevant confidential documents in connection with same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (.1); calls and correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); prepare tracker re responses re confidentiality (.1) 1.00 1,270.00 1,270.00
02/28/2024 ECS1 Analyze jurisdiction and service issues for certain defendants in RICO and omnibus alter ego complaints (1.0); prepare summary chart re same (.3) 1.30 1,270.00 1,651.00
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/28/2024 ECS1 Correspond with producing parties re confidentiality of sealed portions of omnibus alter ego and RICO complaints (.3); analyze complaints and relevant confidential documents in connection with same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, and W. Farmer regarding same (.1); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.1); update tracker with responses re confidentiality (.2) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 02/29/2024 DEB4 Conference with P. Linsey regarding relation back issues (0.1); correspond with W. Farmer regarding alter ego complaint (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton regarding K. Legacy service (0.1); correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding same (0.1) 0.40 1,395.00 558.00 02/29/2024 ECS1 Analyze information regarding alter ego and RICO complaint defendants (.7); prepare summary re same (.3); correspond with D. Barron, W. Farmer, and A. Thorpe (Harneys) regarding service of complaint on K Legacy (.3) 1.30 1,270.00 1,651.00 02/29/2024 ECS1 Correspond with producing parties re confidentiality of sealed portions of omnibus alter ego and RICO complaints (.3); analyze complaints and relevant confidential documents in connection with same (.2); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, and W. Farmer regarding same (.3); correspond with P. Linsey regarding same (.1); update tracker with responses re confidentiality (.3) 1.20 1,270.00 1,524.00 **Subtotal: B191 General Litigation 212.80 285,956.00**
**Total 212.80 285,956.00**
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00028 Invoice No. 2397022
#### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|--------|----------|------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 4.60 | 1,975.00 | 9,085.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 0.90 | 1,835.00 | 1,651.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 18.10 | 1,850.00 | 33,485.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 3.60 | 1,395.00 | 5,022.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 102.90 | 1,395.00 | 143,545.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 51.50 | 1,270.00 | 65,405.00 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | Associate | 0.90 | 1,185.00 | 1,066.50 | | AC40 | Alex Chan | Associate | 0.50 | 985.00 | 492.50 | | LS26 | Luyi Song | Associate | 22.30 | 985.00 | 21,965.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 7.50 | 565.00 | 4,237.50 | | | | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | \$285,956.00 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$285,956.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397023
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Avoidance Actions** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 29, 2024 \$237,665.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$237,665.50 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$237,665.50 |
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 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
May 10, 2024
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2397023
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Avoidance Actions** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00029 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending February 29, 2024 \$237,665.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$237,665.50 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$237,665.50 |
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 This is a no-reply mailbox*
| PAUL | | |----------|--| | HASTINGS | |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | May 10, 2024 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2397023 |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending February 29, 2024
