Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2180
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2180
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
FULL TEXT
# **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 JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023**
In accordance with the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and*
*Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023* [Docket No.
2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 Paul Hastings LLP ("Paul Hastings") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred as counsel to (a) Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), (b) Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)"), and (c) Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)" and, together with Genever (BVI), the "Genever Debtors"), for the period from July 1, 2023 through and including July 31, 2023 (the "Fee Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, Paul Hastings respectfully requests payment of 80%
<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 the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$1,461,741.60 and \$116,812.50, 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 Trustee and the Genever Debtors are the same rates that Paul Hastings charges generally for professional services rendered to its nonbankruptcy clients, except that the Trustee's hourly rate has been reduced to \$1,860 (compared to his standard hourly rate of \$1,975).<sup>3</sup>
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit C are summaries of Paul Hastings' services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period, by project category and Matter ID, respectively.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a summary of expenses incurred and reimbursement sought, by expense type, for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit E are the fee statements of Paul Hastings for services provided during the Fee Period.
# **NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES**
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email to the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz
<sup>3</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).
(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 by the Notice Parties with the Court and served upon (i) Paul Hastings and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than **September 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline")**, setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.
7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay Paul Hastings 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.
8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed and received by the Notice Parties on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an
objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim
fee application hearing.
Dated: September 7, 2023 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 September 7, 2023, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement was electronically filed. In addition, a copy of the Monthly Fee Statement was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
Dated: September 7, 2023 By: */s/ 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 the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
# **EXHIBIT A**
# **HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL**
| Name | Department; Date of<br>First Admission | Hourly<br>Rate 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 (4) | | | | | | | Bassett, Nicholas | Corporate, 2007 | \$1,625.00 | 122.20 | \$198,575.00 | 1 | | Bassett, Nicholas (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2007 | \$812.50 | 2.90 | \$2,356.25 | 1 | | Cota, Alex | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,725.00 | 7.20 | \$12,420.00 | N/A | | Despins, Luc | Restructuring, 1986 | \$1,860.00 | 134.90 | \$250,914.00 | N/A | | Despins, Luc (travel; ½ rate) | Restructuring, 1986 | \$930.00 | 1.10 | \$1,023.00 | N/A | | Weitzman, Avi | Litigation, 2000 | \$1,700.00 | 0.70 | \$1,190.00 | N/A | | | | Partner Total: | 269.00 | \$466,478.25 | | | Of Counsel (6) | | | | | | | Bongartz, Alex | Restructuring, 2007 | \$1,625.00 | 94.50 | \$153,562.50 | 1 | | Bongartz, Alex (travel; ½ rate) | Restructuring, 2007 | \$812.50 | 1.30 | \$1,056.25 | 1 | | Luft, Avi | Corporate, 2000 | \$1,625.00 | 150.10 | \$243,912.50 | 1 | | Luft, Avi (travel; ½ rate) | Corporate, 2000 | \$812.50 | 7.60 | \$6,175.00 | 1 | | Shelley, Scott | Corporate, 1994 | \$1,525.00 | 4.10 | \$6,252.50 | N/A | | Strickon, Harvey | Corporate, 1972 | \$1,900.00 | 0.30 | \$570.00 | N/A | | Traxler, Katherine | Restructuring, 1990 | \$1,025.00 | 5.90 | \$6,047.50 | 1 | | 1<br>[redacted] | Litigation, 2017 | \$1,500.00 | 0.20 | \$300.00 | N/A | | Of Counsel Total: | | | 264.00 | \$417,876.25 | | | Associates (12) | | | | | | | Barron, Douglass | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,320.00 | 143.40 | \$189,288.00 | 1 | | Catalano, Kristin | Corporate, 2021 | \$915.00 | 74.30 | \$67,984.50 | 1 | | Farmer, Will | Corporate, 2018 | \$1,235.00 | 102.70 | \$126,834.50 | 1 | | Ganapathi, Anuva | Litigation, 2021 | \$915.00 | 11.60 | \$10,614.00 | 1 | | Grabis, Maria | Corporate, 2016 | \$1,290.00 | 14.40 | \$18,576.00 | N/A | | Hibbard, Jack | Corporate, 2022 | \$855.00 | 4.70 | \$4,018.50 | N/A | | Kim, Sarah | Litigation, 2013 | \$855.00 | 9.10 | \$7,780.50 | N/A | | Maza, Shlomo | Corporate, 2012 | \$1,320.00 | 98.50 | \$130,020.00 | 1 | | Sadler, Tess | Corporate, 2019 | \$1,175.00 | 5.40 | \$6,345.00 | 1 | | [redacted] | Corporate, 2023 | \$815.00 | 138.50 | \$112,877.50 | 1 | | Sutton, Ezra | Corporate, 2021 | \$1,015.00 | 159.00 | \$161,385.00 | 1 | | [redacted] | Corporate, 2022 | \$915.00 | 29.40 | \$26,901.00 | 1 | | | | Associate Total: | 791.00 | \$862,624.50 | |
<sup>1</sup> In light of the Individual Debtor's well-documented social media intimidation campaign during these chapter 11 cases, which was, among others, also directed at Paul Hastings attorneys, Paul Hastings has redacted in this Application (and the related fee statements) the names of Mandarin-speaking attorneys.
| Name | Department; Date of<br>First Admission | Hourly<br>Rate 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 | |------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Other Attorneys (1) | | | | | | | Langer, Bobbi | Real Estate, 1984 | \$975.00 | 0.30 | \$292.50 | N/A | | | | Other Attorney Total: | 0.30 | \$292.50 | | | Paraprofessionals (8) | | | | | | | Austin, Javii | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 3.80 | \$1,520.00 | N/A | | Elliott, Elizabeth | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 2.10 | \$840.00 | 1 | | Funao, Miho | Administrative | \$250.00 | | | N/A | | | Professional | | 0.30 | \$75.00 | | | Kuo, Jocelyn | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 50.40 | \$27,216.00 | N/A | | Liu, Kelly | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.80 | \$720.00 | N/A | | Lopez, Mayra | Technical Operations | \$375.00 | | | N/A | | | Senior Analyst | | 1.50 | \$562.50 | | | Mohamed, David | Paralegal | \$540.00 | 89.80 | \$48,492.00 | 1 | | O'Dea, Heather | Legal Research Analyst | \$400.00 | 1.20 | \$480.00 | N/A | | | | Paraprofessional Total: | 150.90 | \$79,905.50 | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL: | | | 1,475.20 | \$1,827,177.00 | | | | | | | | | | BLENDED HOURLY RATE: \$1,239 | | | | | |
# **EXHIBIT B**
## **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY**
| U.S. Trustee Task Code and Project Category | | Hours | Fees | |---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------| | | | Billed | Billed | | B110 | Case Administration | 53.40 | \$54,911.50 | | B113 | Pleadings Review | 40.80 | \$22,574.50 | | B120 | Asset Analysis and Recovery | 0.50 | \$930.00 | | B130 | Asset Disposition | 6.10 | \$7,875.50 | | B131 | Sale of Real Estate | 3.10 | \$5,766.00 | | B155 | Court Hearings | 53.60 | \$65,955.00 | | B160 | Employment / Fee Applications (Paul Hastings) | 73.70 | \$112,703.50 | | B165 | Employment / Fee Applications (Other Professionals) | 31.20 | \$50,425.50 | | B190 | Other Contested Matters | 4.80 | \$8,223.00 | | B191 | General Litigation | 910.10 | \$1,146,237.50 | | B195 | Non-Working Travel | 12.90 | \$10,610.50 | | B210 | Business Operations | 15.00 | \$23,707.50 | | B211 | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | 4.20 | \$4,963.50 | | B230 | Financing / Cash Collections | 100.80 | \$126,389.00 | | B261 | Investigations | 163.20 | \$183,561.00 | | B262 | Contempt Proceedings | 1.30 | \$1,917.50 | | B310 | Claims Administration and Objections | 0.50 | \$426.00 | | TOTAL | | 1,475.20 | \$1,827,177.00 |
# **EXHIBIT C**
## **SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY MATTER ID**
| Matter ID | Matter Name | July 2023 | |-----------|---------------------------------------------|----------------| | | | | | 00001 | General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation | \$363,609.00 | | 00002 | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | \$220,271.50 | | 00003 | Other Litigation | \$2,431.00 | | 00004 | Corporate Law Issues | \$12,843.50 | | 00005 | Sale Process | \$7,875.50 | | 00006 | Tax Issues | \$0.00 | | 00007 | Foreign Law Issues | \$0.00 | | 00008 | Plan Process Issues | \$0.00 | | 00010 | Genever US | \$33,189.75 | | 00011 | Genever BVI | \$0.00 | | 00012 | Mahwah Adversary | \$99,611.00 | | 00013 | Golden Spring Adversary | \$90,631.50 | | 00014 | HCHK Adversary | \$363,772.75 | | 00015 | Interpleader Adversary | \$24,050.00 | | 00016 | Mei Guo Adversary | \$42,793.50 | | 00017 | HK USA Adversary | \$76,657.00 | | 00018 | Bravo Luck Adversary | \$69,785.50 | | 00019 | SN Apartment Adversary | \$1,300.00 | | 00020 | Greenwich Land Adversary | \$327,959.50 | | 00021 | AIG Adversary | \$90,396.00 | | 00022 | PAX Adversary | \$0.00 | | | TOTAL | \$1,827,177.00 |
# **EXHIBIT D**
# **SUMMARY OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES**
| Expense Category | July 2023 | |------------------------------------------|--------------| | Airfare (Nicholas Bassett) | \$2,192.51 | | Articles and Publications | \$28.35 | | Attorney Service (Service of Documents): | | | -<br>Irvine Inc. | \$575.00 | | Computer Search (Other) | \$703.44 | | Filing Fee | \$350.00 | | Lexis/On Line Search | \$1,987.80 | | Local - Meals | \$66.87 | | Local - Parking | \$19.00 | | Local - Taxi | \$111.87 | | Lodging | \$1,750.50 | | Messenger | \$422.20 | | Outside Professional Services: | | | -<br>UnitedLex | \$93,448.02 | | -<br>Other | \$3,831.75 | | Postage/Express Mail | \$540.22 | | Reproduction Charges | \$2,075.52 | | Reproduction Charges (Color) | \$272.00 | | Retrieval of Corporate Documents: | | | -<br>TransUnion Risk | \$220.00 | | Search Fees | \$1,172.84 | | Taxi/Ground Transportation | \$1,285.20 | | Travel Expense – Internet | \$30.00 | | Travel Expense - Meals | \$119.17 | | Travel Expense - Parking | \$172.99 | | UPS/Courier Service | \$544.81 | | Vendor Expense | \$93.00 | | Westlaw | \$4,799.44 | | TOTAL | \$116,812.50 |
# **EXHIBIT E**
*PAUL HASTINGS LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 | f: +1 650 320 1900 | www paulhastings com*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 September 7, 2023 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369632
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$363,609.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,863.56 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$368,472.56 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$368,472.56 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles. CA 90189-4803 |
*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 LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 | f: +1 650 320 1900 | www paulhastings com*
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 September 7, 2023 Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369632
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00001 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$363,609.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 4,863.56 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$368,472.56 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$368,472.56 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |
*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 LLP 1117 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106 t: +1 650 320 1800 | f: +1 650 320 1900 | www paulhastings com*
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | September 7, 2023 | |--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369632 |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **General Chapter 11 Trustee Representation \$363,609.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B110 | Case Administration | | | | | | 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review and update<br>working group regarding upcoming filing<br>deadlines (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); prepare list of filing<br>deadlines for July 2023 (.4); review and<br>update working group regarding upcoming<br>filing deadlines (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Update case issues/task list | 1.40 | 1,015.00 | 1,421.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Update trackers regarding upcoming<br>deadlines and critical dates and share with<br>PH working group | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/05/2023 | JK21 | Prepare statement of withdrawal of counsel<br>for electronic filing (0.3); electronically file<br>with the court statement of withdrawal of<br>counsel (0.3) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/06/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.6); review and update<br>working group regarding upcoming filing<br>deadlines (.2) | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Update case trackers regarding critical dates<br>and deadlines | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/07/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update on case | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>updates to issues/task list | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (1.2); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare issues/task list regarding matters<br>and deadlines in the Kwok case (2.3);<br>correspond with D. Barron about same (.1);<br>call with S. Maza regarding same (.1) | 2.50 | 1,015.00 | 2,537.50 | | 07/13/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with D. Barron re task list and<br>open issues (.1); call with E. Sutton re task<br>list and open issues (.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/14/2023 | AB21 | Update call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Luft, D. Barron, S. Maza, W. Farmer,<br>, E. Sutton regarding Kwok case and<br>next steps | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare agenda for all hands call regarding<br>pending and upcoming litigation | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft, S.<br>Maza, W. Farmer,<br>, E. Sutton and A.<br>Bongartz regarding litigation plan and<br>related issues/task list | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, D. Barron, W.<br>Farmer and<br>regarding upcoming<br>matters in Kwok case, strategy, deadlines | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to prepare issues/task list<br>regarding matters and deadlines in the<br>Kwok case | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/14/2023 | LAD4 | Prepare agenda for team call (.70); handle<br>same with A. Bongartz, N. Bassett, S. Maza,<br>D. Barron, A. Luft, E. Sutton, W. Farmer,<br>re: next steps (2.20) | 2.90 | 1,860.00 | 5,394.00 | | 07/14/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer,<br>, and E. Sutton regarding Kwok<br>case, strategy, deadlines | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, A. Luft, S. Maza, D. Barron, W.<br>Farmer and E. Sutton regarding pending<br>and upcoming case matters and plan for<br>same | 2.20 | 815.00 | 1,793.00 | | 07/14/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, A. Luft,<br>S. Maza, D. Barron, W. Farmer,<br>, E.<br>Sutton regarding litigation tasks and case<br>issues | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/14/2023 | SM29 | Case strategy and update call with E.<br>Sutton,<br>, L. Despins, D. Barron, A.<br>Bongartz, N. Bassett, A Luft | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 | | 07/14/2023 | WCF | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A.<br>Bongartz, S. Maza, A. Luft, E. Sutton,<br>regarding adversary proceeding<br>litigation plan and upcoming case matters | 2.20 | 1,235.00 | 2,717.00 | | 07/16/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding case<br>updates and litigation issues (.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding open<br>matters and upcoming deadlines | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer,<br>, and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding adversary proceedings,<br>pending appeals, and related issues/tasks | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Call with W. Farmer, P. Linsey and E.<br>Sutton on deadlines and plan for pending<br>adversary proceedings and appeals | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/17/2023 | WCF | Correspond with E. Sutton and<br>regarding adversary proceedings, pending<br>appeals and related issues/tasks (.3); call<br>with P. Linsey,<br>, E. Sutton regarding<br>appellate and discovery deadlines (.2) | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | 07/18/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.9); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins<br>regarding upcoming case matters and<br>strategy issues (.2); review update on<br>pending appeals (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/19/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.3); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>certificate of service for template to use<br>with filings | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/24/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: update | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.7); prepare draft notices<br>of appearance regarding case no. 23cv62<br>(1.0); review upcoming filing deadlines and<br>share with working group (.2) | 1.90 | 540.00 | 1,026.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DM26 | Email W. Farmer re: case no. 23cv102<br>briefing deadlines (.2); file notices of<br>appearance regarding district court case no.<br>23mc62 (.7); update critical dates calendar<br>and send outlook reminders (.3); review<br>upcoming filing deadlines and share with<br>working group (.2) | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.4); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |---------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|--------| | 07/28/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (1.5); review upcoming<br>filing deadlines and share with working<br>group (.2) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | 07/30/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Update list of open issues and workstreams | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system certain<br>notices of appearance regarding adversary<br>proceeding case no. 23-5018 | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DM26 | Update critical dates calendar and send<br>outlook reminders (.8); review and share<br>with working group upcoming filing<br>deadlines (.2) | 1.00 | 540.00 | 540.00 | | Subtotal:<br>B110 Case Administration | | 52.00 | | 52,636.50 | |
## **B113 Pleadings Review**
| 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.4); review<br>recent filings in Despins v. Mei Guo case<br>and update working group re same (.1);<br>review related case dockets regarding recent<br>filings (.6) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|--------|--------| | 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Research certain procedural filings<br>(petitions, joint administration orders,<br>transfer venue order) with regards to<br>Genever Debtors and Ho Wan Kwok<br>chapter 11 cases for | 1.50 | 540.00 | 810.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.9); review<br>recent filings in Despins v. Bravo Luck case<br>and Despins v. Mei Guo case and update<br>working group re same (.2); review related<br>case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/06/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (1.0); review recent filings in certain District Court cases and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/07/2023 AB21 Review chapter 11 docket update and recent filings 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins Connecticut District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.4) 2.30 540.00 1,242.00 07/10/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review recent filings in Kwok v. Despins District Court case and update working group re same (.2); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.10 540.00 1,134.00 07/11/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.5); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.3); review recent filings in Greenwich & Ngok v. Despins District Court case and USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review additional case documents and prepare same for working group review (.4); review 2.00 540.00 1,080.00
related case dockets re: recent filings (.4)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.4); review<br>recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.3); review<br>related case dockets regarding recent filings<br>(.5) | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and recent<br>filings | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.9); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and update working group re<br>same (.3); review recent filings in USA v.<br>Kwok Second Circuit Court of Appeal case<br>and update working group re same (.1);<br>research certain case documents per<br>attorney request (.6); review additional<br>related case dockets regarding recent filings<br>(.6) | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.7); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and update working group re<br>same (.9); review recent filings in USA v.<br>Kwok case and update working group re<br>same (.1); review related case dockets<br>regarding recent filings (.5) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and district court cases and<br>update working group re same (.5); review<br>related case dockets regarding recent filings<br>(.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.4); review<br>recent filings in Despins v. Mei Guo case<br>and update working group re same (.1);<br>research certain requested case documents<br>(.6); review additional related case dockets<br>regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Review chapter 11 docket update and recent<br>filings | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.8); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and update working group re<br>same (.3); review related case dockets<br>regarding recent filings (.5); review<br>additional case documents and prepare<br>same for working group review (.5) | 2.10 | 540.00 | 1,134.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.5); review<br>recent filings in Mei Guo v. Despins<br>District Court case and update working<br>group re same (.1); review related case<br>dockets regarding recent filings (.5) | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and update working group re<br>same (.4); review related case dockets re:<br>recent filings (.5); research pleadings relating<br>to HK Parties and Vartan on sanctions (.6);<br>correspond with D. Carnelli (NPM)<br>regarding same (.1) | 2.20 | 540.00 | 1,188.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and district court cases and<br>update working group re same (.6); review<br>related case dockets regarding recent filings<br>(.5) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.7); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.00 540.00 1,080.00 07/26/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.7); prepare unredacted exhibits related to case no. 23ap5018 for local counsel (.6); research regarding certain requested case documents (.6); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 2.80 540.00 1,512.00 07/27/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.4); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and update working group re same (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 1.70 540.00 918.00 07/28/2023 DM26 Review recent filings in Kwok case and update working group re same (.6); review recent filings in certain adversary proceedings and district court cases and update working group re same (.9); review recent filings in USA v. Kwok case and update working group re same (.2); review main case docket and adversary proceeding dockets regarding certain decisions/opinions entered (.8); review related case dockets regarding recent filings (.5) 3.00 540.00 1,620.00
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/31/2023 | DM26 | Review recent filings in Kwok case and<br>update working group re same (.5); review<br>recent filings in certain adversary<br>proceedings and update working group re<br>same (.6); review related case dockets<br>regarding recent filings (.6) | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | | Subtotal: | B113 Pleadings Review | 40.80 | | 22,574.50 | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/09/2023 | DM26 | Draft agenda of matters set for 7/11/23<br>hearing (4.4); correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (.1) | 4.50 | 540.00 | 2,430.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DM26 | Prepare reference materials for 7/11/23<br>hearing | 7.30 | 540.00 | 3,942.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DM26 | Prepare draft agenda of matters scheduled<br>for 7/18/23 hearing (4.3); prepare index of<br>reference materials for hearing (.7) | 5.00 | 540.00 | 2,700.00 | | 07/16/2023 | DM26 | Update draft agenda of matters set for<br>7/18/23 hearing | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Prepare hearing notes for hearing on Epiq<br>fee application (0.6); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.1); calls with R.<br>Amporfro (Epiq) regarding hearing prep<br>(0.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 18.00 | | 10,588.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B160 | | Fee/Employment Applications | | | | | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Review PH May fee statement (2.6); calls<br>with D. Barron regarding same (0.2);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with K. Catalano<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.<br>Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with PH Kwok team (L. Despins, S. Maza,<br>D. Barron, N. Bassett, A. Luft, K. Catalano,<br>W. Farmer, E. Sutton, K. Traxler, J. Kuo)<br>regarding new matter numbers (0.1) | 3.20 | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with A. Bongartz regarding<br>May fee statement | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AB21 | Review PH March, April, and May fee<br>statements (3.5); correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1); call with S.<br>Maza regarding same (0.3) | 3.90 | 1,625.00 | 6,337.50 | | 07/06/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Bongartz re time entries and<br>new client matter numbers | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH March, April and May fee<br>statements (2.9); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (0.2); correspond with J.<br>Kosciewicz regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>same (0.2) | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding PH<br>March and April fee statements (0.3);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1); revise same (0.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AB21 | Review draft motion for approval of interim<br>compensation procedures (0.4); call with D.<br>Barron regarding time entries for PH March<br>and April fee statements (0.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding<br>time entries for March and April fee<br>statements | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/11/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee<br>application | 1.10 | 1,025.00 | 1,127.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | AB21 | Revise interim compensation procedures<br>motion (1.8); calls with P. Linsey (Neubert)<br>regarding same (0.3); correspond with P.<br>Linsey and L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH March and April time entries<br>(0.4); call with A. Luft regarding same (0.6);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with<br>regarding same (0.1) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/12/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee<br>application | 0.20 | 1,025.00 | 205.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Bongartz re: time entries for<br>March and April fee statements | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding PH<br>fee statements (0.1); revise same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Analyze interim compensation procedures<br>motion (0.7); correspond with L. Despins<br>and P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same<br>(0.6); call with P. Linsey regarding same<br>(0.1); revise same (0.3) | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 | | 07/13/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee<br>application (1.2); prepare response to UST<br>Appendix B questions (.2); correspond with<br>C. Edge regarding information for interim<br>fee application (.1) | 1.50 | 1,025.00 | 1,537.50 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit interim comp motion | 0.60 | 1,860.00 | 1,116.00 | | 07/14/2023 | KAT2 | Prepare parts of second interim fee<br>application, exhibits, supporting declaration,<br>and proposed order (1.6); correspond with<br>A. Bongartz regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with I. Ahmad regarding UST<br>Appendix B information for fee application<br>(.1) | 1.80 | 1,025.00 | 1,845.00 | | 07/15/2023 | AB21 | Review PH May fee statement | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Review PH May fee statement (0.4); call<br>with A. Luft regarding same (0.2); call with<br>D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond<br>with K. Catalano and W. Farmer regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding May<br>fee statement | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | KAT2 | Review interim compensation motion | 0.20 | 1,025.00 | 205.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Bongartz re: May fee statement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Review PH June fee statement | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH June fee statement | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | 07/20/2023 | KAT2 | Revise PH second interim fee application<br>(.1); correspond with I. Ahmad regarding<br>same (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding June services and related U.S.<br>Trustee request (.1) | 0.30 | 1,025.00 | 307.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Review PH June fee statement (1.2); calls<br>with D. Barron regarding same (0.3);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding same<br>(0.4); correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with W.<br>Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with C. Edge regarding same (0.2) | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding<br>June fee statement | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re: fee<br>application edits | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Prepare parts of PH second interim fee<br>application (3.4); correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (0.1) | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/25/2023 AB21 Review PH March fee statement (1.7); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.1); review PH April fee statement (1.4); correspond with C. Edge regarding fee statements (0.2); call with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (1.8); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.4) 5.70 1,625.00 9,262.50 07/25/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding depositions in connection with PH interim fee application 0.20 1,015.00 203.00 07/26/2023 AB21 Review PH March, April, and May 2023 fee statements (1.3); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.2); prepare parts of PH second interim fee application (3.4); correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1); call with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1) 5.20 1,625.00 8,450.00 07/26/2023 DEB4 Analyze fee statements and related documents in connection with preparing interim fee application 4.40 1,320.00 5,808.00 07/26/2023 NAB Call with A. Bongartz regarding interim fee application (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (.2) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/27/2023 AB21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding PH interim fee application (0.3); prepare parts of same (1.9); call with D. Barron regarding same (0.2); correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.1); correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1); call and correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1); review March, April, and May PH fee statements (1.0); correspond with C. Edge regarding same (0.1) 3.80 1,625.00 6,175.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Prepare sections of interim fee application 4.80 1,320.00 6,336.00 07/27/2023 DEB4 Conference with A. Bongartz regarding 0.20 1,320.00 264.00
interim fee application
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|------------| | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>Jimang Lio lawsuit in connection with fee<br>application | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Revise PH June fee statement (0.8);<br>correspond with C. Edge regarding same<br>(0.1); revise PH interim fee application (0.8);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare sections of interim fee application | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/30/2023 | AB21 | Prepare parts of PH interim fee application | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/30/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with D. Gonzalez regarding fee<br>matters | 0.10 | 1,025.00 | 102.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Call with K. Traxler regarding notice of PH<br>rate adjustment (0.1); revise same (0.1);<br>correspond and call with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Review and prepare parts of PH second<br>interim fee application (1.8); calls with C.<br>Edge regarding same (0.2); correspond with<br>L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond<br>with K. Traxler regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1) | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/31/2023 | KAT2 | Correspond with D. Gonzalez regarding fee<br>matters (.1); correspond with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same and change in rates (.1);<br>prepare notice of change in rates (.4); call<br>with A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,025.00 | 717.50 | | 07/31/2023 | NAB | Prepare parts of fee application (1.7);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | | Subtotal: | B160 Fee/Employment Applications | 73.70 | | 112,703.50 |