### **Avoidance Actions \$237,665.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 02/01/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: potential<br>avoidance action defendant | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/01/2024 | NAB | Continue preparing parts of avoidance<br>action and related complaints (.4); review<br>discovery documents in connection with<br>same (.4); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.2); review and comment<br>on updated avoidance action defendant list<br>and draft complaint issues (.4); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 1.50 | 1,835.00 | 2,752.50 | | 02/01/2024 | SM29 | Analyze fraudulent transfer law (.8);<br>correspond with L. Song, D. Barron, E.<br>Sutton re same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 02/02/2024 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on general avoidance<br>action issues | 3.40 | 1,975.00 | 6,715.00 | | 02/04/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit additional list of defendants<br>(2.10); review/edit draft complaint against<br>Z&Z (.40) | 2.50 | 1,975.00 | 4,937.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/04/2024 | NAB | Review revised avoidance action complaints<br>(.3); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,835.00 | 917.50 | | 02/05/2024 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding avoidance action complaints | 0.30 | 1,835.00 | 550.50 | | 02/06/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding list<br>of avoidance action defendants | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/06/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with P. Linsey regarding<br>avoidance action targets | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/06/2024 | AEL2 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) re: avoidance<br>actions | 0.40 | 1,850.00 | 740.00 | | 02/07/2024 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding list of<br>avoidance action defendants (0.1); review<br>same (0.4); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,850.00 | 1,110.00 | | 02/07/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding cases<br>on preferential action against foreign banks | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/08/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding avoidance action defendants | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/08/2024 | LAD4 | Review SOL issues with certain complaints<br>(1.10); review case law re: avoidance action<br>claims against foreign defendants (1.40) | 2.50 | 1,975.00 | 4,937.50 | | 02/08/2024 | NAB | Review revised avoidance action complaints<br>(.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 02/09/2024 | LAD4 | Review/edit new complaint (avoidance<br>action) against Mei Guo (.60); t/c P. Linsey<br>(NPM) re: same (.20); review/edit<br>complaint against Vartan firm (.40);<br>review/edit complaint against debtor's wife<br>(.70) | 1.90 | 1,975.00 | 3,752.50 | | 02/12/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze cases regarding statute of<br>limitations for avoidance actions (.7); | 0.80 | 1,270.00 | 1,016.00 |
correspond with L. Song regarding same
(.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 02/12/2024 | LAD4 | Review/comment on various adversary<br>proceedings issues (2.80); review revised<br>direct testimony outline (.40) | 3.20 | 1,975.00 | 6,320.00 | | 02/12/2024 | LS26 | Analyze procedural rules for avoidance<br>action (0.9); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) re avoidance complaint (0.2) | 1.10 | 985.00 | 1,083.50 | | 02/12/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) re<br>lookback period | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LAD4 | T/c P. Linsey (NPM) re: Hamilton claims<br>(.20); review/edit complaint against debtor's<br>son (.80) | 1.00 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 | | 02/13/2024 | LS26 | Prepare parts of draft avoidance action<br>complaint (1.6); correspond with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) re same (0.2); correspond with L.<br>Despins re same (0.2) | 2.00 | 985.00 | 1,970.00 | | 02/14/2024 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, S. Maza,<br>D. Barron, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song,<br>W. Farmer, E. Sutton, Kroll and NPM<br>regarding additional avoidance action<br>complaints (1.8); call with S. Maza, J.<br>Kosciewicz, and P. Linsey regarding same<br>(0.5); prepare avoidance action complaints<br>(3.5); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.2) | 6.20 | 1,850.00 | 11,470.00 | | 02/14/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding avoidance targets (0.4); participate<br>in call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz,<br>L. Song, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, J. Lazarus<br>(Kroll), A. Lomas (Kroll), D. Skalka (NPM)<br>and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance<br>action complaints (1.8) | 2.20 | 1,395.00 | 3,069.00 | | 02/14/2024 | ECS1 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, J.