| B165<br>Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|--|------|---------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/03/2023 | | AB21 | Correspond with D. White (EOCS) | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | | | | regarding EOCS invoice | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of<br>EOCS invoice (0.1); prepare notice<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/05/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for electronic filing notice of filing<br>third invoice of engineering operations<br>(0.2); electronically file with the court notice<br>of filing third invoice of engineering<br>operations (0.3) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AB21 | Call with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding Epiq fee application (0.2);<br>correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq)<br>regarding same (0.2); correspond with H.<br>Claiborn regarding same (0.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Bohonnon invoice (0.1); correspond with<br>H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee)<br>regarding Epiq fee application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/10/2023 | JK21 | Prepare notice of filing of revised AAGL<br>proposed order (0.4); electronically file with<br>the court notice of filing of revised AAGL<br>proposed order (0.3); prepare additional<br>service of same (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c M. Kennedy (Chilmark) re: forensic<br>accountant role | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Interview Teneo team as forensic<br>accountant | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding retention of Bohonnon Law Firm<br>(0.1); calls and correspond with P. Linsey<br>(Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>and call with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with D. Bohonnon<br>(Bohonnon Law) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>investigator retention | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding fee<br>applications and next steps (0.3); call with<br>A. Thorp (Harneys Legal) regarding<br>Harneys fee application (0.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Calls with E. Sutton regarding forensic<br>accountant retention matters | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Voss (FRA) regarding<br>forensic accountant retention issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft, N. Bassett and P.<br>Kelker (Risk Advisory) regarding potential<br>retention | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parties in interest list for forensic<br>accounting firms (.7); call with D. Barron<br>about same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with bank accounts<br>and statements produced in Kwok<br>discovery (.1); correspond with<br>, J.<br>Kuo and D. Barron about same (.1); call<br>with D. Barron about same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Risk Advisory re: potential<br>investigative work | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>hearing on Epiq fee application (0.1); call<br>with R. Amporfro (Epiq) regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.6) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with bank<br>account/statement information produced in<br>Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with<br>, J. Kuo and D. Barron about same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with (and<br>summarizing) bank accounts and statements<br>produced in Kwok discovery (.1);<br>correspond with UnitedLex about same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Voss re: retention and interested<br>parties | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Review draft Bohonnon retention<br>application (0.1); call and correspond with<br>D. Skalka (Neubert) regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Revise Bohonnon retention application<br>(0.3); correspond with L. Despins (0.2);<br>correspond with D. Skalka regarding same<br>(0.1); call with D. Bohonnon (Bohonnon<br>Law) regarding supporting declaration (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents for forensic accountant | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call and correspond with P. Linsey<br>(Neubert) regarding service of Bohonnon<br>retention application | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Martinez (Alix) regarding<br>retention of forensic accountant | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft, L. Despins and<br>Kroll regarding potential retention | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Esses (Kroll) regarding<br>list of interested parties | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>parties in interest list for Kroll | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/24/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on retention of forensic<br>accountants (1.30); interview Kroll re: same<br>with D. Barron and A. Luft (.60) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with Kroll, D. Barron, L. Despins<br>re: potential forensic accounting analysis | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit forensic accountant retention<br>terms (1.80); t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: same<br>and update (.40); t/c A. Pfeiffer (Kroll) re:<br>final call (.40) | 2.60 | 1,860.00 | 4,836.00 | | | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for<br>Other Professionals | 16.60 | | 24,938.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Review draft motion to extend removal<br>deadline (0.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 0.40 | | 650.00 | | | | | | | | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 07/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and R.<br>Arbuckle (East West Bank) regarding<br>transfer to interest-bearing account | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding bank accounts and surety bond<br>(0.4); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.5); correspond with T. Sadler<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with T.<br>Sadler regarding same (0.1); call with D.<br>Barron regarding same (0.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Bongartz regarding<br>bank accounts and surety bonds | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>trustee bond (0.1); correspond with T.<br>Sadler regarding same (0.2) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding pricing<br>quote for trustee bond (0.2); review related<br>application (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with Levine Company re surety<br>bond premium quote (.3); call with Levine<br>Company re same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,175.00 | 587.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire<br>transfer for Epiq fees | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee<br>bond (0.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding wire<br>transfers for Pullman fees and EOCS fees | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz re surety<br>bond (.1); correspond with surety provider<br>re same (.5); review and comment on wire<br>transfer payments to Epiq and payment of<br>Dexter White invoices (.6) | 1.20 | 1,175.00 | 1,410.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update<br>on pricing quote for trustee bond | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins, A. Bongartz<br>and Levine Corporation regarding surety<br>bond quotes | 0.30 | 1,175.00 | 352.50 | | 07/25/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with Levine Corporation re<br>surety bond | 0.20 | 1,175.00 | 235.00 | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>trustee bond (0.1); correspond with H.<br>Clayborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding update<br>on trustee bond | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/28/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz and L.<br>Despins re surety bond | 0.10 | 1,175.00 | 117.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding trustee<br>bond | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 5.50 | | 7,872.00 |
# **B211 Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports)**
| 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with J. Gervais (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding question regarding April 2023<br>monthly operating report | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | |------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with T. Sadler regarding MOR<br>(0.2); review same (0.3) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/19/2023 | TS21 | Prepare June monthly operating report<br>(2.1); correspond with D. Barron re same<br>(.3) | 2.40 | 1,175.00 | 2,820.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | TS21 | Correspond with L. Despins and D.<br>Mohamed re monthly operating report | 0.20 | 1,175.00 | 235.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system<br>monthly operating report by Trustee (.1);<br>correspond with local counsel re service of<br>same (.2) | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>MOR | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | | Subtotal: | B211 Financial Reports (Monthly<br>Operating Reports) | 4.10 | | 4,831.50 |
### **B230 Financing/Cash Collections**
| 07/02/2023 | SM29 | Review and revise DIP motion from<br>(3.9); email<br>re same (.2) | 4.10 | 1,320.00 | 5,412.00 | |------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/03/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with<br>regarding DIP<br>motion | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/03/2023 | | Prepare parts of DIP motion and<br>incorporate S. Maza comments in same | 6.80 | 915.00 | 6,222.00 | | 07/03/2023 | EE3 | Research certain DIP financing motions<br>and orders in bankruptcy court cases in<br>Connecticut and SDNY | 1.30 | 400.00 | 520.00 | | 07/03/2023 | SM29 | Review and revise DIP motion | 2.00 | 1,320.00 | 2,640.00 | | 07/04/2023 | | Prepare parts of DIP motion | 1.90 | 915.00 | 1,738.50 | | 07/05/2023 | AC43 | Review draft DIP motion for key DIP<br>terms (0.8); call with S. Maza regarding DIP<br>credit agreement and motion (0.3) | 1.10 | 1,725.00 | 1,897.50 | | 07/05/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Cota re DIP credit agreement<br>and motion (.3); prepare notes for same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/07/2023 | | Review precedent DIP orders (.4); prepare<br>final DIP order (1.2) | 1.60 | 915.00 | 1,464.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding certain precedent DIP<br>orders | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); conferences<br>with S. Maza regarding same (1.0);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(0.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/10/2023 | SM29 | Revise DIP motion (1.3); prepare issues list<br>regarding same (.5); analyze authority re<br>same (.3); conferences with A. Bongartz re<br>same (1.0); correspond with L. Despins re<br>same (.4); correspond with A. Cota re credit<br>agreement (.3) | 3.80 | 1,320.00 | 5,016.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AC43 | Review DIP terms and structure (0.9);<br>review precedent credit agreement (0.4);<br>correspond with M. Grabis regarding<br>drafting DIP credit agreement and DIP<br>structure (0.5) | 1.80 | 1,725.00 | 3,105.00 | | 07/11/2023 | | Review precedent DIP orders (.4); prepare<br>final DIP order (.7) | 1.10 | 915.00 | 1,006.50 | | 07/11/2023 | MG21 | Correspond with A. Cota regarding DIP<br>financing (.10); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.10); review DIP terms<br>(.40); review precedent DIP credit<br>agreements (1.1); draft parts of DIP credit<br>agreement (.60) | 2.30 | 1,290.00 | 2,967.00 | | 07/11/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with M. Grabis re DIP credit<br>agreement | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/12/2023 | | Continue to prepare draft DIP order | 5.90 | 915.00 | 5,398.50 | | 07/13/2023 | | Review and revise draft DIP order (1.5);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(.1) | 1.60 | 915.00 | 1,464.00 | | 07/13/2023 | MG21 | Continue to draft DIP credit agreement | 2.00 | 1,290.00 | 2,580.00 | | 07/14/2023 | MG21 | Draft parts of DIP credit agreement | 1.00 | 1,290.00 | 1,290.00 | | 07/14/2023 | SM29 | Revise DIP motion and order | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Review draft inter-debtor DIP motion (0.6);<br>call with S. Maza regarding same (0.4) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | | Correspond with J. Kuo re lien searches<br>(0.2); telephone conference with S. Maza on<br>motion to limit service of DIP motion (0.1) | 0.30 | 915.00 | 274.50 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding motion<br>to limit notice in connection with section<br>363 motion | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/17/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding lien<br>searches for Genever entities (0.2); review<br>and comment on lien searches for Genever<br>entities (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/17/2023 | MG21 | Draft parts of DIP credit agreement | 1.50 | 1,290.00 | 1,935.00 | | 07/17/2023 | SM29 | Email J. Kuo re DIP liens search | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Bongartz re DIP financing (.4);<br>revise DIP motion and order (.3); email M.<br>Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); review<br>leases in connection with same (.5);<br>correspond with E. Sutton re motion to<br>limit service of DIP motion (.1); call with<br>re same (.1) | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 | | 07/18/2023 | | Draft motion to limit service of the DIP<br>motion and corresponding proposed order | 2.80 | 915.00 | 2,562.00 | | 07/18/2023 | MG21 | Draft parts of DIP credit agreement (1.00);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(.30); correspond with A. Cota and S. Maza<br>regarding draft credit agreement (.20) | 1.50 | 1,290.00 | 1,935.00 | | 07/18/2023 | SM29 | Preliminary review of DIP credit agreement<br>(.3); email M. Grabis re same and security<br>agreement (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/18/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with<br>re DIP motion and<br>service of DIP motion (.2); respond to<br>email from M. Grabis re DIP motion (.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP<br>motion | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AC43 | Review and comment on DIP credit<br>agreement (1.1); review DIP motion in<br>connection with same (0.7) | 1.80 | 1,725.00 | 3,105.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/19/2023 | MG21 | Review credit agreement (.90); related<br>correspondence with S. Maza (.30) | 1.20 | 1,290.00 | 1,548.00 | | 07/19/2023 | SM29 | Review DIP credit agreement (3.0); call with<br>A. Bongartz re same and DIP motion (.3);<br>correspond with M. Grabis re same (.2);<br>review lease documents in connection with<br>security agreement (.5); analyze authority re<br>same (1.7); correspond with A. Bongartz re<br>same (.2); email L. Despins re same (.2);<br>revise DIP motion and order (1.1) | 7.20 | 1,320.00 | 9,504.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding interdebtor DIP<br>motion (0.2); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AC43 | Review changes to DIP credit agreement<br>and provide comments on same (.30);<br>analyze DIP credit agreement issues (1.10);<br>correspond with M. Grabis regarding same<br>(.20) | 1.60 | 1,725.00 | 2,760.00 | | 07/20/2023 | | Revise motion to limit service of DIP<br>motion | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 | | 07/20/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit DIP motion (1.20); t/c S.<br>Maza re: same (.30) | 1.50 | 1,860.00 | 2,790.00 | | 07/20/2023 | MG21 | Prepare parts of DIP credit agreement (2.4);<br>related correspondence with A. Cota and S.<br>Maza (.30) | 2.70 | 1,290.00 | 3,483.00 |
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# Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins re DIP motion<br>comments and restructuring (.3); email<br>re insurance coverage in connection<br>with same (.1); revise DIP motion to<br>incorporate L. Despins comments (1.9);<br>email L. Despins re same and open issues<br>(.1); review and revise motion to limit<br>service of DIP motion (.5); email<br>re<br>same (.1); revise DIP motion to incorporate<br>further comments from L. Despins (.5); call<br>with A. Bongartz re same (.2); review<br>revised DIP credit agreement (.3);<br>correspond with M. Grabis re same (.1);<br>email L. Despins re updated DIP motion<br>and proxy (.1) | 4.20 | 1,320.00 | 5,544.00 | | 07/21/2023 | LAB3 | Review lease and maintenance account for<br>S. Maza | 0.30 | 975.00 | 292.50 | | 07/21/2023 | | Review Sherry Netherland related<br>documents | 1.30 | 915.00 | 1,189.50 | | 07/21/2023 | | Review Sherry Netherland documents<br>related to maintenance fund | 0.50 | 915.00 | 457.50 | | 07/21/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit re-draft of DIP motion and<br>analyze open issues re: same (3.10); t/c S.<br>Sarnoff, P. Friedman (OMM) & I. Goldman<br>(Pullman) re: DIP financing issues (.50) | 3.60 | 1,860.00 | 6,696.00 | | 07/21/2023 | MG21 | Review and revise DIP credit agreement<br>(1.20); related correspondence with S. Maza | 1.50 | 1,290.00 | 1,935.00 |
07/21/2023 MG21 Review and revise DIP credit agreement (.30) 07/21/2023 SM29 Revise DIP motion (.5); revise DIP credit agreement and DIP order (2.2); further revise DIP motion to incorporate comments from L. Despins (.2); email L. Despins re same and motion to limit notice re same (.1); correspond with M. Grabis re DIP credit agreement (.2); correspond with re DIP liens and borrower accounts (.3); correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1); correspond with D. Barron re same (.2); email B. Langer re same (.2); analyze 5.00 1,320.00 6,600.00
authority re same (1.0)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/22/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); review same<br>(0.3); correspond with S. Sarnoff<br>(O'Melveny) and I. Goldman (Pullman)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/22/2023 | AC43 | Review revised DIP credit agreement (.70);<br>correspond with M. Grabis on same (.20) | 0.90 | 1,725.00 | 1,552.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins, S. Maza regarding<br>interdebtor DIP (0.4); review power of<br>attorney related to same (0.2); correspond<br>with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI director)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/24/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with M. Grabis and S. Maza<br>regarding lien search results | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/24/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza, A. Bongartz and C. Abrehart<br>(Genever BVI director) re: DIP financing | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | 07/24/2023 | MG21 | Review lien searches (.1); review updated<br>DIP credit agreement (.2); correspond with<br>S. Maza and A. Cota regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,290.00 | 516.00 | | 07/24/2023 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins, A. Bongartz, C.<br>Abrehart (Genever BVI director) re DIP<br>financing (.4); review and comment on<br>power of attorney in connection with same<br>(.3); correspond with A. Bongartz re DIP<br>(.2) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 | | 07/24/2023 | SM29 | Review DIP credit agreement and proposed<br>order (1.3); correspond with M. Grabis and<br>J. Kuo re lien searches (.2) | 1.50 | 1,320.00 | 1,980.00 | | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding update<br>on interdebtor DIP motion (0.1);<br>correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman)<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with P.<br>Friedman (O'Melveny) regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with S. Millman (Stroock)<br>regarding interdebtor DIP motion (0.1); call<br>with S. Maza regarding same and DIP order<br>(0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 07/26/2023 | SM29 | Revise DIP motion in connection with<br>applicable legal standard (.6); analyze<br>authority re same (.4); email L. Despins re<br>same (.2); call with A. Bongartz re DIP<br>motion and order (.1) | 1.30 | 1,320.00 | 1,716.00 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Call with S. Maza regarding update on<br>interdebtor DIP motion | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/27/2023 | | Review and revise DIP financing motion<br>and DIP order | 3.20 | 915.00 | 2,928.00 | | 07/27/2023 | MG21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP<br>credit agreement | 0.10 | 1,290.00 | 129.00 | | 07/27/2023 | SM29 | Call with A. Bongartz re DIP motion (.1);<br>email<br>, M. Grabis re same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/28/2023 | | Review and revise motion to limit service,<br>DIP credit agreement, DIP motion and<br>DIP order | 1.60 | 915.00 | 1,464.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and S. Millman<br>(Stroock) regarding interdebtor DIP (0.7);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(0.3); analyze related issues (0.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1) | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 07/31/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Millman (S-N counsel) and A.<br>Bongartz re: DIP financing | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 07/31/2023 | MG21 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>updates to DIP credit agreement | 0.20 | 1,290.00 | 258.00 | | | Subtotal: | B230 Financing/Cash Collections | 100.80 | | 126,389.00 | | | | | | | |
## **B310 Claims Administration and Objections**
| 07/10/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>asserted claims | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | |------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Amporfro (Epiq)<br>regarding claims register | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00001 Invoice No. 2369632 Page 29
| Date<br>07/12/2023 | Initials<br>DEB4<br>Subtotal: | Description<br>Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>claims register<br>B310 Claims Administration and<br>Objections | | Hours<br>0.10<br>0.50 | Rate<br>1,320.00 | Amount<br>132.00<br>426.00 | |--------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------|------------------|----------------------------| | | Total | | | 312.40 | | 363,609.00 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 16.30 | | 1,860.00 | 30,318.00 | | AC43 | Alex Cota | Partner | 7.20 | | 1,725.00 | 12,420.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 5.20 | | 1,625.00 | 8,450.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 4.80 | | 1,625.00 | 7,800.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 70.90 | | 1,625.00 | 115,212.50 | | KAT2 | Katherine A. Traxler | Of Counsel | 5.90 | | 1,025.00 | 6,047.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 17.10 | | 1,320.00 | 22,572.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 37.00 | | 1,320.00 | 48,840.00 | | MG21 | Maria Grabis | Associate | 14.40 | | 1,290.00 | 18,576.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 2.70 | | 1,235.00 | 3,334.50 | | TS21 | Tess Sadler | Associate | 4.90 | | 1,175.00 | 5,757.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 9.70 | | 1,015.00 | 9,845.50 | | | | Associate | 29.40 | | 915.00 | 26,901.00 | | | | Associate | 2.40 | | 815.00 | 1,956.00 | | LAB3 | Bobbi A. Langer | Attorney | 0.30 | | 975.00 | 292.50 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | Paralegal | 79.50 | | 540.00 | 42,930.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 3.40 | | 540.00 | 1,836.00 | | EE3 | Elizabeth Elliott | Other<br>Timekeeper | 1.30 | | 400.00 | 520.00 |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | | 07/05/2023 Photocopy Charges | 96.00 | 0.08 | 7.68 | | | 07/05/2023 Photocopy Charges | 120.00 | 0.08 | 9.60 | | | 07/07/2023 Photocopy Charges | 792.00 | 0.08 | 63.36 | | | 07/07/2023 Photocopy Charges | 120.00 | 0.08 | 9.60 | | | 07/10/2023 Photocopy Charges | 264.00 | 0.08 | 21.12 | | | 07/10/2023 Photocopy Charges | 429.00 | 0.08 | 34.32 | | | 07/10/2023 Photocopy Charges (Color) | 1,264.00 | 0.20 | 252.80 | | | 07/11/2023 Photocopy Charges | 3,186.00 | 0.08 | 254.88 | | | 07/11/2023 Photocopy Charges (Color) | 96.00 | 0.20 | 19.20 | | | 07/17/2023 Photocopy Charges | 146.00 | 0.08 | 11.68 | | | 07/17/2023 Photocopy Charges | 171.00 | 0.08 | 13.68 | | | 07/17/2023 Photocopy Charges | 49.00 | 0.08 | 3.92 | | | 07/31/2023 Photocopy Charges | 636.00 | 0.08 | 50.88 | | | 07/01/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 3.42 | | | 07/03/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | 28.09 | | | 07/03/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | 80.85 | | 07/03/2023 Westlaw | | | | 16.96 | | | 07/03/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 19.80 | | | 07/04/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.09 | | | 07/05/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | 14.40 | | | 07/05/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | 30.24 | | | 07/05/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 13.95 | | | 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 10.08 | | | 07/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | 30.24 | | | 07/07/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | 30.24 | | | 07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 28.89 | | | 07/09/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 4.59 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 31 | |--------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00001 | | | Invoice No. 2369632 | |
| 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK<br>Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive;<br>WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;<br>1ZA6T1630197266006 (MAN) | 23.59 | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; HCHK<br>Technologies, Inc; 251 Little Falls Drive;<br>WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;<br>1ZA6T1630192119602 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; SARI B<br>PLACONA ESQ; HCHK Technologies, Inc.,; 75<br>Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor; ROSELAND, NJ<br>070683737 ; 1ZA6T1630191440793 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; PRIYA<br>CHAUDHRY; c/o ChaudhryLaw PLLC; 147 W.<br>25th St. 12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;<br>1ZA6T1630192403812 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; BRIAN<br>W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 Princeton Pike;<br>LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;<br>1ZA6T1630192771380 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; Alex<br>Lipman; Yanping "Yvette" Wang; c/o Lipman Law<br>PLLC; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;<br>1ZA6T1630198975819 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; BRIAN<br>W. HOFMEISTER; Cole SchotzP.C. Attn Ryan<br>Jareck; 1325 Avenue of the Americas; New York,<br>NY 100196026 ; 1ZA6T1630199621789 (MAN) | 23.59 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 32 | |--------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00001 | | | Invoice No. 2369632 | | | | |
| 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023;<br>ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; c/o Morvillo<br>Abramowitz Grand Iason; & Anello PC; NEW<br>YORK, NY 100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630197790832<br>(MAN) | 23.59 | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; Officer,<br>Managing Ge; HCHK Property Management, Inc.;<br>1209 Orange Street; Wilmington, DE 198011120 ;<br>1ZA6T1630195775997 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ; Joshua<br>I. Sherman, Esq.; 10 Mohawk Drive; Livingston,<br>NJ 070393112 ; 1ZA6T1630193529426 (MAN) | 30.28 | | 07/10/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163283; 07/10/2023; ;<br>ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 PARK HILL DR.;<br>HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;<br>1ZA6T1630196109428 (MAN) | 36.62 | | 07/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 26.91 | | 07/10/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 38.16 | | 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 26.46 | | 07/11/2023 Messenger - Requested by Shlomo Maza; City<br>Expeditor Inc. (USD)(JPMSUA); Invoice # 97695<br>dated 07/16/2023; From: Paul Hastings Llp; To:<br>Connecticut Bankruptcy Court 915 Lafayette Blvd<br>Bridgeport Ct 06604; Order # 1577183 dated<br>7/11/2023 14:09 | 422.20 | | 07/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 32.76 | | 07/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 10.71 | | 07/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 178.74 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; SARI B<br>PLACONA; HCHK ENTITIES; 75 Livingston<br>Avenue, 2nd Floor; ROSELAND, NJ 070683737 ;<br>1ZA6T1630194473163 (MAN) | 23.59 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 33 | |--------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00001 | | | Invoice No. 2369632 | | | | |
| 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;<br>OFFICER MANAGING GEN; HCHK<br>Technologies, Inc.; 251 Little Falls Drive;<br>WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;<br>1ZA6T1630193527777 (MAN) | 23.59 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;<br>JEREMY H TEMKIN; c/o Morvillo Abramowitz<br>Grand Iason; 565 Fifth Avenue; NEW YORK, NY<br>100172413 ; 1ZA6T1630190060008 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;<br>OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Corporation Trust<br>Center; 1209 Orange Street; WILMINGTON, DE<br>198011120 ; 1ZA6T1630198351251 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; BRIAN<br>W. HOFMEISTER; 3131 PRINCETON PIKE;<br>LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 086482201 ;<br>1ZA6T1630194719951 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ; RYAN<br>T JARECK ESQ; 1325 Avenue of the Americas;<br>NEW YORK, NY 100196079 ;<br>1ZA6T1630199166245 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ALEX<br>LIPMAN; c/o Lipman Law PLLC; 147 W. 25th St.<br>12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;<br>1ZA6T1630190759782 (MAN) | 23.59 | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; PRIYA<br>CHAUDHRY; c/o ChaudhryLaw; 147 W. 25th St.<br>12th Fl; NEW YORK, NY 100017229 ;<br>1ZA6T1630198884677 (MAN) | 23.59 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 34 | |--------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00001 | | | Invoice No. 2369632 | | | | |
| | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023;<br>OFFICER MANAGING GEN; Lexington<br>Property and Staffing, In; 251 Little Falls Drive;<br>WILMINGTON, DE 198081674 ;<br>1ZA6T1630198856064 (MAN) | 23.59 | |--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | | 07/14/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163293; 07/14/2023; ;<br>ANTHONY DIBATTISTA; 45 Park Hill Dr.;<br>HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 125335607 ;<br>1ZA6T1630193885194 (MAN) | 36.62 | | | 07/14/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 20.67 | | | 07/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 25.92 | | | 07/15/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 6.84 | | | 07/16/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.25 | | 07/17/2023 Westlaw | | 260.83 | | | 07/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 9.81 | | | 07/18/2023 Search Fee - SPI Corporate Solutions, Inc.,<br>Invoice# 104026 Dated 07/18/23, Lien searches<br>regarding Genever Holdings Corporation and<br>Genever Holdings LLC | 1,159.00 | | | 07/18/2023 Local - Meals - Shlomo Maza; 07/10/2023;<br>Restaurant: Sandwich Bar; City: Flushing; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Dinner expense working late<br>on case issues | 27.77 | | | 07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 12.60 | | | 07/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 26.55 | | | 07/20/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 56.17 | | | 07/20/2023 Postage/Express Mail - Express Mail; | 28.75 | | 07/20/2023 Westlaw | | 336.22 | | | 07/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 17.01 | | | 07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 11.16 | | | 07/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 5.94 | | | 07/24/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 15.93 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in thecase of Ho Wan | Page 35 | |--------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00001 | | | Invoice No. 2369632 | |
| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$368,472.56 | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$368,472.56 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$4,863.56 | | | 07/31/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | 60.42 | | | 07/30/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 8.10 | | | 07/29/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 9.27 | | | 07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 83.52 | | | 07/28/2023 Local - Taxi - Shlomo Maza; 07/19/2023;<br>From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Uber;<br>Time: 20:12; working late on matter | 78.13 | | | 07/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 51.57 | | | 07/26/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 20.88 | | 07/26/2023 Westlaw | | 23.78 | | | 07/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 16.20 | | 07/25/2023 Westlaw | | 159.63 | | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369633
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$220,271.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 101,630.32 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$321,901.82 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$321,901.82 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369633
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00002 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$220,271.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 101,630.32 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$321,901.82 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$321,901.82 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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 | |
| Wan Kwok | | Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | | | | | |---------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------|----------|--------------|--| | 200 Park Avenue<br>New York, NY 10166 | | | Please Refer to<br>Invoice Number: 2369633 | | | | | | Attn: Luc Despins | | | | PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | | | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED<br>for the period ending July 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | Asset Recovery Investigation and Litigation | | | | \$220,271.50 | | | Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | B120 | | Asset Analysis and Recovery | | | | | | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Call with UBS team and Herbert Smith,<br>Pallas (Richardson) re: next steps in UK<br>litigation | | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | | | Subtotal: | B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery | | 0.50 | | 930.00 | | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | | | 07/08/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>agenda for 7/11/23 hearing | | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Prepare outline for June 12, 2023 hearing | | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/09/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare agenda for 7/11/23 hearing | | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare cheat sheet summarizing<br>information regarding Hudson Diamond<br>entities and their connection to Mei Guo<br>for the 7/11/23 hearing (1.4); correspond<br>with D. Barron about same (.1) | | 1.50 | 1,015.00 | 1,522.50 | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/11/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>reference materials for July 12, 2023 hearing<br>(0.1); correspond with J. Kuo regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare hearing notes for July 11, 2023<br>hearing on Zeisler & Zeisler's motion to<br>withdraw as counsel to Hudson Diamond<br>NY | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Attend Zeisler Hudson Diamond motion to<br>withdraw hearing | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare agenda for 7/18/23 hearing<br>regarding GTV and Saraca | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Review certain submissions to prepare for<br>7/18/23 hearings and pretrial conference in<br>Kwok case | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DM26 | Update draft 7/18/23 hearing agenda (.2);<br>prepare reference materials for hearing<br>regarding rule 2004 motion to compel as it<br>pertains to GTV, Saraca and attorney<br>Mitchell (.5) | 0.70 | 540.00 | 378.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DM26 | Prepare reference materials for hearing<br>regarding GTV, Saraca and Mitchell (1.5);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding same<br>(.3); prepare supplemental reference<br>materials regarding HCHK for 7/18/23<br>hearing (.7) | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review documents and evidentiary issues<br>for 7/18/23 hearings and pretrial<br>conference in Kwok case | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding<br>7/18/23 hearing, pending and upcoming<br>discovery, and forensic accountant care<br>package | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Attend hearing re: GTV and Saraca | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 11.80 | | 13,049.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |----------------------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------|--| | B191<br>General Litigation | | | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | NAB | Assess pending litigation | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/07/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: upcoming<br>arguments in pending adversary<br>proceedings and open litigation matters | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding Bravo Luck,<br>Greenwich Land, HCHK, and case issues | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>hearsay rulings in Kwok case | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with N. Bassett re: discovery and<br>litigation plan for upcoming matters | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Conference with A. Luft regarding strategic<br>issues related to pending discovery and<br>adversary proceedings | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding open<br>litigation issues, discovery, and next steps in<br>Greenwich Land and Mei Guo adversary<br>proceedings | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | 07/13/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | | 07/15/2023 | NAB | Review email from W. Farmer regarding<br>appellate briefing and deadlines | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | | 07/15/2023 | WCF | Review appellate dockets regarding July and<br>August briefing deadlines (.2); call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and P. Linsey<br>regarding upcoming appellee briefs (.4) | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | | 07/15/2023 | WCF | Correspond with E. Sutton and<br>regarding current adversary proceeding<br>deadlines and discovery planning | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 | | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett<br>regarding foreign judgment enforcement<br>issue | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |
0.80 815.00 652.00
07/18/2023 Prepare issues/task list regarding pending
adversary proceedings
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>discovery and plan re: outstanding motions | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer and P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding upcoming adversary proceeding<br>and appellate filing/hearing dates and<br>deadlines | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Call with P. Linsey (NPM), E. Sutton<br>regarding issues/task list for adversary<br>proceedings and appeals (.3); analyze certain<br>issues discussed for next steps (.3) | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Call with<br>and P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding upcoming adversary proceeding<br>and appeal filing deadlines | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/31/2023 | JK21 | Update appeals tracking chart | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: discovery<br>plan | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Prepare litigation issues/task list for<br>pending adversary proceedings (.9); call with<br>E. Sutton and P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 07/31/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding litigation<br>issues/task list (.4); review updates on<br>appeals and pending litigation matters (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service of complaint on Hong Kong<br>company | 0.20 | 1,500.00 | 300.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 11.00 | | 13,176.00 |
## **B195 Non-Working Travel**
| 07/11/2023 | NAB | Non-working travel from WDC to | 1.50 | 812.50 | 1,218.75 | |------------|-----|--------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------| | | | Connecticut for M. Levine deposition (Bill | | | | | | | at 1/2 rate) | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Non-working travel from New York to<br>WDC after M. Levine deposition (Bill at<br>1/2 rate) | 1.40 | 812.50 | 1,137.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back to NY from hearing in CT (Bill<br>at 1/2 rate) | 2.30 | 812.50 | 1,868.75 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 5.20 | | 4,225.00 | | | | | | | | | B210 | Business Operations | | | | | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding<br>update on Lady May II and next steps (0.1);<br>analyze same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)<br>regarding open invoice | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Review application for customs bond for<br>Lady May 2 (0.6); call with D. Bohonnon<br>regarding same (0.2); call with J. Reynolds<br>(Jay Reynolds) and D. Bohonnon regarding<br>same (0.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1); correspond with D.<br>Johnson (Edmiston) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with J. Reynolds regarding same<br>(0.1) | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Review Newport dockage fee statement | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)<br>regarding Yachtzoo invoice | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>update on Lady May II (0.1); correspond<br>with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) regarding open<br>invoices (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 2.10 | | 3,412.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B261 | Investigations | | | | | | 07/02/2023 | HAS | Review memoranda from and memoranda<br>to S. Maza regarding turnover order | 0.30 | 1,900.00 | 570.00 | | 07/02/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant's email<br>regarding Kwok's associates and activities | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/03/2023 | DM26 | Research regarding certain potential Rule<br>2004 targets | 1.70 | 540.00 | 918.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding U.S.<br>Trustee filing on Hudson Diamond | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/03/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests<br>and subpoenas | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/03/2023 | HRO | Research information regarding R.<br>Heinemeyer and J. Wang for D. Mohamed | 0.70 | 400.00 | 280.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>informant email | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and E. Sutton<br>regarding Hudson Diamond and Zeisler<br>withdrawal as counsel | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding 3<br>Columbus items | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests<br>and subpoenas | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Call with C. Fornos (Pillsbury), A. Luft, and<br>W. Farmer regarding G Club operations<br>rule 2004 production and concerns relating<br>to confidentiality (.3); review issues and<br>notes to prepare for same (.1); follow up<br>call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Meet and confer call with P. Pileggi (Arent<br>Fox), A. Luft in connection with Yossi<br>Almani's rule 2004 requests (.4); follow up<br>call with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare statement and reservation of rights<br>in connection with Zeisler's motion to<br>withdraw as Hudson Diamond NY's<br>counsel (1.7); call with A. Luft and D.<br>Barron re same (.4) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron and E. Sutton re:<br>responsive filing re: rule 2004/Hudson<br>Diamond withdrawal | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: outstanding<br>rule 2004 investigative requests and next<br>steps | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Revise reply re: Hudson Diamond rule 2004<br>motion | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel for G Club<br>(C. Fornos, Pillsbury), E. Sutton, and W.<br>Farmer regarding G Club rule 2004 requests<br>and confidentiality (.3); follow up call with<br>W. Farmer, E. Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare notes for meet and confer with Y.<br>Almani | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel for Y. Almani<br>(P. Pileggi, Arent Fox), E. Sutton in<br>connection with rule 2004 requests (.4);<br>follow up call with E. Sutton regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and summarize rule 2004 meetings<br>with Y. Almani, G Club | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/05/2023 | | Prepare summary of information relating to<br>Kwok's drivers, bodyguards and key<br>associates provided by informant | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
RICO claims
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 NAB Email with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding Hudson Diamond discovery issues and related motion to withdraw as counsel (.3); review U.S. Trustee response to same (.1); prepare parts of outline for M. Levine rule 2004 deposition (.7) 1.10 1,625.00 1,787.50 07/05/2023 WCF Attend call with C. Fornos (GClub), E. Sutton, A. Luft regarding motion to compel compliance with Rule 2004 subpoena (.3); follow-up call with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (.1); analyze G-Club and HCHK Master Services agreement regarding Rule 2004 data issues (.5); correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding HCHK Master Services agreement (.1) 1.00 1,235.00 1,235.00 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review information and update notes regarding Kwok affiliates and assets, their connections to Kwok, and related corporate information 0.30 1,015.00 304.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Review and summarize documents produced in response to rule 2004 requests 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare sixth supplemental omnibus rule 2004 motion (.4); correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft about same (.1) 0.50 1,015.00 507.50 07/06/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests and subpoenas 0.40 1,015.00 406.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with R. Connelly and N. Bassett re: ACASS rule 2004 information 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Correspond with E. Sutton re: Cao rule 2004 discovery 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/07/2023 DEB4 Correspond with A. Luft regarding forensic accountant 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/07/2023 ECS1 Prepare topic outline for M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition 0.90 1,015.00 913.50 07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: potential 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/07/2023 | | Review information related to Kwok's<br>operations and associates sent by<br>informants | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Review key documents for M. Levine rule<br>2004 deposition (.3); email with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/08/2023 | ECS1 | Review and prepare documents for M.<br>Levine Rule 2004 deposition | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Review documents related to Hudson<br>Diamond discovery dispute (.2); continue to<br>review key documents for M. Levine rule<br>2004 deposition (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/09/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze supporting papers and exhibits re:<br>Hudson Diamond motion | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/09/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze proposed RICO claim | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding hearing<br>on Hudson Diamond discovery (.1); review<br>submissions relating to same (.4); prepare<br>parts of outline for M. Levine rule 2004<br>deposition (1.2); email with E. Sutton and<br>W. Farmer regarding same and topics for<br>same (.6); email with M. Levine regarding<br>same (.2) | 2.50 | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Review and prepare documents for Hudson<br>Diamond hearing | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson<br>Diamond documents and Zeisler motion to<br>withdraw as counsel | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding Hudson<br>Diamond issues and Zeisler motion to<br>withdraw as counsel | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with E. Sutton regarding<br>Hudson Diamond issues and Zeisler<br>motion to withdraw as counsel | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze Hudson Diamond/Zeisler<br>withdrawal documents | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize transcripts in<br>connection with Zeisler & Zeisler's motion<br>to withdraw as counsel to Hudson<br>Diamond NY (.9); prepare documents and<br>hearing notes for 7/11/23 hearing<br>regarding same (2.0); calls with D. Barron<br>about same (.4); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed about same (.2) | 3.50 | 1,015.00 | 3,552.50 | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare exhibits for M. Levine rule 2004<br>deposition | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: arguments related to<br>Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: Zeisler<br>Hudson Diamond withdrawal arguments | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze submissions related to Zeisler<br>Hudson Diamond motion to withdraw | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Review underlying arguments and testimony<br>for Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal<br>hearing | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding Capital One production | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding M.<br>Levine rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Hudson<br>Diamond transfers | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding M.<br>Levine rule 2004 deposition | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze documents and related topics for<br>M. Levine Rule 2004 deposition | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to Rule 2004 requests | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 requests<br>and meet and confers | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
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same (.3)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Draft talking points re: Zeisler Hudson<br>Diamond withdrawal motion for hearing | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze cases and arguments to prepare for<br>Zeisler Hudson Diamond withdrawal oral<br>argument | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>preparations for M. Levine Rule 2004<br>deposition and additional issues (.4); review<br>case law on certain M. Levine deposition<br>topics (.4) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/11/2023 | WCF | Analyze Philips Nizer and Elliot Kwok law<br>firm documents regarding deposition of M.<br>Levine (4.3); draft deposition outline<br>regarding M. Levine and Elliot Kwok Rule<br>2004 deposition (2.9) | 7.20 | 1,235.00 | 8,892.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Follow up correspondence with J. Voss<br>(FRA) regarding investigation | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Voss (FRA) and A. Luft<br>regarding forensic accounting investigation | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze additional topics and related<br>documents for M. Levine Rule 2004<br>deposition | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare outline for forensic accountant<br>interview (.3); interview J. Voss with D.<br>Barron re: forensic accounting assignment<br>(.6) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review report from N. Bassett re: Lamp<br>Capital counsel deposition | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email<br>on Himalaya and Kwok's associates | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft outline for M.<br>Levine deposition (1.1); conference with W.<br>Farmer regarding same (.2); attend<br>deposition of M. Levine (2.5); follow-up<br>conversation with W. Farmer regarding | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | WCF | Supplement outlines for Rule 2004<br>deposition of M. Levine and Elliot Kwok<br>Levine law firm (1.6); conference with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (.2); take Rule 2004<br>deposition of M. Levine and Elliot Kwok<br>Levine law firm (2.5); follow up conference<br>with N. Bassett regarding same (.3) | 4.60 | 1,235.00 | 5,681.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents related to Kwok<br>investigation | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>informant email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/13/2023 | | Review informant's email on HCHK and<br>farm loan project | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L Despins regarding<br>Himalaya Farms | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding tipster<br>information | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions<br>and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare outline and cheat sheet in<br>connection with Aaron Mitchell's testimony<br>related to order to show cause why GTV<br>and Saraca should not be held in contempt<br>(2.0); correspond with A. Luft about same<br>(.2) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and notes for 7/18/23<br>hearings and pretrial conference in Kwok<br>case | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity in<br>connection with Aaron Mitchell, GTV and<br>Saraca | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 | | 07/15/2023 | AG30 | Review F. Lawall and A. Mitchell<br>production for documents reflecting | 2.80 | 915.00 | 2,562.00 |
significant transfers or specific discussions
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same (.2)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/15/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email<br>on the farms, farm loan project, shell<br>companies and Kwok's associates | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 07/15/2023 | | Review production from Francis Lawall on<br>Relativity regarding Aaron Mitchell's<br>connection with GTV and Saraca | 2.50 | 815.00 | 2,037.50 | | 07/16/2023 | AG30 | Review documents from rule 2004<br>productions in connection with contempt<br>motion | 2.00 | 915.00 | 1,830.00 | | 07/16/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare parts of outline in connection with<br>Aaron Mitchell's testimony for order to<br>show cause why GTV and Saraca should<br>not be held in contempt | 2.00 | 1,015.00 | 2,030.00 | | 07/16/2023 | | Correspond with L. Despins on informant's<br>email about Himalaya Farms | 0.10 | 815.00 | 81.50 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>Hudson Diamond contempt order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding A.<br>Mitchell cross examination (2.1); prepare<br>parts of outline for same (2.4) | 4.50 | 1,320.00 | 5,940.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Himalaya Farms | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>ROLF | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to prepare outline in connection<br>with Aaron Mitchell's testimony related to<br>order to show cause why GTV and Saraca<br>should not be held in contempt (2.4);<br>correspond with D. Barron about same (.5) | 2.90 | 1,015.00 | 2,943.50 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review Rule of Law entities production of<br>bank account information (.7); prepare<br>summary of same for D. Barron (.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 motions | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: questioning of<br>Aaron Mitchell re: GTV and Saraca (2.1);<br>prepare part of cross examination for same<br>(.3); review legal arguments in briefs<br>regarding same (.5) | 2.90 | 1,625.00 | 4,712.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email<br>on farm activities and key Kwok associates | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Correspond with E. Sutton on exhibit list<br>for the GTV, Saraca and Aaron Mitchell<br>contempt hearing | 0.10 | 815.00 | 81.50 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>preparations for 7/18/23 hearing and A.<br>Mitchell examination | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding A.<br>Mitchell documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare exhibits for hearing on order to<br>show cause why GTV and Saraca should<br>not be held in contempt in connection with<br>the motion to compel | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Discussions with UnitedLex about Kwok<br>discovery database | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron regarding 7/18/23<br>hearing, discovery in adversary proceedings,<br>and forensic accountant retention | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Review and supplement cross examination<br>outline for A. Mitchell | 3.80 | 1,625.00 | 6,175.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: A. Mitchell cross<br>examination | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK and A.<br>Mitchell hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
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same (.1)
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding prep for hearing<br>and cross examination of Aaron Mitchell in<br>connection with discovery dispute (.4); call<br>with A. Luft regarding HCHK and A.<br>Mitchell hearing (.5); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding UAE<br>issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding EY discovery | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding<br>Kwok fee disclosure | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Kwok fee disclosures | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and related corporate information | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare document review protocol in<br>connection with G Club document<br>production (2.5); correspond with W.<br>Farmer and<br>about same (.3) | 2.80 | 1,015.00 | 2,842.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in<br>connection with outstanding rule 2004<br>requests and subpoenas (.1); call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information (.1);<br>call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Call with Ross Fingold (counsel to Nodal<br>Partners) regarding service of rule 2004<br>subpoena (.1); email Ross Fingold regarding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 motion<br>(.1); call with P. Linsey (NPM) about same<br>(.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with and summarizing<br>bank accounts and statements produced in<br>Kwok discovery (.3); correspond with A.<br>Ganapathi and J. Kuo about same (.3) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 request | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets in<br>connection with outstanding rule 2004<br>motions and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with and summarizing<br>bank accounts and statements produced in<br>Kwok discovery (.1); correspond with<br>UnitedLex regarding same (.3) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/21/2023 | WCF | Revise G-Club rule 2004 document review<br>protocol | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | 07/22/2023 | AEL2 | Edit sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/24/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of bank statements<br>spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 1.30 | 540.00 | 702.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses to rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions<br>and subpoenas | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare care package with and summarizing<br>bank accounts and statements produced in<br>Kwok discovery (.2); correspond with A.<br>Ganapathi and D. Mohamed about same<br>(.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton<br>re: sixth supplemental rule 2004 motion<br>edits | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | | Review information regarding certain<br>informants | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | Review informant's emails on Kwok related<br>entities and persons | 1.50 | 815.00 | 1,222.50 | | 07/25/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of bank statements<br>spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 1.40 | 540.00 | 756.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding witness<br>email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Ganapathi,<br>, D.<br>Mohamed and UnitedLex regarding bank<br>accounts and statements produced in Kwok<br>discovery | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 motion | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Prepare spreadsheet summary of bank<br>statements on Relativity for forensic<br>accounting analysis | 4.00 | 815.00 | 3,260.00 | | 07/26/2023 | AG30 | Prepare summary of bank account<br>information for forensic analyst | 3.50 | 915.00 | 3,202.50 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding next<br>rule 2004 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding update<br>email to L. Despins on informant<br>intelligence | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>informant email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
spreadsheet
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze contempt decision | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>turnover issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Ganapathi,<br>, D.<br>Mohamed and UnitedLex regarding bank<br>accounts and statements produced in Kwok<br>discovery | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004<br>motion (1.2); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.40 | 1,015.00 | 1,421.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to rule 2004 requests | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/26/2023 | JK21 | Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank<br>spreadsheet | 3.10 | 540.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/26/2023 | LAD4 | Read contempt ruling (.50);<br>analyze/comment on RICO issues (2.90) | 3.40 | 1,860.00 | 6,324.00 | | 07/26/2023 | | Prepare parts of spreadsheet regarding bank<br>statements for forensic analysis | 3.00 | 815.00 | 2,445.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Review debtor discovery contempt decision<br>(.4); call with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>informant email | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare sixth supplemental rule 2004<br>motion (1.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Ganapathi,<br>, D.<br>Mohamed and UnitedLex regarding bank<br>accounts and statements produced in Kwok<br>discovery | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/27/2023 | JK21 | Prepare parts of forensic accountant bank | 2.00 | 540.00 | 1,080.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/27/2023 | | Review information on Yaqin Li, witness<br>who testified for Kwok at preliminary<br>injunction hearing | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/27/2023 | | Review G Club production for information<br>about Yumei Hao for the sixth<br>supplemental Rule 2004 motion | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Review information related to witness who<br>testified at protests preliminary injunction<br>hearing and potential relevant case<br>developments related to same (.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>Kwok follower witness | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review document production and<br>summarize bank accounts and statements<br>produced in Kwok discovery for forensic<br>accountant (3.4); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed about same (.1) | 3.50 | 1,015.00 | 3,552.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review and summarize documents<br>produced in response to Rule 2004 requests | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review information regarding Kwok<br>affiliates and assets, their connections to<br>Kwok, and their corporate information | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of certain financial<br>transactions of the Debtor and his affiliates<br>in connection with meet and confers with<br>rule 2004 discovery targets (.8); call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/28/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant email on<br>GTV, HCHK | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 07/28/2023 | | Review information on Yaqin Li, witness<br>who testified in preliminary injunction<br>hearing | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Review order to show cause regarding<br>Hudson Diamond discovery (.2);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 07/30/2023 | DM26 | Prepare parts of bank statements<br>spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 2.50 | 540.00 | 1,350.00 | | 07/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>informant emails (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding potential disqualification<br>of Yvette Wang's criminal counsel (0.1);<br>review L. Despins emails regarding<br>informant information (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>informant emails (1.0); correspond with L.<br>Despins and N. Bassett regarding<br>formerfedsgroup.com (0.1) | 1.10 | 1,320.00 | 1,452.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Review email from<br>regarding<br>witness in UK | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Kroll care package | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding<br>documents and spreadsheet for forensic<br>accountant | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>additional rule 2004 targets | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare response to Rule 2004 targets<br>regarding outstanding rule 2004 motions<br>and subpoenas | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare chart and summary of bank<br>accounts and statements produced in Kwok<br>discovery for forensic accountant (3.3); call<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.2);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(.2) | 3.70 | 1,015.00 | 3,755.50 | | 07/31/2023 | JK21 | Prepare parts of bank statements<br>spreadsheet for forensic accountant | 4.40 | 540.00 | 2,376.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Review Nicole Tsai's July 29 livestream on<br>Kwok and Yvette Wang and their new legal<br>team | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 | | | Subtotal: | B261 Investigations | 163.20 | | 183,561.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00002 Invoice No. 2369633
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------|----------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------|------------| | B262 | Contempt Proceedings | | | | | | | | 07/24/2023<br>NAB | | | Analyze arguments for Mei Guo discovery<br>sanctions appeal (.4); call with P. Linsey<br>(NPM), W. Farmer regarding same (.4) | | | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/24/2023<br>WCF | | | Call with P. Linsey (NPM), D. Carnelli and<br>N. Bassett regarding sanctions and<br>contempt order appeal (.4); prepare notes<br>regarding next steps (.1) | | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | | Subtotal: | | B262 Contempt Proceedings | | | | 1,917.50 | | | Total | | | | 195.10 | | 220,271.50 | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 3.90 | 1,860.00 | | 7,254.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 15.20 | | 1,625.00 | 24,700.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 2.90 | | 812.50 | 2,356.25 | | HAS | Harvey A. Strickon | | Of Counsel | 0.30 | | 1,900.00 | 570.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 27.10 | | 1,625.00 | 44,037.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 2.30 | | 812.50 | 1,868.75 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 2.50 | | 1,625.00 | 4,062.50 | | | | | Of Counsel | 0.20 | | 1,500.00 | 300.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 16.80 | | 1,320.00 | 22,176.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 15.80 | | 1,235.00 | 19,513.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 53.80 | | 1,015.00 | 54,607.00 | | AG30 | Anuva V. Ganapathi | | Associate | 8.30 | | 915.00 | 7,594.50 | | | | | Associate | 23.60 | | 815.00 | 19,234.00 |
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 11.60 540.00 6,264.00 DM26 David Mohamed Paralegal 10.10 540.00 5,454.00
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | | |---------------------------------------------------------|--| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | | | | |
| HRO | Heather R. O'Dea | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.70 | 400.00 | | 280.00 | |------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|------|--------| | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | Date | Description | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | | 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges | | | 552.00 | 0.08 | 44.16 | | | 07/18/2023 Photocopy Charges | | | 714.00 | 0.08 | 57.12 | | | | 07/01/2023 Electronic Document Retrieval - TransUnion Risk<br>and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc., Invoice#<br>1047352-202306-1 Dated 07/01/23, TLO Charges<br>for June 01, 2023 - June 30, 2023 - TruLookup US<br>Business Search Advanced/Person<br>Search/Comprehensive Report/. | | | | 220.00 | | | 07/01/2023 Westlaw | | | | | 47.56 | | | 07/02/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | 53.90 | | | 07/02/2023 Westlaw | | | | | 190.23 | | | 07/03/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | 15.04 | | | 07/03/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | 468.65 | | | 07/03/2023 Westlaw | | | | | 71.34 | | | 07/03/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 1.08 | | | 07/04/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 1.08 | | | 1ZA6T1631299407428 (MAN) | 07/05/2023 UPS/Courier Service - UPS (USD)(JPMPCARD);<br>Invoice # 00000A6T163273; 07/05/2023; ; NA; 1<br>WORLD TRADE CTR; NEW YORK, NY 10007 ; | | | | 16.67 | | | 07/05/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | 56.16 | | | 07/05/2023 Westlaw | | | | | 47.56 | | | 07/05/2023 Westlaw | | | | | 71.34 | | | 07/05/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 1.08 | | | NY/CT to meet with client | 07/06/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; From/To:<br>DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to | | | | 213.90 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 23 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | |
| 07/06/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023;<br>Restaurant: Big Bowl; City: Arlington, VA; Lunch;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 23.38 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/06/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/27/2023;<br>Restaurant: Spotted Horse Tavern; City: Shelton,<br>CT; Dinner; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client | 40.00 | | 07/06/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023; Hotel:<br>Marriott; City: Shelton, CT; Check-in date:<br>06/26/2023; Check-out date: 06/28/2023; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client | 469.72 | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/27/2023; From/To: meeting/hotel; Service<br>Type: Uber; Time: 17:12; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 12.91 | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/27/2023; From/To: hotel/dinner; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 18:26; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client | 13.91 | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/27/2023; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service<br>Type: Uber; Time: 09:38; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 14.92 | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/27/2023; From/To: dinner/hotel; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 21:03; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client | 14.97 | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/28/2023; From/To: hotel/meeting; Service<br>Type: Uber; Time: 08:11; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 15.93 | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/26/2023; From/To: home/airport; Service<br>Type: Uber; Time: 18:41; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 16.93 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 24 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | |
| | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/26/2023; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 21:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client | 201.15 | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/28/2023; From/To: office/meeting; Service<br>Type: Uber; Time: 12:47; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 21.92 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client<br>MTA ticket; Service Charge | 25.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/28/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client<br>MTA ticket | 26.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/28/2023; Rail: Amtrak; Travel to NY/CT to<br>meet with client-NYP to WAS | 337.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>06/28/2023; From/To: train station/home; Service<br>Type: Uber; Time: 16:03; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 48.95 | | | 07/06/2023 Local - Meals - Nick Bassett; 06/28/2023;<br>Restaurant: Birch Coffee; City: New York; Coffee;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client | 4.81 | | | 07/06/2023 Vendor Expense - Nick Bassett; 06/26/2023; Travel<br>to NY/CT to meet with client; Baggage Fee | 35.00 | | | 07/06/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 421.28 | | | 07/06/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 56.17 | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | | 102.30 | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | | 118.89 | | | 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | | 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 7.02 | | | 07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | 07/09/2023 Westlaw | | 71.34 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | | |---------------------------------------------------------|--| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | |
| 07/10/2023 Westlaw | | 118.89 | |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | | 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 1.08 | | | 07/11/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 84.26 | | 07/11/2023 Westlaw | | 23.78 | | | 07/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.18 | | | 07/11/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.61 | | | 07/12/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 | | | 07/13/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.61 | | | 07/14/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 | | | 07/17/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 | | 07/18/2023 Westlaw | | 23.78 | | | 07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 | | | 07/19/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 07/10/2023; From/To:<br>DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2<br>and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included<br>both matters) | 601.41 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023;<br>Restaurant: Mystik Masala; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter<br>15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 12.37 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023;<br>Restaurant: Lebanese Taverna Express; City: New<br>York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2<br>and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included<br>both matters) | 6.57 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023;<br>Restaurant: LGA Hunt and Fish Club; City: New<br>York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2<br>and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included<br>both matters) | 8.95 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 26 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | | | | |
| | 07/19/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Hotel: Hyatt;<br>City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023; Check<br>out date: 07/12/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter<br>15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 230.67 | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 06:45; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as<br>purpose of travel included both matters) | 10.00 | | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/12/2023; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 19:24; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as<br>purpose of travel included both matters) | 10.45 | | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; From/To: LGA/Meeting in CT;<br>Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:25; Travel to NY/CT<br>to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 108.33 | | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/12/2023; From/To: PH/LGA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 14:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as<br>purpose of travel included both matters) | 38.49 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client;<br>Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 7.50 | | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client;<br>Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 7.50 | | 07/19/2023 Westlaw | | 269.31 | | | 07/19/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.90 |
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 27 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | |
| | 07/20/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.81 | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | | 07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.99 | | 07/25/2023 Westlaw | | 95.12 | | | 07/26/2023 Local - Taxi - Douglass Barron; 07/18/2023;<br>From/To: Office/Home ; Service Type: Lyft; Time:<br>02:37; working late on Kwok matter | 33.74 | | | 07/26/2023 Attorney Service - Serving By Irving Inc., Invoice#<br>YL-4015A Dated 07/26/23, two services of First<br>Set of Requests on Anthony DiBattista and Brian<br>Hofmeister and the attempted service and service of<br>a subpoena on Linwan "Irene" Feng | 575.00 | | 07/26/2023 Westlaw | | 142.66 | | | 07/28/2023 Local - Meals - Douglass Barron; 07/18/2023;<br>Restaurant: Han Dynasty; City: New York ; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Working late on Kwok matter | 34.29 | | | 07/28/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 06/27/2023; Parking<br>at courthouse for KWOK hearing | 13.00 | | | 07/28/2023 Local - Parking - Luc Despins; 05/30/2023; Parking<br>at courthouse for KWOK hearing | 6.00 | | | 07/31/2023 Airfare - Will Farmer; 07/10/2023; From/To:<br>LAX/JFK/JFK/LAX; Airfare Class: Economy;<br>Travel to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta<br>Airlines | 775.80 | | | 07/31/2023 Lodging - Will Farmer; 07/13/2023; Hotel:<br>Hampton Inn; City: New York; Check-in date:<br>07/11/2023; Check-out date: 07/13/2023; Travel to<br>and from NYC for a deposition | 819.44 | | | 07/31/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Will Farmer;<br>07/14/2023; From/To: hotel/airport; Service Type:<br>Taxi; Time: 14:00; Travel to and from NYC for a<br>deposition; First City Cab Corp | 102.66 | | | 07/31/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Will Farmer;<br>07/11/2023; From/To: airport/hotel; Service Type:<br>Taxi; Time: 14:00; Travel to and from NYC for a<br>deposition; NYC Taxi | 98.41 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 28 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00002 | | | Invoice No. 2369633 | |
| Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$321,901.82 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs | \$321,901.82 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$101,630.32 | | 07/31/2023 Vendor Expense - Will Farmer; 07/13/2023; Travel<br>to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines –<br>Flight change Fee; Service Charge | 48.00 | | 07/31/2023 Vendor Expense - Will Farmer; 07/14/2023; Travel<br>to and from NYC for a deposition; Delta Airlines -<br>Additional Delta flight change fee; Service Charge | 10.00 | | 07/31/2023 UnitedLex Invoices - Unitedlex Corp, Invoice#<br>088560 Dated 07/31/23, UnitedLex – DSAI July<br>2023 Charges – Outside Professional Services | 93,448.02 | | 07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer;<br>07/15/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a<br>deposition; Economy LAX Smart Parking -<br>extension parking fee at LAX | 68.00 | | 07/31/2023 Travel Expense - Parking - Will Farmer;<br>07/15/2023; Travel to and from NYC for a<br>deposition; LAX Smartparking - Parking at LAX for<br>Tuesday - Thursday 7/11/23 – 7/13/23 | 104.99 | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369634
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$2,431.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 955.62 | | |--------------------------------------|------------|--| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$3,386.62 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$3,386.62 | |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369634
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Other Litigation** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00003 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$2,431.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 955.62 | | |--------------------------------------|------------|--| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$3,386.62 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$3,386.62 | |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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 | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369634 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
0.20 1,625.00 325.00
# FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
07/15/2023 NAB Review decision from criminal court on Wang bail
# **Other Litigation \$2,431.00**
## Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount **B191 General Litigation** 07/03/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.30 540.00 162.00 07/05/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/06/2023 JK21 Correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal proceedings 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/11/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins 0.20 540.00 108.00 07/12/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00 07/13/2023 JK21 Review Kwok criminal case and appeals for newly filed pleadings for L. Despins (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) 0.40 540.00 216.00
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals (0.2); correspond with L. | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case<br>Despins regarding Kwok criminal case (0.2) | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/18/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/19/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/20/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/24/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/25/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/26/2023 | JK21 | | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case<br>and appeals for L. Despins | | | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/28/2023 | JK21<br>Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case<br>and appeals for L. Despins | | | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | | 07/31/2023 | JK21 | | and appeals for L. Despins | Review recent filings in Kwok criminal case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 4.10 | | 2,431.00 | | Total | | | 4.10 | | 2,431.00 | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID<br>Timekeeper Name | | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 0.20 | | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 3.90 540.00 2,106.00
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 83 of 207
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 3 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00003 | | | Invoice No. 2369634 | |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|------------------------------------|----------|----------|------------| | 07/03/2023 Westlaw | | | | 25.17 | | 07/05/2023 Westlaw | | | | 25.16 | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | | | | 615.61 | | | 07/06/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 7.20 | | | 07/07/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | 26.95 | | 07/07/2023 Westlaw | | | | 136.93 | | 07/13/2023 Westlaw | | | | 118.60 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$955.62 | | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$3,386.62 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$3,386.62 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369635
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Corporate Law Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$12,843.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$12,843.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$12,843.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369635
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Corporate Law Issues** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00004 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$12,843.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$12,843.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$12,843.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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 | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | | | | |
Invoice Number: 2369635
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **Corporate Law Issues \$12,843.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B190 | | Other Contested Matters(excl. assumption/rejections motions) | | | | | 07/06/2023 | NAB | Email with E. Henzy (Zeisler) and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding Ace Decade contempt<br>appeal issues | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding Ace<br>Decade contempt appeal | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | NAB | Correspond with E. Henzy (Zeisler)<br>regarding Ace Decade contempt appeal | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Revise status report for appeal of corporate<br>governance order (0.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) regarding same<br>(0.1); call with J. Moriarty regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/25/2023 | LAD4 | Numerous emails with J. Moriarty (Z&Z)<br>re: appeal status report re: letter ruling | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding joint status report for corporate<br>governance order appeal (0.2); call with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.1); analyze same<br>(0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/26/2023 | LAD4 | Mark-up final draft appeal report | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A.<br>Bongartz regarding Ace Decade appeal<br>issues and strategy (.1); call with A.<br>Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Call with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>regarding status report for appeal of<br>corporate governance order (0.3);<br>correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/27/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz & N. Bassett re: delay in<br>Ace Decade contempt appeal | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins and A. Bongartz<br>regarding Ace Decade appeal update and<br>strategy (.3); analyze issues related to same<br>(.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/28/2023 | AB21 | Finalize joint status report for appeal of<br>corporate governance order (0.1);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | | Subtotal: | B190 Other Contested Matters(excl.<br>assumption/rejections motions) | 4.80 | | 8,223.00 |
## **B191 General Litigation**
| 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding Ace Decade strategy | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | 07/18/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding BVI strategy related to Ace<br>Decade | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Call with A. Thorp (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding BVI strategy with respect to Ace<br>Decade (0.4); analyze same (0.3);<br>correspond with A. Thorp regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft<br>and L. Despins regarding same (0.2); call<br>with A. Luft and L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.2); further call with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.3) | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | T/c A. Bongartz, A. Luft re: Ace Decade<br>next steps (.20); t/c A. Bongartz re: BVI<br>proceeding (.10) | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Bongartz and L. Despins re:<br>BVI legal question re: Ace Decade | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 2.80 | | 4,620.50 | | Total | | | 7.60 | | 12,843.50 |
### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |--------------------------------------|---------------------|------------|-------|-------------|-------------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$12,843.50 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$12,843.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369636
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$7,875.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,831.75 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$11,707.25 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$11,707.25 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369636
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Sales Process** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00005 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$7,875.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 3,831.75 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$11,707.25 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$11,707.25 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369636 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **Sales Process \$7,875.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B130 | Asset Disposition | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)<br>regarding update on Lady May 2 | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>objections to Lady May sale | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare closing statement and notice<br>thereof in connection with sale of the Lady<br>May | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/06/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)<br>regarding post-closing administrative<br>matters regarding Lady May (0.1); revise<br>notice of closing statement (0.2); call and<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare closing statement and notice<br>thereof in connection with sale of the Lady<br>May (.5); call and correspond with A.<br>Bongartz about same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 |
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| Date<br>07/07/2023 | Initials<br>AB21 | Description<br>Finalize closing statement for Lady May sale<br>(0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>same (0.1); correspond with D. Skalka<br>(Neubert) regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with E. Sutton and J. Kuo regarding filing<br>and service of same (0.1) | Hours<br>0.40 | Rate<br>1,625.00 | Amount<br>650.00 | |--------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|------------------| | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare closing statement in connection<br>with the sale of the Lady May | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/07/2023 | JK21 | Prepare closing statement regarding Lady<br>May sale (0.2); electronically file with the<br>court closing statement regarding Lady May<br>sale (0.3) | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Call with L. Macdonald (Alley Maass)<br>regarding crew salary payment (0.3);<br>correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo) and<br>J. Avedis (Yachtzoo) regarding same (0.2);<br>call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding<br>Lady May 2 sale process (0.2) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AB21 | Review correspondence from J. Avedis<br>(Yachtzoo) regarding crew salary wire<br>transfer | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with R. Stockil (Yachtzoo)<br>regarding crew releases | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/14/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)<br>regarding delivery of storage pod | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)<br>regarding storage pod (0.2); call with D.<br>Johnson regarding same (0.2); call with L.<br>Macdonald (Alley Maass) regarding crew<br>releases (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Macdonald regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Johnson (Edmiston) regarding<br>update on Lady May 2 sale process (0.1);<br>review customs bond application (0.2);<br>correspond with L. Macdonald (Alley<br>Maass) regarding crew releases with respect | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
to Lady May sale (0.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding motion to<br>authorize auctioning of Sherry Netherland<br>furniture | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Call with A. Bongartz regarding motion to<br>auction estate assets (.1); call with P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding motion to auction estate<br>assets | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence from P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding motion to auction estate<br>assets | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Johnson (Edmiston)<br>regarding update on contents of storage<br>pod | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Bongartz and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding motion to auction estate<br>assets | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | | Subtotal: | B130 Asset Disposition | 6.10 | | 7,875.50 | | | | | | | |
### **Timekeeper Summary**
**Total 6.10 7,875.50**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|--------------------|------------|-------|----------|----------| | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 3.10 | 1,625.00 | 5,037.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 2.40 | 1,015.00 | 2,436.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 0.50 | 540.00 | 270.00 |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 94 of 207
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 4 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00005 | | | Invoice No. 2369636 | |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|-------------| | | 07/03/2023 Outside Professional Services - Bohonnon Law<br>Firm, LLC, Invoice# 1 Dated 07/03/23,<br>Professional services rendered - June 2023 | | | 3,831.75 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$3,831.75 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$11,707.25 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | \$11,707.25 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369637
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$33,189.75
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$33,189.75 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$33,189.75 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369637
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**Genever US** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00010 Nicholas A. Bassett
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$33,189.75
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$33,189.75 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$33,189.75 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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*
Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 97 of 207
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t: +1.202.551.1700 | f: +1.202.551.1705 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369637 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **Genever US \$33,189.75**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B110 | Case Administration | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>proxy from C. Abrehart (Harneys<br>Corporate) with respect to Genever US | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever<br>BVI director) and L. Despins regarding<br>update call | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Call with G. Weston (Harneys Legal)<br>regarding power of attorney with respect to<br>Genever | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever<br>BVI director) regarding case update call | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/23/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>update call with C. Abrehart (director) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with C. Abrehart (Genever BVI<br>director) regarding Genever case update<br>and DIP financing | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 2 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00010 | | | Invoice No. 2369637 | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with C. Abrehart (Genever<br>BVI director) regarding POA for DIP<br>financing | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | | Subtotal: | B110 Case Administration | 1.40 | | 2,275.00 | | B131 | Sale of Real Estate | | | | | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on sale process Sherry | 3.10 | 1,860.00 | 5,766.00 | | | | Netherland | | | | | | Subtotal: | B131 Sale of Real Estate | 3.10 | | 5,766.00 | | | | | | | | | B165 | | Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | | 07/07/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>questions from U.S. Trustee regarding<br>AAGL retention application (0.2);<br>correspond with J. Panico (AAGL)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/08/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>AAGL retention application (0.2);<br>correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/10/2023 | AB21 | Revise proposed order for AAGL retention<br>(0.3); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S.<br>Trustee) regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with J. Kuo regarding notice of filing of<br>same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Research regarding potential insurance<br>counsel (1.8); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.1) | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Research regarding potential insurance<br>counsel (1.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (1.1) | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/24/2023 AB21 Call with P. Linsey regarding retention of architect (0.1); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (0.2); correspond with H. Claiborn (U.S. Trustee) regarding same (0.2) 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/25/2023 AB21 Correspond with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding retention of architect 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/27/2023 AB21 Correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding McCormick retention application (0.2) 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/31/2023 AB21 Correspond L. Despins regarding OMJB retention application (0.2); revise same (0.2); correspond with M. McCormack (OMJB) regarding same (0.1); correspond with D. Acheson (architect) regarding retention application (0.1); call with P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (0.2) 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 **Subtotal: B165 Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals 7.10 11,537.50 B195 Non-Working Travel** 07/20/2023 AB21 Non-working travel to/from NY office to Sherry Netherland apartment (Bill at 1/2 rate) 0.70 812.50 568.75 07/27/2023 AB21 Travel from PH office to SN apartment for 0.60 812.50 487.50
> site visit with architect (Bill at 1/2 rate) **Subtotal: B195 Non-Working Travel 1.30 1,056.25**
## **B210 Business Operations**
| 07/12/2023 | DEB4<br>Correspond with L. Despins regarding | | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | |------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | | | discussion with Wolfson agency | | | | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with T. Sadler regarding | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | | Genever insurance | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Genever insurance | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | TS21 | Call with D. Barron re AIG insurance<br>payment (.1); correspond with D. Barron<br>and L. Despins re same (.1); review and<br>comment on AIG insurance payments (.3) | 0.50 | 1,175.00 | 587.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>motion authorizing remediation of Sherry<br>Netherland apartment | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Meeting with L. Despins, M. Ullman<br>(Sherry Netherland), J. Panico (AAGL)<br>regarding Sherry Netherland apartment<br>remediation | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/20/2023 | LAD4 | Visit SN apartment with A. Bongartz and J.<br>Panico (public adjuster) | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 | | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Call with D. Acheson (architect) regarding<br>remediation of Sherry Netherland<br>apartment (0.4); correspond with D.<br>Acheson regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (0.1) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/25/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Panico (adjuster) re: repairs<br>report/next steps (.90); review/comment<br>on same (architect/contractor) (1.40) | 2.30 | 1,860.00 | 4,278.00 | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with D. Acheson (architect)<br>regarding Sherry Netherland site visit (0.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/27/2023 | AB21 | Site visit of SN apartment with D. Acheson<br>(architect) (0.8); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (0.3) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | | Subtotal: | B210 Business Operations | 7.40 | | 12,423.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00010 Invoice No. 2369637
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-------------|-------------| | B211 | | | Financial Reports (Monthly Operating Reports) | | | | | | 07/03/2023<br>DEB4 | | Correspond with D. Skalka (NPM) and J.<br>Gervais (UST) regarding MOR | | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | Subtotal:<br>B211 Financial Reports (Monthly<br>Operating Reports) | | | | | 0.10 | | 132.00 | | Total | | | | | 20.40 | | 33,189.75 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 6.40 | | 1,860.00 | 11,904.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 11.60 | | 1,625.00 | 18,850.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | | Of Counsel | 1.30 | | 812.50 | 1,056.25 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 0.60 | | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | TS21 | Tess Sadler | | Associate | 0.50 | | 1,175.00 | 587.50 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | | | \$33,189.75 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | | \$33,189.75 | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369638
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 July 31, 2023 \$99,611.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 350.90 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$99,961.90 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$99,961.90 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369638
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 July 31, 2023 \$99,611.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 350.90 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$99,961.90 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$99,961.90 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |
*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 | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369638 |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **Mahwah Adversary Proceeding \$99,611.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/02/2023 | | Analyze Bankruptcy Code section 542 on<br>turning over real estate to the trustee | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/02/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and S. Maza<br>regarding Mahwah complaint, proposed<br>order, and DOJ stipulation issues (.2);<br>analyze same (.4) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/02/2023 | SM29 | Revise TRO motion and order to<br>incorporate L. Despins comments (.4);<br>correspond with N. Bassett re same (.2);<br>analyze authority re same (.4) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with I. Goldman (Pullman)<br>regarding DOJ stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding Taurus<br>P.200 | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>Mahwah issues | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Sarnoff regarding DOJ<br>stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ<br>stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with<br>regarding<br>Bankruptcy Rule 7070 | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding<br>DOJ stipulation | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins and J. Murray<br>(DOJ) regarding DOJ stipulation | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Revise DOJ stipulation | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Bankruptcy Rule 7070 | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/03/2023 | JK21 | Research regarding Bankruptcy Code<br>section 542 and Rule 7070 orders | 0.80 | 540.00 | 432.00 | | 07/03/2023 | JK21 | Review and revise Mahwah complaint | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 | | 07/03/2023 | JK21 | Research regarding turnover orders for S.<br>Maza | 1.80 | 540.00 | 972.00 | | 07/03/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit DOJ stip (1.10); t/c J. Murray<br>(DOJ) & D. Barron re: same (.20) | 1.30 | 1,860.00 | 2,418.00 | | 07/03/2023 | | Correspond with J. Kuo on filing<br>preparation | 0.10 | 815.00 | 81.50 | | 07/03/2023 | | Conference with D. Barron regarding<br>Bankruptcy Rule 7070 (.1); prepare<br>memorandum on the scope and application<br>of Bankruptcy Rule 7070 in relation to the<br>Mahwah pleadings (1.8) | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 | | 07/03/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron on Bankruptcy<br>Rule 7070 in relation with the Mahwah<br>complaint | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/03/2023 | SM29 | Analyze case law and precedent re TROs<br>(1.6); correspond with L. Despins re same<br>(.4); revise same (.3) | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,036.00 | | 07/05/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised docs (1.70); t/c S.<br>Maza re: same (.40) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare comments on draft Mahwah<br>complaint | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/05/2023 | | Review and revise the Mahwah adversary<br>pleadings | 1.80 | 815.00 | 1,467.00 | | 07/05/2023 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins re TRO and Mahwah<br>complaint (.4); revise same per his<br>comments (.5) | 0.90 | 1,320.00 | 1,188.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding DOJ<br>photos | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>Mahwah adversary proceeding filings | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | JK21 | Prepare exhibits to Mahwah complaint | 1.20 | 540.00 | 648.00 | | 07/06/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on exhibits to pleadings<br>(1.30); t/c J. Iverson (USMS) re: TRO terms<br>(.40); t/c S. Maza re: same (.20) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | 07/06/2023 | | Prepare NFSC videos cited in the Mahwah<br>mansion complaint as exhibits | 5.90 | 815.00 | 4,808.50 | | 07/06/2023 | | Calls with S. Maza on the Mahwah<br>adversary pleadings and evidentiary matters | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/06/2023 | | Revise exhibit list for the Mahwah<br>complaint | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 07/06/2023 | | Review pictures of the Mahwah mansion<br>shared by law enforcement | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/06/2023 | MOL | Prepare videos to add subtitles for Mahwah<br>complaint exhibits | 0.80 | 375.00 | 300.00 | | 07/06/2023 | NAB | Call with S. Maza regarding Mahwah<br>complaint and TRO papers (.3); correspond<br>with S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze<br>issues related to same (.3); call with F.<br>Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.3);<br>follow-up correspondence with A. Luft<br>regarding same and related issues (.6);<br>review case law relating to same (.3); | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 |
correspond with L. Despins regarding same