<br>Kosciewicz, L. Song, W. Farmer, J. Lazarus<br>(Kroll), A. Lomas (Kroll), D. Skalka (NPM)<br>and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding avoidance<br>action complaints | 1.80 | 1,270.00 | 2,286.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/14/2024 | ECS1 | Correspond and call with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding service information for Debtor<br>affiliates in connection with avoidance<br>actions | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/14/2024 | JK21 | Correspond with L. Despins and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding service of summonses and<br>complaints to multiple adversaries | 0.30 | 565.00 | 169.50 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Attend teleconference with P. Linsey<br>(NPM), A. Bongartz, and S. Maza regarding<br>avoidance action complaints (.5);<br>correspond with<br>S. Maza regarding the<br>same (.8) | 1.30 | 1,185.00 | 1,540.50 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Review avoidance action complaint against<br>Ziba (.2); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding the same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>Himalaya avoidance action complaint | 0.50 | 1,185.00 | 592.50 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Review certain avoidance action complaints | 0.60 | 1,185.00 | 711.00 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Draft avoidance action complaint against<br>Mishcon (1.2); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding the same (.1) | 1.30 | 1,185.00 | 1,540.50 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Attend meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett,<br>A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, L.<br>Song, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, J. Lazarus<br>(Kroll), A. Lomas (Kroll), D. Skalka (NPM)<br>and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding outstanding<br>avoidance issues and tasks prior to tolling<br>deadline | 1.80 | 1,185.00 | 2,133.00 | | 02/14/2024 | JPK1 | Draft avoidance action complaint against<br>Hogan Lovells (1.4); correspond with S.<br>Maza regarding the same (.2) | 1.60 | 1,185.00 | 1,896.00 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/14/2024 LAD4 Emails to P. Linsey (NPM) and D. Barron re: complaint against Mileson (.40); review/edit complaint against Debtor's counsel re: Lamborghini (.90); call with P. Linsey, A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton, L. Song and Kroll re: additional avoidance complaints to be filed and next steps (1.80) 3.10 1,975.00 6,122.50 02/14/2024 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: update on pending complaints 0.20 1,850.00 370.00 02/14/2024 AEL2 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer, L. Song, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz re: additional adversary actions to be brought 1.80 1,850.00 3,330.00 02/14/2024 LS26 Prepare avoidance action complaint (1.8); review financial transaction records re same (0.8); call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, J. Lazarus (Kroll), A. Lomas (Kroll), D. Skalka (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) re avoidance action complaints (1.8) 4.40 985.00 4,334.00 02/14/2024 NAB Correspond with P. Linsey, D. Barron, A. Luft regarding avoidance action complaints and alter ego complaint (.5); review current drafts of same (1.0); call (portion) with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, NPM and Kroll regarding final steps for filing complaints by 2/15/24 deadline (.8) 2.30 1,835.00 4,220.50
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/14/2024 SM29 Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, D. Barron, A. Luft, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song, W. Farmer, E. Sutton, J. Lazarus (Kroll), A. Lomas (Kroll), D. Skalka (NPM) and P. Linsey (NPM) re avoidance action complaints over next 24 hours (1.8); call with A. Bongartz, J. Kosciewicz, and P. Linsey regarding same (0.5); prepare avoidance action complaints (5.2) 7.50 1,395.00 10,462.50 02/14/2024 WCF Call (portion) with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, A. Luft, P. Linsey, E. Sutton, J. Kosciewicz, L. Song regarding litigation issues/task list and avoidance action deadline 0.50 1,390.00 695.00 02/15/2024 AB21 Prepare avoidance action complaints (2.6); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.3); conferences with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); calls with S. Maza regarding avoidance action complaints (0.3); correspond with S. Maza regarding same (0.2); call