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-----------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/06/2023 | SM29 | Call with N. Bassett re video evidence for<br>Mahwah complaint (.3); calls with<br>re same (.3); correspond with<br>regarding same and Mahwah pleadings (.2);<br>correspond with P. Linsey re Mahwah<br>complaint (.3); review and prepare parts of<br>Mahwah complaint and related documents<br>(6.4); call with L. Despins re same (.2) | 7.70 | 1,320.00 | 10,164.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding Roy<br>Guo | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ<br>stipulation | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with a regarding filing of<br>Mahwah adversary proceeding complaint | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/07/2023 | JK21 | Prepare exhibits to the Mahwah complaint | 2.80 | 540.00 | 1,512.00 | | 07/07/2023 | | Continue to prepare exhibits and video<br>exhibits for the Mahwah complaint | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 07/07/2023 | MOL | Prepare exhibits to Mahwah complaint for<br>filing per S. Maza | 0.20 | 375.00 | 75.00 | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft Mahwah litigation<br>papers (.6); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.3) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/07/2023 | SM29 | Review and revise Mahwah complaint and<br>related pleadings (3.8); analyze evidentiary<br>issues (1.2) | 5.00 | 1,320.00 | 6,600.00 | | 01/08/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>Mahwah issues (0.1); correspond with L.<br>Despins re: same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/09/2023 | | Review and revise pleadings for the<br>Mahwah adversary proceeding | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 | | 07/10/2023 DEB4 | | Conference with S. Maza regarding<br>Mahwah adversary proceeding theories | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding call<br>with DO | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/10/2023 | | Review and revise the Mahwah TRO<br>motion | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/10/2023 | SM29 | Call with D. Barron re alter ego issues<br>(.3); correspond with<br>re<br>TRO order in response to L. Despins<br>comments (.1); revise same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Mahwah deed | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza and J. Kuo<br>regarding Mahwah complaint issue | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Murray (DOJ), S. Maza<br>and L. Despins regarding Mahwah<br>complaint | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding<br>Mahwah adversary proceeding filings and<br>evidentiary issues (.1); analyze evidentiary<br>issues and privilege related to same (.6) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | 07/11/2023 | EE3 | Research regarding the deed at 675 Ramapo<br>Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 | 0.80 | 400.00 | 320.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding filing of Mahwah<br>adversary proceeding complaint | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/11/2023 | JK21 | Prepare pleadings and exhibits for filing<br>Mahwah complaint under seal (3.4);<br>telephone conference with S. Maza and D.<br>Barron regarding filing complaint and<br>related pleadings (0.3) | 3.70 | 540.00 | 1,998.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Tyminski (USMS) re: next steps (.30);<br>t/c J. Murray (DOJ) & S. Maza, D. Barron<br>re: ownership of Mahwah (.40); follow-up<br>with J. Murray re: stipulation (.10) | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/11/2023 | | Review and revise Mahwah complaint and<br>TRO motion | 2.30 | 815.00 | 1,874.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2023 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins, D. Barron and DOJ re<br>Mahwah complaint (.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins re same (.1); review open issues to<br>prepare for same (.2); correspond with N.<br>Bassett re evidentiary issues and privilege in<br>connection with Mahwah complaint (.2);<br>call with D. Barron re same (.1); call with J.<br>Kuo and D. Barron re same (.3);<br>correspond with L. Despins re filing<br>Mahwah complaint (.1) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>declaration in connection with Mahwah<br>exhibits | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Revise DOJ stipulation (0.3); correspond<br>with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding DOJ<br>stipulation | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza and<br>regarding filing of Mahwah adversary<br>proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare amended exhibits and notice<br>thereof in Mahwah adversary proceeding<br>(1.8); correspond with S. Maza about same<br>(.2) | 2.00 | 1,015.00 | 2,030.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review appearance filing | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer and L. Despins<br>regarding Mahwah litigation issues | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/12/2023 | SM29 | Call Clerk's office re docket and certain<br>exhibits (.2); correspond with Clerk re same<br>(.2); review docket and exhibits (.5);<br>correspond with E. Sutton re same and<br>notice of amended exhibits (.4); review<br>same (.2); correspond with P. Linsey (CT<br>counsel) and E. Sutton re filing same (.2);<br>correspond with A. Bongartz re same (.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins re same (.1) | 1.90 | 1,320.00 | 2,508.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>security at Mahwah property | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Meeting W. Farmer re: Mahwah take over<br>(.50); t/c S. Batista (guidepost) re: security<br>at Mahwah (.30) | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/13/2023 | WCF | Call with L. Despins regarding enforcement<br>of Mahwah TRO (.5); prepare follow up<br>notes regarding same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>Mahwah service issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | SM29 | Email U.S. Marshals re stipulation with<br>DOJ | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza about service of<br>TRO, summons, and complaint in Mahwah<br>adversary proceeding (.1); correspond with<br>about same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/18/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Tyminski (USMS) re: modification to<br>proposed order (.40); t/c S. Maza re: same<br>(.40) | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/18/2023 | | Analyze service of the Mahwah pleadings<br>and TRO under FRCP and Nevada law | 2.10 | 815.00 | 1,711.50 | | 07/18/2023 | | Correspond with S. Maza on service of<br>papers to defendants under federal rules<br>and Nevada law | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/18/2023 | SM29 | Review email from<br>re service<br>questions (.2); analyze same and related<br>authority (1.8); review precedent from<br>re same (.4); correspond with<br>re same (.2) | 2.60 | 1,320.00 | 3,432.00 | | 07/18/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with L. Despins and<br>re<br>TRO, Marshals Service, and related<br>comments and precedents (.2); call with L.<br>Despins regarding comments on TRO (.4);<br>prepare notice of same and revise TRO (.9) | 1.50 | 1,320.00 | 1,980.00 | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised TRO order (.90); call<br>W. Farmer and J. Tyminski (USMS) re: next<br>steps (.30) | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 | | 07/19/2023 | | Prepare revised proposed order regarding<br>the TRO | 1.40 | 815.00 | 1,141.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/19/2023 | SM29 | Prepare notice of revised proposed TRO<br>and finalize for filing (.5); correspond with<br>L. Despins and<br>re same (.3); email<br>Court re same (.1); email O'Melveny re<br>Mahwah pleadings (.1) | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/19/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding TRO<br>enforcement (1.6); draft issues list regarding<br>same (.2); call with J. Tyminski (USMS) and<br>L. Despins regarding Mahwah complaint<br>(.3) | 2.10 | 1,235.00 | 2,593.50 | | 07/20/2023 | LAD4 | T/c J. Murray (DOJ) re: prior entry | 0.20 | 1,860.00 | 372.00 | | 07/21/2023 | LAD4 | T/c R. Stout (FBI), J. Tyminski (USMS) re:<br>prior entry (.20); t/c J. Murray (DOJ) re:<br>update on same (.20) | 0.40 | 1,860.00 | 744.00 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Call with J. Tyminski, Agent Stout regarding<br>Mahwah property layout (.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,235.00 | 617.50 | | 07/25/2023 | | Analyze NFSC's live streaming activities in<br>the Mahwah mansion and schedules of their<br>live streaming | 1.10 | 815.00 | 896.50 | | 07/25/2023 | WCF | Correspond with J. Tyminski regarding<br>Mahwah property | 0.10 | 1,235.00 | 123.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 88.70 | | 99,611.00 | | Total | | | 88.70 | | 99,611.00 |
### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 9.50 | 1,860.00 | 17,670.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 4.00 | 1,625.00 | 6,500.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 26.00 | 1,320.00 | 34,320.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 5.80 | 1,320.00 | 7,656.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00012 Invoice No. 2369638
| WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 3.30 | 1,235.00 | 4,075.50 | |------|-------------------|---------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 2.70 | 1,015.00 | 2,740.50 | | | | Associate | 22.50 | 815.00 | 18,337.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 12.60 | 540.00 | 6,804.00 | | EE3 | Elizabeth Elliott | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.80 | 400.00 | 320.00 | | MOL | Mayra O. Lopez | Other<br>Timekeeper | 1.00 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|-------------| | | 07/18/2023 Filing Fee - Ezra Sutton; 07/11/2023; Filing fees in<br>connection with an adversary proceeding filed in<br>the In re Kwok case | | | 350.00 | | | 07/23/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 0.90 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | | \$350.90 | | | Current Fees and Costs | | | \$99,961.90 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | \$99,961.90 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369639
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 July 31, 2023 \$90,631.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,194.85 | | |--------------------------------------|-------------|--| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$91,826.35 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$91,826.35 | |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369639
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 July 31, 2023 \$90,631.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,194.85 | | |--------------------------------------|-------------|--| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$91,826.35 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$91,826.35 | |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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 | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | | | | |
Please Refer to
Invoice Number: 2369639
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **Golden Spring Adversary Proceeding \$90,631.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 3.40 | 1,320.00 | 4,488.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 7.80 | 1,320.00 | 10,296.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>complaint introduction | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding changes<br>to Golden Spring complaint | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding Golden<br>Spring complaint | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents related to Golden<br>Spring complaint | 2.10 | 1,320.00 | 2,772.00 | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit complaint alter ego | 1.70 | 1,860.00 | 3,162.00 | | 07/19/2023 | | Review and prepare part of draft complaint<br>against Golden Spring | 2.50 | 815.00 | 2,037.50 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>complaint (0.4); revise same (0.8);<br>correspond with<br>regarding same<br>(0.2) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit re-draft of complaint | 1.10 | 1,860.00 | 2,046.00 | | 07/20/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>comments on the Golden Spring complaint | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>complaint | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding Golden<br>Spring complaint | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Golden<br>Spring complaint | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/21/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. entity<br>status with the state of New York | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review documents to be used as exhibits | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/21/2023 | | Revise Golden Spring adversary complaint | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 07/22/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of draft complaint against<br>Golden Spring | 4.90 | 1,625.00 | 7,962.50 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett<br>regarding complaint | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with<br>regarding<br>complaint and exhibits | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>and<br>regarding Hong Kong service | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding China<br>Golden Spring | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza on turnover<br>issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/23/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett<br>re: potential claims for complaint | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/23/2023 | | Prepare exhibits and revise citations for<br>Golden Spring complaint | 6.30 | 815.00 | 5,134.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/23/2023 | | Conference with D. Barron regarding<br>comments on Golden Spring complaint and<br>exhibits (.4); correspond with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/23/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft complaint (1.3);<br>correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft<br>regarding same (.3) | 1.60 | 1,625.00 | 2,600.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding sealing<br>motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>complaint exhibits | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Revise sealing motion | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding Hong<br>Kong service | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with<br>regarding Golden<br>Spring complaint and motion to seal | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>sealing motion | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding exhibits<br>to Golden Spring complaint | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>complaint | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with N. Bassett regarding<br>complaint | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Revise Golden Spring complaint | 2.70 | 1,320.00 | 3,564.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins regarding<br>complaint | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to seal complaint against<br>Golden Spring (.2); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze authority regarding service of<br>summons and complaint on foreign<br>corporation in Hong Kong (1.3); prepare<br>summary of findings regarding same (.9) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/24/2023 | JK21 | Prepare redacted exhibits for Golden Spring<br>complaint | 2.30 | 540.00 | 1,242.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/24/2023 | LAD4 | Final review/edit of complaint (.70); t/c D.<br>Barron re: same (.20) | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | Phone call with D. Barron on the motion to<br>seal complaint against Golden Spring | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/24/2023 | | Prepare exhibits to be filed with Golden<br>Spring complaint | 5.80 | 815.00 | 4,727.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | Prepare parts of Golden Spring complaint | 3.20 | 815.00 | 2,608.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | Phone call with D. Barron on the Golden<br>Spring complaint exhibits and motion to<br>seal | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/24/2023 | NAB | Review Golden Spring adversary complaint<br>(.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.4); calls with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.2); correspond with L. Despins<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Chan regarding Hong<br>Kong service issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM)<br>regarding Golden Spring complaint | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>motion to seal (0.1); analyze same (0.5) | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Revise Golden Spring complaint | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Call with N. Bassett regarding complaint | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>protective order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding filing of<br>Golden Spring complaint | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding Hong Kong<br>service issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Call with D. Barron regarding service of<br>summons and complaint on foreign<br>corporation in Hong Kong | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>complaint against Golden Spring | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/25/2023 | JK21 | Prepare Golden Spring complaint and<br>exhibits for electronic filing (2.5);<br>electronically file with the court complaint<br>and exhibits (redacted and unredacted<br>versions) (1.1) | 3.60 | 540.00 | 1,944.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Review and revise exhibits to the Golden<br>Spring complaint for filing | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Review draft complaint and motion to seal<br>(.6); correspond with L. Despins and D.<br>Barron regarding same and related issues<br>(.3); call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>Golden Spring service issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (UST)<br>regarding Golden Spring complaint | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding Golden<br>Spring complaint | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>Golden Spring complaint exhibits | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and A. Chan<br>regarding service of summons and<br>complaint on foreign corporation in Hong<br>Kong | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 07/27/2023 | HRO | Research corporate documents and<br>information regarding China Golden Spring | 0.50 | 400.00 | 200.00 | | 07/27/2023 | | Review China Golden Spring corporate<br>documents | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding<br>contempt decision | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review certificates of service in connection<br>with Golden Spring adversary proceeding<br>(.1); correspond with D. Barron and P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of Golden<br>Spring adversary proceeding (.6);<br>correspond with D. Barron regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00013 Invoice No. 2369639
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |--------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|-----------| | 07/28/2023 | KL12 | Research corporate documents and<br>information regarding China Golden Spring | | 0.50 | 400.00 | 200.00 | | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding Golden<br>Spring service issues | | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | 07/31/2023<br>ECS1 | | | Review and comment on service of Golden<br>Spring adversary proceeding (.8); call with<br>D. Barron about the same (.1) | | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 78.90 | | 90,631.50 | | | | | | | | | | | Total | | | | | 78.90 | | 90,631.50 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 3.70 | | 1,860.00 | 6,882.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | | 5,687.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 6.60 | | 1,625.00 | 10,725.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 30.10 | | 1,320.00 | 39,732.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 6.00 | | 1,015.00 | 6,090.00 | | | | | Associate | 21.80 | | 815.00 | 17,767.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 6.20 | | 540.00 | 3,348.00 | | HRO | Heather R. O'Dea | | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.50 | | 400.00 | 200.00 | | KL12 | Kelly Liu | | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.50 | | 400.00 | 200.00 |
## **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------|---------------------------------|-----------|------|--------| | | 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges | 101.00 | 0.08 | 8.08 | | | 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges | 101.00 | 0.08 | 8.08 | | | 07/31/2023 Photocopy Charges | 11,408.00 | 0.08 | 912.64 | | | 07/24/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | 26.95 |
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 121 of 207
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 7 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00013 | | | Invoice No. 2369639 | |
| Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$91,826.35 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs | \$91,826.35 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,194.85 | | 07/31/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.72 | | 07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice#<br>20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee<br>on 28 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra<br>Sutton | 6.79 | | 07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.36 | | 07/25/2023 Westlaw | 47.56 | | 07/24/2023 Westlaw | 71.33 | | 07/24/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 56.17 | | 07/24/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 56.17 | | | |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369640
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 July 31, 2023 \$363,772.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,333.94 | | |--------------------------------------|--------------|--| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$365,106.69 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$365,106.69 | |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369640
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 July 31, 2023 \$363,772.75
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,333.94 | | |--------------------------------------|--------------|--| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$365,106.69 | | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$365,106.69 | |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369640 | | | |
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# **HCHK Adversary Proceeding \$363,772.75**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | Continue to review issues and prepare<br>hearing outline (1.50); handle hearing on<br>settlement and related discussions (4.10) | 5.60 | 1,860.00 | 10,416.00 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Attend part of rule 9019 hearing for HCHK | 2.00 | 1,625.00 | 3,250.00 | | 07/18/2023 | LAD4 | Continue to review issues and prepare<br>hearing outline (1.20); handle hearing (3.10);<br>t/c D. Barron re: same (.20) | 4.50 | 1,860.00 | 8,370.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Attend hearing re: HCHK settlement<br>motion | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 14.30 | | 25,611.00 |
# **B191 General Litigation**
| 07/03/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | |------------|------|--------------------------------------|------|----------|--------| | | | informant email on HCHK issues | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/03/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, M.<br>Pena (Norris McLaughlin) and B. Wisotsky<br>(Norris McLaughlin) regarding G News and<br>the HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/03/2023 | ECS1 | Review invoices of expenses in connection<br>with HCHK adversary settlement<br>agreement (1.2); prepare summary of same<br>(.5) | 1.70 | 1,015.00 | 1,725.50 | | 07/03/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding court's<br>discretion in setting terms of injunction (.9);<br>correspond with S. Maza regarding same<br>(.2) | 1.10 | 915.00 | 1,006.50 | | 07/03/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft<br>regarding HCHK litigation and G News | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>assignee counsel fees | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/05/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>assignee counsel fees | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Call with A. Luft, M. Pena (Norris<br>McLaughlin) and B. Wisotsky (Norris<br>McLaughlin) regarding G News and the<br>HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Continue to review invoices of expenses in<br>connection with HCHK adversary<br>settlement agreement (1.6); prepare<br>summary of same (.6) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/05/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding co-defendant<br>standing post default judgment against<br>defaulter | 0.40 | 915.00 | 366.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on response to G<br>Club objection to settlement motion | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with counsel for G News<br>and E. Sutton re: potential sale of assets | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/05/2023 | NAB | Review draft motion to set answer deadline<br>in HCHK litigation (.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK<br>reply in support of rule 9019 settlement<br>motion | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)<br>regarding assignee expenses | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with K. Catalano regarding alter<br>ego questions | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>assignee expenses | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>HCHK issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Himalaya activities | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with M. Tsukerman (CS)<br>regarding HCHK reply in support of rule<br>9019 motion | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare reply in support of HCHK rule<br>9019 motion | 8.30 | 1,320.00 | 10,956.00 | | 07/06/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with J. Austin regarding<br>research on entity documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron, P. Linsey<br>(NPM), and A. Smith (Robinson Cole)<br>regarding transcript of June 27, 2023 status<br>conference in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law and statutory authority<br>regarding non-party's standing to object to<br>rule 9019 settlement agreement and<br>application of rule 9019 factors to non<br>party (2.8); correspond with D. Barron<br>about same (.4) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | 07/06/2023 | ECS1 | Review discovery documents in connection<br>with Trustee's reply in support of rule 9019<br>motion in HCHK adversary proceeding<br>(2.0); prepare summary of same for D.<br>Barron and<br>(1.2) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/06/2023 | JDA | Research regarding corporate information,<br>corporate documents, and certain public<br>information on certain foreign entities (2.4);<br>call with D. Barron regarding same (.1) | 2.50 | 400.00 | 1,000.00 | | 07/06/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing of<br>creditors of alter ego entity in adversary<br>proceeding (5.1); conference with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2); analyze case law<br>regarding non-party motion to intervene<br>(1.7); analyze case law regarding standing<br>pursuant to section 1109 of the Bankruptcy<br>Code (2.4) | 9.40 | 915.00 | 8,601.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze objections to the HCHK<br>settlement motion | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: arguments for rule<br>9019 reply | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/06/2023 | | Review information on 133256 B.C. Ltd.,<br>GWGOPNZ Limited, Japan Himalaya<br>League, Inc., Kalixun Trading Limited, and<br>Shih Hsin Yu | 1.60 | 815.00 | 1,304.00 | | 07/06/2023 | | Analyze case law on identifying proper<br>defendants for alter ego claims | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>alter ego findings | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Call with A. Luft regarding HCHK reply in<br>support of rule 9019 motion | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding U.S.<br>Trustee proposal in connection with rule<br>9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with H. Claiborn (US Trustee)<br>regarding rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding deed<br>of assignments | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS) and<br>R. Jareck (CS) regarding reply in support of<br>rule 9019 motion | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding<br>assignee expenses | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>assignee expenses | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare HCHK reply in support of rule<br>9019 motion | 5.20 | 1,320.00 | 6,864.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding case<br>law on rule 9019 standing | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Yanchun Liu | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Revise assignee filing re: rule 9019 motion | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/07/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman regarding<br>exculpation issue | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare reply in support of rule 9019<br>motion in HCHK adversary proceeding<br>(3.3); analyze case law in connection with<br>same (.6); prepare certificate of service<br>regarding same (.3); correspond with D.<br>Barron regarding rule 9019 reply brief,<br>supporting case law, and service (.7) | 4.90 | 1,015.00 | 4,973.50 | | 07/07/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on service of reply in<br>support of rule 9019 motion | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 | | 07/07/2023 | KL12 | Research corporate information and charter<br>documents for certain Kwok and HCHK<br>related entities | 1.30 | 400.00 | 520.00 | | 07/07/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing of alter<br>ego entities' creditors and equity holders<br>(4.8); correspond with D. Barron on same<br>(.2) | 5.00 | 915.00 | 4,575.00 | | 07/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review HCHK response | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: arguments<br>and comments for rule 9019 reply brief | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: arguments for rule<br>9019 reply brief | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Draft parts of reply brief to objections to<br>settlement motion | 3.50 | 1,625.00 | 5,687.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Review and comment on draft reply to<br>objection to settlement motion | 1.90 | 1,625.00 | 3,087.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze Himalaya objection to settlement<br>motion | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with Cole Schotz re: its rule 9019 reply<br>brief, authority, and argument | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/07/2023 | | Analyze information related to 133256 B.C.<br>Ltd. and its signatory Yanchun Liu | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 07/09/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>regarding HCHK issues | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/09/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law on impact of rule 9019<br>settlement agreement on third parties | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>HCHK litigation issues and strategy (.2);<br>analyze same (.3) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, A. Luft, R.<br>Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS) regarding<br>rule 9019 hearing and plan for same | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Shelley regarding<br>assignment issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule<br>9019 hearing | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare documents for HCHK hearing on<br>settlement agreement | 2.40 | 1,320.00 | 3,168.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze HCHK documents in connection<br>with rule 9019 motion and settlement | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)<br>regarding assignee expenses | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Follow up conference with A. Luft<br>regarding rule 9019 hearing prep | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding Cole<br>Schotz fees in connection with settlement | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Cole<br>Schotz fees in connection with settlement | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare documents and case annotations<br>for 7/11/23 hearing in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding (3.2); correspond with D.<br>Barron about same (.3) | 3.50 | 1,015.00 | 3,552.50 | | 07/10/2023 | JK21 | Serve, electronically and by hard copy, rule<br>9019 reply brief | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 07/10/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions, issues and prepare<br>outline for Rule 9019 hearing (1.6); t/c R.<br>Jareck (CS), M. Tsukerman (CS), D. Barron,<br>A. Luft re: same (.5) | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK arguments<br>for rule 9019 settlement hearing | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: prep for tomorrow's<br>hearing on rule 9019 motion | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Review rule 9019 submissions in<br>preparation for settlement hearing | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare notes for call with Cole Schotz<br>regarding settlement motion and hearing | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Call with L. Despins, D. Barron, R. Jareck<br>(CS), M. Tsukerman (CS) re: arguments for<br>rule 9019 settlement motion and hearing | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/10/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding hearing<br>on HCHK issues and Hudson Diamond<br>discovery issues (.2); call with A. Luft<br>regarding same (.3) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/10/2023 | SCS8 | Correspond with D. Barron concerning<br>HCHK assignment for the benefit of<br>creditor issues (.2); analyze objection to<br>proposed HCHK settlement (.8); review<br>settlement motion (.8); review deeds of<br>assignment for ABC proceedings (.7); draft<br>email to D. Barron concerning ABC issues<br>(1.6) | 4.10 | 1,525.00 | 6,252.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with L. Despins and D. Barron<br>regarding revisions to proposed HCHK<br>order | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule<br>9019 hearing | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>HCHK rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding<br>assignee counsel fees | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding assignee<br>counsel fees | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>HCHK assignee settlement | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding<br>revised proposed rule 9019 order (0.2);<br>correspond with E. Sutton regarding same<br>(0.1) | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>motion for answer deadline | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Revise proposed rule 9019 order in<br>connection with HCHK settlement<br>agreement | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK<br>adversary proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Outline argument for 7/11/23 hearing in<br>HCHK adversary proceeding (.7);<br>correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft<br>about same (.1); call with D. Barron<br>regarding assignee counsel fees (.1) | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Review submissions and case law in<br>preparation for settlement hearing oral<br>argument | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Review and supplement outline for rule<br>9019 settlement hearing | 2.70 | 1,625.00 | 4,387.50 | | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins and N. Bassett<br>re: HCHK rule 9019 settlement hearing (.1);<br>revise rule 9019 order (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with E. Sutton regarding<br>service issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK<br>hearing on settlement motion and changes<br>to proposed rule 9019 order | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Revise rule 9019 order | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding revised<br>rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding<br>revised rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze service issues in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding (.9); call with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare revised proposed order on rule<br>9019 motion (.6); call with D. Barron about<br>same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK<br>adversary proceeding | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/12/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding impact of<br>equitable ownership finding | 1.00 | 915.00 | 915.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: revised<br>terms of proposed HCHK rule 9019 order | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: hearing and<br>changes to proposed rule 9019 order in<br>light of hearing | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: edits to proposed<br>rule 9019 order to address U.S. Trustee<br>concern | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding revised<br>proposed rule 9019 order (0.1); prepare<br>same (0.5); correspond with H. Claiborn<br>(UST) and I. Goldman (Pullman) regarding<br>same (.1); correspond with R. Jareck (CS)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>revised proposed rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Revise DOJ stipulation (0.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding<br>same (0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding revised proposed Rule 9019 order | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare revised proposed order on rule<br>9019 motion (.7); call with D. Barron about<br>same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare Rule 7012 motion in HCHK<br>adversary proceeding (.6); correspond with<br>N. Bassett and P. Linsey (NPM) about same<br>(.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with J. Kuo and D. Barron<br>regarding service in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/13/2023 | JK21 | Prepare for filing proposed order regarding<br>settlement agreement with assignee (0.3);<br>electronically file with the court proposed<br>order regarding settlement agreement with<br>assignee (0.4); electronically serve proposed<br>order regarding settlement agreement with<br>assignee (0.2) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/13/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing for<br>substantive consolidation (1.9); correspond<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.2) | 2.10 | 915.00 | 1,921.50 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit revised order | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with P. Linsey and D. Barron<br>re: process for service of revised rule 9019<br>order | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding adversary proceeding service<br>issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>assignee documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>alter ego issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft<br>regarding U.S. Trustee rule 9019 order<br>objections | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding<br>assignee documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/14/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with R. Jareck (CS) regarding<br>rule 9019 order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review service issues in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on service of Rule<br>7012 motion in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding (.1); prepare certificate of<br>service regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/14/2023 | JK21 | Prepare certificate of service regarding<br>pretrial scheduling order (0.6); electronically<br>file with the court certificate of service<br>regarding pretrial scheduling order (0.3) | 0.90 | 540.00 | 486.00 | | 07/14/2023 | JK21 | Review and comment on hard copy and<br>electronic service of Rule 7012 motion | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/14/2023 | LAD4 | Conduct due diligence re: releases to<br>assignee, et al (3.20); t/c and emails R.<br>Jareck (CS) re: same (.50) | 3.70 | 1,860.00 | 6,882.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Phone call with informant on the operation<br>of farms, farm loan project, and companies<br>associated with the farm | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 07/14/2023 | | Prepare memo on the operation and<br>structure of farms, farm loan project, and<br>HCHK's involvement in the loan project | 2.00 | 815.00 | 1,630.00 | | 07/14/2023 | | Review and summarize informant's email<br>on HCHK and Yanchun Liu | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/16/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding rule<br>9019 issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK<br>rule 9019 issues (1.7); analyze submissions<br>and cases for hearing related to same (2.3) | 4.00 | 1,320.00 | 5,280.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding G<br>Club MSA | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding<br>reference materials for continued settlement<br>hearing | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>intervention motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton regarding service<br>issues | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>continued rule 9019 hearing | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with<br>regarding<br>Himalaya Farm witness | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review submissions and related HCHK<br>documents in preparation for hearing on<br>revised proposed rule 9019 order in<br>connection with HCHK settlement<br>agreement (.3); conference with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.4) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Review service issues in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding (.1); conference with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/17/2023 | JDA | Research regarding corporate filings for<br>British Columbia entity, 332156 B.C. LTD | 1.30 | 400.00 | 520.00 | | 07/17/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule<br>9019 order | 0.30 | 540.00 | 162.00 | | 07/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions, issues and prepare<br>outline for hearing (3.10); t/c R. Jareck (CS)<br>re: same (.30) | 3.40 | 1,860.00 | 6,324.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK sur<br>objection | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze and comment on arguments in<br>response to HCHK objections to rule 9019<br>settlement motion and order | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: objection response<br>and prep for continued rule 9019 hearing | 1.70 | 1,625.00 | 2,762.50 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze objections to rule 9019 motion and<br>proposed order | 3.40 | 1,625.00 | 5,525.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review loan agreements between HCHK<br>and the intervenor entities | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review corporate documents of 133256<br>B.C. Ltd. | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