with J. Kuo regarding finalizing and filing of avoidance action complaints (0.2); call with D. Mohamed regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Kuo and D. Mohamed regarding same (0.4); correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (0.1); correspond with J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding information on defendants (0.1) 4.50 1,850.00 8,325.00 02/15/2024 DM26 Prepare applicability notices for certain avoidance actions (4.2); conference A. Bongartz regarding same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz and J. Kuo regarding same (.3); electronically file same via the Court's CM/ECF system (1.3) 5.90 565.00 3,333.50 02/15/2024 JK21 Prepare and electronically file 22 avoidance action complaints and RICO complaint (11.2); call with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 11.40 565.00 6,441.00 02/15/2024 JPK1 Correspond with S. Maza regarding avoidance actions 0.10 1,185.00 118.50
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/15/2024 | JPK1 | Draft omnibus avoidance action complaint<br>for Himalaya individual transferees | 4.10 | 1,185.00 | 4,858.50 | | 02/15/2024 | JPK1 | Revise and supplement omnibus avoidance<br>action complaint against Himalaya<br>individual transferees (1.7); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding the same (.1);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding the same<br>(.1); correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>the<br>same (.2) | 2.10 | 1,185.00 | 2,488.50 | | 02/15/2024 | JPK1 | Review revised omnibus avoidance action<br>complaint against Himalaya individual<br>transferees (.2); correspond with J. Kuo<br>regarding the same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,185.00 | 355.50 | | 02/15/2024 | JPK1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>avoidance motions (.1); further correspond<br>with S. Maza regarding the same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,185.00 | 237.00 | | 02/15/2024 | LAD4 | Review omnibus complaints (.70); meet<br>with A. Bongartz re: complaints he drafted<br>(.20); review all complaints drafted by A.<br>Bongartz and S. Maza (.90); review Judge's<br>opinion on tolling (.30) | 2.10 | 1,975.00 | 4,147.50 | | 02/15/2024 | AEL2 | Correspond with potential Cyprus counsel<br>regarding pending investigation | 0.20 | 1,850.00 | 370.00 | | 02/15/2024 | LS26 | Correspond with P. Linsey and Kroll re<br>avoidance action complaint | 0.40 | 985.00 | 394.00 | | 02/15/2024 | NAB | Review and comment on avoidance actions<br>and alter ego complaint (.7); correspond<br>with L. Despins, P. Linsey regarding same<br>(.4) | 1.10 | 1,835.00 | 2,018.50 | | 02/15/2024 | SM29 | Revise<br>and supplement avoidance<br>complaints (6.3); calls with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.3) | 6.60 | 1,395.00 | 9,207.00 | | 02/16/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>regarding third party service provider for<br>service under Hague Convention | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/16/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information<br>pertaining to defendants in certain actions<br>(1.6); prepare summary chart of same (.5) | 2.10 | 565.00 | 1,186.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/16/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary chart regarding<br>defendants' service information in<br>connection with avoidance actions (1.2);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(.2); correspond with W. Farmer and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); call with<br>W. Farmer and P. Linsey regarding<br>defendants service and service information<br>in connection with avoidance actions (.4);<br>correspond with D. Mohamed and J. Kuo<br>regarding same (.5); call with P. Linsey<br>regarding same (.2) | 2.70 | 1,270.00 | 3,429.00 | | 02/16/2024 | JK21 | Prepare documents for Feb. 20, 2024<br>service of avoidance actions | 0.60 | 565.00 | 339.00 | | 02/16/2024 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett, E.