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alter ego issues
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | | Phone call with D. Barron regarding the<br>farm loan project and terms of the loan<br>agreement | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/17/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity for<br>information on Jing Wei Fang, former<br>director of 133256 B.C. Ltd. | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding continued<br>HCHK settlement hearing and related<br>objection and discovery issues (.3); review<br>documents related to same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins regarding<br>hearing on HCHK settlement motion | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding rule<br>9019 hearing arguments | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze corporate documents from<br>purported HCHK creditors | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>purported HCHK creditors | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze authority regarding service via mail<br>under Rule 7004(b) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: HCHK<br>objection responses | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Draft talking points for HCHK hearing on<br>settlement motion (1.9); conference with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.2) | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton re:<br>action items arising from rule 9019 hearing | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/18/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity for<br>information on Chuxiong Sun and Kalixun<br>Trading Limited | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with K. Catalano regarding<br>alter ego issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A<br>Luft and E. Sutton regarding HCHK<br>discovery | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Review findings from K. Catalano regarding | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding HCHK<br>issues and post-hearing items | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding Japan<br>Himalaya | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>service issues | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, admissions<br>and interrogatories for proposed<br>intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding<br>(3.8); calls with<br>about same (.4) | 4.20 | 1,015.00 | 4,263.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Call with L. Despins, N. Bassett, A. Luft<br>and D. Barron regarding discovery in<br>connection with HCHK adversary<br>proposed intervenors | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft<br>regarding meeting and conferring with<br>proposed intervenors in HCHK adversary<br>proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/19/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding standing for<br>creditor of creditor (1.9); summarize same<br>(.2); correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>same (.1) | 2.20 | 915.00 | 2,013.00 | | 07/19/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on discovery issues re:<br>intervenors (1.90); t/c D. Barron, N.<br>Bassett, E. Sutton, A. Luft re: same (.50) | 2.40 | 1,860.00 | 4,464.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Draft parts of intervenor discovery | 5.50 | 1,625.00 | 8,937.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: action items from<br>the hearing | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with L. Despins, N. Bassett, D.<br>Barron and E. Sutton re: HCHK<br>intervention discovery | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) re:<br>intervention evidence | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Call with J. Sherman re: claim in HCHK | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with Pastore firm re:<br>intervention motion | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze intervention motion | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/19/2023 | | Prepare request for production,<br>interrogatories, and request for admissions<br>to the proposed intervenors (1.7); calls with<br>E. Sutton regarding same (.4) | 2.10 | 815.00 | 1,711.50 | | 07/19/2023 | | Review corporate documents for Japanese<br>Himalaya League, Inc. | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/19/2023 | MF15 | Prepare a corporate registry | 0.30 | 250.00 | 75.00 | | 07/19/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins, A. Luft, D. Barron,<br>and E. Sutton regarding HCHK discovery<br>(.5); begin reviewing draft discovery<br>requests (.4) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding<br>CHOCK documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>and E. Sutton<br>regarding Xvebing Wang | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding<br>CHOCK service list | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft related to standing<br>and interrogatories | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze HCHK loan documents (1.2);<br>conferences with<br>regarding same<br>(0.3); prepare summary analysis regarding<br>same (0.8) | 2.30 | 1,320.00 | 3,036.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft regarding<br>intervention discovery | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft, W. Farmer, N.<br>Bassett, R. Pastore (Pastore) regarding<br>intervention discovery | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Call with E. Sutton regarding requests for<br>admission | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/20/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze authorities regarding intervention<br>discovery issues | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze authority on standards in<br>connection with intervention in adversary<br>proceeding (.5); draft summary of findings<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding service<br>in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production,<br>admissions, interrogatories, deposition<br>notices and subpoenas for proposed<br>intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding<br>(5.0); correspond with N. Bassett, W.<br>Farmer, A. Luft and<br>regarding same<br>(.4); call with D. Barron regarding same (.2);<br>further correspond with<br>regarding<br>same (.2) | 5.80 | 1,015.00 | 5,887.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with R. Pastore, N.<br>Bassett, D. Barron, W. Farmer re:<br>intervention discovery | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: underlying HCHK<br>loan documents | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Review issues and notes to prepare for meet<br>and confer with R. Pastore | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: HCHK meet and<br>confer follow up analysis | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Call with D. Barron re: Rule 26 and HCHK<br>intervention | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Prepare parts of discovery requests and<br>subpoenas | 3.70 | 1,625.00 | 6,012.50 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. Sutton re: edits to<br>requests for admission | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/20/2023 | | Review and prepare memo on the HCHK<br>loan agreements with the proposed<br>intervenors (1.6); calls with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.3) | 1.90 | 815.00 | 1,548.50 | | 07/20/2023 | | Prepare request for production,<br>interrogatories, and request for admissions<br>to the proposed intervenors | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 | | 07/20/2023 | | Prepare notices of deposition and<br>subpoenas to the proposed intervenors,<br>each signatory, and Xuebing Wang | 3.10 | 815.00 | 2,526.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft discovery requests<br>on proposed intervenors (.9); correspond<br>with E. Sutton,<br>, A. Luft regarding<br>same (.2); call with A. Luft regarding same<br>(.3); call with D. Barron, A. Luft, W.<br>Farmer, and opposing counsel regarding<br>same (.3); correspond with A. Luft, W.<br>Farmer regarding authority and analysis<br>related to discovery requests (.2); further<br>review draft discovery requests (.4) | 2.30 | 1,625.00 | 3,737.50 | | 07/20/2023 | WCF | Meet and confer with Pastore LLP, A. Luft,<br>N. Bassett, D. Barron regarding HCHK<br>discovery and motion to intervene (.3);<br>review, revise HCHK adversary proceeding<br>discovery (.4) | 0.70 | 1,235.00 | 864.50 | | 07/20/2023 | WCF | Review motion to intervene arguments | 0.30 | 1,235.00 | 370.50 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck regarding<br>HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Xvebing Wang | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft and L. Despins<br>regarding HCHK witnesses | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with R. Jareck regarding<br>Sherman claim | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production,<br>admissions, interrogatories, deposition<br>notices and subpoenas for proposed<br>intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding<br>(2.8); correspond with N. Bassett, W.<br>Farmer, A. Luft and<br>regarding same<br>(.2) | 3.00 | 1,015.00 | 3,045.00 | | 07/21/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit proposed discovery | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Draft intervention discovery | 2.80 | 1,625.00 | 4,550.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: intervenors | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with E. Sutton re: service issues | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/21/2023 | | Review HCHK loan agreement and<br>Xuebing Wang's power of attorney<br>agreement | 1.20 | 815.00 | 978.00 | | 07/21/2023 | | Prepare rule 30(b)(6) deposition notices to<br>each intervenor party and notice to Xuebing<br>Wang | 2.30 | 815.00 | 1,874.50 | | 07/21/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding draft<br>discovery requests (.4); review same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/21/2023 | WCF | Correspond with N. Bassett and criminal<br>counsel to Debtor and Y. Wang regarding<br>discovery for motion to intervene | 0.40 | 1,235.00 | 494.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery issues and related case law | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Xuebing Wang | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | | Correspond with informant on farm loan<br>program and form loan agreement | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/23/2023 | | Review form loan agreement, addendum,<br>and farm qualification document from<br>informant | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins, N. Bassett and<br>A. Luft regarding Holy City answer deadline | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law regarding application of<br>standards in connection with intervention in<br>adversary proceeding | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding order setting answer deadline for<br>Holy City and certificate of service<br>regarding same (.2); review certificate of<br>service regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence with defense<br>counsel regarding requests for production,<br>admissions, interrogatories, deposition<br>notices and subpoenas for proposed<br>intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding<br>(.1); correspond with L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett about same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/24/2023 | | Review information on entities owned by<br>Yanchun Liu in connection with the HCHK<br>intervenors | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/24/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>HCHK intervenor discovery (.3); review<br>complaint and discovery matters in<br>preparation for calls with opposing counsel<br>(.4); call with Debtor's counsel and W.<br>Farmer regarding deposition of Debtor (.3);<br>call with Y. Wang counsel and W. Farmer<br>regarding deposition of Y. Wang (.3); call<br>with W. Farmer regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 1.50 | 1,625.00 | 2,437.50 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Call with Kwok criminal counsel and N.<br>Bassett regarding discovery related to<br>motion to intervene (.3); follow-up call with<br>N. Bassett regarding same (.1); call with Y.<br>Wang criminal counsel and N. Bassett<br>regarding same (.3) | 0.70 | 1,235.00 | 864.50 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding<br>Himalaya entities | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Smith (DLA) regarding<br>HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze case law on intervention issues | 2.50 | 1,320.00 | 3,300.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>motion to modify TRO | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with R. Jareck (CS) regarding<br>HCHK documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze motion to modify TRO (0.5);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(0.1); correspond with R. Jareck (CS)<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding email<br>to R. Pastore | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Tsukerman (CS)<br>regarding HCHK documents | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
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| Invoice No. 2369640 | | | | | | |---------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with M. Tsukerman (CS)<br>regarding HCHK documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Placona (MSB) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 |
| 07/25/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Placona (MSB)<br>regarding HCHK documents | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze authority regarding service of<br>subpoena on individual in New Zealand<br>and entity in Hong Kong (1.1); draft<br>summary of findings regarding same for N.<br>Bassett (.4) | 1.50 | 1,015.00 | 1,522.50 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review correspondence with defense<br>counsel regarding requests for production,<br>admissions, interrogatories, deposition<br>notices and subpoenas for proposed<br>intervenors in HCHK adversary proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Review proposed intervenors' motion to<br>modify the TRO (.1); review local district<br>court rules in connection with same (.1);<br>correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/25/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit automatic stay arguments re:<br>intervenors' motion and related issues | 2.90 | 1,860.00 | 5,394.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron on informant's<br>email | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Phone call with potential witness on his<br>background | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Phone call with informant on the GTV<br>private placement, the farm loan program,<br>and the proposed intervenors | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/25/2023 | | Prepare motion to authorize and compel<br>discovery on proposed intervenors | 2.50 | 815.00 | 2,037.50 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00014 Invoice No. 2369640
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer, D. Barron<br>regarding third party discovery requests to<br>Debtor and Y. Wang regarding motion to<br>intervene (.5); draft list of questions for<br>same (.8); review complaint in connection<br>with same (.4); analyze authority relating to<br>same (.4); correspond with opposing<br>intervenors' counsel regarding discovery<br>issues (.3); prepare detailed outline of<br>motion to authorize and compel discovery<br>(.8); correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>same (.1) | 3.30 | 1,625.00 | 5,362.50 | | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Review motion to modify TRO (.4); analyze<br>response arguments (.4); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.3) | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 07/25/2023 | WCF | Review, revise draft motion for expedited<br>discovery regarding motion to intervene | 0.60 | 1,235.00 | 741.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze motion to compel discovery | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>HCHK litigation strategy | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Analyze case law regarding application of<br>standards related to discovery in connection<br>with intervention in adversary proceeding<br>(.6); prepare motion authorizing and<br>compelling compliance with discovery (2.0);<br>correspond with N. Bassett, W. Farmer, and<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3); call<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 3.00 | 1,015.00 | 3,045.00 | | 07/26/2023 | | Review draft motion to compel discovery<br>on proposed intervenors and affiliated<br>parties | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/26/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant's email on<br>HCHK entities, proposed intervenors and<br>related parties | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/26/2023 | | Prepare draft rule 26(d)(1) motion to<br>compel discovery on the proposed<br>intervenors | 2.10 | 815.00 | 1,711.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft motion to authorize<br>and compel discovery (1.5); correspond<br>with W. Farmer,<br>regarding same<br>(.4); further review and revise same and<br>ancillary documents (.3) | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Correspond with D. Barron regarding<br>HCHK adversary proceeding strategy | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/26/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding expedited<br>discovery and non-subpoena discovery on<br>non-parties (1.8); review, revise rule 26(d)(1)<br>expedited discovery motion (1.3) | 3.10 | 1,235.00 | 3,828.50 | | 07/27/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit motion to compel discovery of<br>HCHK intervenors (1.40); long email to W.<br>Farmer re: same (.50) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | 07/27/2023 | | Review Xuebing Wang's video and his<br>comments regarding his control of<br>companies | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 07/27/2023 | | Prepare summary of informant's email on | 1.00 | 815.00 | 815.00 |
| | | HCHK entities and Kwok associates | | | | |------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | 07/27/2023 | MOL | Review, prepare video from Twitter per | 0.50 | 375.00 | 187.50 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery issues (.3); correspond with W.<br>Farmer regarding same (.2); review and<br>revise written questions for deposition (.8);<br>correspond with Y. Wang counsel regarding<br>potential deposition (.2); correspond with<br>Debtor's counsel regarding same (.1);<br>review discovery authorization motion (.2) | 1.80 | 1,625.00 | 2,925.00 | | 07/27/2023 | WCF | Draft written deposition questions<br>regarding Yvette Wang testimony | 0.90 | 1,235.00 | 1,111.50 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze rule 9019 order (0.4); call with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.1); correspond<br>with R. Jareck (CS) regarding same (0.1);<br>correspond with P. Linsey regarding same | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 |
(0.1)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|------------| | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Review and compare issued rule 9019 order<br>with proposed order (.1); correspond with<br>D. Barron regarding same (.1); call with D.<br>Barron regarding same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/28/2023 | LAD4 | Review Judge Manning order re: discovery<br>(.20); emails to/from N. Bassett, P. Linsey<br>(NPM) re: same (.30) | 0.50 | 1,860.00 | 930.00 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Review order on motion to expedite<br>discovery motion (.1); correspond with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Murray (DOJ) regarding<br>discovery motion (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett and A. Luft regarding court's order<br>on scheduling discovery and intervention<br>motion (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/30/2023 | | Review emails and documents from<br>informants on HCHK intervenors and<br>HCHK transactions | 3.00 | 815.00 | 2,445.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Review and comment on intervenor<br>discovery issues | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 07/31/2023 | KC27 | Review order approving settlement | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: G Club<br>response brief | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Correspond with D. Barron on Tokyo<br>informant and HCHK intervenors | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Correspond with informant in Tokyo on<br>Shuai Guo and Japan Himalaya League, Inc. | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 265.90 | | 332,832.50 |
# **B195 Non-Working Travel**
| 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Travel to hearing on HCHK settlement | 1.40 | 812.50 | 1,137.50 | |------------|------|-------------------------------------------|------|--------|----------| | | | motion in Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at | | | | | | | 1/2 rate) | | | |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|----------| | 07/11/2023 | AEL2 | Travel back from hearing on HCHK<br>settlement motion in Bridgeport, CT to NY<br>(Bill at 1/2 rate) | 1.90 | 812.50 | 1,543.75 | | 07/18/2023 | LAD4 | Travel to/from courthouse for hearing (Bill<br>at 1/2 rate) | 1.10 | 930.00 | 1,023.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Travel to HCHK settlement hearing in<br>Bridgeport, CT from NY (Bill at 1/2 rate) | 2.00 | 812.50 | 1,625.00 | | | Subtotal: | B195 Non-Working Travel | 6.40 | | 5,329.25 |
**Total 286.60 363,772.75**
### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|---------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 29.40 | 1,860.00 | 54,684.00 | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 1.10 | 930.00 | 1,023.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 16.80 | 1,625.00 | 27,300.00 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 55.10 | 1,625.00 | 89,537.50 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 5.30 | 812.50 | 4,306.25 | | SCS8 | Scott C. Shelley | Of Counsel | 4.10 | 1,525.00 | 6,252.50 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 52.40 | 1,320.00 | 69,168.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 6.70 | 1,235.00 | 8,274.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 49.00 | 1,015.00 | 49,735.00 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 21.40 | 915.00 | 19,581.00 | | | | Associate | 35.60 | 815.00 | 29,014.00 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | Paralegal | 3.30 | 540.00 | 1,782.00 | | KL12 | Kelly Liu | Other<br>Timekeeper | 1.30 | 400.00 | 520.00 | | JDA | Javii D. Austin | Other<br>Timekeeper | 3.80 | 400.00 | 1,520.00 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 25 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00014 | | | Invoice No. 2369640 | |
| MOL | Mayra O. Lopez | | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.50 | 375.00 | | 187.50 | |------|--------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|------|----------|------|--------| | MF15 | Miho Funao | | Other<br>Timekeeper | 0.30 | 250.00 | | 75.00 | | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | Date | | Description | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | | | 07/12/2023 Photocopy Charges | | | 202.00 | 0.08 | 16.16 | | | | 07/23/2023 Photocopy Charges | | | 6,816.00 | 0.08 | 545.28 | | | 07/06/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 47.56 | | | 07/09/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 23.78 | | | | 07/10/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 3.60 | | | 07/12/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 54.75 | | | | | 07/13/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 19.60 | | | | | 07/13/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 4.14 | | | 07/18/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 23.78 | | | 07/19/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 23.78 | | | | 07/20/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | 53.90 | | | 07/20/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 50.87 | | | | 07/24/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | | | | | 168.51 | | | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 50.25 | | | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 58.80 | | | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 58.80 | | | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - International; | | | | 58.80 | | | | | 07/24/2023 Postage/Express Mail - First Class - US; | | | | 9.80 | | | | 07/24/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 0.63 | | | | 07/25/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 0.90 | | | 07/26/2023 Westlaw | | | | | | 23.77 | | | | 07/28/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | | | 1.08 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 26 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00014 | | | Invoice No. 2369640 | | | | |
| Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$365,106.69 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs | \$365,106.69 | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,333.94 | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin;<br>07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E.<br>Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr:<br>CAD, Rate: 0.76, Orig Amt: 6.30 | 4.79 | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin;<br>07/17/2023; Corporate Summary Request for E.<br>Sutton.; Merchant: Small business bc; Orig Curr:<br>CAD, Rate: 0.76, Orig Amt: 30.45 | 23.14 | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin;<br>07/17/2023; International Transaction Fee -<br>Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.;<br>Merchant: International transaction | 0.35 | | 07/31/2023 Articles and Publications - Javii Austin;<br>07/17/2023; International Transaction Fee -<br>Corporate Summary Request for E. Sutton.;<br>Merchant: International transaction | 0.07 | | 07/31/2023 Search Fee - Companies Registry, Invoice#<br>20230731PT Dated 07/31/23, company search fee<br>on 7 July 2023 for 1 company; requested by Ezra<br>Sutton | 7.05 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369641
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,042.24 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$25,092.24 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$25,092.24 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369641
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Interpleader Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00015 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$24,050.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,042.24 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$25,092.24 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$25,092.24 |
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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.*
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho<br>Wan Kwok<br>200 Park Avenue<br>New York, NY 10166<br>Attn: Luc Despins | | | September 7, 2023<br>Please Refer to<br>Invoice Number: 2369641<br>PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675 | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|-------------|--| | | | FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED<br>for the period ending July 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | Interpleader Adversary Proceeding | | | \$24,050.00 | | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | B155 | Court Hearings | | | | | | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | Participate in hearing on HK USA<br>interpleader action and related matters | 4.10 | 1,625.00 | 6,662.50 | | | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 4.10 | | 6,662.50 | | | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | 07/06/2023 | NAB | Review response brief and outline for reply<br>brief in support of HK USA interpleader<br>summary judgment (.4); email with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft reply in support of<br>HK USA interpleader summary judgment<br>(.7); correspond and call with P. Linsey<br>regarding same (.3) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Review submissions to prepare for hearing<br>on HK USA interpleader and additional<br>matters | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00015 Invoice No. 2369641
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------|-----------| | 07/09/2023 | NAB | related issues | Review submissions and prepare notes for<br>hearing on HK USA interpleader and | | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/10/2023 | NAB | | Review submissions and prepare hearing<br>notes for HK USA interpleader action<br>hearing (2.2); analyze issues and case law<br>relating to same (1.8); analyze HCHK<br>hearing issues (.4) | | 4.40 | 1,625.00 | 7,150.00 | | 07/11/2023 | NAB | | Continue reviewing submissions and<br>preparing hearing notes for hearing on HK<br>USA interpleader action motion for<br>summary judgment (2.8); analyze additional<br>cases in connection with same (.7);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.3); correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>same and related hearing issues (.2) | | 4.00 | 1,625.00 | 6,500.00 | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 10.70 | | 17,387.50 | | | | | | | | | | | | Total | | | | 14.80 | | 24,050.00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 14.80 | 1,625.00 | | 24,050.00 | | | Costs incurred and advanced | | | | | | | | Date | Description | | | | Quantity | Rate | Amount | | | | | 07/19/2023 Airfare - Nick Bassett; 07/10/2023; From/To: | | | | 601.40 | | | | | DCA/LGA; Airfare Class: Economy; Travel to | | | | | | | | | NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 | | | | | | | | | and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included | | | | |
both matters)
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 3 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00015 | | | Invoice No. 2369641 | | | | |
| 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023;<br>Restaurant: Mystik Masala; City: New York; Dinner;<br>Number of people: 1; Travel to NY/CT to meet<br>with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter<br>15 as purpose of travel included both matters) | 12.38 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/11/2023;<br>Restaurant: Lebanese Taverna Express; City: New<br>York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2<br>and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included<br>both matters) | 6.57 | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Meals - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023;<br>Restaurant: LGA Hunt and Fish Club; City: New<br>York; Lunch; Number of people: 1; Travel to<br>NY/CT to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2<br>and 1/2 to Matter 15 as purpose of travel included<br>both matters) | 8.95 | | 07/19/2023 Lodging - Nick Bassett; 07/12/2023; Hotel: Hyatt;<br>City: New York; Check-in date: 07/11/2023;<br>Check-out date: 07/12/2023; Travel to NY/CT to<br>meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 230.67 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/12/2023; From/To: DCA/Home; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 19:24; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as<br>purpose of travel included both matters) | 10.45 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; From/To: LGA/Meeting in CT;<br>Service Type: Uber; Time: 09:25; Travel to NY/CT<br>to meet with client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 108.34 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/12/2023; From/To: PH/LGA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 14:15; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as<br>purpose of travel included both matters) | 38.49 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 4 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00015 | | | Invoice No. 2369641 | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs<br>Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$25,092.24<br>\$25,092.24 | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------| | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,042.24 | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client;<br>Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 7.50 | | 07/19/2023 Travel Expense - Internet - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; Travel to NY/CT to meet with client;<br>Inflight Wi-Fi (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to<br>Matter 15 as purpose of travel included both<br>matters) | 7.50 | | 07/19/2023 Taxi/Ground Transportation - Nick Bassett;<br>07/11/2023; From/To: home/DCA; Service Type:<br>Uber; Time: 06:45; Travel to NY/CT to meet with<br>client (Bill 1/2 to Matter 2 and 1/2 to Matter 15 as<br>purpose of travel included both matters) | 9.99 |