<br>Sutton, P. Linsey (NPM) re notice issues<br>and next steps | 0.20 | 1,395.00 | 279.00 | | 02/16/2024 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey and E. Sutton regarding<br>service of process of avoidance action<br>complaints | 0.40 | 1,390.00 | 556.00 | | 02/17/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information<br>pertaining to defendants in certain<br>avoidance actions (6.1); prepare summary<br>chart of same (2.1) | 8.20 | 565.00 | 4,633.00 | | 02/18/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information<br>pertaining to defendants in certain<br>avoidance actions (5.7); prepare summary<br>chart of same (1.6) | 7.30 | 565.00 | 4,124.50 | | 02/19/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information<br>pertaining to defendants in certain<br>avoidance actions (1.9); prepare summary<br>chart<br>of same (.6) | 2.50 | 565.00 | 1,412.50 | | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, J. Kosciewicz and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding service of<br>avoidance actions and unsealing certain<br>adversary proceedings | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/19/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare chart of service<br>information<br>regarding defendants in avoidance actions<br>(.9); correspond with W. Farmer, D.<br>Mohamed, Y. Hopkovitz, J. Kuo and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3);<br>correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>same (.7); call with P. Linsey regarding same<br>(.3) | 2.20 | 1,270.00 | 2,794.00 | | 02/19/2024 | JK21 | Continue preparing documents for<br>February 20, 2024 service of avoidance<br>actions | 6.00 | 565.00 | 3,390.00 | | 02/19/2024 | KC27 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>authority relating to postpetition avoidance<br>actions | 0.10 | 1,185.00 | 118.50 | | 02/20/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information<br>pertaining to defendants in certain actions<br>(3.9); prepare summary chart of same (1.2) | 5.10 | 565.00 | 2,881.50 | | 02/20/2024 | ECS1 | Continue preparing chart of service<br>information regarding defendants in<br>avoidance actions (1.7); correspond with W.<br>Farmer, D. Mohamed, Y. Hopkovitz, J.<br>Kuo and P. Linsey (NPM)regarding same<br>(.5); correspond with D. Mohamed<br>regarding service of avoidance actions and<br>defendants' service information (.3); calls<br>with P. Linsey regarding same (.8);<br>correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (.3) | 3.60 | 1,270.00 | 4,572.00 | | 02/20/2024 | JK21 | Prepare avoidance action complaints,<br>summonses, and notice of avoidance<br>procedures for February 21, 2024 service | 3.90 | 565.00 | 2,203.50 | | 02/20/2024 | JK21 | Email service of avoidance actions<br>complaint, summonses and notice of<br>avoidance procedures | 0.80 | 565.00 | 452.00 | | 02/20/2024 | JK21 | Review issues and documents for February<br>20, 2024 service of avoidance actions<br>complaints, summonses, and notice of<br>avoidance procedures | 0.70 | 565.00 | 395.50 | | 02/20/2024 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding certain<br>postpetition actions | 1.50 | 1,185.00 | 1,777.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/20/2024 | WCF | Correspond with D. Mohamed and E.<br>Sutton regarding service on defendants in<br>avoidance actions | 0.20 | 1,390.00 | 278.00 | | 02/20/2024 | YH7 | Research service information for seven<br>individuals | 0.50 | 475.00 | 237.50 | | 02/21/2024 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>avoidance actions complaints | 0.10 | 1,850.00 | 185.00 | | 02/21/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information for<br>defendants in certain avoidance actions<br>(2.7); prepare summary chart of same (1.1) | 3.80 | 565.00 | 2,147.00 | | 02/21/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary charts of service<br>information related to defendants in<br>avoidance action (.2); correspond with W.<br>Farmer,<br>D. Mohamed, Y. Hopkovitz, J.<br>Kuo and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same<br>(.1); correspond with D. Mohamed<br>regarding same (.1); calls with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond<br>with J. Kuo regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,270.00 | 889.00 | | 02/21/2024 | JK21 | Review and handle February 21, 2024<br>service of avoidance actions complaints,<br>summonses, and notice of avoidance<br>procedures | 3.20 | 565.00 | 1,808.00 | | 02/21/2024 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding postpetition<br>avoidance actions | 2.60 | 1,185.00 | 3,081.00 | | 02/21/2024 | NAB | Analyze strategy and next steps for<br>avoidance actions and Rule 2004 discovery<br>(.5); correspond with L. Despins and A.