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369642
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 July 31, 2023 \$42,793.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$42,793.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$42,793.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles. CA 90189-4803 |
*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 Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369642
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 July 31, 2023 \$42,793.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$42,793.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$42,793.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |
*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 | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Reter to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369642 | | | |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|--------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | | 07/06/2023 ECS1 Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>complaint and proposed preliminary<br>injunction order in Mei Guo adversary<br>proceeding | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/07/2023 | IDE B4 | Correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft<br>regarding Mei Guo answer | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare initial disclosures in Mei Guo<br>adversary proceeding (.3); correspond with<br>D. Barron and W. Farmer about same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron<br>regarding sealed complaint and exhibits and<br>proposed preliminary injunction order in<br>Mei Guo adversary proceeding (.2); review<br>submissions in connection with same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 | | | | 07/07/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: next steps in<br>adversary proceeding and summary<br>judgment | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/10/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>preliminary injunction issues in<br>adversary proceeding | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/11/2023 | JK21 | Prepare reference materials for preliminary<br>injunction hearing for L. Despins | 1.60 | 540.00 | 864.00 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding<br>preliminary injunction | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare proposed pretrial schedule for Mei<br>Guo adversary proceeding and trial | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo<br>adversary proceeding (.7); call with P.<br>Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1);<br>correspond with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) about<br>same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,015.00 | 913.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze pre-trial plan and schedule | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Revise pre-trial order | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: draft pre<br>trial plan and schedule | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Review and provide comments on draft<br>pretrial order | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/14/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare joint pretrial order in Mei Guo<br>adversary proceeding (.2); correspond with<br>N. Bassett and P. Linsey of NPM regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/16/2023 | NAB | Email with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>discovery schedule (.1); review and consider<br>proposed schedule (.3) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Review scheduling issues and notes to<br>prepare for meet & confer (.2); meet and<br>confer with N. Bassett, counsel for M. Guo<br>re: hearing schedule and PI (.6) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Romney (Zeisler), A. Luft<br>regarding schedule for adversary proceeding<br>and preliminary injunction issue (.6);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/18/2023 | DM26 | File via the Court's CM/ECF system<br>proposed pretrial order in Despins v. Mei<br>Guo case | 0.20 | 540.00 | 108.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>scheduling order | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with J. Kuo regarding<br>scheduling order (0.1); correspond with D.<br>Mohamed regarding same (0.3); revise same<br>(0.1) | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review and comment on proposed pretrial<br>order in Mei Guo adversary proceeding and<br>filing of same | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/18/2023 | AEL2 | Analysis re: proposed litigation schedule | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Review proposed scheduling order (.4);<br>correspond with A. Luft and P. Linsey<br>(NPM) regarding same (.2); revise proposed<br>schedule (.2); email with J. Moriarty<br>(Zeisler) regarding same (.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM)<br>regarding service issues on schedules | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/23/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton on initial<br>disclosures | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding initial<br>disclosures (0.2); call with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (0.2) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare initial disclosure for Mei Guo<br>adversary proceeding and trial (.6);<br>correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett<br>about same (.2); call with D. Barron about<br>same (.2) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | Correspond with W. Farmer, P. Linsey<br>(NPM) and E. Sutton on Mei Guo<br>scheduling order and deadlines | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/24/2023 | | Review pre-trial order on deadlines and<br>schedules | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/24/2023 | NAB | Review Defendants' initial disclosures (.2);<br>review and revise Plaintiff's initial<br>disclosures (.4); correspond with E. Sutton<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Review and revise initial disclosures | 0.20 | 1,235.00 | 247.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00016 Invoice No. 2369642
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/26/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare discovery requests for Mei Guo<br>adversary proceeding and trial | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/27/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare RFPs, RFAs, and interrogatories<br>for Mei Guo adversary proceeding and trial<br>(3.1); correspond with W. Farmer about<br>same (.1) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft<br>regarding order to show cause for Mei Guo | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Mohamed and J. Kuo<br>regarding order to show cause for Mei Guo | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/29/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery requests | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/29/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding draft<br>discovery requests | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/30/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery requests | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>requests for production | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/31/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze requests for production to Mei<br>Guo (1.2); correspond with A. Luft<br>regarding same (1.0) | 2.20 | 1,320.00 | 2,904.00 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare requests for production, requests<br>for admission, and interrogatories for Mei<br>Guo adversary proceeding and trial (2.0);<br>correspond with W. Farmer about same (.2) | 2.20 | 1,015.00 | 2,233.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Edit RFP's to M. Guo | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Edit RFA's to M. Guo | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: M. Guo<br>discovery requests | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/31/2023 | AEL2 | Draft interrogatories to M. Guo | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
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| Date | Initials | | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |--------------------------------------|---------------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------|-----------|-----------| | 07/31/2023<br>WCF | | (.2) | Review and revise requests for production<br>regarding Mei Guo adversary complaint and<br>Bombardier jet (1.8); correspond with D.<br>Barron and A. Luft regarding same (.3);<br>revise interrogatories and requests for<br>admission regarding same (3.4); further<br>revise RFPs, interrogatories, and RFAs for<br>service on Greenwich Land defendants (.6);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same | | 6.30 | 1,235.00 | 7,780.50 | | Subtotal:<br>B191 General Litigation | | | | | 33.70 | | 42,793.50 | | | Total | | | 33.70 | | 42,793.50 | | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 3.20 | | 1,625.00 | 5,200.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 7.80 | | 1,625.00 | 12,675.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 4.60 | | 1,320.00 | 6,072.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 6.50 | | 1,235.00 | 8,027.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 9.30 | | 1,015.00 | 9,439.50 | | | | | Associate | 0.50 | | 815.00 | 407.50 | | JK21 | Jocelyn Kuo | | Paralegal | 1.60 | | 540.00 | 864.00 | | DM26 | David Mohamed | | Paralegal | 0.20 | | 540.00 | 108.00 | | | | | | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | \$42,793.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$42,793.50 |
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369643
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 398.88 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$77,055.88 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$77,055.88 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369643
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00017 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$76,657.00
| Costs incurred and advanced | 398.88 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$77,055.88 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$77,055.88 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles. CA 90189-4803 |
*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*
## Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 165 of 207
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369643 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **HK USA Adversary Proceeding \$76,657.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/02/2023 | SK35 | Analyze case law and statutory authority<br>regarding standard of review for district<br>court reviewing bankruptcy court order<br>denying a stay pending appeal | 2.00 | 855.00 | 1,710.00 | | 07/05/2023 | SK35 | Continue to analyze case law regarding<br>standard of review applied to district court<br>reviewing bankruptcy court order denying a<br>stay pending appeal | 1.80 | 855.00 | 1,539.00 | | 07/05/2023 | WCF | Draft response to emergency motion for<br>stay pending appeal of summary judgment<br>order on second counterclaim against HK<br>Parties (3.7); analyze authorities regarding<br>irreparable harm analysis for draft response<br>(.9) | 4.60 | 1,235.00 | 5,681.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/06/2023 | NAB | Analyze case law relating to opposition to<br>HK USA alter ego motion for stay pending<br>appeal (1.5); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.7); calls with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.4); review and revise draft<br>opposition to HK USA alter ego motion for<br>stay pending appeal (2.6); review merits<br>briefing, summary judgment decision, and<br>additional documents related to same (.8);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2); call with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding<br>same (.2); draft parts of opposition brief<br>(2.7); email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler)<br>regarding Mei Guo preliminary injunction<br>issues (.2) | 9.30 | 1,625.00 | 15,112.50 | | 07/06/2023 | SK35 | Continue analyzing caselaw regarding the<br>standard of review applied to a district court<br>reviewing a bankruptcy court order denying<br>a stay pending appeal | 5.30 | 855.00 | 4,531.50 | | 07/06/2023 | WCF | Analyze case law and statutory authority<br>regarding harm pending appeal (3.8); draft<br>opposition to motion for stay pending<br>appeal (6.1); calls with N. Bassett regarding<br>same (.4); further analyze authorities<br>regarding irreparable harm and standard of<br>review regarding stay pending appeal (1.5);<br>continue to draft response to motion for<br>stay pending appeal (1.9) | 13.70 | 1,235.00 | 16,919.50 | | 07/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit stay pending appeal claim 2<br>(1.40); various emails to N. Bassett, A. Luft<br>re: same (.50) | 1.90 | 1,860.00 | 3,534.00 | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Revise and draft parts of opposition to<br>motion to stay HK USA alter ego decision<br>pending appeal (2.2); analyze case law<br>relating to same (.9); correspond with L.<br>Despins regarding same (.4); calls with W.<br>Farmer regarding same (.4); correspond<br>with W. Farmer regarding same (.8); further<br>supplement opposition to motion to stay<br>HK USA alter ego decision pending appeal<br>(1.3) | 6.00 | 1,625.00 | 9,750.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/07/2023 | WCF | Further draft response to motion for stay<br>pending appeal (3.6); calls with N. Bassett,<br>P. Linsey (Neubert) regarding same (.4);<br>revise response to motion for stay pending<br>appeal (1.4) | 5.40 | 1,235.00 | 6,669.00 | | 07/11/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding writ<br>of mandamus action in the Connecticut<br>district court | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/16/2023 | NAB | Review reply in support of stay pending<br>appeal (.3); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/16/2023 | SM29 | Review defendants motion for stay pending<br>appeal (.3); review email from W. Farmer<br>and N. Bassett re same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Romney (Zeisler) regarding<br>adjournment of pretrial conference (.1);<br>review draft motion to adjourn (.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/18/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding HK<br>USA pleading | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>pretrial conference and related issues and<br>strategy | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/23/2023 | NAB | Review appellate brief in discovery<br>sanctions appeal | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/24/2023 | NAB | Correspond and call with P. Linsey<br>(Neubert) regarding summary judgment<br>appeal extension request and related issues<br>(.2); email with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey regarding HK<br>USA appellate issues and requested briefing<br>extension (.2); review draft response to<br>requested briefing extension (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/26/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze rule 54b issue raised by Judge<br>Manning (.70); t/c N. Bassett re: same (.20) | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643
| Total | | | 56.90 | | 76,657.00 | |------------|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 56.90 | | 76,657.00 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to rule<br>54(b) final judgment issue (.3); correspond<br>with P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Analyze issues related to appellate status<br>and preliminary injunction (.3); correspond<br>with L. Despins regarding same (.2); analyze<br>authority on Rule 54 final judgment issue<br>(.6); draft proposed Rule 54(b) response<br>brief (1.4); correspond with L. Despins and<br>P. Linsey (NPM) regarding same (.3) | 2.80 | 1,625.00 | 4,550.00 | | Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | | | | | | | |
### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|-----------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 2.80 | 1,860.00 | 5,208.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 20.70 | 1,625.00 | 33,637.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 23.70 | 1,235.00 | 29,269.50 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | SK35 | Sarah Kim | Associate | 9.10 | 855.00 | 7,780.50 |
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |--------------------|------------------------------------|----------|------|----------| | 07/07/2023 Westlaw | | | | 397.80 | | | 07/07/2023 Computer Search (Other) | | | 1.08 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | | | \$398.88 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00017 Invoice No. 2369643 Page 5
| Current Fees and Costs | \$77,055.88 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$77,055.88 |
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369644
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$69,785.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$69,785.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$69,785.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |-----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369644
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00018 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$69,785.50
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$69,785.50 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$69,785.50 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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*
## Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 172 of 207
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369644 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **Bravo Luck Adversary Proceeding \$69,785.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/03/2023 | NAB | Review revised Bravo Luck settlement<br>agreement (.3); correspond with L. Despins<br>and A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/05/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft and W. Farmer<br>regarding settlement agreement with Bravo<br>Luck and the Debtor's son regarding the<br>Sherry Netherlands apartment | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/05/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: scope of releases (.20);<br>t/c S. Sarnoff (OMM), I. Goldman<br>(Pullman) and N. Bassett re: scope of<br>releases (.50); review same (1.10) | 1.80 | 1,860.00 | 3,348.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>re: Bravo Luck agreement proposal and<br>strategy | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/05/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze revised settlement agreement with<br>Bravo Luck | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/05/2023 NAB Call with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.2); call with L. Despins, I. Goldman (Committee), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding same (.5); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2); call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.1); further correspond with L. Despins, I. Goldman, and S. Sarnoff regarding same (.2); further call with S. Sarnoff regarding same and additional issues (.1) 1.30 1,625.00 2,112.50 07/06/2023 KC27 Call with A. Luft and S. Maza regarding RICO claims and settlement of the adversary proceeding 0.80 915.00 732.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Participate in strategy calls with N. Bassett re: Bravo Luck release 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze provisions re: Bravo Luck settlement proposal 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Participate in settlement call with F. Lawall (Troutman) and N. Bassett 0.40 1,625.00 650.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Analyze Bravo Luck documents and claims (1.7); analyze case law and statutory authority regarding RICO claims (6.1) 7.80 1,625.00 12,675.00 07/06/2023 AEL2 Call with S. Maza and K. Catalano re: civil RICO analysis of potential claims being investigated 0.80 1,625.00 1,300.00 07/06/2023 NAB Analyze Bravo Luck settlement issues (.5); call with A. Luft and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.4); follow-up calls with A. Luft regarding same and related issues (.6); review authority regarding settlement issue (.3); correspond with L. Despins regarding same (.2) 2.00 1,625.00 3,250.00 07/06/2023 SM29 Call with A. Luft and K. Catalano re RICO claims and Bravo Luck settlement proposal (.8); analyze authority re same (.7); email A. 1.70 1,320.00 2,244.00
Luft re same (.2)
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/07/2023 | AV1 | Telephone conference with A. Luft<br>regarding potential RICO claims and case<br>strategy | 0.70 | 1,700.00 | 1,190.00 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Call with A. Weitzman re: RICO claim<br>analysis | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/07/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with L. Despins re: potential<br>RICO claim and impact on settlement | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/07/2023 | NAB | Additional analysis of Bravo Luck litigation<br>and settlement issues (.5); correspond with<br>L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.3);<br>correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman)<br>regarding discovery and upcoming deadlines<br>(.1); review draft extension motions (.1) | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Analyze potential Bravo Luck settlement<br>(.2); correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>potential Bravo Luck settlement (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/09/2023 | LAD4 | T/c N. Bassett re: releases (.20); t/c I.<br>Goldman (Pullman), S. Sarnoff (OMM) and<br>N. Bassett re: same (.80) | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Call with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck<br>settlement analysis (.2); prepare notes for<br>call with I. Goldman (Committee counsel),<br>S. Sarnoff (OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM)<br>regarding same (.1); call with L. Despins, I.<br>Goldman (Committee counsel), S. Sarnoff<br>(OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding<br>same (.8); follow-up correspondence with L.<br>Despins, I. Goldman (Pullman), S. Sarnoff<br>(OMM) and P. Friedman (OMM) regarding<br>same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/10/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare chronology of Genever entities and<br>Debtor's bankruptcy filings, consolidations,<br>and adversary complaints against Bravo<br>Luck (.3); prepare summary of related claim<br>amounts (.1); correspond with S. Maza<br>about same (.1) | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 |
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Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/10/2023 NAB Correspond with L. Despins regarding Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.5); revise draft of same (.4); correspond with S. Sarnoff (OMM) regarding same (.1) 1.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 07/10/2023 WCF Review and comment on responses and objections regarding Bravo Luck interrogatories 0.30 1,235.00 370.50 07/11/2023 DEB4 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Debtor/Bravo Luck org charts 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/11/2023 WCF Review and comment on responses and objections regarding Bravo Luck interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions 1.30 1,235.00 1,605.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: release language in potential settlement agreement 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Discussion with N. Bassett and F. Lawall (Troutman) re: latest draft settlement proposal 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Follow up correspondence with N. Bassett re: call with F. Lawall and mutuality of release 0.20 1,625.00 325.00 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review correspondence with F. Lawall (Troutman) re: potential agreement to resolve issues 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Analyze revised draft of proposed settlement agreement 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 AEL2 Review edits to settlement proposal 0.10 1,625.00 162.50 07/12/2023 NAB Review revised draft of Bravo Luck settlement agreement (.2); correspond with L. Despins and A. Luft regarding same (.1) 0.30 1,625.00 487.50 07/12/2023 NAB Call with A. Luft and F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding Bravo Luck settlement 0.60 1,625.00 975.00
discussions (.3); follow-up email with L. Despins regarding same (.3) 07/13/2023 LAD4 Review/edit Bravo Luck settlement (1.20); emails to/from N. Bassett & A. Luft re: same (.40) 1.60 1,860.00 2,976.00 Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 176 of 207
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett re: clause in<br>draft settlement agreement | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with N. Bassett and L. Despins<br>re: edits to draft agreement with Bravo<br>Luck | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Revise Bravo Luck draft settlement<br>agreement | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Correspond with J. Cline (Troutman)<br>regarding Bravo Luck settlement (.1);<br>review current draft settlement agreement<br>(.3); correspond with L. Despins and A.<br>Luft regarding same (.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Meet and confer with F. Lawall (Troutman)<br>and N. Bassett re: potential settlement<br>agreement terms | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding Bravo<br>Luck litigation and settlement issues (.2);<br>call with F. Lawall (Troutman) and A. Luft<br>regarding settlement discussions (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2); review complaint and supporting<br>documents in connection with same (.2);<br>analyze issues related to potential future<br>claims (.2) | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/18/2023 | NAB | Revise Bravo Luck settlement agreement<br>(.3); correspond with L. Despins and F.<br>Lawall (Troutman) regarding same (.2) | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/19/2023 | AEL2 | Review correspondence with F. Lawall re:<br>settlement proposal | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with F. Lawall (Troutman) and<br>negotiate settlement agreement (.4);<br>correspond with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2) | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding rule 9019<br>settlement motion (0.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding same (0.1) | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise in<br>connection with Sherry Netherland<br>apartment and Bravo Luck adversary<br>proceeding (2.0); call with A. Bongartz<br>about same (.1) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 | | 07/20/2023 | NAB | Correspond with opposing counsel<br>regarding settlement issues (.2); correspond<br>with A. Bongartz regarding settlement<br>motion (.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AB21 | Revise rule 9019 settlement motion (0.3);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft<br>regarding same (0.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare motion to limit service of rule 9019<br>motion to compromise in connection with<br>Sherry Netherland apartment and Bravo<br>Luck adversary proceeding | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/23/2023 | AB21 | Review draft motion to limit service of rule<br>9019 motion (0.2); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise<br>and connected motion to limit service in<br>connection with Sherry Netherland<br>apartment and Bravo Luck adversary<br>proceeding | 0.50 | 1,015.00 | 507.50 | | 07/23/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft settlement motion<br>and proposed order (.6); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (.2) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/24/2023 | AB21 | Call with E. Sutton regarding Bravo Luck<br>rule 9019 settlement motion (0.1);<br>correspond with N. Bassett regarding same<br>(0.1); review motion to limit service of rule<br>9019 motion (0.1) | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/24/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise<br>and connected motion to limit service in<br>connection with Sherry Netherland<br>apartment and Bravo Luck adversary<br>proceeding (.5); call with A. Bongartz<br>regarding same (.1); correspond with N.<br>Bassett and A. Bongartz regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/25/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with E. Sutton regarding rule<br>9019 motion | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/25/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare rule 9019 motion to compromise<br>and connected motion to limit service in<br>connection with Sherry Netherland<br>apartment and Bravo Luck adversary<br>proceeding (.9); correspond with N. Bassett,<br>A. Bongartz, and L. Despins regarding same<br>(.2) | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Review draft settlement motion (.4); email<br>with L. Despins and E. Sutton regarding<br>same (.2); email with F. Lawall (Troutman)<br>regarding same (.1) | 0.70 | 1,625.00 | 1,137.50 | | 07/26/2023 | AB21 | Correspond with N. Bassett regarding rule<br>9019 settlement order | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/26/2023 | NAB | Emails with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding<br>settlement agreement (.2); review same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Email with F. Lawall (Bravo Luck counsel)<br>regarding settlement issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/31/2023 | NAB | Call with F. Lawall (Troutman) regarding<br>issues with settlement agreement (.2);<br>correspond with F. Lawall regarding same<br>(.2); review and revise settlement agreement<br>(.4); email with L. Despins regarding same<br>(.1) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 45.60 | | 69,785.50 | | Total | | | 45.60 | | 69,785.50 |
### **Timekeeper Summary**
| ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | |------|---------------------|------------|-------|----------|-----------| | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 4.40 | 1,860.00 | 8,184.00 | | AV1 | Avi Weitzman | Partner | 0.70 | 1,700.00 | 1,190.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | Partner | 14.50 | 1,625.00 | 23,562.50 | | AB21 | Alex Bongartz | Of Counsel | 1.40 | 1,625.00 | 2,275.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00018 Invoice No. 2369644
| | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | \$69,785.50 | | | |------|------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------|----------|-------------|--|--| | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | \$69,785.50 | | | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | Associate | 0.80 | 915.00 | 732.00 | | | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | Associate | 6.00 | 1,015.00 | 6,090.00 | | | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | Associate | 1.60 | 1,235.00 | 1,976.00 | | | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | Associate | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | Associate | 1.70 | 1,320.00 | 2,244.00 | | | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | Of Counsel | 14.40 | 1,625.00 | 23,400.00 | | | | | | | | | | | |
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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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369645
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
## **SUMMARY SHEET**
## **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$1,300.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,300.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$1,300.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | |----------------------------| | Paul Hastings LLP | | Lockbox 4803 | | PO Box 894803 | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 |
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369645
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding**
PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00019 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$1,300.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$1,300.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$1,300.00 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
*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*
## Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 182 of 207
**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho | September 7, 2023 | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Wan Kwok | | | 200 Park Avenue | Please Refer to | | New York, NY 10166 | Invoice Number: 2369645 | | | |
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **SN Apartment Adversary Proceeding \$1,300.00**
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate | Amount | | |------------|---------------------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | | Email with J. Moriarty (Zeisler) and P.<br>adversary proceeding pretrial conference | Linsey (NPM) regarding Sherry Netherland | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/09/2023 | AB21 | | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>proceedings and timeline of same | arguments raised in SN apartment adversary | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/14/2023 | NAB | agreement (.2) | settlement discussions (.2); review draft | Emails with J. Cline (Troutman) regarding | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | | Subtotal: | | B191 General Litigation | | 0.80 | | 1,300.00 | | Total | | | | | 0.80 | | 1,300.00 | | | | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 0.50 | | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
AB21 Alex Bongartz Of Counsel 0.30 1,625.00 487.50
# Case 22-50073 Doc 2180 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 20:08:41 Page 183 of 207
| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 2 | |---------------------------------------------------------|--------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00019 | | | Invoice No. 2369645 | | | | |
| Current Fees and Costs | \$1,300.00 | |--------------------------------------|------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$1,300.00 |
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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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369646
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 July 31, 2023 \$327,959.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,210.44 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$329,169.94 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$329,169.94 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
| Remittance Address: | | |----------------------------|--| | Paul Hastings LLP | | | Lockbox 4803 | | | PO Box 894803 | | | Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 | |
*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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369646
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 July 31, 2023 \$327,959.50
| Costs incurred and advanced | 1,210.44 | |--------------------------------------|--------------| | Current Fees and Costs Due | \$329,169.94 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$329,169.94 |
We encourage our clients to pay via ACH, however, in the event that you pay by check, please send payment to the remittance address below:
*TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD, the Firm will not change its wiring instructions via email. We strongly encourage clients to confirm any change in wiring instructions by contacting Teri Goffredo @ 213-683-5045 or via email @ terigoffredo@paulhastings.com and requesting written and verbal confirmation.*
### **Wiring and ACH Instructions: Remittance Address:**
Citibank Paul Hastings LLP ABA # 322271724 Lockbox 4803 SWIFT Address: CITIUS33 PO Box 894803 787 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90189-4803 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Account Number: 206628380 Account Name: Paul Hastings LLP