<br>Luft regarding avoidance action strategy (.1) | 0.60 | 1,835.00 | 1,101.00 | | 02/21/2024 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service<br>of process related to avoidance actions | 0.20 | 1,390.00 | 278.00 | | 02/22/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information for<br>defendants in certain avoidance actions<br>(5.3); prepare summary chart of same (1.4) | 6.70 | 565.00 | 3,785.50 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 02/22/2024 ECS1 Prepare summary charts of service information related to defendants in avoidance action (.2); review defendants' service information in connection with same (.2); correspond with W. Farmer, D. Mohamed, Y. Hopkovitz , J. Kuo and P. Linsey regarding same (.1); further correspond with D. Mohamed regarding same (.1); calls with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2); correspond with J. Kuo regarding same (.1) 0.90 1,270.00 1,143.00 02/22/2024 JK21 Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service of avoidance actions 0.20 565.00 113.00 02/22/2024 JK21 Prepare for and handle February 22, 2024 service of avoidance actions complaints, summonses, and notice of avoidance procedures 2.40 565.00 1,356.00 02/22/2024 JK21 Prepare avoidance actions complaints, summonses, and notice of avoidance procedures for February 23, 2024 service 2.30 565.00 1,299.50 02/22/2024 JK21 Prepare tracking chart of avoidance actions 2.60 565.00 1,469.00 02/22/2024 KC27 Analyze additional authority regarding postpetition avoidance actions 2.30 1,185.00 2,725.50 02/23/2024 DM26 Research regarding service information for defendants in certain avoidance actions (1.9); prepare summary chart of same (.5) 2.40 565.00 1,356.00 02/23/2024 JK21 Review and comment on/coordinate February 23, 2024 service of avoidance actions complaints, summonses, and notice of avoidance procedures 1.80 565.00 1,017.00 02/23/2024 KC27 Analyze caselaw and precedent regarding postpetition avoidance actions 2.10 1,185.00 2,488.50 02/25/2024 DM26 Research regarding service information for defendants in certain avoidance actions 2.20 565.00 1,243.00
(1.7); prepare summary chart of same (.5)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/25/2024 | ECS1 | Review and supplement summary chart of<br>service information for avoidance action<br>defendants (.2); correspond with J. Kuo and<br>D. Mohamed regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/26/2024 | DM26 | Research regarding service information for<br>defendants in certain avoidance actions<br>(3.1); prepare summary chart of same (1.2) | 4.30 | 565.00 | 2,429.50 | | 02/26/2024 | ECS1 | Review and supplement summary chart of<br>service information for avoidance action<br>defendants (.1); correspond with W.<br>Farmer, D. Mohamed, J. Kuo and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.1); calls with P.<br>Linsey regarding same (.1); correspond with<br>J. Kuo and D. Mohamed regarding same<br>(.2) | 0.50 | 1,270.00 | 635.00 | | 02/26/2024 | HRO | Research service information | 0.90 | 420.00 | 378.00 | | 02/26/2024 | JK21 | Prepare for February 27, 2024 service of<br>avoidance actions complaints, summonses,<br>and notice of avoidance procedures | 2.30 | 565.00 | 1,299.50 | | 02/26/2024 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey, J. Kosciewicz, E. Sutton<br>regarding service of process, certificates of<br>service and related avoidance actions<br>matters (.5); review avoidance action<br>complaints and service documents<br>regarding service on international<br>defendants (.7); analyze authorities<br>regarding international service regarding<br>same (.5) | 1.70 | 1,390.00 | 2,363.00 | | 02/26/2024 | YH7 | Research service information for three<br>individuals | 0.50 | 475.00 | 237.50 | | 02/27/2024 | DM26 | Research service information pertaining to<br>defendants in certain avoidance actions<br>(2.9); prepare summary chart of same (.9) | 3.80 | 565.00 | 2,147.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2397023
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/27/2024 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>section 549 issues (0.2); conference with S.<br>Maza regarding same (0.2); correspond with<br>A. Luft regarding devices (0.1); correspond<br>with P. Linsey regarding Mercantile claims<br>(0.2); conference with L. Song regarding<br>same (0.2) | 0.90 | 1,395.00 | 1,255.50 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Prepare summary charts re service<br>information for defendants in avoidance<br>action (.2); correspond with W. Farmer, D.<br>Mohamed, J. Kuo and P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding same (.2); calls with P. Linsey<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with J. Kuo<br>and D. Mohamed regarding same (.4) | 0.90 | 1,270.00 | 1,143.00 | | 02/27/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding avoidance<br>actions and defendants thereto (.1);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 | | 02/27/2024 | HRO | Research service information | 0.50 | 420.00 | 210.00 | | 02/27/2024 | JK21 | Prepare for February 28, 2024 service<br>of<br>avoidance actions complaints, summonses,<br>and notice of avoidance procedures | 2.30 | 565.00 | 1,299.50 | | 02/27/2024 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding postpetition<br>actions (3.5); analyze precedent regarding<br>same (2.7) | 6.20 | 1,185.00 | 7,347.00 | | 02/27/2024 | LS26 | Call with D. Barron regarding Mercantile<br>claims | 0.20 | 985.00 | 197.00 | | 02/27/2024 | SM29 | Conference with D. Barron re section 549<br>caselaw and related questions (.2); review<br>email from K. Catalano re same (.3) | 0.50 | 1,395.00 | 697.50 | | 02/27/2024 | WCF | Correspond with international service of<br>process vendor regarding avoidance actions<br>(.2); correspond with N. Bassett, E. Sutton,<br>J. Kosciewicz regarding unsealing document<br>issues (.2) | 0.40 | 1,390.00 | 556.00 | | 02/28/2024 | DM26 | Research service information pertaining to<br>defendants in certain avoidance actions<br>(3.1); prepare summary chart of same (1.2) | 4.30 | 565.00 | 2,429.50 |
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## Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2397023
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 02/28/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze service information for certain<br>defendants in avoidance action (.4); update<br>summary chart of service information re<br>same (.1); correspond with D. Mohamed, J.<br>Kuo, W. Farmer, and P. Linsey regarding<br>same (.5); correspond with K. Ahumada<br>and P. Linsey regarding same (.1) | 1.10 | 1,270.00 | 1,397.00 | | 02/28/2024 | JK21 | Prepare for February 29, 2024 service of<br>avoidance actions complaints, summonses,<br>and notice of avoidance procedures (2.6);<br>electronic service of avoidance actions<br>complaints, summonses, and notice of<br>avoidance procedures (0.4) | 3.00 | 565.00 | 1,695.00 | | 02/28/2024 | WCF | Call with international service of process<br>vendor and N. Bassett regarding service of<br>avoidance actions | 0.50 | 1,390.00 | 695.00 | | 02/28/2024 | YH7 | Research service information for two<br>individuals | 0.50 | 475.00 | 237.50 | | 02/29/2024 | DM26 | Research service information pertaining to<br>defendants in certain avoidance actions<br>(2.2); prepare summary chart of same (1.1) | 3.30 | 565.00 | 1,864.50 | | 02/29/2024 | ECS1 | Analyze service information for certain<br>defendants in avoidance action (.1);<br>correspond with D. Mohamed, J. Kuo, W.<br>Farmer, and P. Linsey regarding same (.2);<br>correspond with<br>K. Ahumada and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,270.00 | 508.00 | | 02/29/2024 | ECS1 | Review information regarding avoidance<br>actions and defendants thereto (.1);<br>correspond with L. Song regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.20 | 1,270.00 | 254.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2397023
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------|------------| | 02/29/2024 | JK21 | procedures (0.4) | Prepare for March 1, 2024 service of<br>electronic service of February 29, 2024<br>service of avoidance actions complaints,<br>summonses, and notice of avoidance | avoidance actions complaints, summonses,<br>and notice of avoidance procedures (3.2); | 3.60 | 565.00 | 2,034.00 | | Subtotal:<br>B191 General Litigation | | | | | 230.80 | | 237,665.50 | | Total | | | | | 230.80 | | 237,665.50 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 19.70 | 1,975.00 | | 38,907.50 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 6.90 | 1,835.00 | | 12,661.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 11.70 | 1,850.00 | | 21,645.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 2.70 | 1,850.00 | | 4,995.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 15.90 | 1,395.00 | | 22,180.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 3.10 | 1,395.00 | | 4,324.50 | | WCF | Will C.<br>Farmer | | Associate | 3.90 | 1,390.00 | | 5,421.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 17.20 | 1,270.00 | | 21,844.00 | | JPK1 | Jon P. Kosciewicz | | Associate | 14.30 | 1,185.00 | | 16,945.50 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | | Associate | 14.80 | 1,185.00 | | 17,538.00 | | LS26 | Luyi Song | | Associate | 8.10 | | 985.00 | 7,978.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 47.70 | | 565.00 | 26,950.50 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | | Paralegal | 61.90 | | 565.00 | 34,973.50 | | YH7 | Yael Hopkovitz | | Other<br>Timekeeper | 1.50 | | 475.00 | 712.50 | | HRO | Heather R. O'Dea | | Other<br>Timekeeper | 1.40 | | 420.00 | 588.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00029 Invoice No. 2397023 Page 16
| Current Fees and Costs | \$237,665.50 | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Total Balance Due -<br>Due Upon Receipt | \$237,665.50 |