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
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# **Greenwich Land Adversary Proceeding \$327,959.50**
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/05/2023 | | Revise witness declaration to incorporate<br>comments from D. Barron | 0.40 | 815.00 | 326.00 | | 07/06/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer re: discovery<br>response and review of documents | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/07/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare summary of Greenwich Land's<br>motion for withdrawal of reference in the<br>Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.9);<br>correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft, S.<br>Maza regarding same (.1) | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 | | 07/08/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with S. Maza and N. Bassett<br>regarding deadline to respond to motion to<br>withdraw reference | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/08/2023 | NAB | Review Greenwich Land motion for<br>withdrawal of reference (.3); analyze issues<br>related to same (.4); correspond with E.<br>Sutton regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,625.00 | 1,300.00 | | 07/09/2023 | NAB | Correspond with S. Maza regarding<br>Greenwich Land motion to withdraw the<br>reference | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/09/2023 | SM29 | Analyze case law in connection with<br>Greenwich Land's motion to withdraw<br>reference | 1.60 | 1,320.00 | 2,112.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AG30 | Prepare responses and objections to<br>discovery requests in Greenwich Land<br>adversary proceeding | 3.30 | 915.00 | 3,019.50 | | 07/10/2023 | JK21 | Research orders to withdraw the reference | 0.60 | 540.00 | 324.00 | | 07/10/2023 | AEL2 | Consider and prepare notes re upcoming<br>discovery plan | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/10/2023 | SM29 | Analyze caselaw re application of section<br>157 (4.1); review defendants' motion to<br>withdraw the reference (.5); correspond<br>with D. Barron re same (.2) | 4.80 | 1,320.00 | 6,336.00 | | 07/11/2023 | DEB4 | Review district court docket re: withdrawal<br>of reference | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Maza re: withdrawal of the reference<br>(.30); review/comment on same (.90) | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 | | 07/11/2023 | SM29 | Call with L. Despins regarding objection to<br>motion to withdraw reference (.3);<br>correspond with K. Catalano re same (.4) | 0.70 | 1,320.00 | 924.00 | | 07/11/2023 | WCF | Analyze authorities regarding work product<br>doctrine in rule 2004 and adversary<br>proceeding discovery context (2.5); review,<br>revise responses and objections to<br>Greenwich Land defendants' interrogatories<br>(2.1) | 4.60 | 1,235.00 | 5,681.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and W. Farmer<br>regarding Greenwich Land interrogatories | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents related to Greenwich<br>Land interrogatories | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/12/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding witness<br>declaration | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with A. Luft about Greenwich<br>Land adversary depositions and hearing<br>dates | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses and objections to<br>requests for admission in the Greenwich<br>Land adversary proceeding (2.8);<br>correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft, and<br>about same (.4) | 3.20 | 1,015.00 | 3,248.00 | | 07/12/2023 | JH41 | Conference with<br>regarding<br>responses and objections to Greenwich<br>Land's requests for production (.3); draft<br>objections to requests for production (4.4) | 4.70 | 855.00 | 4,018.50 | | 07/12/2023 | JK21 | Correspond with S. Maza regarding orders<br>denying withdrawal of reference | 0.40 | 540.00 | 216.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise draft responses to<br>Greenwich Land interrogatories | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review and revise draft response to<br>requests for admission | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Analyze draft D. Wang declaration | 1.20 | 1,625.00 | 1,950.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with W. Farmer and D. Barron re:<br>comments on draft interrogatory responses | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Review Greenwich Land pleadings for<br>purposes of editing discovery responses | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with W. Farmer and D. Barron<br>re: Greenwich Land complaint as it relates<br>to interrogatory responses | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with N. Bassett and W. Farmer re:<br>plan for Greenwich Land discovery<br>responses and depositions | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/12/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett re: interrogatory<br>strategy | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | | Prepare draft responses and objections to<br>Greenwich Land's requests for production | 4.00 | 815.00 | 3,260.00 | | 07/12/2023 | | Review Greenwich Land's production of<br>the consent of sole member without a<br>meeting signed by Hing Chi Ngok | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/12/2023 | | Conference with J. Hibbard on the<br>responses and objections to Greenwich<br>Land's requests for production | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/12/2023 | | Correspond with E. Sutton on the<br>Greenwich Land requests for admission and<br>requests for production | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft and W. Farmer regarding<br>Greenwich Land discovery issues | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/12/2023 | NAB | Call with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land<br>discovery strategy | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/12/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with J. Kuo and K. Catalano re<br>objection to withdrawal of the reference | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/12/2023 | WCF | Conference with A. Luft and N. Bassett<br>regarding responses and objections to<br>Greenwich Land discovery (.6); review,<br>revise responses and objections to<br>Greenwich Land interrogatories (1.3);<br>meeting with D. Barron and A. Luft<br>regarding responses to interrogatories (1.0) | 2.90 | 1,235.00 | 3,581.50 | | 07/13/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with A. Luft and W. Farmer<br>regarding requests for admissions (.3);<br>conference with A. Luft and<br>regarding D. Wang declaration (.5);<br>conference with A. Luft regarding<br>Greenwich Land interrogatories (.6); revise<br>same (2.6); correspond with W. Farmer<br>regarding same (.3) | 4.30 | 1,320.00 | 5,676.00 | | 07/13/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare responses and objections to<br>discovery requests in the Greenwich Land<br>adversary proceeding (.2); review<br>Greenwich Land's responses and objections<br>to Trustee's discovery requests (.5);<br>correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft, and<br>about same (.3); call with N. Bassett,<br>A. Luft, W. Farmer, and<br>about<br>same (.3) | 1.30 | 1,015.00 | 1,319.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett, W. Farmer,<br>and E. Sutton re: plan for discovery request<br>responses | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with W. Farmer and D. Barron re:<br>comments on requests for admission | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 |
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Revise draft responses to requests for<br>admission | 2.20 | 1,625.00 | 3,575.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Meet with D. Barron re: comments on<br>interrogatories | 0.60 | 1,625.00 | 975.00 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Revise interrogatory and RFA responses | 4.70 | 1,625.00 | 7,637.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Meeting with<br>and D. Barron re: D.<br>Wang evidence | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 | | 07/13/2023 | AEL2 | Call with W. Farmer re: general objections<br>to requests for admission | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/13/2023 | | Revise draft witness declaration | 0.60 | 815.00 | 489.00 | | 07/13/2023 | | Conference with A. Luft and D. Barron on<br>potential witness and draft declaration | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/13/2023 | | Conference with N. Bassett, A. Luft, W.<br>Farmer and E. Sutton on the responses and<br>objections to Greenwich Land's requests<br>for admission, interrogatories and requests<br>for production | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/13/2023 | | Prepare draft response and objections to<br>Greenwich Land's requests for admission | 2.60 | 815.00 | 2,119.00 | | 07/13/2023 | NAB | Review draft responses to Greenwich Land<br>discovery requests (.5); correspond with A.<br>Luft regarding same (.3); call with W.<br>Farmer,<br>, E. Sutton, and A. Luft | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 |
regarding same (.3)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
Date Initials Description Hours Rate Amount 07/13/2023 WCF Draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land interrogatories (2.8); analyze Greenwich Land complaint and evidence in support regarding same (1.9); draft responses and objections to Greenwich Land requests for admission (3.8); review, revise Greenwich Land responses and objections to requests for production of documents (3.8); conference with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding requests for admissions (.3); further conference with A. Luft regarding responses to interrogatories (.3); meeting with N. Bassett, A. Luft, E. Sutton, and regarding responses and objections to interrogatories (.3) 13.20 1,235.00 16,302.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Greenwich Land interrogations 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding Ngok deposition 0.10 1,320.00 132.00 07/14/2023 DEB4 Revise Greenwich Land interrogatory responses 0.80 1,320.00 1,056.00 07/14/2023 ECS1 Prepare responses and objections to discovery requests in the Greenwich Land adversary proceeding 0.10 1,015.00 101.50 07/14/2023 KC27 Analyze case law regarding withdrawal of reference 1.10 915.00 1,006.50 07/14/2023 AEL2 Revise responses to Greenwich Land's requests for admission, requests for production, and interrogatories 7.40 1,625.00 12,025.00 07/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with D. Barron re: edits to responses to interrogatories 0.50 1,625.00 812.50 07/14/2023 AEL2 Correspond with N. Bassett re: responses to Greenwich Land discovery 0.60 1,625.00 975.00 07/14/2023 Prepare and serve responses to Greenwich 1.30 815.00 1,059.50
Land's request for admission, request for
production, and interrogatories
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proceeding
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/14/2023 | | Review information and document on<br>witness's involvements in Kwok's activities | 0.50 | 815.00 | 407.50 | | 07/14/2023 | NAB | Review and revise responses to requests for<br>admissions and interrogatories (1.4);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding same<br>(.4); call with W. Farmer regarding same<br>(.2); review and revise responses to<br>document requests (2.6); further revise<br>interrogatory responses (.5); correspond<br>with W. Farmer and D. Barron regarding<br>same (.2) | 5.30 | 1,625.00 | 8,612.50 | | 07/14/2023 | SM29 | Correspond with K. Catalano re Greenwich<br>Land motion for withdrawal of reference | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/14/2023 | WCF | Review, revise responses and objections to<br>Greenwich Land interrogatories and<br>requests for admission (1.4); revise, finalize<br>responses and objections to Greenwich<br>Land requests for production (2.0); call with<br>N. Bassett regarding same (.2) | 3.60 | 1,235.00 | 4,446.00 | | 07/16/2023 | | Prepare due diligence summary on the<br>potential witness | 2.20 | 815.00 | 1,793.00 | | 07/16/2023 | | Review pretrial order for dates and<br>deadlines | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>witness | 0.30 | 1,320.00 | 396.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding witness<br>documents | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/17/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with E. Sutton, N. Bassett, W.<br>Farmer and A. Luft regarding Greenwich<br>Land discovery | 1.00 | 1,320.00 | 1,320.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of parties to be deposed in<br>connection with Greenwich Land adversary<br>proceeding fact discovery | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/17/2023 | ECS1 | Call with N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Barron,<br>and W. Farmer regarding discovery<br>requests, deposition timeline, and discovery<br>responses in Greenwich Land adversary | 1.00 | 1,015.00 | 1,015.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/17/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding alter ego claim<br>as Stern claim (2.9); summarize findings on<br>same (.5); analyze case law regarding right to<br>a jury trial (1.4); summarize findings on<br>same (.3); correspond with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.1) | 5.20 | 915.00 | 4,758.00 | | 07/17/2023 | AEL2 | Call with N. Bassett (portion), W. Farmer,<br>D. Barron, E. Sutton re: analysis of<br>Greenwich Land discovery responses and<br>depositions to be noticed | 1.00 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 | | 07/17/2023 | | Correspond with UnitedLex on Aaron<br>Mitchell's document production | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/17/2023 | NAB | Join portion of call with D. Barron, A. Luft,<br>W. Farmer, E. Sutton regarding discovery<br>and litigation strategy (.3); follow-up<br>correspondence with A. Luft regarding<br>same (.1) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/17/2023 | WCF | Call with A. Luft, N. Bassett (portion), E.<br>Sutton, D. Barron regarding responses to<br>Greenwich Land discovery and next steps<br>(1.0); correspond with E. Levine and M.<br>Coleman regarding UnitedLex Greenwich<br>Land document review (.2); analyze<br>Greenwich Land responses and objections<br>to interrogatories and requests for<br>admission in preparing for meet and confer<br>(.5) | 1.70 | 1,235.00 | 2,099.50 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Review pertinent custodians in connection<br>with production of documents in<br>Greenwich Land adversary proceeding (.5);<br>correspond with W. Farmer about same (.1) | 0.60 | 1,015.00 | 609.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare list of parties to be deposed in<br>connection with Greenwich Land adversary<br>proceeding fact discovery (1.1); correspond<br>with W. Farmer about same (.1) | 1.20 | 1,015.00 | 1,218.00 | | 07/18/2023 | ECS1 | Call with W. Farmer, E. Levine (UnitedLex)<br>and W. Clark (UnitedLex) regarding Kwok<br>document review related to G Club and<br>Greenwich Land | 0.40 | 1,015.00 | 406.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/18/2023 | KC27 | Analyze precedent for withdrawal of<br>reference objections (1.8); call with S. Maza<br>regarding same (.2) | 2.00 | 915.00 | 1,830.00 | | 07/18/2023 | SM29 | Review email from K. Catalano re<br>withdrawal of reference case findings (.2);<br>call with K. Catalano re same (.2); analyze<br>withdrawal of reference cases (.8) | 1.20 | 1,320.00 | 1,584.00 | | 07/18/2023 | WCF | Meeting with E. Levine, W. Clark, M.<br>Coleman, E. Sutton regarding Greenwich<br>Land document review protocol (.4);<br>correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft<br>regarding same (.3); analyze Greenwich<br>Land complaint and discovery documents<br>in planning for depositions and document<br>review (1.6) | 2.30 | 1,235.00 | 2,840.50 | | 07/19/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>Greenwich Land expert disclosure | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/19/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices<br>in connection with Greenwich Land<br>adversary proceeding fact discovery (2.1);<br>correspond with W. Farmer and<br>about same (.4) | 2.50 | 1,015.00 | 2,537.50 | | 07/19/2023 | JK21 | Research regarding withdrawal of reference<br>and related precedent | 1.10 | 540.00 | 594.00 | | 07/19/2023 | KC27 | Analyze case law regarding Stern claims<br>(2.8); prepare objection to withdrawal of<br>reference (2.2) | 5.00 | 915.00 | 4,575.00 | | 07/19/2023 | | Prepare notices of depositions and<br>subpoenas on potential deponents | 2.90 | 815.00 | 2,363.50 | | 07/19/2023 | | Prepare document review protocol for the<br>Greenwich Land documents | 3.50 | 815.00 | 2,852.50 | | 07/19/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer, A. Luft<br>regarding Greenwich Land discovery issues | 0.50 | 1,625.00 | 812.50 |
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# Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/19/2023 | WCF | Correspond with A. Luft, E. Sutton,<br>, N. Bassett regarding revised<br>discovery to be propounded on Greenwich<br>Land defendants and third parties (1.1);<br>review, revise deposition notices regarding<br>same (.4); review revise rule 30(b)(6) topics<br>lists regarding same (.6); correspond with N.<br>Bassett regarding Greenwich Land<br>document review (.2) | 2.30 | 1,235.00 | 2,840.50 | | 07/20/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare subpoenas and deposition notices<br>in connection with Greenwich Land<br>adversary proceeding fact discovery | 0.10 | 1,015.00 | 101.50 | | 07/20/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of<br>reference | 4.30 | 915.00 | 3,934.50 | | 07/20/2023 | LAD4 | Review discovery certification | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 07/20/2023 | AEL2 | Draft objection to motion for extension of<br>expert identification | 1.30 | 1,625.00 | 2,112.50 | | 07/20/2023 | | Revise rule 30(b)(6) deposition notice to<br>Greenwich Land and potential deponents | 0.90 | 815.00 | 733.50 | | 07/20/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft deposition notices<br>(.4); correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton<br>regarding same (.5) | 0.90 | 1,625.00 | 1,462.50 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with<br>regarding witness<br>declaration | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/21/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>evidentiary issues | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare objection to defendants' motion to<br>extend expert witness deadline (.7);<br>correspond with A. Luft regarding same (.1) | 0.80 | 1,015.00 | 812.00 | | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Call with<br>regarding discovery and<br>depositions in Greenwich Land adversary<br>proceeding (.8); prepare subpoenas and<br>deposition notices regarding same (1.0);<br>correspond with<br>and deposition<br>targets regarding same (.3) | 2.10 | 1,015.00 | 2,131.50 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/21/2023 | ECS1 | Attend document review protocol and<br>training session with W. Farmer,<br>and UnitedLex regarding G Club and<br>Greenwich Land related document<br>productions | 0.70 | 1,015.00 | 710.50 | | 07/21/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of<br>the reference motion | 7.30 | 915.00 | 6,679.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Analysis of Ngok testimony with<br>documents | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Review M. Jeffrey documents for use in<br>depositions | 2.10 | 1,625.00 | 3,412.50 | | 07/21/2023 | AEL2 | Edit motion to extend time | 1.10 | 1,625.00 | 1,787.50 | | 07/21/2023 | | Conference with E. Sutton on Greenwich<br>Land discovery | 0.80 | 815.00 | 652.00 | | 07/21/2023 | | Conference with UnitedLex, W. Farmer and<br>E. Sutton regarding document review<br>protocol for Greenwich Land | 0.70 | 815.00 | 570.50 | | 07/21/2023 | | Prepare and serve deposition notices on<br>Greenwich Land, Hing Chi Ngok and<br>Emile de Neree | 1.30 | 815.00 | 1,059.50 | | 07/21/2023 | NAB | Correspond with A. Luft regarding<br>depositions | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/21/2023 | WCF | Draft document review protocol for<br>Greenwich Land documents (1.3); prepare<br>presentation regarding same (.7); present<br>training to UnitedLex with E. Sutton and<br>regarding Greenwich Land document<br>review (.7) | 2.70 | 1,235.00 | 3,334.50 | | 07/22/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of response to motion to<br>withdraw the reference | 6.00 | 915.00 | 5,490.00 | | 07/23/2023 | ECS1 | Review Kathy Sloane and Martha Jeffrey's<br>production in connection with potential<br>deposition in Greenwich Land adversary<br>(.9); correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron<br>regarding same (.2) | 1.10 | 1,015.00 | 1,116.50 | | 07/23/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of objection to withdrawal of<br>reference | 5.00 | 915.00 | 4,575.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/23/2023 | NAB | Review updates on discovery requests and<br>deposition notices | 0.20 | 1,625.00 | 325.00 | | 07/24/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze documents in connection with<br>Greenwich Land evidentiary issues (1.2);<br>correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft<br>regarding same (0.2) | 1.40 | 1,320.00 | 1,848.00 | | 07/24/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of response to motion to<br>withdraw reference | 4.90 | 915.00 | 4,483.50 | | 07/24/2023 | AEL2 | Correspond with D. Barron re: potential<br>deposition and declaration targets | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/24/2023 | WCF | Correspond with UnitedLex regarding<br>document review parameters and protocol | 0.80 | 1,235.00 | 988.00 | | 07/25/2023 | NAB | Correspond with P. Linsey (NPM) and S.<br>Maza regarding response to motion to<br>withdraw reference | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/25/2023 | SM29 | Analyze case law re objection to withdrawal<br>of the reference (4.5); prepare parts of<br>objection to motion to withdraw the<br>reference (2.8); email L. Despins and N.<br>Bassett re same (.1) | 7.40 | 1,320.00 | 9,768.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding<br>notice of appearance | 0.20 | 1,320.00 | 264.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with S. Maza regarding<br>withdrawal of reference and related<br>objection | 0.60 | 1,320.00 | 792.00 | | 07/26/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze objections to withdrawal of<br>reference | 0.80 | 1,320.00 | 1,056.00 | | 07/26/2023 | KC27 | Review revised response to withdrawal of<br>reference motion | 0.20 | 915.00 | 183.00 | | 07/26/2023 | SM29 | Prepare part of objection to motion to<br>withdraw the reference (3.5); call with D.<br>Barron re same (.6) | 4.10 | 1,320.00 | 5,412.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding<br>objection to withdrawal of reference | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Prepare section of objection to withdrawal<br>of reference | 1.50 | 1,320.00 | 1,980.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | 07/27/2023 | DEB4 | Conference with<br>regarding<br>objection to withdrawal of reference | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/27/2023 | KC27 | Review N. Bassett comments to withdrawal<br>of reference response (.4); prepare parts of<br>same (1.0); analyze case law cited in motion<br>to withdraw reference (2.6); call with S.<br>Maza regarding same (.4); correspond with<br>S. Maza regarding same (.4) | 4.80 | 915.00 | 4,392.00 | | 07/27/2023 | LAD4 | Analyze/comment on withdrawal of the<br>reference issues | 2.40 | 1,860.00 | 4,464.00 | | 07/27/2023 | LAD4 | Emails to/from N. Bassett, S. Maza re:<br>withdrawal of the reference | 0.90 | 1,860.00 | 1,674.00 | | 07/27/2023 | | Prepare part of response to Defendant's<br>motion to withdraw the reference (3.1); call<br>with D. Barron regarding same (.4) | 3.50 | 815.00 | 2,852.50 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>deposition and document discovery issues<br>(.2); call with W. Farmer regarding same (.2) | 0.40 | 1,625.00 | 650.00 | | 07/27/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to motion<br>to withdraw reference (2.5); calls with S.<br>Maza regarding same (.4); analyze case law<br>regarding same (.8) | 3.70 | 1,625.00 | 6,012.50 | | 07/27/2023 | SM29 | Analyze objection to motion to withdraw<br>the reference (6.6); calls with D. Barron re<br>same and strategy for response (.5);<br>correspond with D. Barron and<br>re<br>same and response (.3); call with K.<br>Catalano re same and response (.4); calls<br>with N. Bassett re same and strategy for<br>response (.4) | 8.20 | 1,320.00 | 10,824.00 | | 07/27/2023 | WCF | Analyze responses and objections to<br>Trustee's Greenwich Land discovery<br>requests (1.5); call with N. Bassett regarding<br>same (.2); draft talking points for discovery<br>conference with Greenwich Land<br>defendants' counsel (1.1) | 2.80 | 1,235.00 | 3,458.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Conferences with S. Maza regarding<br>objection to motion to withdraw reference | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with L. Despins regarding<br>Yvette Wang's role at Greenwich Land | 0.10 | 1,320.00 | 132.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Analyze revised objection to motion to<br>withdraw the reference | 0.40 | 1,320.00 | 528.00 | | 07/28/2023 | DEB4 | Correspond with S. Maza, E. Sutton and K.<br>Catalano regarding objection to withdrawal<br>of reference | 0.50 | 1,320.00 | 660.00 | | 07/28/2023 | ECS1 | Correspond with D. Mohamed, S. Maza,<br>and D. Barron regarding evidentiary<br>hearings and written opinions issued by the<br>court in connection with response to<br>motion to withdraw the reference | 0.30 | 1,015.00 | 304.50 | | 07/28/2023 | JK21 | Revise response to motion to withdraw the<br>reference | 5.20 | 540.00 | 2,808.00 | | 07/28/2023 | KC27 | Prepare parts of response to motion to<br>withdraw reference | 6.30 | 915.00 | 5,764.50 | | 07/28/2023 | LAD4 | Review/edit opposition to motion to<br>withdraw the reference | 2.60 | 1,860.00 | 4,836.00 | | 07/28/2023 | | Review main case docket sheet regarding<br>evidentiary hearings | 0.20 | 815.00 | 163.00 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>discovery issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/28/2023 | NAB | Review and revise draft response to motion<br>to withdraw reference (2.6); correspond<br>with S. Maza regarding same (.3); calls with<br>S. Maza regarding same (.3); analyze case<br>law relating to same (1.1); further<br>correspond with L. Despins, S. Maza<br>regarding same (.2) | 4.50 | 1,625.00 | 7,312.50 | | 07/28/2023 | SM29 | Analyze objection to motion to withdraw<br>the reference (1.6); calls with D. Barron<br>regarding same (.4); analyze response to<br>same (2.7); calls with N. Bassett regarding<br>same (.3) | 5.00 | 1,320.00 | 6,600.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|----------| | 07/28/2023 | WCF | Correspond with UnitedLex regarding<br>second level review parameters, privilege<br>log, and targeted searches (.8); analyze<br>responsive non-privileged documents<br>regarding production to Greenwich Land<br>defendants (2.6) | 3.40 | 1,235.00 | 4,199.00 | | 07/29/2023 | NAB | Correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>document production issues | 0.10 | 1,625.00 | 162.50 | | 07/29/2023 | WCF | Review initial production to Greenwich<br>Land defendants | 0.90 | 1,235.00 | 1,111.50 | | 07/30/2023 | NAB | Analyze Greenwich Land discovery issues | 0.30 | 1,625.00 | 487.50 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Prepare topics for Ngok deposition in<br>connection with Greenwich Land adversary<br>proceeding | 0.20 | 1,015.00 | 203.00 | | 07/31/2023 | ECS1 | Perform quality control review of<br>documents subject to potential production<br>to Greenwich Land (2.0); call with W.<br>Farmer and<br>about same (.3) | 2.30 | 1,015.00 | 2,334.50 | | 07/31/2023 | | Review documents on Relativity to prepare<br>for Greenwich Land's initial production | 4.40 | 815.00 | 3,586.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | Conference with W. Farmer and E. Sutton<br>on Greenwich Land document production | 0.30 | 815.00 | 244.50 | | 07/31/2023 | NAB | Review and revise requests for production<br>(.7); correspond with W. Farmer regarding<br>same (.3); review and revise draft<br>interrogatories and requests for admissions<br>(.6); review complaint and case documents<br>in connection with same (.5); further<br>correspond with W. Farmer regarding same | 2.40 | 1,625.00 | 3,900.00 |
(.3)
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00020 Invoice No. 2369646
| Date | Initials | Description | | | Hours | Rate | Amount | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------|------------|----------|----------|------------|-----------| | 07/31/2023<br>WCF<br>Call with E. Sutton and<br>regarding<br>second level document review for<br>production to Greenwich Land defendants<br>(.3); correspond with producing party<br>custodians regarding consent for<br>production of documents under protective<br>order (.6); correspond with UnitedLex<br>regarding production revisions and planning<br>(.3) | | | 1.20 | 1,235.00 | 1,482.00 | | | | Subtotal:<br>B191 General Litigation | | | | 274.90 | | 327,959.50 | | | Total | | | | 274.90 | | 327,959.50 | | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | | Title | Hours | | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | | Partner | 7.80 | | 1,860.00 | 14,508.00 | | NAB | Nicholas A. Bassett | | Partner | 22.40 | | 1,625.00 | 36,400.00 | | AEL2 | Luft, Avi E. | | Of Counsel | 33.70 | | 1,625.00 | 54,762.50 | | SM29 | Shlomo Maza | | Associate | 33.40 | | 1,320.00 | 44,088.00 | | DEB4 | Douglass E. Barron | | Associate | 15.70 | | 1,320.00 | 20,724.00 | | WCF | Will C. Farmer | | Associate | 42.40 | | 1,235.00 | 52,364.00 | | ECS1 | Ezra C. Sutton | | Associate | 20.00 | | 1,015.00 | 20,300.00 | | AG30 | Anuva V. Ganapathi | | Associate | 3.30 | | 915.00 | 3,019.50 | | KC27 | Kristin Catalano | | Associate | 52.10 | | 915.00 | 47,671.50 | | JH41 | Jack Allen Hibbard | | Associate | 4.70 | | 855.00 | 4,018.50 | | | | | Associate | 32.10 | | 815.00 | 26,161.50 |
JK21 Jocelyn Kuo Paralegal 7.30 540.00 3,942.00
### **Costs incurred and advanced**
| Date | Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount | |------|------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | | 07/13/2023 Photocopy Charges | 41.00 | 0.08 | 3.28 |
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| Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan | Page 17 | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------| | Kwok | | | 50687-00020 | | | Invoice No. 2369646 | |
| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$329,169.94 | |--------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------| | | Current Fees and Costs | \$329,169.94 | | | Total Costs incurred and advanced | \$1,210.44 | | 07/28/2023 Westlaw | | 119.26 | | | 07/27/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 2.70 | | 07/27/2023 Westlaw | | 23.78 | | 07/24/2023 Westlaw | | 31.52 | | 07/22/2023 Westlaw | | 166.45 | | | 07/21/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 0.27 | | 07/21/2023 Westlaw | | 123.87 | | 07/20/2023 Westlaw | | 30.97 | | 07/19/2023 Westlaw | | 195.76 | | | 07/18/2023 Computer Search (Other) | 4.14 | | 07/18/2023 Westlaw | | 212.90 | | 07/18/2023 Westlaw | | 16.96 | | | 07/18/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 26.95 | | | 07/18/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 26.95 | | | 07/11/2023 Lexis/On Line Search | 224.68 | | | | |
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**PAUL HASTINGS LLP** 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166-3205 t: +1.212.318.6000 | f: +1.212.319.4090 | www.paulhastings.com
Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369647
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
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**AIG Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00021 Luc A. Despins
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| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$90,396.00 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$90,396.00 |
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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
September 7, 2023
Please Refer to Invoice Number: 2369647
Attn: Luc Despins PH LLP Tax ID No. 95-2209675
# **REMITTANCE COPY**
**AIG Adversary Proceeding** PH LLP Client/Matter # 50687-00021 Luc A. Despins
Legal fees for professional services for the period ending July 31, 2023 \$90,396.00
| Current Fees and Costs Due | \$90,396.00 | |--------------------------------------|-------------| | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | \$90,396.00 |
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.*
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FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED for the period ending July 31, 2023
# **AIG Adversary Proceeding \$90,396.00**
| | | Subtotal: | B155 Court Hearings | 5.40 | | 10,044.00 | |------|------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | | 07/12/2023 | LAD4 | Attend AIG hearing (5.10); post-mortem<br>with Saxe team (.30) | 5.40 | 1,860.00 | 10,044.00 | | B155 | | Court Hearings | | | | | | Date | | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
| B165<br>Fee/Employment Applications for Other Professionals | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------|--|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|------|----------|-----------| | 07/19/2023 | | LAD4 | Review/comment on substitution of<br>counsel | 2.10 | 1,860.00 | 3,906.00 | | 07/20/2023 | | LAD4 | Interview substitute counsel & references | 1.20 | 1,860.00 | 2,232.00 | | 07/24/2023 | | LAD4 | Interview alternate counsel | 1.00 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 | | 07/27/2023 | | LAD4 | Long/final call Mike McCormack re:<br>retention | 0.80 | 1,860.00 | 1,488.00 | | 07/31/2023 | | LAD4 | Review/comment on retention/substitution<br>issues | 2.40 | 1,860.00 | 4,464.00 | | | | Subtotal: | B165 Fee/Employment Applications for<br>Other Professionals | 7.50 | | 13,950.00 |
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| Date | Initials | Description | Hours | Rate | Amount | |------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------|-----------| | B191 | General Litigation | | | | | | 07/03/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment summary judgment<br>motion (2.20); comment to Saxe team re:<br>same (.40) | 2.60 | 1,860.00 | 4,836.00 | | 07/05/2023 | LAD4 | Review docs to prepare for depo (2.30); t/c<br>J. Eddy re: prep for depo (.40) | 2.70 | 1,860.00 | 5,022.00 | | 07/06/2023 | LAD4 | Review docs and sit for my depo by AIG<br>(4.10); listen to P. Linsey depo (.70); t/c B.<br>Clifford and J. Eddy (Saxe) re: prep for<br>AIG depo (.40) | 5.20 | 1,860.00 | 9,672.00 | | 07/07/2023 | LAD4 | Review information for Gerber depo (.70);<br>attend Gerber depo (3.00); several t/c B.<br>Clifford re: same (.30); review motion in<br>limine (.40); comment on various emails to<br>Saxe team re: same (.30) | 4.70 | 1,860.00 | 8,742.00 | | 07/08/2023 | LAD4 | Comment to Saxe team re: PI hearing prep | 2.90 | 1,860.00 | 5,394.00 | | 07/10/2023 | LAD4 | Prepare for AIG PI hearing by reviewing<br>outlines for direct exams, cross exams,<br>arguments | 7.10 | 1,860.00 | 13,206.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment Gerber cross (.90); t/c B.<br>Clifford re: same (.80) | 1.70 | 1,860.00 | 3,162.00 | | 07/11/2023 | LAD4 | Review submissions to prepare for 7/12<br>hearing | 0.70 | 1,860.00 | 1,302.00 | | 07/12/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment outlines for direct exams,<br>cross exam, and arguments for AIG hearing | 1.70 | 1,860.00 | 3,162.00 | | 07/13/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment post trial submission<br>(.90); review opinion on PI (.40) | 1.30 | 1,860.00 | 2,418.00 | | 07/17/2023 | LAD4 | Review/comment on SJ issues | 3.10 | 1,860.00 | 5,766.00 | | 07/25/2023 | LAD4 | T/c S. Sarnoff (OMM) re: substitution of<br>counsel | 0.30 | 1,860.00 | 558.00 | | 07/31/2023 | LAD4 | Review docs and prepare outline for zoom<br>conference with new counsel | 1.70 | 1,860.00 | 3,162.00 | | | Subtotal: | B191 General Litigation | 35.70 | | 66,402.00 |
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Luc Despins as Chapter 11 Trustee in the case of Ho Wan Kwok 50687-00021 Invoice No. 2369647 Page 3
| Date | Initials | Description | | Hours | Rate<br>Amount | |--------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------|-------|----------|----------------| | | Total | | | 48.60 | 90,396.00 | | Timekeeper Summary | | | | | | | ID | Timekeeper Name | Title | Hours | Rate | Fee | | LAD4 | Luc A. Despins | Partner | 48.60 | 1,860.00 | 90,396.00 | | Current Fees and Costs | | | | | \$90,396.00 | | Total Balance Due - Due Upon Receipt | | | | | \$90,396.00 |